Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC)

CDTC promotes high quality early education to California’s children and families by providing financial and technical assistance to child development students and professionals. Learn more about CDTC

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Services Provided

• Community College Program–receive funds to pursue a career in child development at one of the 96 participating California Community Colleges.
• Child Development Permit Stipends–receive funds and technical assistance to apply for or renew a Child Development Permit issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note permit funding has been revised, effective February 15, 2010. Additional permit resources include: CD Permit History Report 08/01/96 - 07/31/09 and CD permit Overview PowerPoint Training.
• Career Incentive Grants–receive funds while pursuing a career in child development.
• Professional Growth Advisors–locate an advisor or become an advisor to others.
• Training and Technical Assistance for CARES Project ends December 31, 2009.
• Higher Education Calendar of Events
• Stanislaus County CARES–resources for early care and education providers in Stanislaus County.

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Curriculum Alignment Project

On the "CAP" navigation tab above, learn about this California Community College project that has produced a lower-division program of study supporting early care and education teacher preparation.

The Child Development Training Consortium is funded by California Department of Education, Child Development Division.