Other New York State Credentials
In addition to the core degrees and certifications in early childhood education, New York State offers several specialized credentials that recognize expertise in specific areas of child development and education. These credentials can enhance your career opportunities and demonstrate your specialized knowledge.
Training and Technical Assistance Professional Credential (T-TAP)
(formerly the Early Learning Trainer Credential)
Issued by the New York Association for the Education of Young Children
The T-TAP formally recognizes the value and specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide community-based professional development to early care and education programs and providers.
The T-TAP has several designations:
T-TAP Professional Development Specialist (PDS)
The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) designation is for individuals providing non-credit bearing, in-person group professional development on general early childhood and/or school-age content.
T-TAP Coach
The Coach designation is for individuals who provide coaching, which is defined as a relationship-based process led by an expert with specialized and adult learning knowledge and skills, who often serves in a different professional role than the recipient(s).
T-TAP Content Specialist (CS)
The Content Specialist designation is for individuals who provide non-credit bearing, in-person professional development in their area of expertise that is other than early childhood/school-age content but relevant to a quality program.
Family Child Care Credential
Issued by the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children, the Family Child Care Credential formally recognizes practitioners who demonstrate their competence, knowledge and professional practice in the areas of professional family child care, child development, healthy home learning environments and business practices.
Infant-Toddler Credential (ITC)
Issued by the New York Association for the Education of Young Children, the Infant-Toddler Credential formally recognizes teachers and caregivers who demonstrate specialized expertise in working with our youngest children.
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