• Complete a minimum of 21 hours of CDE approved professional development.
• Must have an active child development permit.

To become eligible for working toward an Associate or Bachelor's Degree through the CARES program you must:

• Provide a college transcript(s)
• Enroll/pass a minimum of three (3) ECE/CD/GE units (from academic plan) with a grade of "C" or better or be enrolled in an ECE/CD Bachelor program at an accredited college or university
• Provide the current year's FAFSA application
• Provide college math and English assessment scores (applies to Associate Degree Track only)
• Attend all required trainings
• Complete a professional growth plan with annual goals
• Complete an academic plan (applies to Associate Degree Track only)
• Complete environmental rating scale self-assessment and agree to an inter-rater assessment
• Work cooperatively with Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialists and Leadership Track
• Have or be willing to apply for appropriate Child Development Permit upon eligibility