These measures capture the level of qualifications and training among teaching staff. Points are awarded based on the percentage of teachers meeting one or more qualifications. For the full list of qualifications, please refer to the Facility Assessment Record Form (FARF).
Category: Category 1: Director and Staff Qualifications
Subcategory: Staff Qualifications and Training
Examples
In this section you will find videos, images, and/or documents that can be used to better understand this measure. These examples can also be used in conversations between mentors, directors, and/or teachers to discuss how the program's current practices compare to these examples.
Example Document
The Professional Development Profile Report for Practitioners from TECPDS can be used to assist in analyzing education, experience, and training. The assessor will use the Individual Professional Development Profile Report to help score the director’s education, experience, and training measures. Program staff files should be used to verify these documents if the report is incomplete or unavailable.
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Practice Opportunities
These resources include tips, strategies, activities, or specific tools related to this measure that programs can put into practice.
Assessment
Early childhood practitioners complete many hours of professional development each year to support their professional growth in child skill development and instructional practices, and to meet state guidelines. When selecting your next professional development opportunity, look for conferences and sessions aligned to the professional development plan to meet your goals!
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Checklist
A checklist like this can help directors and staff keep track of the required topics for staff training and which topics are met across the year for each staff member. We recommend using a checklist like this in combination with a formal training plan that lists the staff member’s professional development goals and the specific trainings they will complete.
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Toolkit
This website offers a range of digital and print materials and resources related to child care training, including a number of online courses for child care professionals seeking to fulfill state-mandated training requirements. These resources will help early childhood professionals find and complete training hours needed as related to their role.
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool
