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Breaking Down Silos: Preparing the Early Childhood Workforce through a CDA Apprenticeship Program focused on Inclusion
Wednesday May 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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Evidence suggests all children prosper in high-quality, inclusive environments, but especially children with disabilities. However, many early educators haven’t been afforded the opportunity to learn evidence-based strategies that put children with disabilities on a path to reaching their full potential. This knowledge enhances children’s future academic and social outcomes, while simultaneously reducing the risk of teacher burnout. Learn about the University of Maryland’s (UMD) Early EdCorp, a Registered Apprenticeship program focused on preparing assistant teachers/paraeducators to leverage inclusive practices while earning their Child Development Associated (CDA) credential. Explore ways to partner with UMD’s Early EdCorp to promote inclusion in your community.
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Amanda Schwartz

Associate Project Director, Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention, University of Maryland at College Park
Amanda Schwartz is the Associate Project Director for the Maryland Early EdCorp Registered Apprenticeship program. She also serves as an instructor for the University of Maryland, College Park dual certification program for future early childhood and early childhood special education... Read More →
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Christy Tirrell-Corbin

Executive Director, Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention, University of Maryland at College Park
Dr. Christy Tirrell-Corbin, is a Dean’s Impact Professor and a Clinical Professor of Human Development. She serves as the founding Executive Director of the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI), the Director of the Early Childhood General/Special Educat... Read More →
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Beth Boyle

Inclusion Specialist, Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention, University of Maryland at College Park
Dr. Beth Boyle is a Faculty Research Associate at the University of Maryland, Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention. She has a Doctorate in Education, Early Childhood Special Education, and a master's in psychology. Her work has focused on both research and the development... Read More →
Wednesday May 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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