Family Engagement Credential (3
credits)
The
Credential in Family Engagement
provides a basic academic foundation and
professional development for administrative and
family services worker. The
professional credential offers
Head Start workers and opportunity to
advance their careers and serve children and
families more effectively.
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 credential program must be
employed in a Head Start program and possess a
high school diploma or General Educational
Development (GED) diploma. Candidates must
complete an application for admission and an
eligibility assessment form and register for a 3
day credential event or a 6 week online
credential event.
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.
