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Below is a list of Professional Growth Advisors for the Sacramento County Office of Education SacE3 program. Educators in Sacramento County who are seeking an advisor to attain a new Child Development Permit or renew their permit may contact any of the advisors listed below. This is a FREE service.

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1. Deborah Doss

folsompreschool@gmail.com

2. Stephanie Martinez        stephanie.martinez.pgadvisor@gmail.com

3. Brenda Mosley

brenda.mosley85@yahoo.com

4. Stacey Worthen

staceyworthen@hotmail.com

5. Reem Zidan

Reem.Zidan@Twinriversusd.org

6. Ye Sala Vang

yespgadvisor@gmail.com

7. Jacqueline Flores

jacquelinepwyse@gmail.com

8. Maria Lopez

Chayoscare@gmail.com

9. Lindsay Federmeyer

lfedermeyerpga@gmail.com

10. Megan Berridge

megan_bee@icloud.com

11. Paula Villadelgado

prvilladelgado@gmail.com

12. Amber Chandra

amber@createsignificance.org

13. Katie Hardy

kehardypga@gmail.com

14. Yu-Ting Hung

clairehung1025@gmail.com

15. Elaine Hill

elnhill@comcast.net

16. Alexis Briggs-Phillips

abriggsphillipsPGA@gmail.com

17. Aileen Laroco
ALaroco@catalystkids.org

18. Kate McAlister

mcalisterkate@gmail.com

19. Shayla Williams Barnes

SWBgrowthadvisor@gmail.com

20. Theonia Stephens

teestots2016abc123@yahoo.com

21. Irene Wilson

Ms.Ireneeducates@gmail.com

22. Michelle Saldana

oswaltsaldana@gmail.com

23. Claudia Gibson

pgacgibson@gmail.com

24. Kylah Jefferson

kylahjefferson@gmail.com

25. Kimberley Smith

ktsmith@egusd.net

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ELCD-Approved Training Opportunities - Child Development (CA Dept of Education)

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The Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD) offers a wide range of training programs for child care providers.

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Here you will find the Early Childhood Professional Growth Advisor Registry and Resources.

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What should I do to receive Professional Growth Advising? View the steps below: 

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What should I do to receive Professional Growth Advising? View the steps below: 

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1. Look at the second column titled PGA Registry List.
2. Scroll down and find one of SacE3 PGA's
3. Then email the PGA and inform them that you are in need of Professional Growth Advising (PGA) and would like to make an appointment to meet with them.

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What does a Child Development Permit authorize me to do?

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What does a Child Development Permit authorize me to do?

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Child Development Assistant Permit
Authorizes the holder to care for and assist in the development and instruction of children in a child care and development program under the supervision of a Child Development Permit (CDP) Associate Teacher, CDP Teacher, CDP Master Teacher, CDP Site Supervisor, or CDP Program Director.

Child Development Associate Permit
Authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

Child Development Teacher Permit
Authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Associate Teacher, a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

Child Development Master Teacher Permit
Authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Teacher, CDP Associate Teacher, CDP Assistant, and an aide. The permit also authorizes the holder to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
Authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operating at a single site; provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

Child Development Program Director Permit
Authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operated at a single site or multiple sites; provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

If any permit lists a School-Age Emphasis Authorization:
This authorizes you to provide all services authorized by your Child Development Permit and to provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before-school, after-school, and other school-age child care programs.

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/faq/faq-child-dev

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Child Development Assistant Permit
Authorizes the holder to care for and assist in the development and instruction of children in a child care and development program under the supervision of a Child Development Permit (CDP) Associate Teacher, CDP Teacher, CDP Master Teacher, CDP Site Supervisor, or CDP Program Director.

Child Development Associate Permit
Authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

Child Development Teacher Permit
Authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Associate Teacher, a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

Child Development Master Teacher Permit
Authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Teacher, CDP Associate Teacher, CDP Assistant, and an aide. The permit also authorizes the holder to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
Authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operating at a single site; provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

Child Development Program Director Permit
Authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operated at a single site or multiple sites; provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

If any permit lists a School-Age Emphasis Authorization:
This authorizes you to provide all services authorized by your Child Development Permit and to provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before-school, after-school, and other school-age child care programs.

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FAQ - Child Development Permits (Early Childhood/Preschool)

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Child Development Assistant Permit Authorizes the holder to care for and assist in the development and instruction of children in a child care and development program under the supervision of a Child Development Permit (CDP) Associate Teacher, CDP Teacher, CDP Master Teacher, CDP Site Supervisor, or CDP Program Director.

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The intent of the stipend for the Professional Growth Advisor (PGA) is compensation for time and expenses incurred by the advisor that is not otherwise provided, for example, through their paid work.
A PGA is advised to 1) notify their employer of their interest in becoming a PGA, and 2) follow any employer's requirements regarding receiving a stipend for work done outside of their paid work hours.

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PGA Advisor Office Hours & COP Information 

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PGA Advisor Office Hours & COP Information 

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California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

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California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

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The Child Development Training Consortium helps with funding for permits. The CDTC will pay for the permit and reimburse for a portion of the fingerpintints. if you are applying for a permit for your first time you will need to complete the fingerprinting process.

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The Child Development Training Consortium helps with funding for permits. The CDTC will pay for the permit and reimburse for a portion of the fingerpintints. if you are applying for a permit for your first time you will need to complete the fingerprinting process.

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Below you will find the email address for the Child Development Training Consortium Childdevlopement.org

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Professional Growth Advisors                            Communication Form 

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Professional Growth Advisors                            Communication Form 

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Connecting to early education experts is our mission. Early Childhood conference-quality webinars and experts directory.

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California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

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We are currently processing applications received before: 9/18/2023

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https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/compatraining.asp

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FAQ - Professional Growth for Child Development Permits

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Holders of Professional Clear Child Development Permits are required to obtain a professional growth advisor and complete 105 clock hours of professional growth activities, every five-year renewal cycle, that contribute to his or her growth as an early childhood educator. Also see the Professional G…

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Forms cl877 and cl878 are forms that are needed if an educator has had a Family Child Care and needs to verify their attendance/experience.

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PGA hours are

Professional Growth Advising drop-in office hours are for PGAs to ask any questions, they may have regarding advising (optional).

COPs are

Community of practice (COP) are quarterly sessions available for all PGAs to gather collectively to support one another, collaborate and share experiences (optional).

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DEVELOPED BY WESTED FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Phone: 1-800-770-6339 Email: cpin@wested.org

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PGA Office Hours &  COPs Via Zoom Link   

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PGA Office Hours &  COPs Via Zoom Link   

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(PGA Office Hours)

2026-2027

(PGA Office Hours)

October 12th, 2026, 6:00-7:00

November 9th, 2026, 6:00-7:00

December 7th, 2026, 6:00-7:00

(The link will be emailed to you.)

(COP Schedule)

September 28th, 2026, 6:00-7:00 (Fall)

March 29th, 2027, 6:00-7:00 (Spring)

(The link will be emailed to you.)