Sonoma Pathways and Early Education Teacher Development Program Info

• Educational Plan–Submit a copy of your current Educational Plan. (See your Welcome Letter for your Educational Plan Status)
• CA Child Development Permit (Optional)–Submit proof of holding/applying for a current CA Child Development Permit.This requirement can be waived if at least 6 units have not been completed in Child Development. Valid proof of permit could be one of the following:
  • Copy of CA Child Development Permit OR
  • Copy of the Certified mail receipt used to mail your permit application
  For those who newly apply or upgrade, you may be eligible for a Permit bonus*
• Unofficial Transcript–Submit another Unofficial Transcript showing all grades from Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters.
• Sonoma Quality Counts Pathways End of the Year Survey–Complete the end of the year Survey. This Survey is required in order to receive a Stipend (due June 9th as well). The Survey will be emailed to you in May.
• Copies of Academic Activity forms (Optional)–$400 Peer Networking bonus ($200 per semester)
• Degree (optional)–If you earned a degree this 2025-2026 school year, submit one of the following:
  • Copy of your diploma, OR
  • Copy of your unofficial transcripts that states your degree
  For those who earn a degree, you may be eligible for a Degree Bonus*
• REIMBURSEMENT for Category 1 ONLY–Submit clear receipts of Tuition and or Educational expenses to the Sonoma Pathways Office – Not required to upload to the Registry.
  You MUST Notify our office if you are interested in the Reimbursement College Credit Option.
• W9 Form (Optional)–If you change your address anytime during the semester, contact our office ASAP! You will need a new W-9 form.
  *Bonuses will only be considered if an applicant has submitted all other Required Documents.

• Submit clear copies of proof of 10 hours of Professional Development attendance
• Sonoma Quality Counts Pathways End of the Year Survey–Complete the end of the yearSurvey. This Survey is required in order to receive a Stipend (due June 9th as well). The Survey will be emailed to you in May.

• Unofficial Transcript–Submit another Unofficial Transcript showing all grades from Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters.
• Stipend Agreement form–Sign and complete a Stipend Agreement Form. Program staff will assist with this process.
• Sonoma Quality Counts Pathways End of the Year Survey–Complete the end of the year Survey. This Survey is required in order to receive a Stipend (due June 1st, 2026 as well). The Survey will be emailed to you in May.

Enrolled participants are automatically signed up for the Stipend Option. Please notify our office as soon as possible if you are interested in the Reimbursement Option. The option you select will determine the end of the year paperwork you will need to submit by the June 1, 2026 deadline. The Maximum stipend any participant can receive is $5000.

*Bonuses will only be considered if an applicant has submitted all other required documents.

Stipend Structure

• $600 for completing 10 hours of Professional Development

Maximum: $600

Stipend Structure **

• $2500 for completing ECE and/or Child Development coursework working toward an CA Child Development Permit or working toward the 24 ECE units requirements for TK teachers

Maximum: $2500

**Stipends are considered taxable income. A reimbursement structure is also available. Participants can select to be reimbursed for eligible tuition and educational expenses with receipts. Participants would still need to complete the program requirements. Also, Bonuses will only be considered if an applicant has submitted all other Required Documents.