Professional Development Advisement
The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood is excited to announce that we are now offering free Individual and Group Advising for early educators!
Since launching our Workforce Compensation Initiative, we have heard lots of feedback from educators about the need for additional multilingual professional development advisement for the field, especially on evenings and weekends.
In response to this feedback, we are partnering with the California Early Care & Education Workforce Registry to offer free advisement services to any interested San Francisco early childhood educator.
Please note: This program is time-limited and scheduled to conclude in June 2025. Based on demand for these services between now and June 2025, we will assess if and how to continue offering advisement support. So don’t wait, take advantage now!
What to expect from our advising program:
Our advisors are professionals with extensive experience in navigating the early care and education field across various child development settings. Advising sessions will help you plan your professional development goals and how to achieve them including obtaining units, Child Development Permits, and/or degrees.
Each month between now and June 2025, we will post information about upcoming group sessions that cover common advising topics. You can also always sign up for an individual advising session. Learn more and sign up for a session below!
Upcoming Advising Sessions
Early Childhood Careers: In the Classroom and Beyond
In this 60-minute session, participants will explore career opportunities in early childhood education (ECE) working directly with children and beyond the classroom setting. Participants will explore resources and tips for job searching.
Exploring the Child Development Permit and Process
In this 60-minute session, participants will explore key requirements for the application process of the Child Development (CD) Permit. Participants will examine the CD Permit Matrix and be able to identify short or long-term goals related to obtaining, renewing, or upgrading a Permit. Click the time and language of your preference below to register.
Individual Advisement Appointments
Meet one-on-one with an advisor to discuss your individual professional development goals and planning.
45-minute sessions are available throughout the coming months, including on evenings and weekends. After you click the link below, you will be directed to a calendar of available dates and times.