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Welcome to the Career Access and Navigation of Early Childhood Systems (CANOES) Registry! This name change recognizes the Registry as a vital component of the statewide workforce and professional development system, CANOES. The Registry is a program that documents the qualifications of practitioners based upon training, experience and professional achievements in the field of early care and education.
There are 2 distinct parts to the Registry described below.
Mandatory
Practitioners are required to have their job qualifications evaluated and recorded by the Registry if they are employed in Department of Human Services (DHS) licensed preschools, infant/toddler programs and group child care homes. DHS licensing rules are used to determine positions for which practitioners are qualified. To see a copy of position requirements click here.
No longer do you need separate forms to initially apply to or update your Registry record. Both can be done with Form 1. Once your application is processed, you
will receive a Registry Certificate and be eligible for employment.
Form 1: (PDF) Registry Application - Required by DHS
All forms with required signatures and supporting documentation must be mailed or delivered. Faxed or emailed copies not accepted.
Voluntary
Practitioners may voluntarily participate in the career and professional development component by using the Registry as a tool to track, document and plan for ongoing professional development. Professional development include
training classes, workshops and college classes that are focused on early care
and education.
The Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge (ASK) Core Areas and the Framework for Early Care and Education Practitioner assist practitioners in determining training and career pathways. The ASK Core Areas describe
standards for practitioners and what they need to know and be
able to do in order to meet the needs of young children and their families. It
can be used as a career guide and in some cases, employers
have adopted these standards as part of employee evaluation tools. Click here to
download a full version of the ASK Core Areas. To download the Framework for Early Care and Education Practitioner, click here.
Once your voluntary
application is processed, you will receive a Registry Transcript that is
designed to go hand-in-hand with your Registry Certificate. Your Registry Transcript
can be updated at anytime as you continue to attend classes and workshops.
Please note: This is a voluntary service of the Registry and does not relate to your status for employment and/or position
in a DHS licensed child care program. No longer do you need separate forms to indicate community-based training and the corresponding training reflection. Both can be done using Form 2. For coursework you are using to meet licensing qualifications, use Form 1.
Form 2: (PDF) Voluntary Professional Development
All forms with required signatures and supporting documentation must be mailed or delivered. Faxed or emailed copies not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the
Registry required?
A: There are two parts to the Registry. Form 1 helps
the Registry determine the position you qualify for under state child
care licensing rules. In order to work in a center-based program such as a
preschool, infant/toddler center or group home, DHS requires you to complete Form
1. In addition to Directors, all staff that are used in the child/staff ratio must be registered.
Q: What else does the Registry offer?
A: The Registry
offers a voluntary component (Form 2) which guides you in your professional
development. In addition, the Registry offers career counseling as well as technical assistance in filling out Registry forms. Contact your local PATCH office for the career counselor in your area.
Q:
What will I get from the Registry?
A: Once you complete Form 1, you
will get a Registry Certificate indicating the position(s) you qualify for
under licensing rules and your level of professional development based upon the Framework for Early Care and Education Practitioners. You will also receive Form 2 for the voluntary component
discussed above. It is up to you whether you want to complete this form to track
your professional development.
Q: Do I need to renew my Registry?
A: It depends on your educational background and how you
qualified for a DHS position. If you have a CDA credential or work in an infant/toddler center, you may have an expiration date contingent upon CDA renewal dates or additional required infant/toddler training. You may also
update your Registry file at any time to reflect additional classes or
experiences you have received. You may use Form 1 to update your file. A new Registry certificate will be issued if you have a change in position.
Q: Why do I
need a current CDA on file?
A: If the Registry used your CDA credential
to qualify you for your position, you must have a current CDA credential on file
with the Registry to maintain your current position.
Q: Why does the
Registry need my Social Security number?
A: Social security numbers
are required to verify educational qualifications. Your information will be
treated as confidential.
Q: Why should I complete Form 2?
A: The voluntary features of the Registry is designed to assist you
in meeting your professional development needs. You will receive a Registry
Transcript which will give you a record of the training experiences you
have in each of the core knowledge areas. By using the Registry to demonstrate your
professional development experiences, you also show parents, employers, etc. your
commitment to early education.
