POC Category 1: Director and Staff Qualifications

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Annual Professional Development Self-Reflection
Guide
Use of this reflective document will support staff in identifying which future training topics (aligned with the Texas Core Competencies) would be beneficial to their professional development. This document should be used in tandem with the staff’s Annual Professional Development/Training Plan.
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Beginning Education: Early Childcare at Home
Online Course
The Beginning Education: Early Childcare At Home program is professional development program specifically designed for home-based child care providers of children from birth – five years. The program includes 4 modules (20 hours) and focuses on supporting the social-emotional, cognitive, language, literacy, and mathematics development of young children.
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Camp Fire Early Education Apprenticeship
Training
The Camp Fire First Texas Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) is the first U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for early educators in the State of Texas. The EEAP includes paid on-the-job-learning, coupled with educational courses and one-on-one coaching in the classroom from a Camp Fire mentor.
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Circle Infant & Toddler Teacher Training: Play with Me Series
Online Course
In this free online training series, you’ll see instructional strategies in action through videos of real teacher-child interactions, learn more about common child development theories, hear from experts, track child developmental milestones, and more!
Age(s): Infant, Toddler
How Do I Design Effective Training For My Staff?
Online Course
This course examines processes for program directors looking to improve their staff development program. Participants develop methods and explore strategies for identifying center and staff training needs, as well as effective adult learning strategies. ($12)
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Leadership Fundamentals
Online Course
This course will focus on leadership fundamentals. You will be introduced to critical leadership concerns and how managers can effectively build and support a high-performing team. Additionally, you will complete a leadership self-assessment, which will be used to assess individual competencies. This is course 1 of 8 in the Child Care Business Training courses. ($12)
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Professional Development Profile Report – Administrator
Example Document
This is an example of a Professional Development Profile Report for Administrators and Practitioners from TECPDS. This report can be used to analyze staff education, experience, and training to ensure staff are meeting requirements for training hours and topics. The report can also help inform staff training plans if some training topics have less coverage than others.
Age(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Professional Development Profile Report – Practitioner
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
Professional Development Self-Assessment for Practitioners
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
Sample Academic Transcript
Example Document
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(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age