David Longaker Email & Phone Number

Chico, Ca, Us

Northern California

Responsibilities include the provision of PITC PQ training in English and Spanish and technical assistance to programs serving children birth to five (including EHS, MHS, Native American, teen parent, and family childcare programs) in Regions II & III, recruiting participants (both host organizations and Infant Toddler Specialists) translating materials into Spanish and cooperating with other California Department of Education Child Development Quality Improvement projects.

Northern California

Responsibilities include coordinating and participating in the provision of PITC PQ training in English and Spanish and technical assistance to programs serving children birth to five (including EHS, MHS, Native American, teen parent, and family childcare programs) in Regions I & II, recruiting participants (both host organizations and Infant Toddler Specialists) translating materials into Spanish and coordinating with other California Department of Education Child Development Quality Improvement projects.

Northern California

Teach a variety of child development and early childhood education courses; many courses are either bilingual or in Spanish. Institutions include:Yuba College, Marysville, CA; Butte College, Chico, CA; Modesto Junior College, Modesto , CA; U. C. Davis, Davis, CA; Pacific Oaks, Pasadena, CA; CSU Fresno, Fresno, CA

Chico, California

Oversaw education and mental health components of culturally diverse, $3.8million, comprehensive child development program (ages 3mos.-5yrs.) in 8 counties; served as key member of management team responsible for overall program planning, operation, and evaluation of services; assisted in development and monitoring of annual and project budgets; oversaw hiring, training, and evaluation of over 100 educational team members; planned and taught college courses for staff and parents; helped to develop and implement special events and conferences at local, State, and national levels.

Chico, Ca

Responsible for compliance with State and local regulations, supervision of center director, oversight of training and technical assistance for education staff; assisted with development of initial grant application and implementation of start-up services; assisted in the development and management of administrative and fiscal operations

Ukiah, Ca

At the request of federal officials, served as key member of interim program to take over services in Imperial and Riverside counties. Hired and trained program management and center level staff; assisted with implementation of start-up activities and provided on-going Education Coordinator services.

National Representative (Bilingual)

Served as key member of teams comprised of parents and early childhood professionals to determine candidate competence to receive CDA credential.