ERSEA Systems Credential (3 credits)
The
Credential in
ERSEA Systems
provides a basic academic foundation and
professional development for ERSEA staff. An important
professional credential, the certificate offers
Head Start health workers an opportunity to
advance their careers and serve children and
families more effectively.
The credential
is designed for Head Start staff who has the day
to day responsibility for determining,
evaluating, implementing and monitoring ERSEA
systems. Focusing on current practices and
policy issues concerning eligibility,
recruitment, selection, enrollment and
attendance, students acquire the skills needed
to create and successfully implement ERSEA
systems.
Requirements of program:
Complete 3
credit hours of training
Complete 120
clock hours of fieldwork in the disabilities
service area
Complete online
examination and documentation process
Complete a Prior
Learning Assessment portfolio packet
Complete award
review process
Admission
Criteria
Candidates for
admission to the certificate program must be
employed in a Head Start program and possess a
high school diploma or General Educational
Development (GED) diploma.
The deadline for 2013 Fall #1 session is September 30, 2013.
Classes begins on October 21. The next
session starts 6 weeks after that date.
