SPOTLIGHT
The Child Development Training Consortium has relocated.
Please mail all correspondence to:
PO Box 3603, Modesto, CA 95352
Students & Workforce
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Student Career & Education Program
- Community College students apply here to receive funds to pursue a career in child development at one of 105 participating California Community Colleges
- Create and update your profile
- Locate a CDTC member college campus and contact the local faculty coordinator
Colleges & Training Providers
ECE/CD Department websites of all California Community Colleges, California State Universities, and other training providers.
Permit Stipends
Submit Child Development Permit applications through CDTC and apply for fingerprint processing fee reimbursement.
Career Incentive Grants
Four-year college students may receive reimbursement for eligible out-of-pocket educational expenses.
Workforce Registry
Register to help improve the professionalism and workforce quality in ECE.
Training Portal
Search for opportunities to advance your career:
- Trainings funded by the California Department of Education, Early Education and Support Division
- Online ECE and child development college courses
- Health and safety trainings
Access the Quality Improvement— Professional Development Participation report.
Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP)
- View courses by course number and title at CAP-aligned colleges
- View CAP Expansion courses
California Early Care and Education Child Development Professional Resource Guide
Compilation of organizations, initiatives, services, & industry standards.
Faculty & Professional Development (PD) Providers
Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP)
- Submit courses for alignment and request technical assistance
- View ECE/CD courses by course number and title at CAP-aligned colleges
- CAP Expansion courses
Higher Education Calendar
Learn about public and invitation-only meetings relevant to Child Development/Early Care and Education Higher Education Faculty and Educators.
Coordinators
Resources for CDTC’s Community College Coordinators.
California ECE Competencies Mapping Tool
Compare courses and trainings with the ECE Competencies. Determine how thoroughly competencies are addressed.
CCCECE
California Community College Early Childhood Educators (CCCECE) website.
California Early Care and Education Child Development Professional Resource Guide
Compilation of organizations, initiatives, services, & industry standards.
Training Providers
Agency area to add trainings to the Training Portal.
