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 102 participating California Community Colleges. Locate a campus coordinator for more information.
• Child Development Permit Stipends–2012-2013 Permit forms are now available online; and Live Scan Reimbursement funds are available. Additional permit resources include: CD Permit History Report 08/01/96 - 07/31/11 and CD permit Overview PowerPoint Training.
• Career Incentive Grants–receive funds while pursuing a career in child development. 2012-2013 Career Incentive Grant Application is now available online.
• Professional Growth Advisors–locate an advisor or learn how to renew your Child Development Permit.
• Higher Education Calendar of Events

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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.

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Competencies Integration Project

Click on the "CIP" navigation tab above, and learn more about how the Faculty from California’s State University and Community Colleges are collaborating to link measurable learning outcomes and California’s new Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Competencies.

CIP is creating a rubric, mapping tool, and process to bridge the ECE Competencies, college courses, and other professional development activities. Join us in transforming the field!

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