pdf Director's Credential Guide to Gateways Credentials (627 KB) – This document helps directors and applicants answer questions that may arise during the Gateways Credential process. From support through the Gateways Credential process to motivating others, this resource has information for anyone going through or helping others through the Credential process.
pdf Gateways Credential Applicant Guide (211 KB) – This document outlines the Gateways Credential process, from start to finish.
Work Experience Forms
For Center Staff Applicants
- Work and Practical Experience Verification Form for IDC, ECE & ITC
- Work and Practical Experience Verification Form for School-Age and Youth
- Work and Practical Experience Verification Form for Family Specialists
- Work Experience Verification form for Coaches/Mentors/Technical Assistance Providers
- Work Experience Verification form for ESL & Bilingual Credential
For Family/Group Child Care Home Applicants
- Administrative Work and Practical Experience Verification Form for Family Child Care Providers
- Work and Practical Experience Verification Form for Family Child Care Providers
- Proof of Care Form
Release of Information Forms
For Center Directors
- Release of Information Form for All Credential Types - one staff
- Release of Information Form for All Credential Types - multiple staff
Coursework/Credential Renewal Resources
For the ECE Credential, Infant Toddler Credential, and Illinois Director Credential
- Example courses and trainings for the ECE, Infant Toddler, and Illinois Director Credential
- ExceleRate Training Bundles
- Penn State Extension Training Bundles
- Trainings Focused on Cultural Competence, Racial Equity, and/or Multilingual Development of Children & their Families
- Trainings Focused on Infant Toddler Mental Health
Level 6 Credential
Additional Credential Information/Resources
For the ECE Credential, Infant Toddler Credential, and Illinois Director Credential
