South Dakota

ECE

Professional

Development Requirements

Alabama ECE Professional Development Requirements

Whether you're a teacher, administrator, trainer, or advocate, staying compliant with your state's professional development standards is essential — but navigating those requirements can be overwhelming.

That’s why we created this centralized hub: to help early childhood professionals easily find, understand, and act on their state’s PD expectations.

Below you will find:

Your State’s Professional Development Requirements

Your State’s Professional Development Requirements

Your State’s Professional Development Requirements

Licensing and Registry Systems

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Select Webinar Suggestions That Meet Your State Requirements

Select Webinar Suggestions That Meet Your State Requirements

State Requirements

The South Dakota Pathways to Professional Development system outlines five levels of professional recognition for early childhood professionals. These levels are designed to acknowledge increasing education, training, experience, and leadership within the field. Here’s a clear breakdown of the professional development hours and renewal requirements in the South Dakota Pathways to Professional Development handbook:

Level I—Introductory Informal Education

Level II—Advanced Informal Education

Level III & IV—Professional Credential

Level V– Early Childhood Associates Degree

Level VI– Baccalaureate Degree

Level VII– Masters & Doctoral Degree

State Requirements

The South Dakota Pathways to Professional Development system outlines five levels of professional recognition for early childhood professionals. These levels are designed to acknowledge increasing education, training, experience, and leadership within the field. Here’s a clear breakdown of the professional development hours and renewal requirements in the South Dakota Pathways to Professional Development handbook:

Level I—Introductory Informal Education

Level II—Advanced Informal Education

Level III & IV—Professional Credential

Level V– Early Childhood Associates Degree

Level VI– Baccalaureate Degree

Level VII– Masters & Doctoral Degree

State Requirements

The South Dakota Pathways to Professional Development system outlines five levels of professional recognition for early childhood professionals. These levels are designed to acknowledge increasing education, training, experience, and leadership within the field. Here’s a clear breakdown of the professional development hours and renewal requirements in the South Dakota Pathways to Professional Development handbook:

Level I—Introductory Informal Education

Level II—Advanced Informal Education

Level III & IV—Professional Credential

Level V– Early Childhood Associates Degree

Level VI– Baccalaureate Degree

Level VII– Masters & Doctoral Degree

Licensing & Registry Systems

Licensing & Registry Systems

Licensing & Registry Systems

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