Resources for Develop’s RBPD Membership

RBPD Specialist Membership Companion Guide

Interested in supporting learning through one-on-one interactions with Early Childcare Practitioners? Apply to become an RBPD Specialist today! Our RBPD Specialist Membership Companion Guide is a helpful tool for understanding the various RBPD endorsements and learning more about the application process.

RBPD Endorsements and Approval Checklists

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.

Professional Development (PD) Hours Form for Renewal

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.

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.

Partner Resources

Our partners in supporting the ECE field have many important resources that may be relevant to you. A selection is linked below.

Glossary of Terms for Minnesota Early Childhood and School-Age Care Professionals

MN’s professional development system is full of acronyms, abbreviations, organization names, and special terms. We at Achieve have compiled this Glossary of Terms for Minnesota Early Childhood and School-Age Care Professionals as a quick reference to define key terms seen or heard by Develop profile owners and users.

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