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Professional Growth and Development Investing in Early Educators Stipend Program ASPIRE (A Stipend Program in Support of ECE Excellence) California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) Accredited Community Colleges, Colleges and Universities Investing in Early Educators Stipend Program – Funded by the California Department of Education/Child Development Division (CDE/CDD) and developed by the County of Los Angeles Child Care Planning Committee, designed to increase the retention and academic preparedness of teachers working in child development programs – centers and family child care homes – in which most of the children are subsidized by the State. Stipends are made available to teachers completing college coursework that informs their work with children and families, and/or contributes towards a degree in child development or a closely related field. ASPIRE (A Stipend Program in Support of ECE Excellence) – Early educators working in centers or family child care homes who are not eligible for the Investing in Early Educators – Stipend Program may be eligible for ASPIRE, a new statewide First 5 CA professional development program for early childhood educators, also known as CARES Plus. Participants complete a free on-line training regarding the CLASS observation tool, academic and career advisement, and three to six semester units of coursework. By doing so, they can earn a stipend of at least $1,000 in August 2012. The link will takes visitors to Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP)’s website; once there click on “Professional Development”, then “Aspire Stipend Program” California Commission on Teacher Credentialing – California offers six levels of Child Development Permits, each with its own set of requirements and each allowing the holder of the permit to perform different levels of service in child development programs. The six levels of Child Development Permits are: Assistant, Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Program Director. For technical assistance, see the Child Development Training Consortium also listed in this section. Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) – Funded by the California Department of Education/Child Development Division (CDE/CDD), promotes high quality early education to children and families by providing financial and technical assistance to child development students and professionals. Services include:
Accredited Community Colleges, Colleges and Universities The following are links to accredited colleges, public and private, offering classes and/or degrees (Associate or Bachelor) in child development and early care and education. Disclaimer: This listing is not an endorsement of any of the educational institutions. We encourage students to fully research their options to ensure that the educational institution of their choice meets their personal and professional goals, including obtaining or upgrading their child development permit and earning a degree.
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