Welcome to Academic Excellence a non-profit early education and development organization promoting the education, training, and experience of the early care and education workforce for the purpose of improving professionalism and workforce quality to positively impact children. Academic Excellence has several components: Professional Development, Education Empowerment Program, Academic Enrichment through adult and youth instruction and training, and mentoring through Culture and Arts Programs. The Child Development Associate Credentialing instruction, mentoring, and renewal with the Council for Professional Recognition, in Washington DC.