Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers a wide range of online child care training courses with certificates for providers in Oregon looking to complete mandatory training requirements. These courses are designed for child care providers to meet the health, safety, and developmental needs of children.
We are an approved online training organization recognized by the Oregon Registry Online (ORO). Our courses align with the Core Knowledge Categories (CKCs) and may be used to fulfill the annual training requirements outlined by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.
Upon completion of course modules, pre- and post-assessments, and activities, you will receive a certificate that can be submitted to ORO to verify attendance and training completion.
Online Training Courses
Our course catalog has trainings that address a variety of topics from the Oregon Core Knowledge Categories (CKCs), such as:
- Child Development
- Health & Safety
- Nutrition & Physical Activity
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities
- Observation and Assessment
- Special Needs/Inclusion
- Guidance and Behavior
Family Involvement and Engagement and Curriculum information are available in various course tracks through our course catalog.
Oregon CDA Training Courses
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers coursework that assists in meeting the 120 hours of training required to obtain your CDA certification, following the guidelines outlined by the Council for Professional Recognition. These courses are available as a bundle or may be taken individually to meet specific training needs.
Oregon State Contact Information and Helpful Links
- Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care
- Contact Information
- Phone: 1 (800) 556-6616
- My Oregon Registry Online (ORO)
- Find your Oregon State Extension office
Texas A&M AgriLife:
- AgriLife Learn Help Desk for Training Course System Support
- For any other questions regarding Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Child Care Training Courses, please contact:
- Felicia Sprayberry, felicia.sprayberry@ag.tamu.edu
- Dr. Jodi Nerren, jodi.nerren@ag.tamu.edu
About PEEQ and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Promoting Early Education Quality (PEEQ) is a program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension dedicated to encouraging the adoption of research- and evidence-based practices in all levels of the early education field. Established in 2004, the program supports early childhood educators by providing professional development training.
Our courses provide research-based content and best-practice, practical strategies for early childhood educators in various settings, such as child care centers, Head Start programs, home care programs, and public schools. We offer online, asynchronous courses that support teachers, directors, administrators, and families.