Early Educator Credentialing Program
UPO’s Office of Early Learning (OEL) developed this program because we saw the great need for dynamic, passionate early childhood professionals. We want to help you grow! We have scholarships, funded academic opportunities, and a progressive credentialing program starting with Child Development Associate (CDA) and extending to a full Master’s degree.
Child Development Associate program
Our CDA Program gives you essential, foundational early childhood skills and offers each entry-level professional the chance to experience intentional teaching practices in an infant/toddler classroom. You gain knowledge of how to support positive outcomes for children and their families. To enroll, text ICAN to 41444.
AA, BA, and Master’s programs
We collaborate with Higher Educational Institutions to provide AA, BA, and Master’s degree programs for OEL early educators who want to thrive in their careers. AA and BA degrees help you blossom and Master’s degrees prepare you to pursue teaching, advocacy, and leadership roles in early education settings and far beyond.
Higher Education Partners
Our Higher Educational Institution partners include: American University ∙ Bowie State University ∙ Denmark Technical College Montgomery College ∙ Prince George’s Community College ∙ Rasmussen University ∙ Trinity Washington University ∙ University of the District of Columbia ∙ University of the Potomac ∙ Walden University
UPO’s Office of Early Learning is Washington, DC’s largest Early Head Start provider. We are constantly looking for great educators to join our team and we would love to help you reach your full potential.
