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CDTC is no longer accepting child development permit stipend applications for the 2022-2023 program year. Please check back after July 1, 2023 for 2023-2024 applications.
Apply for 2023-2024 Child Development Permit Stipend

Attention! Priority is given to all child development permit stipend applicants who have an account on the CDTC website to start and complete their child development permit applications. CDTC is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Educational Support Grant application.
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Child Development Training Consortium

Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) provides services, training, technical assistance, and resources to students and professionals working with and for children. In doing so, we help promote professionalism and high-quality early care and education programs that benefit California’s children and families.

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curriculum alignment project logoCurriculum Alignment Project (CAP)

The California Early Childhood CAP supports transfer and curriculum consistency in the foundational preparation of early childhood education students. Regionally accredited community colleges, CSUs, and private universities can participate in the alignment process and be recognized statewide as partners in creating streamlined pathways to degree completion.