Debra Torrence, Director NC Licensed Child Care Association April 30, 2010
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NC Early Educator Certification Update Debra Torrence, Director NC Licensed Child Care Association April 30, 2010
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NC Early Educator Certification Update
Debra Torrence, DirectorNC Licensed Child Care Association
April 30, 2010
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EEC Overview
Certification refers, in this context, to the verification of Certification refers, in this context, to the verification of college education based on a standardized scale.college education based on a standardized scale.
Certification open to all those who work directly with, Certification open to all those who work directly with, work on the behalf of or intend to work with children birth work on the behalf of or intend to work with children birth to twelve.to twelve.
Certification FeeCertification Fee $50, unless paid for by another source$50, unless paid for by another source $25 recertification$25 recertification
Ongoing education or continuing education is requiredOngoing education or continuing education is required
EEC RewardsEEC Rewards
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Tools
Certification scales Early Care and Education Provider School Age Care Only Provider (being tested) Administrator tool (being drafted) Professional Development Specialist (coming)
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What is certification based upon?
Official transcripts are assessed against a
leveled scale based on role.
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What does the scale look like?
A place for everyone on the scale Levels on a scale Reflects educational benchmarks in NC
system and progress toward those levels Early Childhood at higher levels Renewal requires continuing education
and/or education from regionally accredited colleges or universities
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Current Incentives DCD grant
First come, first served through September 2010
Up to 9,000 individuals working in licensed child care facilities (1,900 slots gone)
Eligible positions include teacher, assistant teacher, floater, director, group leader, assistant director, education coordinator and home provider.
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Current Incentives DCD grant
First come, first served through September 2010
Up to 9,000 individuals working in licensed child care facilities (1,900 slots gone)
Eligible positions include teacher, assistant teacher, floater, director, group leader, assistant director, education coordinator and home provider.
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Current Incentives
Barnes and Noble20% discount on materials purchased for the classroom.
Borders25% off books bought for the classroom and 10% off CDs & DVDs for the classroom.
Creative Diversity10% discount on multicultural early childhood products and supplies.
Discount School Supply15% discount on teacher supplies and quality products.
HATCH®10% discount on early childhood products and supplies.
Kaplan Early Learning Company10% discount on current catalogue items and free shipping on orders over $50.
Kids Like Us20% discount on individual book titles
Black Forest Books & Toys15% discount on all books and educational toys.
The Smarti-Attic10% discount on all in-store purchases.
Children’s Museum of Winston-SalemFree admission to certified Early Educators as well as a buy one get on free opportunity for admission
Current NumbersTotals_________ as of _________7,931 as of 3/31/10; all 100 counties)•3,946 (50%) are certified at gold levels – levels six and above
By Role (at time of application)•6,183 teaching (417 indicate some time with school age)•608 administrative•167 combined teaching/administrative (87 indicate some time with school age)•838 small home providers (579 indicate some time with school age)•135 on behalf, other, student or not yet employed in child care
____ for profit centers (call DCD and find out how many for profit centers are regulated and insert here (of _____ potential sites)
Over 1,500 More at Four teachers/assistantsOver 1,150 Head Start
Other- 369 complete applications being processed- 278 incomplete applications
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How do I apply?Submit
applicationeducation documentation
Official transcriptsInternet Permission Form
$50 fee (as applicable)
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What else do I need to know?
Level is based on education earned, not specific certification class
No test Does not replace licensure Currently voluntary
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What do I receive? Official, frame-ready certificate
Professional Personalized Leveled
Silver & gold seals Individual Certification card List of EEC Rewards
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Recertification
• Certificate expiresCertificate expires• Validity periodsValidity periods• RequirementsRequirements• CostCost
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What is a validity period?
ValidValidPeriodPeriod
LevelLevel Education RequiredEducation Required
3 yrs3 yrs 22 18 sem hours toward an AAS ECE/CD 18 sem hours toward an AAS ECE/CD ororEarly Childhood Certificate Early Childhood Certificate ororCDA Credential (Child Development CDA Credential (Child Development Associate Credential) earned for at least 12 Associate Credential) earned for at least 12 semester hours semester hours oror12 semester hours in ECE/CD12 semester hours in ECE/CD
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What is recertification based on?
Formal, credit bearing education or Continuing Education Units
(dependent on level)
Mirroring public school teacher requirements for ongoing education
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What continuing education is required?
Silver At level 5 and below, EEC professionals
must continue formal education at a rate of six (6) semester credit hours per certification period.
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What continuing education is required?
Gold For levels 6 and above, a certified
professional must complete six (6) formal college credits or ten (10) Continuing Education Units, or a combination of the two.
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What continuing education is required?
Gold Professionals certified at either level 9 or
10 may also receive credit for teaching formal coursework or for teaching at least one Continuing Education Unit that meets recertification requirements, or a combination of the two.
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What is a Continuing Education Unit?
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized measure of participation in an approved non-credit continuing education program. One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
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CEU requirements for EEC Fall under one of DCD’s 9 topic areas
1.Planning a safe, healthy learning environment2.Children’s physical & intellectual development3.Children’s social & emotional development4.Productive relationships with families5.Program management6.Professionalism7.Observing & recording children’s behavior8.Child growth development9.Inclusion of children with special needs
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CEU requirements for EEC
Issued by one of the following College/University NC DPI IACET (International Association for
Continuing Education and Training) members (www.iacet.org)
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How much does it cost? Self-supporting system
$50 for certification $25 for renewal (if prior to deadline) No charge to submit additional education No charge for specific populations/grants
EEC Rewards 15% Discount School Supply 20% Barnes and Noble 25% Borders 15% Kaplan 20% Kids Like Us Free admission to Winston Salem Children’s Museum More in process!!
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Numerous Benefits
Personal/workforce Program Children & families System
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What’s Next? Develop continuing education frameworkDevelop continuing education framework Create/test tools by role (SA, PD, Admin)Create/test tools by role (SA, PD, Admin) Build professional development portal Build professional development portal Integrate certification with all systemsIntegrate certification with all systems Grow compensation effortsGrow compensation efforts Link certification and licensure Link certification and licensure Provide workforce study dataProvide workforce study data
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