The purpose of the KCCTO CDA Training Track is to provide support and guidance for CDA Candidates as they work to meet the professional education requirements set forth in the Council for Professional Recognition’s CDA Credentialing process. Specifically, the KCCTO CDA Training Track assists providers in:

Determining what previous professional education applies
Selecting additional professional education to meet minimum requirements
Planning a course schedule

Throughout the CDA Training Track, as Candidates complete courses, KCCTO Trainer/Technical Assistance Specialists will be available to provide support, guidance, and resources regarding course content and early childhood topics. KCCTO staff will also be available to support Candidates through the entire CDA Credentialing process.

KCCTO provides coursework for Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and Family Child Care CDA Candidates. Home Visitor CDA Candidates should visit the Council's website for more information about professional education requirements.

Previous Professional Education

The information in the Education module of CDA Credentialing Process Quick Tips provides guidance for CDA Candidates and their supervisors, mentors, and/or coaches in determining what previously obtained training is acceptable professional education per the Council for Professional Recognition’s guidelines.

After recording previously completed professional education, the CDA Training Track application will help Candidates determine how many additional hours are still needed to meet the minimum hour requirements for CDA application.

Selecting Additional Professional Education

Once Candidates have determined how many hours of professional education are still needed, they will select the courses they wish to take on the KCCTO CDA Training Track.

When selecting courses, Candidates should keep in mind that:

Course descriptions for each course can be found on the KCCTO website at https://kccto.org/course-catalog/
KCCTO offers courses that meet the basic Health and Safety requirements for KDHE licensing. These courses are offered individually or bundled in the Foundations for Safe and Healthy Early Care Facilities Module. If you have previously completed the Module, you should not choose the individual courses. If you have taken the individual courses, you should not choose the Module. You cannot use the same course twice to fulfill CDA professional education requirements.
Some courses apply to multiple Subject Areas.

Course Scheduling

Once CDA Candidates make their course selections, they will complete the CDA Training Track application by indicating how many hours of training they are comfortable taking during each 7-day session and whether they have a goal date of completion of training.

KCCTO staff will then review the submitted information and create a recommended schedule for completion of KCCTO courses. Candidates will receive an emailed Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP) outlining the session dates that KCCTO staff recommend the Candidate enroll in the courses. Supervisors who wish to receive this information can provide their email address in the CDA Training Track application.

Enrolling in Courses

KCCTO staff will enroll Candidates in the recommended courses. However, Candidates should keep in mind:

Courses more than six months in the future may not be available for registration. Once these courses are added to the registration form, KCCTO Staff will enroll the Candidate in any remaining courses.
If Candidates do not complete any of the recommended courses listed on the IPDP, they will need to contact KCCTO to request a transfer to a later date. Candidates should use their IPDP and the KCCTO website Calendar to select a new date for the course(s) that does not conflict with other already scheduled courses or work or personal commitments.