Resources for Educators
From your first CDA to a master's degree — SCF and DC's ecosystem of partners support early childhood educators at every stage. Credentials, scholarships, classroom tools, and professional community, all in one place.
For over 30 years, Southeast Children's Fund has stood alongside early childhood educators in Washington, DC — funding credentials, scholarships, and professional development from entry level to graduate school. Our Professional Development Institute (PDI) is one of DC's leading CDA training programs, awarded the OSSE CDA Training Scholarship and Promotion Program grant alongside CentroNía.
SCF believes that strengthening educators is the most direct path to better outcomes for children. When educators have access to high-quality training, fair compensation, and trusted community, the children they serve thrive. This resource collection reflects that mission — curated from verified DC providers, national ECE organizations, and SCF's own 30-year network.