Career Goals

The Early Childhood Education Program at PVCC
“Quality Education That Counts”
Match your educational goal to PVCC’s Early Childhood Education classes!

ADHS Licensing Requirement

http://www.azdhs.gov/als/childcare/

 Each credit at PVCC is worth 18 clock hours of training! You can help meet your annual training requirements and earn college credit.
CDA Exam Preparation  Quick Reference Guide (QRG)

This resource hub is designed to support you as you prepare for your Child Development Associate (CDA) exam. Here you will find several informative videos to help guide your understanding of key concepts, competencies, and expectations for the exam. In addition, we provide 75 CDA practice questions complete with an answer key to help you assess your knowledge and build confidence. We encourage you to explore each resource thoroughly as you prepare for success on your CDA exam. The following CDA Practice Exam questions were developed by Debra Pierce and published by Redleaf Press in The CDA Prep Guide.

CDA Exam Prep
CDA E-portfolio

We are excited to share a new and improved way for you to submit your E-portfolios! You can now find detailed information about the updated submission process directly on the ECE@PVCC website, including step-by-step guidance, requirements, and helpful resources to support your success.

To access the e-portfolio tutorials, you must first create your account, as the tutorials will be available exclusively on the resource page. We encourage you to set up your account as soon as possible so you can take full advantage of these supports and confidently complete your portfolio submission.
Accreditation
Educational Requirements
http://www.naeyc.org
http://www.nccanet.org
http://www.nafcc.org		 Courses at PVCC can be used to meet various accreditation criteria for administrators, teachers, and teacher assistants.
Enhanced skills and employment performance PVCC’s Early Childhood Education classes are taught by experienced instructors with advanced degrees and training.  Classes are designed to provide you with skills, knowledge, and techniques that you can use immediately in your work with children and families.
ECE@PVCC
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CDA Council

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is a nationally recognized credential. The CDA®, administered by the Council for Professional Recognition, is an important key to broadening your professional practice and access to new opportunities.

ECE @ PVCC specializes in offering college courses to fulfill the CDA educational requirements.  ECE @ PVCC also offers mentoring with the admissions process, CDA course selection, and Arizona specific Early Childhood Education scholarships and grants to the CDA prospective candidates.

Sena Ceklic

Sena Ceklic [email protected]

Matt Logelin

Matt Logelin [email protected] 
Matt and Sena are working diligently to ensure the well-being of our unique ECE@PVCC program and supporting interested students in joining the program and working to obtain the national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Please click on the video below to learn more about The CDA Experience with ECE@PVCC. 
Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Early Childhood Certificate and Endorsement PVCC’s Early Childhood and Child and Family Studies classes can be used to meet the requirements of the state’s new Early Childhood (birth – 3rd grade) Certificate Option B or endorsement.

Contact Christie Colunga by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at
602-787-7731 for additional information.