1. Welcome to the Child Development Permit Workshop
Sponsored by the Cerritos College Child Development Club
CD Club Advisors: Angie Beck and Susan Gradin
Thank you to Club officers for their help with the workshop!

2. Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
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3. Why apply for the Child Development Permit?
Currently entitles the holder to teach in state and federally funded programs
Programs receiving LAUP funds
Los Angeles Universal Preschool
Down the road maybe required by all Child Development Centers
In the future An Early Learning Credential

4. Who gives you the Permit?
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

5. Who will help you pay for the permit?
Child Development Training Consortium
At certain levels (see next slide)
They pay for your Permit fee
Will reimburse you for part of the fingerprinting cost ($51)

6. 1.Assistant (first-time and renewal)
The Child Development Training Consortium will pay for the following levels:
1.Assistant (first-time and renewal)
2. Associate Teacher (first-time, upgrade and renewal)
3. Teacher (first-time, upgrade and renewal)
4. Upgrades from one of the three lower level permits to Master Teacher, Site Supervisor or Program Director

7. The Child Development Permit Matrix

8. Understanding the Matrix
Permit Titles
Education Requirements
Experience Requirement
Alternative Qualifications
Authorization
Five Year Renewal – 105 Professional Growth HOURS
Possible to renew online

9. Which level will you apply for:
Assistant
Associate Teacher
Teacher
Master Teacher
Site Supervisor
Program Director

10. The Application Process
The Forms
Make sure every question is answered!

11. The forms: All forms filled out in black ink. See checklist!
Place on form for CD instructor to sign
Look at checklist – go over each form required
Livescan + Green Form
Verification of Hours Form – Take to employer
Also send official transcripts (sealed)

12. All forms will be sent to the Consortium!
The Consortium will check your forms and send on to the Commission.
Label for envelope!

13. How long will it take to receive you permit?
6 weeks to 6 months
Reminder: you will receive an from the commission when your permit is ready. Then you go on the Commission’s website to print

14. Once you print out your Child Development Permit:
Start keeping track of your Professional Growth Hours! (105 hours)

15. Need to document these hours
Forms provided by the Commission and the Child Development Training Consortium, and in your handout 

16. http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl826.pdf You may:
1. Complete one or more college or university courses
2. Attend a conference or workshop
3. Provide service in a leadership role in your center.
4. Provide service in a leadership role in a professional organization (BCAEYC!!).
5. Provide service as a professional growth advisor.
6. Conduct educational research and innovation.
7. Perform systematic programs of observation and analysis of teaching.
8. Participate in a program of independent study.
9. Improve basic skills
10. Participate in creative endeavors.
11 Receive your First Aid/CPR card

17. You should print Professional Growth Manual from website
Choose a Professional Growth Advisor

18. Do you have a professional portfolio??
Items to include in your portfolio:
Resume
Your Educational Philosophy
Reflections
Certificates of Professional Conferences and Workshops
Awards
Letters of reference
Certificates of membership in professional organizations
Transcripts
Professional Growth Plans

19. The reflections piece is what makes your portfolio meaningful and not just a scrapbook of paperwork.
Reflections show that you can bring experience and knowledge together in a personally meaningful way
Connect theory to practice
Gain insight into who you are as a teacher

20. As someone new to this field, think about course work that you could include in your portfolio:
Your baby book from CD 110
Your child’s portfolio from CD 139
Your experiences from CDEC 164