Credential Programs
Family Engagement
Administrator - (30 units)
The
Credentialed Administrator
(CA)
program
is designed
for professionals who are responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring regulations in a Head Start environment.
Candidates
enrolled in this program typically have 1
to 5
years experience administering a Family Engagement Service area.
Due to the in-depth nature of this program level, candidates
should be knowledgeable about Head Start policies and
requirements in accordance to
the Federal regulations. The Credentialed Administrator program
is designed as a valid and reliable
measure of the candidates ability to design, develop and
implement Head Start systems. Candidates of the CA program will
acquire extensive knowledge of State regulations that
directly impact a program's ability to maintain
compliance. Candidates enrolled in this
credentialing program acquire a skill set which consist of
the best practices and procedural methods for
implementing regulations and handling Head Start
compliance during a federal review.
A credential at
HS University is an "educational process" of
establishing the qualifications of professionals
in Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant Head
Start, American Indian/Alaska Native and Early
Childhood employees. The process consists
of the attainment of a specific skill level and
knowledge of regulations and the assessing of
the candidate's educational background and
experience. A license is then awarded to the
professional who meets the standards set for the
credential. It signifies that a student
has enrolled, attended and successfully
completed the requirements of a specific family services
area within a Head Start program.
The specialist credential process usually takes about
6 months to complete and requires 30 units.
The credential in
Family Engagement is designed to
help students develop a “systems approach” to
supporting family well-being, building strong
relationships between parents and their children,
and ongoing learning and development for both
parents and children. The
Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PFCE)
framework
was developed to ensure programs achieve
outcomes that lead to positive and enduring
change. The
credential focuses on developing strategies to
implement the
Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PFCE)
framework.
The focus of the credential will be be the
attainment of 3 levels of academic standards for
engagement practices to create a systemic,
integrated approach in the area of goals, plans
and activities.
The credential in
Family Engagement Administration is designed for
students who want a concentration in the areas
of family services management in Head Start.
Credits earned can be used for transfer into the
Associates in Science degree - Social
Service/Family Development program.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon successful
completion of all program requirements,
graduates will be able to:
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Develop
knowledge of relationship building that
is grounded in cross-cultural responsive
and strength based perspectives
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2.
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Gain
knowledge about mental health, child
development and
a variety of parenting practices,
including unique ways to engage fathers |
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3.
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Develop
knowledge and skills in supporting
families around financial literacy and
financial stability |
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4.
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Reflect on
daily practices and personal experiences
to increase self-awareness and effective
relationship-building with families |
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5. |
Develop
knowledge of professional ethics around
confidentiality, boundaries and self
determination |
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6.
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Develop
skills in coordination and collaboration
with community partners |
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8. |
Use family
partnership assessment as a tool for
relationship building and a basis for
ongoing individualized family services |
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9.
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Help
families identify their interest,
articulate their strengths and needs and
accomplish and/or develop goals |
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10.
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Use
goal-oriented home visits to establish
relationships with families and to
identify and support their interests and
needs through the family partnership
process |
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11. |
Assist
families in using resources and systems
of support regularly and continuously
over a period of time. |
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12. |
Gain
knowledge about: |
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the needs of
prenatal and postnatal pregnant women
and their families |
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the needs of
parents who are parenting a child with a
disability |
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Unique ways
to engage fathers |
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how mental
health and wellness affects families |
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Child development |
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the effects of trauma on parent child
relationships |
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a variety of parenting practices |
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13. |
Provide opportunity for
parents to learn about expectant
parenting and pre-natal health, the
developing role of young parents (for
adolescence) and/or about their role. |
Program Length
All courses are five days or one week in length,
10 credits unless specified otherwise.
HS University students are Head Start
working adults who can earn their
certificate at their own pace and on their
own schedule. Most students attend
part-time, and the normal time to
complete this program is 6 months.
Program Cost
Cost information for HS University
program is available at
http://www.hsuniversity.org/cost_fees.html.
The tuition and fees for the entire
program, at current tuition rates, are
$3445.
Program Course of Study
The following list a suggested course of
study. Students must complete 10
credits/ 30 units in order to earn a
certificate. Please contact
your advisor and student representative
for an individual Professional
Development Plan (Plans consist of a
detailed program of study requirement
and Proposal for Tuition payment).
Students must complete an application
and pay application fee in order to
receive Professional Development Plans
of Study.
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Course # |
Description |
Units |
Credits |
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FD1101 |
Family
Engagement Course |
10 |
4 |
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FD1102 |
Family
Engagement
Specialist Credential |
15 |
5 |
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80-101C |
Exam Level I
& II |
5 |
1 |
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FD2101 |
Family
Engagement Administrator Course |
10 |
4 |
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FD2102 |
Family
Engagement Administrator Credential |
15 |
5 |
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80-201C |
Exam Level
III & IV |
5 |
1 |
