The Training and Technical Assistance Professional Credential (TTAP) is the most rigorous component of the state's process for approving early childhood trainers and is awarded by the New York Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC). Trainers who have earned the credential have had experience working with children and families, experience providing professional development, as well as an education that is specific to early childhood education.
Eligibility Criteria
- Active Aspire Profile
- Minimum Career Ladder Level 5A
- At least 12 credits in the following areas based on designation:
- Early Childhood Designation: Early Childhood credits
- School Age Designation: Elementary Education, Youth Development, or the School Age Care Credential
- 2 years of documented professional experience working with children and families
Application Process
- Join The Aspire Registry and create both an Individual and Trainer Aspire Profile.
- Submit an online Intent to Apply form on the NYAEYC website.
- Complete the Professional Development Specialist portfolio and review process.
Higher Education Faculty
Early Childhood Higher Education Faculty employed or retired in a department of child development, early childhood education, or an education-related field at a nationally or regionally accredited higher education institution are eligible to provide professional development on General Early Childhood Content outside the auspices of an accredited institution of higher education. For a searchable list of nationally and regionally accredited institutions, visit www.chea.org.
Eligibility Criteria
- Employed or retired in a department of child development, early childhood education, or an education-related field at a nationally or regionally accredited higher education institution
- Minimum Career Ladder Level 5A
Application Process
- Join The Aspire Registry and create both an Individual and Trainer Aspire Profile.
- Submit a New York State T-TAP Credential Intent to Apply form to NYAEYC.
TTAP Resources:
- To learn more about the Trainer Credential and complete the Intent to Apply Form, visit the NYAEYC website.
- Trainer Credential Application Instructions
- Portfolio Guidelines
- Portfolio Scoring Instrument
- List of Curricula for which an endorsement is required
- List of Assessment Tools for which an endorsement is required
- Intent to Renew Credential Form