Registry – Child Care Centers

Becoming a member of the Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry is simple!

 

At this time, only Enrollment Applications for individuals whose center is eligible to participate in Alabama Quality STARS will be processed and placed into the Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry (PDR). If you have questions or need assistance with completing any of the Alabama Pathways forms, contact us via e-mail at help@alabamapathways.org or by phone at (251)473-1060.

 

Before You Get Started…

You must have an active, personal email address. This is how we will communicate with you. Do not use a work or shared email address. You can set up a free email account with Google, Outlook, Yahoo, and other email providers by visiting their websites.

Gather any necessary documentation, if applicable. There may be supporting documentation required along with your Enrollment Application. We encourage you to submit documentation of your highest level of education so that we can accurately place you on an Alabama Pathways Professional Development Lattice Level; however, this documentation is not always required by Alabama Quality STARS.

Refer to the Alabama Pathways PDR Enrollment and Documentation Requirements chart to determine what documentation is required at each STAR level before submitting your Enrollment Application. You may not need to submit anything!

 

Now you’re ready to apply!

After you’ve gathered any necessary documents (if applicable), you’ll need to make copies to mail with your paper application or scan them into digital files that can be uploaded with your online application. Keep in mind that the paperwork you mail to us will not be returned. Please do not send your original documents. The next steps are easy!

1. Fill out the online Enrollment Application or download the Enrollment Application to print and send in via mail.

2. Attach supporting documentation to your Enrollment Application (if applicable). If you are submitting an online application, you will upload your scanned documents to the digital application. If you are submitting a paper application via mail, you’ll need to attach copies of the supporting documentation to the application and send it to us as well.

Congratulations, you’re done!

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How to Apply Online User Guide

Need some guidance for completing the online Enrollment Application? This User Guide is just what you’re looking for! This document will walk you through the process of completing and submitting the Enrollment Application.

Download the User Guide

At this time, only individuals employed at a center/program that is eligible to participate in Alabama Quality STARS will be placed into the Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry (PDR).

Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry Forms

Listed below are all of the forms you will need to navigate through the Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry. Adobe Reader required to access printable forms. (Get Adobe Reader here.) If you need assistance completing or accessing these forms, contact us at help@alabamapathways.org or 251-473-1060.

Enrollment Application

This form is used to enroll in the Alabama Pathways PDR. Available in online and printable versions.

Online Enrollment Application Form
Printable Enrollment Application Form

Profile Update Form

Used by existing PDR members to update information in an already active PDR Profile. Some examples of when to use this form are when you need to submit training documentation, have achieved higher educational credentials/certifications/degrees, or simply had a legal change in your name.

This form is NOT used to enroll in the Alabama Pathways PDR.  If you are unsure of your PDR enrollment status, please contact us before submitting this form.

Available in online and printable versions.

Online Profile Update Form
Printable Profile Update Form

Documentation Requirements by STAR Level

This is a chart that reflects the Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry documentation requirements for each STAR level in Alabama Quality STARS.

Documentation of your educational attainments can be submitted at any time, but are only REQUIRED if your center is applying for Two STARS or higher. If you are unsure of the STAR level your center is applying for, speak with the Director/Administrator at your center.

Available in printable version.

Printable Documentation Requirements by STAR Level Form

Enrollment Verification Request

The Enrollment Verification Request Form is used to request a copy of your Alabama Pathways PDR Enrollment Verification Letter. This is the letter that you receive via e-mail after your PDR Enrollment Application has been successfully processed.

Alabama Pathways PDR Enrollment Verification Letters are only sent via e-mail. A copy of your Enrollment Verification Letter will be sent to the most recent personal e-mail address that we have in your profile. If you need to change your personal e-mail address, please complete a Profile Update Form.

Available in online and printable versions.

Online Enrollment Verification Request Form
Printable Enrollment Verification Request Form

Support Request

This form is used when you are having issues with the Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry system. Simply complete this form and a member of our staff will contact you to assist with whatever problem you are having.

Available in online and printable versions.

Online Support Request Form
Printable Support Request Form

Confidentiality Agreement

The information provided in all Alabama Pathways Professional Development correspondence is treated as complete and accurate, and will be entered in the Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry database. Each individual is responsible for his/her own information included in the application and agrees to the responsibility to update that information with Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry when applicable.

Information in all profiles will be used for the following purposes:
1. Your information will be shared with Alabama Quality STARS and used for center STAR level determination.
2. Your information will be used by Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry for Lattice Level placement determination, recognizing individual’s education attainments (such as attainment of a Child Development Associate or Bachelor’s degree).
3. Your information will be used to compile, analyze, and publish group data reports.

Data compiled from the Alabama Pathways Professional Development Registry may be released to aid community and state planning to increase the quality and services of the early care and education community. Your name will not be released to advertisers. Information that could affect the safety and security of an individual (i.e. social security numbers, birth dates and personal addresses) will not be released to any individual or agency other than the Alabama Department of Human Resources and Alabama Quality STARS.

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