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
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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
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