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The
only credentialing and certificate
programs designed for Head Start professionals... by Head
Start Experts!
The credentialing and
certificate program is a major effort initiated by HS
University to improve the quality of Head Start employees by
improving, evaluating and recognizing competence in job
performance. Using the Head Start program performance
standards
 as
our curricula, HS University Credentialing and certificate
program focuses on defining and obtaining valuable
performance service strategies through training and hands on
learning. Skill mastery and regulations assessment is the
foundation of our certificate and credential program. The program
is comprised of three levels of
academic
attainment. Each level builds upon another to ensure
consistent skill mastery. As a candidate, you can acquire a
performance level of competency that will match your current
responsibilities or a future management/trainer position.
When you enroll in our program, advancement into Head Start
management is expected.
Our credentialing and
certificate programs are designed for employee advancement
and professional recognition. As you advance either by
added responsibility or a job change, your newly acquired
skill level and competency based job performance makes those
transitions effortless. Because
all
our trainings are based upon the Head Start performance
standards, HS University guarantees
federal compliance. These standards serve as the
University's means of measuring Head Start employee
comprehension through curriculum based examinations.
A
credential will only be awarded if you have demonstrated
competency through stringent course training and
examination. As you obtain a credential status you will
begin to receive professional recognition through regional,
state and national notification and invitation.
As a Head Start professional, you must
ensure you have these specialized skills. A credential from HS
University gives Head Starts around the US confidence in knowing that
you have the skill set and regulatory knowledge needed to reach program
excellence. Click
above
to get started!
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Why do I need
a credential?
Being a credentialed
professionals makes all the difference. Head Start workers who want recognition for their professional
achievement and who want to unlock new career paths come to
HS University for their credentials.
What is a credential?
Obtaining a credential is the
next progression in a Head Start workers professional
career. Beyond the educational degree, a professional
credential denotes professional commitment and achievement
and represents a "plus" feature of certifying knowledge and
experience that meets or exceeds excellence in Head Start
workers at the national level. Professional Head Start workers agree to a critical review process that includes
evaluation of the candidate's educational preparation,
practice experience and peer review of observable skills and
abilities.
Why obtain a
credential?
Being a Credentialed
professional means you...
Become part of the most widely
recognized work organization in the nation.
Are recognized as having in-depth
knowledge, proven work experience, leadership capacity, competence
and dedication to the Head Start work profession.
Agree to a critical review process that
strives to measure adherence to a Code of Ethics, Standards of
Continuing
Education and Head Start standards in the area of
specialized work practice.
Help Head Start programs seek out highly
credentialed professionals to fill key leadership positions within
their program and factor in the credential in their salary scales.
The demand for specialized and skilled Head Start employees
is strong, and growing on a daily basis. Head Start agencies need to be
assured that the professionals they hire can handle
compliance and regulatory issues and still provide the
program with the skills and resources that are beneficial to
families. Keeping a program in compliance while meeting the
needs of the children and families they serve, today plays a key
role in nearly every Head Start. Our credentialing gives you an
action plan to design policies and procedures that best implement,
monitor and
manage federal, state and local requirements. Areas of
credentialing and certificate available are:
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