What is a Professional Contribution That Florida Requires?

A professional contribution is a DCF requirement that you must meet in order to renew your Florida Director's Credential in addition to taking our NAC course. 

Must complete ONE of the following professional contribution activities within the last five (5) years.

    • Serve as an officer, committee member, consultant, or mentor
    • Publish an article
    • Participate in an educational research project
    • Complete a Florida-recognized accreditation program
    • Serve as an Accreditation or Credential validator or advisor
    • Professional journal or book review
    • Rule development workshop
    • Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Program Directors (TICD)
An easy way to meet the Professional Contribution Requirement for your Florida Director Credential Renewal is to become a member of the Children's Forum here. The Children's Forum assits program directors with Fulfilling their Professional Contribution requirement (PCR) through paticipation in statewide workforce study. 

HandPrint Products

HandPrint Products was formed by Bradley Smith to handle his growing line of products that had been created as a support for Directors and Teachers in the Early Childhood Education field. Currently HandPrint Products has a child care training video (DVD) series consisting of 72 titles, a policy and procedure system consisting of 10 manuals, books and other products including his top selling “101 Learning and Transition Activities” book.

Consulting Services

During the past decade, Bradley Smith has led HandPrint Productions to become the leader in consulting of childcare business practices.  This includes: fiscal management, enrollment management, marketing, human resource, small business issues, and leadership.  In addition, the services include help with specific issues concerning handling sensitive issues to avoid fall-out or minimize the likelihood of litigation.  Currently, consulting services are available including: on demand, monthly access, 30 day, long distance, on-site, and extended services.  In addition, career and business coaching and mentoring services are also available.  Contact us  for more information or to schedule a consult.