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Solano CARES/Professional Development Program Track Matrix

A printable version of our Program Track Matrix is available here.

Eligibility Requirements

 

Ψ  Meet with a CARES Plus program staff to complete a Professional Development Plan.

Ψ  Must have or must establish a valid email account.

Ψ  Attend a mandatory informational session (please refer to event’s schedule).

Ψ  Work at a licensed center-based program or at a family child care home/business in Solano County for a minimum of 15 hours per week, with at least one child not your own under the age of 5.

Ψ  Must have worked 9 consecutive months at current site at the time of submitting stipend application.

Ψ  May be required to hold a Child Development Permit under Component D.

Ψ  Must be at least 18 years of age.

 

NOTE: Child care providers working with school-age children in state-subsidized after-school, center-based programs are eligible to apply.

 

CORE REQUIREMENTS
 For Child Care providers working with Preschool-age children:
 

Stipend amount= $500


 {All CARES Plus participants MUST complete these requirements}


¨ Meet with a CARES Plus staff member to complete a Professional Development Plan.
¨ Complete a 2-hour online training, an Introduction to CLASS TM.
¨ Complete a 20-30 online training, Looking at CLASSrooms (LAC).
¨ If randomly chosen, participants will receive two CLASS assessments during the program year (additional stipend amount maybe given)
¨ Complete a self-directed training on the dangers of second-hand smoke (1 hour).
¨ ECERS/ITERS/FCCERS self-assessment (training have to be taken or re-taken if completed prior to Fall 2008)
 

 *All requirements must be completed within the current fiscal year.
 **All online training will be available in English and Spanish.
 

OR

CORE REQUIREMENTS
 For Child Care providers working ONLY with Infants and Toddlers (0-3 years):


 Stipend amount =$ 250


 {All CARES Plus participants MUST complete these requirements}


¨ Meet with a CARES Plus staff member to complete a Professional Development Plan.
¨ Complete a 2-hour online training, an Introduction to CLASS TM.
¨ If randomly chosen, participants will receive two CLASS assessments during the program year (additional stipend amount may be given)
¨ Complete a self-directed training on the dangers of second-hand smoke (1 hour).
¨ ECERS/ITERS/FCCERS self-assessment (training have to be taken or re-taken if completed prior to Fall 2008)


  *Since Looking at CLASSrooms online training is not available during this fiscal year for infant-toddler teachers, participants are not required to complete this section of the general CORE requirements.
 **All requirements must be completed within the current fiscal year.
 

ADDITIONAL STIPEND OPPORTUNITY

 

 In addition, participants may choose to participate in component A or B to receive an additional stipend during the program year, but not both.

Component A
 

Stipend = $500


Participants must complete 21 hours of CDE (California Department of Education)-sponsored trainings in 1 or more of the following areas:



• Infant/Toddler or Preschool Foundations
• Preschool Curriculum Framework
• Learning and Development System
• Early Educator Competencies
• Desired Results Developmental Profile
(DRDP 2010)
• Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC)
• English Learner Guide (PEL)
• Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations in Early Learning (CSEFEL).


Completion of 21 hours of training must be completed at any time between July 1st, 2011 and June 30th 2012.
 

 

Component B


Stipend = up to $1800


This component is designed for participants that are pursuing a college degree or are taking classes to obtain a Child Development Permit or credential.


• Participants under this component must complete a maximum of 6 semester units or 9 quarter units.
• All units must be applicable towards obtaining a degree and/or Child Development Permit/CDA or help gain the necessary skills needed to obtain the degree or permit.
• All classes must be passed with a grade of “C” or better at an accredited college or university.
• All classes must be taken within the current fiscal year (July 1st, 2011- June 30th, 2012).

Note: Meet consult with a CARES Plus staff advisor to determine priority for classes taken.
 

Note: First 5 California will randomly choose CARES Plus participants to participate in a pre and post CLASS TM assessment. Those selected by First 5 California MUST participate in order to qualify for ANY stipend.


Stipend amount for participating=$ 250

 

QUICK OVERVIEW

For Child Care providers working with Preschool-Age children OR with both Preschool children & Infants/Toddlers, the following options are available to participate in:

For Child Care providers working ONLY with Infants and Toddlers (0-3 years), the following options are available to participate in:

 

 

1.      CORE Requirements

-AND-

2.      Component A

-OR-

3.      Component B

 

 

 

*Refer to descriptions above for details.

 

1. CORE Requirements (except Looking at

      CLASSrooms )

-AND-

2. Component A

-OR-

3. Component B
 

*Since Looking at CLASSrooms online training is not available during this fiscal year for infant-toddler teachers; participants must complete either of both components.

Minimum stipend amount = $ 500

Maximum stipend amount = $1800

Minimum stipend amount =

$ TBD

Maximum stipend amount = up to $ 1800

Stipends will be issued upon completion of approved requirements by:
June 2012
 

*Stipend funding is dependent upon the number of qualified applicants.

 

All information above is subject to change. Funding of the Solano CARES Initiative including: First 5 CA, First 5 Solano, and the California Department of Education.

The Solano CARES/Professional Development Program is a project of the Solano County Child Care Planning Council and is administered by the Children's Network of Solano County. The program is made possible by grants from the First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission, First 5 California, and the California Department of Education.

                          

 

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