La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CLXV-902
Administrator Certificate-certificate awarded to a director who has 75 clock hours in approved administrative training categories or two college courses in administration.
Administrator Track for LA Pathways-professional career ladder registry designed for administrators in child care facilities that recognizes individuals based on the educational attainment and professional participation.
Approved Administrative Training Categories-training categories that promote and support administrative skills for directors, as approved by LA pathways.
Approved Core Knowledge (CDA) Subject Areas-subject areas approved by the Council for Professional Recognition to count towards the CDA credential.
Approved Early Childhood Diploma-early childhood career diploma approved by LA pathways.
CDA Credential-see child development associate credential.
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential- nationally recognized credential in early childhood education administered by the Council for Professional Recognition.
Classroom Track for LA Pathways-professional career ladder registry designed for classroom staff within early learning centers that recognizes individuals based on the educational attainment and commitment to the field.
Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate-certificate issued by the LDE that allows a qualified person to act as a lead teacher within a type III early learning center or family child care home.
Early Childhood Professional Organization-organization that provides professional training or advocacy opportunities for individuals in the early childhood field.
Family Child Care UStaffU Track for LA Pathways- professional career ladder registry designed for family child care providers that recognizes individuals based on the educational attainment and commitment to the field.
LA Pathways-see Louisiana pathways early learning center career development system.
Louisiana Pathways Early Learning Center Career Development System (LA Pathways)-state practitioner registry maintained by the LDE or its contractor that registers care facility directors and staff based on training, education, experience and professional activities.
National Administrator Credential-administrator credential issued by a national organization recognized by LA pathways
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXV-902