Registered Trainers are approved to deliver professional development to child care professionals in Texas. Participation in the Texas Trainer Registry is not required to provide training in Texas, but Registered Trainers meet Child Care Regulation’s requirements to provide training to a person who works in the child care industry (see Minimum Standards for additional information).
Registered Trainers are listed on the Texas Trainer Registry for 3 years following the application process, with an opportunity to renew.
Registered Trainer Levels
As of August 2022, TECPDS approves Registered Trainers as Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. Previously, trainer levels were categorized as Provisional Registered/Professional, Registered/Professional, and Master Registered/Professional. Current Registered Trainers in the Trainer Registry will retain the aligned level until it is time for membership renewal.
Example: Provisional Registered or Professional trainers will be considered at Level 1; Professional or Registered trainers will be considered at Level 2, and Master Professional or Master Registered trainers will be considered at Level 3. Level 4 trainers are a new category, which can be achieved after receiving all 6 Micro-Credentials for trainers.
CLI Engage & Trainer Micro- Credential Program
All Registered Trainers can participate in our Trainer Micro-Credential Program, a new pathway to demonstrate trainer skills and advance to higher levels as a Registered Trainer. Micro-credentials provide learners with professional development acknowledgement for competencies developed throughout their careers. Hosted on CLI Engage, the Micro-Credentials provide opportunities to demonstrate skills by uploading submissions highlighting their competency. Submissions go through a rigorous review process, and trainers receive badges based on performance that demonstrate the skills they have acquired throughout their training career. This allows Trainers to advance on their pathway!
View the Sample Trainer Profile to access your progress.
Registered Trainer Renewal Process:
Every three years, you will be required to renew your trainer information by completing an online application form to remain active. In order to qualify for renewal, you must demonstrate that you have been actively conducting training and actively participating in training. You must possess the following:
- Conduct at least 36 hours of training
- Complete 12 hours of training in Core Competency Areas for Practitioners/Administrators
- Complete 8 hours of training in Core Competency Areas for Trainers
- Pay $45 Renewal Processing Fee
Apply to be listed on the Texas Trainer Registry
Registered Trainer Benefits
- Receive an assigned trainer level-all Trainers will enter as a Level 1, and can advance their Trainer Level with successful demonstration of the Core Competencies for Trainers through the Trainer Micro-Credential Program
- Trainers listed on the Texas Trainer Registry have been labeled “quality trainers” due to the qualifications they must possess in order to be placed on this list
- Create trainings for approval by TECPDS
- Use Event Tool for certificate and sign-in sheet generation
- Automatically receive TECPDS logos on their certificates from the Certificate Generation Tool
- Upload their approved trainings into attendees' TECPDS accounts as "Verified Training
- Registered Trainers join a network of trainers and receive ongoing communications with presenter opportunities, training tools, and other resources that are relevant to trainers
- Trainers are invited to participate in networking events, providing opportunities to meet and greet other trainers around the state, and receive opportunities to partner with community stakeholders in order to provide quality training
- Participation in the Texas Trainer Registry validates a trainer's dedication and qualifications, and serves as a marketing tool to promote your business
Make the Most of Your Registered Trainer Account
(Please note that this video was recorded before we consolidated accounts, so the initial account set-up steps are out of date. Your first step is to create a TECPDS account.)