What is a Career Practitioner Institute?
NCDA offers these smaller, regional conferences for the purpose of

1. gathering practitioners together for a day-long event at a low cost
2. allowing state CDA leaders, NCDA Board members and representatives opportunities to present to and interact with smaller groups of practitioners
3. showcasing NCDA products and benefits to both members and non-members
4. offering CEs (continuing education credits) to practitioners who seek these
5. convening Board meetings and state CDAs

 What are participants saying about NCDA Career Practitioner Institutes?

 "Two of the best things about the presentations were the thought- provoking ideas and concepts and the competencies of the facilitators."

 "I enjoyed gaining new information and practices to re-energize my work."

 "As a new member, this was very beneficial... I learned about the many resources and training opportunities available to me personally, but also those that will be helpful in my work with my students."