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A STEPS TO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS First Year Participant Orientation
A STEPS TO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORSFirst Year Participant Orientation
Agenda
• Eligibility • Core Requirements• Annual Requirements• Components• S2Q Website Login and Tour• Component Selection• Professional Growth Selection• Required Forms• Review Timeline• Q&A
About CLASS
Sample Domain with Dimension/Indicators/Behavioral Markers:
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimal requirements for participation in the program:
• Earn less than $60,000 per year (gross, individual earnings);• Be employed by the same agency/business for 9 out of the last 12
months by June 30, 2014 (migrant employees 6 out of the last 12 months);
• Work directly with children age 0-5, or supervise a program that works directly with children for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Possess a Child Development Permit by June 15, 2014 (unless employed by a license exempt program)
• Access to computer and high speed internet and an email address.• Each participant is allowed to drop the program one time. If you
drop the program twice, you are no longer eligible to participate.
Stipend/Requirements
Additional Bonus Opportunities: Available for Steps 3 and 4• Longevity/Retention (5+ years at same program): $50• Permit Advancement: $50*
• *Not for new permit holders. To be eligible for Permit Advancement Bonus, participant must possess a valid permit in September 2013, and apply for and be granted a higher permit level by June 2014.
Shelly MascariLaurie Allen
1152 South Main StreetLakeport, CA 95453
