LAC 28:CLXV.902. Definitions

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