BECOME A DEVELOP Approved Relationship Based Professional Development Specialist!
Relationship-Based Professional Development (RBPD) Specialists support learning through one-on-one interactions with Early Childcare Practitioners. The goal of this type of individualized support is to improve children’s developmental outcomes by increasing practitioners’ knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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RBPD Endorsements
Develop currently offers 13 pathways for approval. Each pathway is called an RBPD Endorsement. Most of these endorsements require verified employment with a specific agency. Review each endorsement and its requirements by selecting the option that matches your employment status below.
RBPD Endorsement Renewal Hours Form
Use this form to track and document your RBPD renewal training hours for your endorsement. A separate form is required for each endorsement you need to renew.
Tips for RBPD Supervisors
This one-page tip sheet was designed to help RBPD Supervisors effectively support and guide their team of RBPD Specialists.
RBPD Endorsement Criteria Changes: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Current RPBD Specialist
I am currently endorsed. What do I need to do for my next renewal?
When your RBPD Specialist endorsement expires, you must renew your RBPD Specialist Membership in Develop. Your application will be processed using one of the two new approval pathways established July 1, 2024. Upon approval, you’ll receive additional guidance about the renewal requirements required to fulfill during your five-year approval period.
For more information, review the approval pathways for your endorsement in the RBPD Endorsements section at the top of this page
I am approved for multiple Endorsements, including a CLASS Endorsement, which expires before my RBPD membership. Do I need to renew my RBPD Specialists membership to update my CLASS Endorsement?
Yes, you must renew your RBPD Specialist Membership in Develop to update your CLASS Endorsement.
Has the RBPD Membership renewal process in Develop changed?
No, the general renewal process using Develop remains the same. However, changes were made to the approval and renewal requirements that went into effect on July 1, 2024. Please see the July 2024 section of our New and Events page for more information.
How do I find my total hours of experience in Develop?
Log in to your Develop profile and access your Reports tab. There, you will find a link to your KCF Learning Record; you can find the total hours listed under Employment History.
Do I need to send proof of past employment to Achieve for verification for Pathway 2?
You must enter your employment history under the Employment tab on your Develop profile. Past employment does not need to be verified to be counted towards the employment requirements for Endorsements with a second pathway.
Who can help me enter my complete employment history?
Use Develop’s Reporting Employment for Individuals Help guide for guidance or contact the Develop Help Desk for real-time profile navigation support at support@develophelp.zendesk.com.
When should I start completing professional development hours for my next renewal?
Start completing your professional development hours as soon as you get the email confirming your approved status for your RBPD Specialist membership. This email includes details about the renewal requirements you’ll need to meet during your five-year period.
How do I determine which hours count toward my professional development renewal hours requirement?
Review acceptable types of Professional Development hours outlined on the RBPD Endorsement Renewal Hours form.
Do my professional development hours for renewal need to be Develop approved hours?
Please see the RBPD Endorsement Renewal Hours Form for more information.
I have multiple Endorsements. Do I need to complete separate professional development hours for each one?
Please see the RBPD Endorsement Renewal Hours Form for more information.
When should I send my RBPD Endorsement Renewal Hours Form to Achieve?
Send your completed form to Achieve at support@mncpd.org with your RBPD Specialist renewal application.
Do Mandated Reporter and Data Privacy training hours count toward my professional development renewal hours?
Please see the RBPD Endorsement Renewal Hours Form for acceptable PD hours.
Supervisors of RPBD Specialists
What time frame counts when considering work experience for pathway two?
All relevant work leading group care* can count toward the work experience requirement of pathway two. This includes consecutive or non-consecutive years of employment and is not limited to Minnesota-based employment.
*Refer to endorsement criteria for definition of specific job roles that count toward leading group care.
When posting for an RBPD Specialist position, are the Endorsement criteria the required hiring criteria for that role?
No. The RBPD Endorsement criteria are the baseline criteria for that endorsement. Agencies can set their hiring criteria at or above the RBPD Endorsement Criteria based on the agency’s needs and the communities being served.
Develop’s Trainer Directory
RBPD Specialists can participate in Develop’s public Trainer Directory under the RBPD Specialist option. This directory allows Training Sponsor Organizations, Center Directors, Family Child Care Providers, etc. to connect with approved RBPD Specialists for their coaching/mentoring needs. As always, participation is always optional. Check out the Trainer Directory to learn more.
More Resources
Looking for more resources to support you on your professional development journey? Check out the RBPD Membership Resources page for links, guides, and more!
Develop Navigation Support
Navigating Develop is easy with the help of the Develop Help Desk and “How do I?…” guides.
Contact the Develop Help Desk Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday until 7 p.m. by phone at 844-605-6938 or email at support@develophelp.zendesk.com.
Need help after hours? Send them an email or leave a detailed message.
RBPD Membership Application Processing
We use the Develop system to process all Develop RBPD membership application submissions. Complete membership applications are processed in the order they are received. This ensures your application is processed fairly and accurately. Allow up to 30 business days for this process.
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