Child Development
Resources
Child Development Training Consortium
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This program assists students who are
employed in licensed facilities with tuition
costs, book loans and other assistance.
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Child Development Careers Program
- Satisfies CalWORKs work requirements
- Receive education, training and certification in the field of Early Care and Education
- Paid tuition and books
- Child care options and referrals
- Transportation funding
- Career counseling, faculty advising
- One on one support from an Early Childhood Mentor Teacher
- Pride of self-sufficiency
- Parenting skills
- Networking
- Satisfies CalWORKs work requirements
The Child Development Careers Program is a
collaboration of organizations with a common goal and vision
to offer the opportunity of a life long career path as an
early childhood educator. Through an integrated training
program of classes and work experience participants are
prepared to become an Associate Teacher or a Teacher through
the California Child Development permit process.
Participants receive the highest quality preparation,
training and education. Individuals who participate in the
Child Development Careers Program and become part of this important career
path will play a key role in improving the quality of care
and education provided to young children during their most
critical and formative years.
Eligibility
- CalWORKs/TANF recipient
- Desire to work in the field of Early Care and Education
- Ability to pass fingerprint and background clearance
- US citizen or permanent resident
- TB test clearance
- Depending on Community College, FAFSA may be required
For more information or to enroll call (619)660-4344
EDUCATION RESOURCES
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California Early Childhood Mentor Program |
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The largest mentoring program
for child care professionals in the US. This program has provided
advanced training for experienced child care workers since 1988. Look for the
discussion forum covering mentoring, professional development
and quality improvement issues in the child development field.
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HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES
GENERAL CHILD CARE RESOURCES
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California Child Care Resource and Referral Network |
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Provides
information on current activities of the agency that began the movement for better compensation
for child care workers. Look for information about the
Worthy Wage Campaign and the National Mentoring
Alliance. |
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Children's Literature Web Guide |
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This
site provides links to such resources as children's books
online, children's book awards, and movies based on children's
books. The site also has lists of resources for teachers,
parents, and storytellers. |
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Disaster Resources |
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Prepares teachers and other
child-care youth workers for working with
children who have been through a disaster. |
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Early Childhood Education on Line |
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A resource exchange area for early childhood
education ideas. Offers information on
observation and assessment, curriculum and
environment, and professional development. |
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Parents Action for Children |
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Provides information about early childhood
development and resources for parents and
care-givers. Includes information on the first
three years of a child's life, brain research,
parent questions, lists of books and advice from experts.
(formerly the "I Am Your Child Foundation".) |
CHILD ADVOCACY RESOURCES
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Early Childhood.com |
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The focus is on improving the education and general
life experiences of young children. Get advice from
experts in the early childhood field, expand your collection of creative
projects, and share ideas and questions with the early
childhood community. |
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Zero to Three |
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Fosters a network of people
around the country who are concerned about the needs
of infants, toddlers, and families. Functions as an Early Head Start National Resource
Center. Develops and conducts training for the
birth-to-3 programs that are part of Head Start. Describes issues, programs and
resources. Includes a contact list. |
