Funding Description
The Direct Support Professional Training program funds the administration of challenge tests and training courses to the direct support professionals working in community care facilities.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
The only eligible applicants for this funding are the four program Service Hubs located at specific Local Educational Agencies. The four Service Hubs have been chosen and operate through a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Education. This funding is processed through a reimbursement to each Service Hub for the administration of the training and testing courses, on a monthly basis. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Adult
|
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
Adult
|
Funding
| Legal Authority |
Title 17. Public Health, Health and Welfare Agency, Department of Developmental Services; Chapter 3 Community Services; Article 1, Section 56002; Article 6, Sections 56301, 56303; Article 7, Sections 56307, 56038; Article 7, Section 56391 |
| Source / Type |
State / Apportionment
|
| State Fiscal Year |
2025-26
|
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
6355 / 8590
|
| Total Available |
$3,369,500
|
| Recipient Amount |
Varies
|
| Match Requirement |
No
|
| Allocation Formula |
Unavailable
|
Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
|
| Due Date |
Unavailable
|
| Expected Notification Date |
Unavailable
|
Additional Information
Contacts
| Program |
Tara Neilson, 916-445-5568, tneilson@cde.ca.gov
|
| Fiscal |
Rosemarie Cordova, 916-322-5022, rcordova@cde.ca.gov
|
| Division |
Career & College Transition Division, 916-322-5050 (phone), 916-323-2597 (fax)
|
Last Modified:
August 11, 2025
