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Accepted in 49 states
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130+ courses
Earn IACET CEUs across practical topics built for staff and admins.
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120+ hours of CDA coursework toward a top ECE credential — included.
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Short video modules and live office hours that fit any busy day.
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brightwheel is an IACET Accredited Provider. In some states our courses are offered in partnership with the Child Care Lounge.

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Unlimited access to 130+ state-accepted courses built for early educators and program leaders — covering every CDA competency, with new trainings added monthly.

Classroom Management and the Teacher
CDA I: Safe/Healthy EnvironmentCDA V: Program Management
Learn how to support young children's development through strategies to support your classroom organization and consistent routines to build predictability.
Infant and Toddler Development and Biting
CDA III: Social/Emotional DevelopmentCDA VII: Observation/Documentation
Learn a different approach to the causes of biting beyond the behavior itself and discover ways to support prosocial behaviors that discourage biting in toddlers.
Managing It All as an Administrator
CDA V: Program ManagementCDA VI: Professionalism
Learn strategies to manage competing priorities, boost productivity, and feel accomplished in the busy role of early education leadership.
Scaffolding Learning
CDA II: Physical/Intellectual DevelopmentCDA III: Social/Emotional DevelopmentCDA VIII: Child Development
Explore scaffolding techniques and discover strategies to guide children's growth and development.
Partnering with Families
CDA IV: FamiliesCDA VI: Professionalism
Explore the benefits of partnering with families to increase opportunities for young children's development and learn new strategies to build effective communication, collaboration, and shared experiences.
Creating a Healthy and Safe Learning Environment
CDA I: Safe/Healthy EnvironmentCDA V: Program Management
Discover essential practices for maintaining safe, developmentally supportive spaces that nurture preschoolers' well-being and autonomy.
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