Permit Title Assistant (Optional) Associate Master Education Requirement (Option 1 for all permits) Option 1: 6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) Option 1: 12 units ECE/CD Option 1: 24 units ECE/CD plus 16 General Education (GE) units* Option 1: 24 units ECE/CD plus 16 GE units* plus 6 specialization units Child Development Permit Matrix - with Alternative Qualification Options Indicated Experience Requirement (Applies to Option 1 Only) None 50 days of 3+ hours per day within 2 years 175 days of 3+ hours per 350 days of 3+ hours per Alternative Qualifications (with option numbers indicated) Option 2: Accredited HERO program (including ROP) Option 2: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Option 2: AA or higher in ECE/CD or related field with 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting Option 2: BA or higher (does not have to be in ECE/CD) with 12 units of ECE/CD, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting Authorization Assist in the care, development and instruction of children in a child care and development program under the supervision of an Associate or above. program; and supervise an Assistant Permit holder and an Aide. program, and supervise all above. program, and supervise all above. Also may serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care & development program. Five Year Renewal Must complete 15 additional units toward a Permit. Must meet requirements within 10 years. Site Supervisor Program Director Option 1: AA (or 60 units) which includes: 24 ECE/CD units with core courses** 16 GE units* plus 6 administration units Option 1: BA or higher (does not have to be in ECE/CD) including: 24 ECE/CD units with core courses** plus 6 administration units 350 days of 3+ hours per including at least 100 days of supervising adults Site Supervisor status and one program year of Site Supervisor experience Option 2: BA or higher (does not have to be in ECE/CD) with 12 units of ECE/CD, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting; or Option 3: Admin. credential *** with 12 units of ECE/CD setting; or Option 4: Teaching credential**** with 12 units of ECE/CD setting Option 2: Admin. credential *** with 12 units of ECE/CD, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting; or Option 3: Teaching credential**** with 12 units of ECE/CD setting, plus 6 units administration; or Option 4: Master s Degree in ECE/CD or Child/Human Development May supervise a child care and development program operating at a single site; provide service in the care, development and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development. May supervise a child care and development program operated in a single site or multiple-sites; provide service in the care, development and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development. NOTE: All unit requirements listed above are semester units. All course work must be completed with a grade of C or better from a regionally accredited college. Spanish translation of matrix available. *One course in each of four general education categories, which are degree applicable: English/Language Arts; Math or Science; Social Sciences; Humanities and/or Fine Arts. **Core courses include child/human growth & development; child/family/community or child and family relations; and programs/curriculum. You must have a minimum of three semester units or four quarter units in the core areas of child/human growth & development and child/family/community. ***Holders of the Administrative Services Credential may serve as a Site Supervisor or Program Director. ****A valid Multiple Subject or a Single Subject in Home Economics. *****Professional growth hours must be completed under the guidance of a Professional Growth Advisor. Call (209) 572-6085 for assistance in locating an advisor. 9/08 This matrix was prepared by the Child Development Training Consortium. To obtain a permit application visit our website at or call (209) 572-6080. Permit Matrix 9-08 CL
The CARES Permit Project Pays application and fingerprint (Live Scan) processing fees for the following Child Development Permits: 1. Assistant 4. Master 2. Associate 5. Site Supervisor 3. 6. Program Director Funds will cover: First-time, Renewal, Online Renewal and Upgraded Permits Eligibility criteria: You must be employed in California and work with children under 5 years old for a minimum of 15 hours a week. This project ends October 31, 2009 To obtain a permit application visit our web site at Or call (209) 572-6080 NOTE: If you do not qualify for this project, you may still qualify for assistance through the Stipend for Permit Program! This project is being implemented by the Child Development Training Consortium. It is funded by First 5 California cl/ Oct 08
The CARES Permit Project Pays application and fingerprint (Live Scan) processing fees for the following Child Development Permits: 1. Assistant 4. Master 2. Associate 5. Site Supervisor 3. 6. Program Director Funds will cover: First-time, Renewal, Online Renewal and Upgraded Permits Eligibility criteria: You must be employed in California and work with children under 5 years old for a minimum of 15 hours a week. This project ends October 31, 2009 To obtain a permit application visit our web site at Or call (209) 572-6080 NOTE: If you do not qualify for this project, you may still qualify for assistance through the Stipend for Permit Program! This project is being implemented by the Child Development Training Consortium. It is funded by First 5 California cl/ Oct 08
Overview of 2008-2009 Program Services Revised September 2008 What is the Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC)? The CDTC is a statewide program funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division (CDE/CDD) with federal Child Care and Development Quality Improvement funds. The program is administered by the Yosemite Community College District and serves all of California. Since 2002-2003, the CDTC has also received funding from First 5 California. Funding for all program services is limited. All programs listed below are funded by CDE/CDD unless otherwise noted. The mission of the CDTC is to encourage and support students and professionals working with and for children by providing services, training, technical assistance, and resources, which promote professionalism and high quality programs for the benefit of California s children and families. What services does the CDTC provide? 1. Community College Program This program is available to fund specific educational costs at 96 community colleges throughout California. Access to this program is available through the CDTC Campus Coordinator designated at each of the colleges. For more information visit the CDTC website at or call (209) 572-6086. 2. Career Incentive Grants This program reimburses eligible students the cost of their tuition, books, and other required enrollment fees. The types of grants (in priority order) are available to students who are: a. Recipients of permit waivers issued by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division (CDE/CDD). b. Attending non-cdtc community colleges. c. Attending 4-year colleges or universities or 4-year extension programs. For more information, visit the CDTC website at or call (209) 572-6086. 3. Child Development Permits The CDTC pays the permit application processing fees to the California Commission on Credentialing for eligible Child Development Permit applicants. It also reimburses first-time permit applicants $51 of the fingerprint processing fee. For a Child Development Permit application packet call (209) 572-6080 or visit the CDTC website at. Permits are funded by CDE/CDD, First 5 California, and TANF-CDC. 4. Professional Growth Advisor Training Project Through 96 community colleges, the CDTC provides training and support to new and previously trained professional growth advisors. A registry of trained advisors is available on the CDTC website at. For more information call (209) 572-6085. 5. On-line Schedule of Nontraditional Classes and Trainings This project is funded by First 5 California The CDTC maintains a Schedule of Nontraditional Classes and Trainings on its website at. It provides up-to-date information about the following: a. Online classes b. Short-term classes c. Video and correspondence classes d. Classes available in languages other than English e. Workshops and conferences f. Distance degree and certificate programs We need your assistance to make this resource as comprehensive as possible. Please visit our website at for further instructions regarding posting information. 1
6. Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) for CARES (Comprehensive Approaches to Raising Education Standards) Programs This is funded by First 5 California The CDTC in collaboration with Working for Quality Child Care provides comprehensive and readily available T&TA that supports the stability and professional development of individuals affiliated with California s early care and education workforce. The T&TA is available to county Children and Families Commission staff, CARES program administrators, community college faculty and staff, AB212 program staff and CARES participants. The T&TA includes the following components: a. Convening regional meetings to facilitate coordination and planning among county CARES programs. The meeting schedule is available at www.w4qcc.org. b. Hosting a technical assistance telephone warm-line. The warm-line is available from Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The warm-line number is (415) 808-7327. Messages left during other times will be returned within 24-48 hours. c. Maintaining an interactive/informational website for CARES administrators at www.w4qcc.org. d. Facilitating conference calls with CARES administrators. The schedule is available at www.w4qcc.org. e. Summarizing county CARES progress reports. f. Providing on-site technical assistance to CARES and AB212 programs and community colleges. Call (209) 572-6082 to request on-site training. For more information on Working for Quality Child Care services, visit their website at www.w4qcc.org or call (415) 808-7327. 7. California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC) The CDTC funds the following CalSAC events for school age care professionals: a. CalSAC s State wide summits (2). b. CalSAC s Annual Statewide Conference. c. Regional trainings. d. Adult Supervision with an Emphasis on School-Age Care courses (2 units). e. Promotion of the Child Development Permit with a School-Age Emphasis. For more information on CalSAC events, visit their website at www.calsac.org or call (415) 957-9775. 8. Publications The following publications are available at no cost, on the CDTC website,. a. Competencies for the Various Levels of the Child Development Permits, 1999 Revised Edition. b. A Guidebook for Professional Growth Planning and Documentation, 2000. For more information, call (209) 572-6080 or visit the CDTC website at 2 mm/4-sep-08/overview of Program Services 08-09.doc