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The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is committed to providing a clear message to our professional workforce to use developmentally appropriate best practices that reflect current and evidence-based research in the ECE field.  \nAs you read this manual, you will find a table of contents that covers the comprehensive and detailed procedural guidance you will need as an OSSE-certified trainer of ECE professionals. We welcome your application and wish you the best in your endeavors.  \nIf you have any questions or need additional support, please contact Hurley and Associates, LLC (H&A) at [OSSELMS@erhurleyassoc.com](OSSELMS@erhurleyassoc.com) or (202) 905-2358. H&A manages the TAP process on behalf of OSSE.  \nAll links to the online applications and PDFs of forms mentioned in this manual may be found online at[osse.dc.gov/publication/trainer-approval-program-tap-process](osse.dc.gov/publication/trainer-approval-program-tap-process. Only the)[. Only the](osse.dc.gov/publication/trainer-approval-program-tap-process. Only the) applications and forms found at this link will be accepted. Any outdated forms will be returned without review.  \nPlease note, any policies and procedures outlined in this manual are subject to change.  \n“Providers of effective professional development experiences have an appropriate knowledge and experience base. In addition to helping ensure the accuracy and quality of the material presented, meeting this principle is important for establishing credibility and legitimacy in the eyes of the participants.”  \nConceptual Framework for Early Childhood Professional Development National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)  \n“Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education is also a good model for effective practice in teacher education. 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In both settings, learners should be doing more talking than their instructors do, and their talk should be based in their concrete experience.”  \nGrowing Teachers: Partnerships in Staff Development  \nElizabeth Jones  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2  \nProgram Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 5  \nTrainer Expectations ..................................................................................................................................... 6  \nAdult Learners ........................................................................................................................................... 6  \nProfessionalism ......................................................................................................................................... 7  \nWelfare of Young Children ........................................................................................................................ 7  \nRepresenting the Agency .......................................................................................................................... 8  \nTAP Application Elements ............................................................................................................................. 9  \nApproval Categories ................................................................................","cbCaiomn35Xhp4gz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiomn35Xhp4gz","pdf",709579,49,"English","# Introduction\n# Program Overview\n# Trainer Expectations\n## Adult Learners\n## Professionalism\n## Welfare of Young Children\n## Representing the Agency\n# TAP Application Elements\n## Approval Categories\n## CKAs\n## Training Content Levels\n## Training Delivery Methods\n## Initial Eligibility Requirements\n## Application Timeline\n## Initial Approval Application\n# Definitions\n## Individual Applicants\n## Organization Applicants\n## Exempt Applicants\n## DC ELS Trainers\n## Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Trainers\n## Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Trainers","[{\"question\":\"Who manages the TAP process and how do trainers get support with questions?\",\"answer\":\"Hurley and Associates, LLC (H\\u0026A) manages the TAP process on behalf of OSSE. 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