Director qualifications and training measures capture the education, experience, and ongoing professional development of those that directly influence caregiving and teaching in various capacities. The three key ideas of director training are:
- Specific knowledge and experience
- Ongoing professional development
- A supportive work environment with well-developed policies and practices
TRAINING
Educational documentation (transcripts, diplomas, certificates) must be observed to show how the director qualifies. Here is a sample transcript that shows documentation of the director’s college education coursework as it relates to their role.
Age group(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-ageResource Type: Example Document
Director documentation of experience (résumé, curriculum vitae, date of hire) must be observed during program assessment. The resume sample shows how proof of years of experience in early childhood education can be provided by the director.
Age group(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-ageResource Type: Example Document
This sample plan shows a practitioner’s professional development goals and the trainings she has completed and plans to complete. Notice how there is alignment between her professional development goals and the trainings she completes.
Age group(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-ageResource Type: Example Document
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 group(s): Infant, Toddler, PreschoolResource Type: Toolkit
