APPENDICES. A. Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Preparation Program Rubric Page 1

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1 APPENDICES A. Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate Preparatin Prgram Rubric Page 1 B. Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate Prfessinal Knwledge Requirements Page 5 C. Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate Pedaggy Requirements Page 8 D. Applied Practice Examples Page 10 E. Terms and Definitins Page 11 F. Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate FAQ Page 13 1

2 APPENDIX A: Preparatin Prgram Rubric Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate Early Childhd Ancillary Certificatin Prgrams shuld emphasize a wrking partnership between the preparatin prgram staff and lcal cmmunity netwrks. As partners in prgram design, preparatin prgram staff and cmmunity netwrks will be evaluated n the cntinuus integratin and applicatin f the required curse cntent areas and required teacher cmpetencies. Additinally, Early Childhd Ancillary Certificatin Prgrams must incrprate pprtunities fr applied practice and reflectin. Within the preparatin prgram, applied practice shuld include the bservatin f ther teachers, simulated practice f teaching strategies and cmpetencies, as well as authentic practice f teaching strategies in an early childhd classrm envirnment. Cmpnent Indicatrs Beginning Prgram Emerging Prgram Effective Prgram Highly Effective Prgram Depth and Preparatin prgram and Cmmunity netwrk leaders Meets emerging descriptins AND sustainability f cmmunity netwrk partners enter int frmal agreement Cmmunity netwrk leaders partnership have discnnected rles in with preparatin prgram enter int frmal agreement between teacher-candidate experience (e.g., an MOU). MOU with preparatin prgram preparatin (e,g., prgram trains establishes: (e.g., an MOU). MOU prgram and candidates; cmmunity Rles and respnsibilities establishes: cmmunity netwrk partners emply and fr preparatin prgram netwrk supervise). and cmmunity netwrk leadership leadership PARTNERSHIP: Meeting Wrkfrce Needs Wrkfrce prjectins based n lcal wrkfrce trends and needs (e.g. required teacher cmpetencies and curse cntent) Use f lcal wrkfrce and preparatin prgram data t drive imprvement Cmmunity netwrk partners fcus n filling immediate vacancies with any available teacher. Preparatin prgram and cmmunity netwrk leaders maintain separate data review and planning prcesses. Plan fr hw preparatin prgram will include all required curse cntent and teacher cmpetencies Opprtunities fr applied practice and bservatin Targets fr recruitment that address wrkfrce needs Cmmunity netwrk leadership and preparatin prgram meet annually t plan fr prgram imprvements, review lcal wrkfrce data, and design annual prgram pririties. Expectatins fr hw curriculum will integrate and measure mastery f curse cntent and teacher cmpetencies Sustainable funding surces t supprt prgram imprvements Plan fr mentr teachers that includes hw mentrs will be supprted t prvide quality bservatins and feedback Targets, criteria, and prcess fr mentr recruitment and supervisin Cmmunity netwrk leadership and preparatin prgram meet quarterly t review data frm preparatin prgram and wrkfrce, and make imprvements t cursewrk, mentring, and revisit annual pririties. Meets effective descriptins AND Preparatin prgram and cmmunity netwrk leaders establish criteria and a prcess fr renewing partnership agreements based n utcmes. Preparatin prgrams and cmmunity netwrk leaders identify quality pprtunities fr applied practice fr all required curse cntent and teacher cmpetencies. Preparatin prgram leaders and cmmunity netwrk leadership increase stability f the prgram by supprting cntinuus develpment f instructrs, and develping relatinships in the cmmunity that maintain a lcal pipeline f teacher candidates. Cmmunity netwrk leaders and preparatin prgram develp a prcess t evaluate the success f prgram cmpleters in early learning classrms, and use lessns learned t infrm prgram gals. 2

3 Cmpnent Indicatrs Beginning Prgram Emerging Prgram Effective Prgram Highly Effective Prgram Integratin f a Preparatin prgram design Preparatin prgram includes Meets effective descriptins AND shared cherent is based n cmpletin f teacher cmpetency Preparatin prgrams use visin fr the curses. requirements thrughut the surveys and fcus grups t preparatin Teacher cmpetency instructin f curse cntent measure teacher-candidate prgram that is requirements are presented requirements and applied satisfactin. present in in preparatin prgram, but practice. cntent, teacher nt explicitly cnnected t cmpetencies, curse cntent requirements and applied practice PREPARATION: Learn Thrugh Practice Quality f applied practice, reflectin activities, and pprtunities fr feedback (duratin, extent t which practice is embedded in curse cntent, peer invlvement in feedback) Use f data and teacher-candidate feedback t imprve preparatin experience and supprt child develpment Applied practice may r may nt be cnnected t curse cntent. Prgram adjustments are made by preparatin prgram with limited r n input frm cmmunity netwrk partners r teacher candidates. Preparatin prgrams prvide relevant pprtunities fr applied practice (e.g. bservatin, simulatin, and authentic practice) that: Happen multiple times in varius cntexts Are respnsive and realistic t teachers wrk experience Include pprtunities t evaluate teacher practice and wrk within a chrt f teacher-candidates Emphasize pprtunities fr self-reflectin and cnnectins t curse cntent Preparatin prgram meets annually with cmmunity netwrk leadership t review general teacher-candidate prgress and plan fr prgram imprvements Meets emerging descriptins AND Preparatin prgram and cmmunity netwrk leadership develp a cherent visin f excellent teaching that is reinfrced in all cntent and applied practice. All applied practice and reflective activities are facilitated by highly effective teachers (as determined by CLASS). Preparatin prgram crdinates pprtunities t wrk with mentr teachers and caches that prvide regular feedback t teachercandidates. Preparatin prgram and cmmunity netwrk leadership develp a system fr identifying mentrs and caches, as well as a jb descriptin. Preparatin prgram meets quarterly with cmmunity netwrk leadership t review teacher-candidate prgress, plan fr prgram imprvements, adjust curriculum, and imprve applied practice experiences. Each curse cntent requirement includes an pprtunity fr applied practice, mentrship, and caching. Preparatin prgram and cmmunity netwrk leaders develp strategies t increase prgram stability and the cntinued imprvement f caches, mentrs, and prgram instructrs (e.g. quarterly bjectives, prfessinal learning grups, reflective supervisin). Preparatin prgrams seek pprtunities t measure prgram cmpleter s ability t supprt child develpment, and use this infrmatin t infrm prgram imprvements. 3

4 Cmpnent Indicatrs Beginning Prgram Emerging Prgram Effective Prgram Highly Effective Prgram Rle f Cmmunity netwrk partners cmmunity participate incnsistently r netwrk partners nt at all in certificatin in certificatin decisins. decisins CERTIFICATION: Measure Readiness Thrugh Perfrmance Quality and extent f evidence used t make certificatin decisins (e.g., alignment f curse cntent, teacher cmpetencies, and early childhd accuntability system) Certificatin decisins are based primarily n curse cmpletin and teachercandidate assessment results. May r may nt receive a CLASS bservatin. Preparatin prgram and cmmunity netwrk leaders cllabratively develp perfrmance tasks t assess mastery f teacher cmpetencies and curse cntent. Preparatin prgram and cmmunity netwrk leadership cdify readiness criteria that: Are aligned with teacher cmpetencies Include, but are nt limited t, a CLASS bservatin and/r preparatin fr the CDA exam (where applicable) Preparatin prgram meets with candidates t review prgress tward readiness criteria. Preparatin prgram trains cmmunity netwrk partners n readiness criteria. Meets emerging partnership descriptins AND Preparatin prgram and cmmunity netwrk leadership evaluates mastery f teacher cntent and cmpetencies thrugh applied practice, including but nt exclusively a CLASS bservatin. Preparatin prgram meets at least quarterly with candidates t review prgress, prvide frmal supprt t imprve r cunsel ut when necessary. Meets prficient partnership descriptins AND Preparatin prgrams and cmmunity netwrk leadership make certificatin and endrsement decisins based n at least ne CLASS bservatin and input frm cmmunity netwrk partner Preparatin prgrams annually review readiness criteria with cmmunity netwrk leaders, mentrs, and caches using teacher perfrmance data frm prir prgram cmpleters. Quality f certificatin decisins, per teacher perfrmance and bservatins Preparatin prgram makes an endrsement decisin related t teacher-candidates that is based n readiness criteria. Certificatin and endrsement decisins include input frm cmmunity netwrk partners, mentrs and caches. 4

5 APPENDIX B: Early Childhd Teacher Prfessinal Knwledge Requirements - Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate Early Childhd Ancillary Prgram cursewrk shuld reflect the NAEYC Standards fr Prfessinal Preparatin. All cursewrk within Early Childhd Ancillary Prgrams must include pprtunities fr applied practice that reflects the curse cntent requirements and Standard 7 f the NAEYC Standards fr Prfessinal Preparatin. This shuld be demnstrated thrugh planned activities fr reflectin n current r past wrk experiences and pprtunities fr applied practice f curse cntent. Each curse descriptin shuld indicate the standards that will be addressed. Each NAEYC standard may be included multiple times thrughut the full descriptin f the Early Childhd Ancillary Prgram cursewrk, and it must be clear hw candidates are required t develp mastery f the standards thrughut the prgram. Fr prgrams that result in candidates eligibility fr a technical diplma r a certificate f technical studies, all curse utcmes, applied practice requirements, and assessments must be aligned t NAEYC Standards fr Initial Early Childhd Prfessinal Preparatin (including Standard 7). Fr prgrams that result in candidates eligibility fr the Child Develpment Assciate (CDA) credential, all curse utcmes, applied practice requirements, and assessments must additinally be aligned t the eight curse requirement subject areas, with a minimum f ten hurs in each f the eight curse cntent requirements. The eight curse cntent requirements reflect the subject requirements fr the CDA credential. Ancillary Curse Cntent Requirements (based n CDA subject areas) 1. Planning a safe and healthy learning envirnment NAEYC Standards fr Prfessinal Preparatin/CDA Subject Descriptin Prmting Child Develpment and Learning (NAEYC Standard 1) Candidates prepared in early childhd degree prgrams are grunded in a child develpment knwledge base. 1a: Knwing and understanding yung children s characteristics and needs, frm birth thrugh age 8. 1b: Knwing and understanding the multiple influences n early develpment and learning 1c: Using develpmental knwledge t create healthy, respectful, supprtive, and challenging learning envirnments fr yung children 2. Advancing children s physical and intellectual develpment Using Develpmentally Effective Appraches (NAEYC Standard 4) Candidates prepared in early childhd degree prgrams understand that teaching and learning with yung children is a cmplex enterprise, and its details vary depending n children s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning ccur. 4a: Understanding psitive relatinships and supprtive interactins as the fundatin f their wrk with yung children 4b: Knwing and understanding effective strategies and tls fr early educatin, including apprpriate uses f technlgy 4c: Using a brad repertire f develpmentally apprpriate teaching /learning appraches 4d: Reflecting n wn practice t prmte psitive utcmes fr each child Using Cntent Knwledge t Build Meaningful Curriculum (NAEYC Standard 5) 5

6 Candidates prepared in early childhd degree prgrams use their knwledge f academic disciplines t design, implement, and evaluate experiences that prmte psitive develpment and learning fr each and every yung child. 5a: Understanding cntent knwledge and resurces in academic disciplines: language and literacy; the arts music, creative mvement, dance, drama, visual arts; mathematics; science, physical activity, physical educatin, health and safety; and scial studies. 5b: Knwing and using the central cncepts, inquiry tls, and structures f cntent areas r academic disciplines 5c: Using wn knwledge, apprpriate early learning standards, and ther resurces t design, implement, and evaluate develpmentally meaningful and challenging curriculum fr each child. 3. Supprting children s scial and emtinal develpment Using Develpmentally Effective Appraches (NAEYC Standard 4) Candidates prepared in early childhd degree prgrams understand that teaching and learning with yung children is a cmplex enterprise, and its details vary depending n children s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning ccur. 4a: Understanding psitive relatinships and supprtive interactins as the fundatin f their wrk with yung children 4b: Knwing and understanding effective strategies and tls fr early educatin, including apprpriate uses f technlgy 4c: Using a brad repertire f develpmentally apprpriate teaching /learning appraches 4d: Reflecting n wn practice t prmte psitive utcmes fr each child Using Cntent Knwledge t Build Meaningful Curriculum (NAEYC Standard 5) Candidates prepared in early childhd degree prgrams use their knwledge f academic disciplines t design, implement, and evaluate experiences that prmte psitive develpment and learning fr each and every yung child. 5a: Understanding cntent knwledge and resurces in academic disciplines: language and literacy; the arts music, creative mvement, dance, drama, visual arts; mathematics; science, physical activity, physical educatin, health and safety; and scial studies. 5b: Knwing and using the central cncepts, inquiry tls, and structures f cntent areas r academic disciplines 5c: Using wn knwledge, apprpriate early learning standards, and ther resurces t design, implement, and evaluate develpmentally meaningful and challenging curriculum fr each child. 4. Building prductive relatinships with families Building Family and Cmmunity Relatinships (NAEYC Standard 2) Candidates prepared in early childhd degree prgrams understand that successful early childhd educatin depends upn partnerships with children s families and cmmunities. 2a: Knwing abut and understanding diverse family and cmmunity characteristics 2b: Supprting and engaging families and cmmunities thrugh respectful, reciprcal relatinships 2c: Invlving families and cmmunities in yung children s develpment and learning 5. Managing an effective prgram peratin Candidates will have training in planning, recrd keeping, and reprting t maintain effective practices within the classrm. Candidates shuld learn t cntribute t a well-run prgram, which is respnsive t family and child needs. 6

7 6. Managing a cmmitment t prfessinalism 7. Observing and recrding children s behavir 8. Understanding principles f child develpment and learning Becming a Prfessinal (NAEYC Standard 6) Candidates prepared in early childhd degree prgrams identify and cnduct themselves as members f the early childhd prfessin. 6a: Identifying and invlving neself with the early childhd field 6b: Knwing abut and uphlding ethical standards and ther early childhd prfessinal guidelines 6c: Engaging in cntinuus, cllabrative learning t infrm practice; using technlgy effectively with yung children, with peers, and as a prfessinal resurce. 6d: Integrating knwledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives n early educatin 6e: Engaging in infrmed advcacy fr yung children and the early childhd prfessin Observing, Dcumenting, And Assessing T Supprt Yung Children And Families (NAEYC Standard 3) Candidates prepared in early childhd degree prgrams understand that child bservatin, dcumentatin, and ther frms f assessment are central t the practice f all early childhd prfessinals. 3a: Understanding the gals, benefits, and uses f assessment including its use in develpment f apprpriate gals, curriculum, and teaching strategies fr yung children 3b: Knwing abut and using bservatin, dcumentatin, and ther apprpriate assessment tls and appraches, including the use f technlgy in dcumentatin, assessment and data cllectin. 3c: Understanding and practicing respnsible assessment t prmte psitive utcmes fr each child, including the use f assistive technlgy fr children with disabilities. 3d: Knwing abut assessment partnerships with families and with prfessinal clleagues t build effective learning envirnments. Prmting Child Develpment and Learning (NAEYC Standard 1) Candidates prepared in early childhd degree prgrams are grunded in a child develpment knwledge base. 1a: Knwing and understanding yung children s characteristics and needs, frm birth thrugh age 8. 1b: Knwing and understanding the multiple influences n early develpment and learning 1c: Using develpmental knwledge t create healthy, respectful, supprtive, and challenging learning envirnments fr yung children NOTES: There are additinal areas f verlap between multiple NAEYC Standards that culd be emphasized within the eight subject areas. The alignment abve reflects the Suggested Relatinship between CDA Frmal Child Care Educatin Requirement and NAEYC Standards fr Prfessinal Preparatin Prgrams: 7

8 APPENDIX C: Early Childhd Teacher Pedaggy Requirements- Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate These cmpetencies will prepare teachers t maintain a psitive classrm envirnment, as well as prvide supprt in the Classrm Assessment Scring System (CLASS), which will be used t measure teacher success in Luisiana s early childhd accuntability system. Early Childhd Ancillary Prgrams must explicitly demnstrate hw the fllwing teacher cmpetencies will be develped and assessed in each curse and thrughut the prgram. Teacher Cmpetency A. Sets instructinal/learning utcmes Indicatrs f the Cmpetency Designs instructinal/learning utcmes that: Are written in terms f what children will learn rather than d Include indicatrs frm applicable ELDS dmains (Appraches t Learning, Cgnitive Develpment and General Knwledge, Language and Literacy Develpment, Physical Well-Being and Mtr Develpment, and Scial-Emtinal Develpment ) Are apprpriate fr diverse learners (e.g., special educatin students, ESL students) Selects plans fr activities, interactins, and experiences that align t the Luisiana Birth t Five Early Learning Develpment Standards (ELDS) B. Prvides emtinal and behaviral supprt (aligned with CLASS PreK, Emtinal Supprt and CLASS Tddler, Emtinal and Behaviral Supprt dmains) Creates a psitive envirnment that supprts emtinal cnnectins between children and adults and between children and their peers Exhibits an awareness and sensitivity t children s emtinal and learning needs Allws pprtunities fr explratin while prviding cmfrt, reassurance and encuragement Places emphasis n children s perspectives (e.g. interests, mtivatins and pints f view) C. Manages classrm rganizatin (aligned with CLASS PreK, Classrm Organizatin and CLASS Tddler, Emtinal and Behaviral Supprt dmains) D. Prvides engaged/instructinal supprt fr learning (aligned with CLASS PreK, Sets clear age-apprpriate expectatins fr children s behavir Supprts psitive behavir by using effective methds (e.g. highlighting psitive behavirs, redirecting misbehavirs) Prmtes children s ability t regulate their wn behavir (e.g. using a practive apprach, planning t minimize disruptins) Manages instructinal/learning time and rutines s children have maximum pprtunities t be engaged in learning activities Maximizes children s interest and engagement by being actively invlved in the children s learning prcess Uses a variety f materials and mdalities t gain children s interest and participatin in activities Uses interactins and discussins t prmte higher-rder thinking skills and cgnitin Fcuses n prmting children s understanding rather than n rte instructin r memrizatin Prvides feedback that expands children s learning and understanding 8

9 Instructinal Supprt and CLASS Tddler, Engaged Supprt fr Learning dmains) E. Uses assessment t guide planning and understand children s levels f grwth and develpment Scafflds learning and prvides supprtive guidance s that children can t achieve cmpetencies and skills n their wn Prvides pprtunities fr cnversatins fr the purpse f prmting pprtunities fr language use Utilizes pen-ended questining techniques t allw children t put language tgether t cmmunicate mre ideas in increasingly cmplex ways Mdels language use and frms thrugh repeating and extending children s respnses and thrugh self and parallel talk Use a variety f wrds and language frms that are new and unique t extend children s understanding f these parts f language Cnducts bservatin-based assessments in a systematic, nging manner thrughut daily rutines and activities Gather and uses assessment data fr the purpse f planning instructin, activities and experiences that further prmte children s develpment and learning Reflect n child assessment data and cnnectins t teacher actin and make changes t cntinuusly imprve practice Make decisins n the prgress f children s develpment with reliability 9

10 APPENDIX D: Applied Practice Activity Examples Candidate bservatin f high-quality classrm instructin and interactins (vide) Candidate bservatin f high-quality classrm instructin and interactins (in-persn) C-facilitating classrm instructin and interactins Observatin f candidate-led classrm instructin and interactins CLASS bservatin f candidate leading classrm instructin and interactins (a minimum f 2 is required) Structured reflectin activities 10

11 APPENDIX E: Terms and Definitins The fllwing terms and definitins are used thrughut the applicatin. - Applied Practice: Includes the bservatin f practicing teachers (live r vide), simulated practice f teaching strategies and cmpetencies, authentic practice f teaching strategies in an early childhd classrm envirnment, and bservatin f teacher candidates. Applied practice pprtunities shuld be cmpleted in cncurrence with structured reflectin pprtunities fr candidates. - Candidates: Individuals wh are seeking prfessinal preparatin t be highly-qualified lead-teachers within a child care center, and have enrlled and received admissin t cmplete the Early Childhd Ancillary Teaching Certificate Prgram. - Child Develpment Assciate (CDA): A natinally recgnized entry-level credential fr child care teachers. It is issued by the Cuncil fr Prfessinal Recgnitin ( - Classrm Assessment Scring System (CLASS) by TeachStne: An bservatin tl that evaluates the effectiveness f teacher-child interactins in classrms ages infant thrugh 12 th grade. CLASS is being used statewide in tddler and PreK classrms as part f Luisiana s early childhd rating and imprvement system ( - CLASS reliability: A certificatin achieved by cmpleting and passing all trainings and assessments required by Teachstne t cnduct a CLASS bservatin with validity and fidelity. Observers may be CLASS reliable fr tddler classrms, PreK classrms, r bth. - CLASS bservatins: An bservatin f a classrm using the apprpriate tddler r PreK CLASS using all dmains, typically ccurring in the mrning, in which a reliable bserver cnducts fur twenty-minute cycles f bservatin and nte-taking fllwed by at least ten minutes f scring after each bservatin cycle. - Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate: A prfessinal credential fr lead-teachers that wrk in early learning centers in Luisiana. The certificate can be earned by demnstrating the cmpletin f ne f the qualifying credentials r degrees, and by submitting a cmplete applicatin t the Luisiana Department f Educatin. - Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate Prgrams (prgrams): Prgrams that have applied fr and received apprval frm BESE t prvide cursewrk that is used t earn the Early Childhd Ancillary Teaching Certificate. This may be thrugh prvisinal apprval (fr initial prgram cycle) r full BESE-apprval. - Prgram Cycle- The expected span f time frm the beginning f the apprved prgram cursewrk t the cmpletin f the prgram cursewrk. 11

12 APPENDIX F: Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate Frequently Asked Questins CERTIFICATE PURPOSE AND REQUIREMENTS 1. What is the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate? The Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate is a prfessinal credential fr teachers that are wrking in early learning centers. This certificate is part f the brader effrt t unify the early childhd system and prfessinalize the early learning teacher wrkfrce. This certificate will enable child-care teachers t be recgnized fr the prfessinal training and educatin they have cmpleted, as well as prvide access t valuable resurces such as the Schl Readiness Tax Credits. By increasing the pprtunities fr prfessinal educatin, mre early learning teachers will enter the classrm prepared t prvide a high-quality learning experience fr the children in their care. The Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate can be earned by demnstrating the cmpletin f ne f the qualifying credentials r degrees, and by submitting a cmplete applicatin t the Luisiana Department f Educatin (LDE). 2. Wh needs t have an Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate? Beginning n June 30, 2019, all lead teachers in publicly funded centers (Type III) will be required t have a current Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate as a minimum credential. 3. What des BESE-apprved prvider mean? Beginning January 1, 2018, all individuals applying fr the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate thrugh a cmpleted CDA r technical diplma will be required t prvide prf that their cursewrk was cmpleted at a BESE-apprved prvider. BESE-apprved prviders are preparatin prgrams that have submitted an applicatin t the Bard f Elementary and Secndary Educatin (BESE) and the LDE, and have received apprval based n their applicatin. It is expected that BESE-apprved prviders will include clleges, technical schls, and private prviders (such as an individual prgram r Child Care Resurce and Referral center fr CDA prgram). CERTIFICATE ELIGIBILITY AND EMPLOYMENT 4. What are the different ways t qualify fr the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate? The Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate can be earned by demnstrating cmpletin f ne f the fllwing qualifying certificates r criteria: a) Child Develpment Assciate (CDA) certificate in either Infant/Tddler r Preschl, which has been awarded by the Cuncil fr Prfessinal Recgnitin, and a high-schl diplma r equivalent. After January 1, 2018 cursewrk fr the CDA must be cmpleted at a BESE-apprved prvider 12

13 b) A technical diplma r certificate f technical studies in an early childhd related field frm an accredited technical r cmmunity cllege. After January 1, 2018, cursewrk fr technical diplmas and certificates f technical study must be cmpleted at a BESE-apprved prvider c) A career diplma that has been recgnized by the Luisiana Pathways Career Develpment System, and is earned prir t January 1, 2018 d) An assciate degree in an early childhd related field frm a reginally accredited cllege r university e) A bachelr s degree r higher frm a reginally accredited cllege r university 5. What is a Child Develpment Assciate (CDA)? The CDA credential is a widely recgnized natinal credential that is designed fr early childhd teachers. This credential is awarded by the Cuncil fr Prfessinal Recgnitin. The credential is based n a cre set f cmpetency standards and requires the cmpletin f several tasks, including a set f required training hurs, experience in a grup child care setting, prfessinal prtfli, bservatin, and assessment. In rder t use the CDA credential t qualify fr the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate, an individual must als have a high schl diplma r equivalent. 6. Will the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate qualify an individual t wrk in public schls? The Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate will nt qualify an individual t wrk as a lead teacher in a PK-12 public schl. The teaching certificate requirement fr Pre-K teachers in public and nn-public schls will remain the same and can be fund in Bulletin 746. Head Start teacher requirements will cntinue t fllw the natinal credential and qualificatin guidelines. APPLICATION PROCESS 7. If an individual currently qualifies fr the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate, hw des the applicatin prcess wrk? An individual applying fr an Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate will need t fill ut the Ancillary Certificatin Applicatin, which can be fund here. Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate applicants will need t: Cmplete the Applicatin fr Ancillary Certificate frm and the Prfessinal Cnduct Frm Lcate fficial transcripts r qualifying certificate fr the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate (CDA certificate, technical diplma, career diplma, assciate degree transcript, r bachelr degree transcript). Mail cmpleted Applicatin fr Ancillary Certificatin Frm, Prfessinal Cnduct Frm, and fficial transcripts r certificates t: 13

14 Divisin f Certificatin Preparatin and Recruitment LA Department f Educatin P. O. Bx Batn Ruge, LA Hw much des the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate cst? There will be n certificatin prcessing fee cllected by the Luisiana Department f Educatin (LDE) fr individuals that are applying fr the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate. 9. Is there financial supprt available t help with cmpleting ne f the qualifying certificates fr the Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate? Yes. Financial supprt is available fr early childhd educatrs that are pursuing advanced and prfessinal early childhd educatr certificatins can apply fr schlarship funding thrugh Luisiana Pathways. Luisiana Pathways will review applicatins fr financial assistance t help pay fr the CDA Credential Assessment Fee, administrative trainings, and cllege tuitin csts. 10. Hw des an individual renew an Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate? The Early Childhd Ancillary Certificate will need t be renewed every three years. There is n cst. In rder t qualify fr renewal, the applicant will need t get their emplyer s recmmendatin. Their emplyer will be asked t recmmend an applicant based n effective perfrmance in the early childhd classrm. With the emplyer recmmendatin, the applicant will then need t submit a request fr renewal and submit dcumentatin f bth f the fllwing: 4.5 Cntinuing Educatin Units, r a three-credit-hur curse, r 45 hurs f training in Early Childhd Care and Educatin A minimum f 80 hurs f wrk experience with yung children r families with yung children within the last three years In lieu f these tw items, an applicant may als submit prf f a renewed CDA credential. 14