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THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2025-2026 PROGRAM YEAR. PLEASE CHECK BACK AFTER JULY 1ST, 2026 FOR UPDATES ON THE 2026-2027 APPLICATION PROCESS.
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THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CONSORTIUM (CDTC) IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT
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Child Development Training Consortium
Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) provides services, training, technical assistance, and resources to students and professionals working with and for children. In doing so, we help promote professionalism and high-quality early care and education programs that benefit California’s children and families.
Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP)
The California Early Childhood CAP supports transfer and curriculum consistency in the foundational preparation of early childhood education students. Regionally accredited community colleges, CSUs, and private universities can participate in the alignment process and be recognized statewide as partners in creating streamlined pathways to degree completion.