Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CLXV - Bulletin 139-Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs
Chapter 9 - Louisiana Pathways Early Learning Center Career Development System (LA Pathways)
Section 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

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 45 CFR Part 98, R.S. 17:407.26, and R.S. 47:6101 et seq.