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× Credentials ECE Credential Infant Toddler Credential Illinois Director Credential SAYD Credential Family Child Care Credential Family Specialist Credential Technical Assistance Credential ESL & Bilingual Credential Becoming an Entitled Institution Gateways Training Tiers Professional Development Higher Education Programs Higher Education Directory Becoming Entitled Career Lattice Entitled Review Group ECE Toolbox ESL Bilingual Toolbox FCC Toolbox FSC Toolbox IDC Toolbox ITC Toolbox SAYD Toolbox TA Toolbox Job Board Search for Job Post a Job Professional Development Advisor PDA FAQ PDA Resources PDAC Member Directory Orientation Strategic Plan Committees PDAC Resources INCCRRA Reports and Papers Prior Learning Assessment Faculty Resource Videos for ECE and Infant Toddler Training Center i-learning Online Training Login Gateways Training Calendar ITN Trainers Registry Trainers Financial Opportunities Great START Am I eligible? How do I apply? How do I renew? 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Participating Institutions Additional Scholarship Forms Additional Funding Programs Child Care Restoration Grants Child Care Workforce Bonus Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grants ECACE Scholarship Smart Start Smart Start Transition Grants Smart Start Workforce Grants Illinois Early Childhood Apprenticeship Pilot Smart Start Quality Support Program - PublicSelect Language English Polish Spanish Gateways Registry CCAP Providers Credentials ECE Credential Infant Toddler Credential Illinois Director Credential SAYD Credential Family Child Care Credential Family Specialist Credential Technical Assistance Credential ESL & Bilingual Credential Becoming an Entitled Institution Gateways Training Tiers Professional Development Higher Education Programs Higher Education Directory Becoming Entitled Career Lattice Entitled Review Group ECE Toolbox ESL Bilingual Toolbox FCC Toolbox FSC Toolbox IDC Toolbox ITC Toolbox SAYD Toolbox TA Toolbox Job Board Search for Job Post a Job Professional Development Advisor PDA FAQ PDA Resources PDAC Member Directory Orientation Strategic Plan Committees PDAC Resources INCCRRA Reports and Papers Prior Learning Assessment Faculty Resource Videos for ECE and Infant Toddler Training Center i-learning Online Training Login Gateways Training Calendar ITN Trainers Registry Trainers Financial Opportunities Great START Am I eligible? How do I apply? How do I renew? Wage Supplement Scale FAQ Scholarship Am I eligible? How do I apply or renew? What are my responsibilities? Participating Institutions Additional Scholarship Forms Additional Funding Programs Child Care Restoration Grants Child Care Workforce Bonus Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grants ECACE Scholarship Smart Start Smart Start Transition Grants Smart Start Workforce Grants Illinois Early Childhood Apprenticeship Pilot Smart Start Quality Support Program - Public « Previous ‹ PLAYBACK STOP PLAY › Next » Gateways Registry Joining the Gateways Registry allows you to track your education, Credentials, and training online in your personal and secure Professional Development Record. Learn More Online Training Gateways i-learning is the hub of online training for Illinois child care providers. You can locate online training for IDCFS Licensing, ExceleRate Illinois, and other courses related to caring for children. Learn More Training Calendar Search the Gateways Training Calendar for professional development events around the state. You can search by county, date, or keyword to find just the training you need. Search Now Credentials Earn a Gateways Credential to show you are proud to be an early care and education professional. Learn More Gateways Scholarship Need money to further your education in child development or early childhood education? Apply for a Gateways Scholarship! Apply or Renew Great START Wage Supplement Program Do you want extra money for completing college coursework and staying employed at the same place? Great START does just that! Get more information about how you can participate! Apply or Renew Gateways Credentials Are you considering applying for a Gateways Credential? Gateways Credentials are symbols of professional achievement that validate knowledge, skills and experience. They are an individual achievement that you can be proud of. Gateways Credentials are awarded and recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Bureau of Child Care and Development. They are required for some Circles of Quality in ExceleRate Illinois and can be used to help with employment decisions in early learning programs. Below are the Credentials offered by Gateways. You can click each Credential title to see information about applying, specific requirements, and the forms you will need. ECE Credential Level 1 An entry level credential for those just entering the field ECE Credential Levels 2-6 For ECE professionals who have education beyond high school and experience with children birth to age 8 Infant Toddler Credential For child care professionals working with children from birth to age 3 Illinois Director Credential For administrators of ECE and School-Age Programs SAYD Credential For professionals working with children and youth ages 5-18 Technical Assistance Credential For professionals who offer relationship-based professional development Family Child Care Credential For a professional working in their home as a family child care provider for children ages birth through 12 years Family Specialist Credential For professionals who provide direct services to children and families, such as Parent Educators, Family Advocates and Case Workers Higher Education Directory Search for colleges and universities in your area that offer courses in child development and child care related topics Entitled Institutions For colleges and universities interested in becoming entitled for one or more Gateways Credentials Professional Development Job Board Check out job opportunities around the state on the Gateways Job Board. Employers can post their open positions and job seekers can find positions they are looking for. Find or Post a Job Read this Entry Professional Development Advisor Program Need help figuring out your next career move? A Professional Development Advisor can guide you along that path and help you set career goals. Request A PDA Read this Entry Professional Development Advisory Council PDAC is a group of key stakeholders from a wide variety of child related industries who work to advance the field of early care and education, school-age, youth development and family support. Learn More Read this Entry ExceleRate Illinois helps you prepare children for success in school and in life. It also provides standards, guidelines, resources and supports to help you make sensible changes that lead to better quality outcomes for children. 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