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Child Development Permit Matrix

Need Help Understanding the Permit Matrix?

RCC has created an Interactive DVD at: http://www.rcc.edu/cdpermit

On DVD learn about:
Types of permits available
Value of permits
Requirements for permits
Application process (web links to download applications)
Professional growth and its connection to Child Development Permit
Permit renewals and upgrades
How the State Child Development Training Consortium can help


THE STEPS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT
1. Verify the required RCC coursework for the permit. You can only apply credit for courses that you earned a "C" or better.

2. Select the permit level that will be your goal.

PERMIT LEVELS
Child Development Assistant
Child Development Associate Teacher
Child Development Teacher
Child Development Master Teacher
Child Development Site Supervisor
Child Development Program Director

3. Call Child Development Training Consortium requesting permit application packet:
1(209)572-6080 or download permit application from www.childdevelopment.org.

4. Call California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to request two State forms needed for the packet: 1(888)921-2682 or download the forms at:
www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/howtoapply.html.

  • 41-4 (yellow)--Application for Credential Authorizing Public School
  • 41-CIC (blue)--Application for Character and Identification Clearance Instructions and Information

    5. Get copies of official sealed transcripts for all colleges attended. (Do not open!)

    6. Use Livescan fingerprinting form sent in packet (Child Development Training Consortium Application Packet) to make appointment to have your fingerprints scanned. One of many locations:

    Community Care Licensing Office
    3737 Main Street, Suite 700
    Riverside, CA 92501
    1-800-315-4507

7. It is important that you read the Livescan fingerprinting reimbursement information before you make your appointment. You will want to understand the fees and reimbursement policies.

8. Get Livescan fingerprinting done at appointment time.  

9. Take Verification of Experience form to all previous employers to get verification of work experience. This must be very specific. Start and end dates and number of hours per day must be included.

10. Fill out the complete application:
*Use application checklist to put completed paper in order.
*Make duplicate copies of everything.

11. LAST STEP! Make an appointment to review and have application signed with:

 Debbie Whitaker-Meneses, Associate Dean of ECE, 222-8434
(Steps 1-10 must be met before an appointment is scheduled)

HELPFUL HINTS
1. Start a file or portfolio of all materials for your records.

2. Make an appointment with a member of the ECS Department to ensure you have met the requirements needed for permit level.

3. Aim High. Go for your goals!


Permit Matrix
Child Development Permit Matrix with Alternative Qualification Options Indicated
Permit
Title		 Education
Requirement
(Option 1 for all permits)		 Experience
Requirement
(Applies to
Option 1 only)		 Alternative
Qualifications
(with option numbers indicated)		 Authorization Five Year
Renewal
Assistant
(Optional)		 Option 1: 6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) None Option 2: Accredited HERO program (including ROP); or
Option 3: CCTC approved training.		 Assist in the instruction of children under supervision of Associate Teacher or above. 105 hours of professional growth****
Associate Teacher Option 1: 12 units ECE/CD including core courses** 50 days of 3+ hours per day within 2 years 50 days of 3+ hours per day within 2 years
Option 2: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; or
Option 3: CCTC approved training.
 May provide instruction and supervise Assistant. Must complete 15 additional units toward a Teacher Permit. Must meet teacher requirements within 10 years.
Teacher Option 1: 24 units ECE/CD including core courses**
plus 16 General Education (GE) units*		 175 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years Option 2: AA or higher in ECE or related field with 3 units supervised field experience in ECE setting; or
Option 3: CCTC approved training.		 May provide instruction and supervise all above (including Aide). 105 hours of professional growth****
Master Teacher Option 1: 24 units ECE/CD including core courses**
plus 16 GE units*
plus 6 specialization units
plus 2 adult supervision units		 350 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years Option 2: BA or higher with 12 units of ECE, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE setting; or
Option 3: CCTC approved training.		 May provide instruction and supervise all above (including Aide). May also serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development. 105 hours of professional growth****
Site Supervisor Option 1: AA (or 60 units) with 24 ECE/CD units including;
-core courses**
-16 GE units*
-6 administration units
-2 adult supervision units
 Option 1: AA (or 60 units) with 24 ECE/CD units including;
core courses**
16 GE units*
6 administration units
2 adult supervision units
 Option 2: BA or higher with 12 units of ECE, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE setting; or
Option 3: Admin. credential *** with 12 units of ECE, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE setting or
Option 4: Teaching credential with 12 units of ECE, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE setting; or
Option 5: CCTC approved training.		 May supervise single site program, provide instruction, and serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development. 105 hours of professional growth****
Program Director Option 1: BA with 24 ECE/CD units including;
-core courses**
-16 GE units*
-6 administration units
-2 adult supervision units
 Site supervisor status and one program year of site supervisor experience Option 2: Admin. credential *** with 12 units of ECE, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE setting; or
Option 3: Teaching credential with 12 units of ECE, plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE setting, plus 6 units administration; or
Option 4: Master’s Degree in ECE or Child/Human Development; or
Option 5: CCTC approved training.		 May supervise multiple-site program, provide instruction, and serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development. 105 hours of professional growth****
* One course in each of four general education categories, which meet graduation requirements:
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
* * * Holders of the Administrative Services Credential may serve as a Site Supervisor or Program Director.
* * * * Professional growth hours must be completed under the guidance of a Professional Growth Advisor.
Call (209) 341-1662 for assistance in locating an advisor.
NOTE: All unit requirements must be semester units. All course work must be completed with a grade of C or better. Spanish and Chinese translations available.
This matrix was prepared by the Child Development Training Consortium, www.childdevelopment.org.
Call (209) 572-6080 for a permit application.

 
 
 
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