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Here are a few questions and
answers that will help you during your credentialing
process.
What is
required?
Each student must
meet the program's eligibility requirements in order to
enroll in a credentialing program. The requirements
are as follows:
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You
must be employed in a Head Start program.
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You must
be able to speak, read and write well enough to fulfill
the responsibilities of the credentialing or
certificate program.
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You must
be able to participate in quarterly team assessment
meetings.
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You must honor your profession's code of
ethics.
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You must have had a total of three formal
or informal educational experiences.
After eligibility
requirements have been determined, each candidate must
meet the training requirements within a 12 month period. The twelve months begin once application and registration
fees have been received by the University. During the 12
months, a candidate must:
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Complete required credits or clock hours of training from an
approved HSU institution, company, university or college.
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Pass
required exam(s) that provide a valid and
reliable measure of your Head Start regulations proficiency and
your expertise.
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Must complete a portfolio
packet.
What type of
credential or certificate can I receive?
You may choose a
credentialing or certificate status from three content
areas. These content areas include ERSEA, Family Engagement and Health. Our credentialing and certificate programs do not
simply grant a credential or certificate for one single
training or exam. Candidates enrolled in our program
to
achieve a premiere academic level of credentialing.
The tier type process allows candidates to advance as they
become more knowledgeable of a content area. This type
of credentialing and certificate programs transfers easily
into a 2 year or 4 year degree.
How long does
it take to complete the program?
Usually 6-12
months although some have completed the specialist program
in three months. All credential
program
requirements must be met within a 12 month period.
However, you can complete the requirements in a much shorter
period of time or you can pace the process to suit your own
situation. You can move through the program as quickly
or gradually as you are able.
What is required to enroll?
You must
complete a candidate application.
The application begins
your journey into the curriculum and provides the university
with needed personal information in order to start your
candidate profile and transcript. Once you complete
the application, you submit it with the application fee.
The fee is $485 and covers the 3 years you are enrolled into
the program.
What happens after I attend a
training and take the exams?
Once you
have met the program requirements (eligibility assessment,
candidate application, complete training requirements of up
to 75
credits or 200 course hours, pass up to six core exams), then a
team evaluation (TE) will be completed. The team evaluation
(TE) will assess a candidate to ensure that you have met program requirements.
This will include a collection of the candidate information
which includes requested forms, meeting training
requirements of 15 credits, pass two exams, complete
portfolio packet and the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
When
planning your TE, you should allow the University enough
time to receive all documentation. The Team Evaluation (TE)
process is conducted twice monthly. In order to schedule
team evaluation for the succeeding month, all documentation
must be received by your TA team by the 15th of the month.
Is there help
through the program?
Yes. You will be assigned
two people -- a student representative and an advisor -- to
serve as your TA team. Each person is assigned to help
you through the credentialing process. Student
representatives will monitor your requirement process.
They will collect all your requirements and post the
information to your transcript. Your student
representative will ensure you are scheduled for all exams
and trainings within your specified timeline as well as make
sure all documentation is current and updated on your transcript.
Your student advisor will help you with career advancement
and curriculum advisement. Both people are a team to help
ensure you have all information and documentation required
for the evaluation process.
When will I
get my certificate?
Once all your requirements are
met and your portfolio packet is received, a team evaluation
meeting is set. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd
of each month. You must submit your packet by the 15th
of the prior month in order to make the team meeting for the
next month. Once a meeting is set, the Dean, advisor
and student representative meet to determine awarding the
credential. If requirements are met, the credential
award is given and the official credential is sent to you
within four (4) to six (6) weeks of decision.
If the requirements are incomplete and the team has followed
procedures, the Dean will deny the credential and you will
be notified in writing within 10 business days of decision.
If requirements are not met, your advisor will recommend
that you reapply or inform you of your appeal procedures.
How long am I
credentialed?
A credential is valid for 3
years from award date, after which it may be renewed for a
two (2) year period. All credentialed professionals
must maintain 15 continuing education credits per year in
order to maintain their current credential. You are
required to renew your credential within the last three
months. You may renew your current credential level
only. A credential for a different level can only be
earned through a new assessment.
What forms do I need?
To
ensure you are meeting requirements, we have the following forms to help
you in the credentialing process.
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