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1 Child Care CREDENTIALS fall 2015 v inclusion Every child is a masterpiece Page 3 v scholarship T.E.A.C.H. offers a substantial new increase See back page v degree You are already on your own special pathway Page 15 UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU 1

2 We know your days are full... so we ve planned the course of study for each child care credential with your schedule in mind. UW-Platteville s Office of Continuing Education is committed to improving early childhood education by offering online child care credential programs that will help you achieve your goals. All courses are entirely web-based and you will receive face-to-face instruction in the comfort of your home from our web-conferencing classes. To take advantage of this state-of-theart learning technology, you must have access to high-speed Internet and a webcam. You will then be able to participate in live, online conversations with your instructor and peers. Join the exciting online conversation and register today! Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) Online Training Course Earn one undergraduate credit from home and learn how to implement the WMELS in your program. Plus, this four-week training can help your program earn points for YoungStar. October 10, 24, November 7, 21 LIVE, interactive web-conferencing 100% online, take it anywhere index WMELS Training...2 Inclusion Credential...3 Infant-Toddler Credential...4 Infant-Toddler Spanish Credential...5 Preschool Credential...6 Afterschool Credential...7 Improve your YoungStar and Registry Ratings Program Development Credential...10 Leadership Credential...11 Administrator Credential...12 Family Child Care Credential...13 Meet Chenoa and Nicole...14 Early Childhood Seminar...14 Pathway to degree...15 T.E.A.C.H. scholarship increase...back WMELS are the statewide standards for the developmental expectations for children, birth through entrance to first grade, and address all the domains of a child s learning and development. WMELS has been aligned with Common Core standards and is important information for anyone working with young children. Scholarships are available; contact us today for more information or to request disability accommodations or University Plaza Platteville, WI To request disability accommodations, please contact the Office of Continuing Education at or UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU

3 v Inclusion Credential The Registry Inclusion Credential features the following four, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. Children with Differing Abilities #1 Examine your history, experiences, attitudes, and beliefs toward special needs children. As society changes, viewpoints, opportunities, and even the language used changes. Self-awareness about your attitudes towards and about special needs childen is examined. Online course dates: Aug 31 Nov 6, 2015; or May 9 July 15, 2016 Children with Behavior and Emotional Challenges #2 Help children succeed by creating supportive environments. Learn to demonstrate positive social-emotional teaching strategies, individualized intensive interventions, and strategies to determine the meaning of challenging behavior. Focus on the need for positive, consistent, team approaches to include children with challenging behaviors in typical community settings. Online course dates: Nov 23, 2015 Jan 29, 2016 Children with Special Health Care Needs #3 Explore frequently encountered specialized health care needs of children with special needs. Look at team approaches for health promotion in children and the care of children with altered body system function, including sensory, gastrointestinal, bowel and bladder elimination, respiratory, cardiovascular/ blood, musculoskeletal, neurological, and skin/ immune and endocrine-related issues. Online course dates: Feb 15 April 22, 2016 Family and Team Centered Practices #4 Designed to enhance your understanding of family systems and family-centered practice and to highlight the impact of disability on family systems. You will partner with a special needs child and their family during their daily routine (e.g. church, child care, grocery store, library, pool, medical settings, etc.) to help formulate your personal philosophy of inclusion. Courses 1 3 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. Online course dates: May 9 July 15, 2016 UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU 3

4 v Infant-Toddler Credential The Registry Infant-Toddler Credential features the following four, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. Infant-Toddler Development #1 This course is an introduction to the development, care, and education of children birth 3 years of age. It includes principles of care giving, developmentally appropriate practice, diversity, curriculum, guidance, observation, and assessment. Topics include quality, philosophy, structure, environments, health, and safety. Online course dates: Aug 31 Nov 6, 2015; or Nov 23, 2015 Jan 29, 2016 Group Care for Infants and Toddlers #2 The group care course focuses on caring for infants and toddlers in group settings, both center-based and family care. It covers program safety, developmentally appropriate practice, inclusion, and diversity. Online course dates: Aug 31 Nov 6, 2015; Nov 23, 2015 Jan 29, 2016; or Feb 15 April 22, 2016 Family and Community Relations #3 This course focuses on partnerships with parents and collaboration with the community. Topics covered include parent education, involvement, inclusion, and issues regarding public policy, advocacy, community resources, and professionalism. Online course dates: Aug 31 Nov 6, 2015; Nov 23, 2015 Jan 29, 2016; Feb 15 April 22, 2016; or May 9 July 15, 2016 Infant-Toddler #4 Capstone Course The capstone is the last course all students take prior to completing the Infant-Toddler Credential. The intent is to provide the student with the opportunity to synthesize the information from the first three courses, and demonstrate mastery of the competencies listed in those courses through the completion of a portfolio. Courses 1 3 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. Online course dates: Nov 23, 2015 Jan 29, 2016; Feb 8 April 15, 2016; or May 9 July 15, UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU

5 Obtenga la Acreditación Bebé/Niño en UW-Platteville en línea-ahora en español! Mientras que nuestro campus está situado en Wisconsin, tenemos estudiantes e instructores de diferentes estados y el aula en línea nos permite intercambiar ideas a través de las fronteras. Usted nunca tendrá que venir a Platteville para asistir a clase. Usted será capaz de asistir a clases nocturnas en directo, una vez a la semana desde su casa a través de software de conferencia web. Usted será capaz de acceder a su sitio el contenido del curso en cualquier momento desde nuestro sitio web en línea. Para inscribirse, debe tener acceso a Internet de alta velocidad y una cámara web. Todas las clases se llevarán a cabo en línea, en casa, en el ordenador. Usted puede hacer esto y estamos aquí para ayudarle. Rosaura Richards es el instructor. Si tiene preguntas favor de comunicarse con Rosaura Richards llame al , en rueckingc@uwplatt.edu o texto del sitio web. Plan de Estudio Curso #1: Aug 31 Nov 6, 2015; Feb 15 April 22, 2016 Curso #2: Nov 23, 2015 Jan 29, 2016; or May 9 July 15, 2016 Curso #3: Aug 31 Nov 6, 2015; or Feb 15 April 22, 2016 Curso #4: Nov 23, 2015 Jan 29, 2016; or May 9 July 15, 2016 v Infant-Toddler Spanish Credential Tiene preguntas? Está lista para inscribirse? Por favor visite nuestro sitio web Si tiene preguntas o necesita solicitud de inscripción, favor de comunicarse con Rosaura Richards a través de en rueckingc@uwplatt.edu, o llame al o envíe un texto del sitio web. Rosaura Richards UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU 5

6 v Preschool Credential The Registry Preschool Credential features the following six, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. Early Childhood Education Foundations #1 Investigate the history of early childhood education and early childhood education settings. Identify components of quality early childhood education programs and the responsibilities of early childhood education professionals. Explore various curriculum models. Online course dates: March 28 June 3, 2016 Child Development #2 Examine child development within the context of an early childhood education setting. Social, cultural, and economic influences on the development of children ages 3 8 are examined. Discuss the role of heredity and the environment. Online course dates: Jan 6 March 11, 2016 Nutrition, Safety, and Health #3 Examine health, safety, and nutrition within the context of early childhood education settings. Learn the regulations and standards as they apply to health, safety, and nutrition to develop a safe and healthy early childhood program. Study child abuse and neglect mandates; apply Sudden Infant Death Syndrome risk reduction strategies. Online course dates: Sept 28 Dec 4, 2015; or June 20 Aug 26, 2016 Guiding Children s Behavior with the Pyramid Model #4 Learn strategies to guide children s behavior in early education settings. Learn how to analyze the factors affecting the behavior of the children, practice positive guidance strategies, and develop guidance strategies to meet individual needs. Develop a guidance philosophy. This course counts towards the YoungStar Pyramid Model criteria. Online course dates: March 28 June 3, 2016 Language Arts, Music, and Art #5 Focus on beginning level curriculum development in art, music, and language arts. Understand the critical role of play; how to establish an appropriate environment, activity plans that promote child development, and analyze care giving routines as curriculum. Create developmentally appropriate language, literature, and literacy activities and appropriate art, music, and movement activities. Online course dates: Sept 28 Dec 4, 2015; or June 20 Aug 26, 2016 Preschool #6 Capstone Course The intent of the capstone course is to cover and revisit some important themes from the prior five courses. You will synthesize the information and develop mastery of the material through the completion of a portfolio. Courses 1 5 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. Online course dates: Jan 6 March 11, UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU

7 The Registry Afterschool Credential features the following four, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. Foundations of Afterschool and Youth Development #1 Develop the knowledge and skills you need to care for school-age children in a group child care setting. Identify and understand the key components of a quality afterschool environment and how to implement this in your own program. Identify the various models of afterschool and out-of-school programs for youth. Learn the importance of informal education for school-age children. This course also fulfills the course criteria for the Introduction to the School Age Profession course. Online course dates: Sept 21 Nov 27, 2015; or Dec 14, 2015 Feb 12, 2016 v Afterschool Credential Engaging in Youth Groups #2 Analyze the skills and strategies necessary to effectively lead youth in a group setting. Examine youth engagement, group dynamics theory, and how to guide children individually and within a group. Learn positive guidance techniques and strategies to support children as they develop self-regulation, a positive self-concept, coping mechanisms, conflict resolution skills, and positive interactions with others. Online course dates: Dec 14, 2015 Feb 12, 2016; or Feb 29 May 6, 2016 Intentionality in Programming #3 Examine models of programming in an afterschool program and the qualities that create a positive informal learning environment, activity, or experience. Analyze the core 21st century skills, Wisconsin core curriculum, and the Wisconsin Action Network curriculum, and examine strategies to incorporate these into out-of-school activities. Learn to use observation to assess the needs of the individual child and the group, and to create individualized instruction and learning environments. Online course dates: Sept 21-Nov 27, 2015; Feb 29 May 6, 2016; or May 23 July 29, 2016 Site Programming and Operations #4 Capstone Course This capstone course will combine the material from the first three courses and identify how to integrate the best practices of expanded, informal learning into the daily afterschool program operations. Learn the foundations of risk management, regulations, developing family and community partners, financial management, health, safety, wellness, and professionalism in practice. Courses 1 3 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. Online course dates: Dec 14, 2015 Feb 12, 2016; or May 23 July 29, 2016 UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU 7

8 UPDATED! Improve Your YoungStar and Registry Ratings For more complete information, please check out the individual websites for the Registry or YoungStar. l School-age Site Supervisor/ Coordinator/Director/Administrator Qualifications Registry Career Ladder YoungStar Points Awarded You complete You acquire Your center acquires Site Supervisor/Coordinator/Director/ Administrator with 18 related credits Administrators Credential Program Registry Career Level 9 2 pts. The Administrator Credential Program qualifies Site Supervisor/Coordinator/Director/ Administrator with 24 related credits six of those credits must be in Supervision/Personnel Management and Financial Management Registry Career Level 10 plus six credits or Administrator Credential 3 pts. Courses 1 and 3 of the Administrator Credential Program will fulfill this qualification if you already have at least a Registry Level 10, required for 3 star center rating Site Supervisor/Coordinator/Director/ Administrator with an associate degree with 36 related credits six of those credits must be in Supervision/Personnel Management Registry Career Level 12 plus six credits 5 pts. Required for 4 star center rating Site Supervisor/Coordinator/Director/ Administrator with Administrator Credential and an associate degree or bachelor s degree (unrelated) Registry Career Level 13 7 pts. Required for 5 star center rating School-age Group Leader Qualifications Registry Career Ladder YoungStar Points Awarded You complete You acquire Your center acquires Group leaders with six related credits: The first two courses in the Afterschool Credential will fulfill both six related credits, and fulfill the Introduction to the School Age Profession course and the WAN School-age Curricular Framework At least 50 percent of group leaders have received training in the Wisconsin Afterschool Network (WAN) School-age Curricular Framework OR all group leaders have received training in WAN School-age Curricular Framework Registry Career Level 7 Registry Verified 1 pt. if 25 percent of group leaders have six related credits within a center 2 pts. if 50 percent of group leaders have six related credits within a center; this is required for 3 star center rating 3 pts. if 100 percent of group leaders have six related credits within a center; required for 4 star center rating 1 pt. if 50 percent of group leaders meet indicator noted in column one 2 pts. if 100 percent of group leaders meet indicator noted in column one 8 UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU

9 Family Child Care Provider Qualifications Registry Career Ladder YoungStar Points Awarded You complete You acquire Your center acquires Six related credits two courses Registry Career Level 7 3 pts. Infant/Toddler, Inclusion Credential, or 18 related credits Registry Career Level 9 4 pts. Required for 3 star center rating Provider has CDA and Infant/Toddler, Family Child Care, Inclusion Credential, or 18 related credits Administrator Credential, Preschool Credential, or 24 related credits Registry Career Level 6 and 9 Registry Career Level 10 6 pts. 10 pts. Required for 4 star center rating Center Child Care Lead Teacher Qualifications Registry Career Ladder YoungStar Points Awarded You complete You acquire Your center acquires Lead teachers with six credits beyond high school completed two courses Registry Career Level 7 1 pt. if 25 percent of classrooms have qualified lead teacher 2 pts. if 50 percent of classrooms have qualified lead teacher, required for 3 star center rating Lead teachers with Infant/Toddler, Afterschool, Program Development, Inclusion Credential, or 18 related credits Registry Career Level 9 3 pts. if 50 percent of classrooms have a lead teacher with credential or 18 credits; all other classrooms have a lead teacher with at least six credits, required for a 4 star center rating Lead teachers with Administrator, Preschool Credential, or 24 related credits Registry Career Level 10 4 pts. if 50 percent of classrooms have a lead teacher with credential or 24 credits; all other classrooms have a lead teacher with at least six credits Lead teachers with associate degree Lead teachers with associate degree and Registry Credential Registry Career Level 12 Registry Career Level 13 6 pts. for 50 percent of classrooms and lead teachers with associate degrees, all other lead teachers with Registry Credentials Center Director Qualifications Registry Career Ladder YoungStar Points Awarded You complete You acquire Your center acquires Administrator Credential Registry Career Level 10 1 pt. Required for 3 star center rating Administrator Credential and either associate degree (related) or bachelor s degree (unrelated) Registry Career Level 13 4 pts. UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU 9

10 v Program Development Credential The Registry Program Development Credential features the following four, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. Introduction to Program Development #1 Learn an overview of program development by exploring definitions, roles, ethics, and responsibilities. This course will define and describe what an early care and education/youth care program is and what it means to be responsible for developing and implementing a high quality program. Online course dates: Oct 26 Dec 31, 2015 Observation, Assessment, and Evaluation #2 This course includes discussions and practical application of techniques and tools for observation, assessment, and evaluation of individual children, the curriculum, classrooms, and staff. Systems for planning, goal setting, and monitoring will provide continuous information on the quality of early childhood program, teachers, and student outcomes. Online course dates: Sept 21 Dec 4, 2015; or Jan 18 April 1, Staff Supervision, Coaching, and Professional Development #3 The quality of the program for children is dependent on the knowledge and performance of the staff working directly with children. This course provides program supervisors and lead personnel with the tools to develop excellent learning environments through staff development, coaching, supervision, and community building. This course uses the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards as a framework for program quality and both supervisory and teaching staff expectations. Online course dates: Aug 10 Oct 16, 2015; Dec 14 March 4, 2016; or April 18 July 1, 2016 Designing Environments for Learning #4 Capstone Course Environments are a reflection of program philosophy and either assist or hinder children s learning. This course imparts how to create quality program environments that accommodate the physical and social needs of children and reflect cultural sensitivity and diversity. This course also provides students the opportunity to demonstrate competency proficiency covered in the previous courses. Courses 1 3 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. Online course dates: Oct 26 Dec 31, 2015; March 14 May 27, 2016; or July 18 Sept 30, UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU

11 The Registry Leadership Credential features the following four, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. The Personal Disposition of a Leader #1 Learn definitions of leadership and leadership roles. Examine the role of vision, emotional intelligence, resilience, optimism, and reflective practice in successful leadership of early childhood programs. Explore the importance of excellence and diversity in early childhood programs, and the role vision and reflective practice plays in reaching these goals. Online course dates: Sept 21 Nov 27, 2015 Leading in Your Program #2 Explore the leadership roles, responsibilities, and skills necessary for excellence in early childhood programs. Leadership models will be presented. Explore the importance of excellence and diversity in early childhood programs, as well as, the role of vision and reflective practice in reaching these goals. Online course dates: Dec 14, 2015 Feb 26, 2016 Leading in Your Community and in the Field #3 Examine the leadership skills necessary to go beyond individual programs to leadership in communities and in the child care field. Here the focus is on collaboration, interconnections, relationships, and advocacy. Online course dates: March 14 May 27, 2016 v Leadership Credential Leading for Change #4 Capstone Course Examine the concept of transformational leadership theories of change, action research, and advocacy. You will participate in a research project to effect change. Online course dates: Sept 21 Nov 27, 2015; or June 13 Aug 22, 2016 The Leadership Credential requires completion of one other credential course (or an associate degree); and is the only credential requiring its courses to be completed in numerical order. Are you looking to meet the new regulations or work toward a degree? We can help you with a pathway to a degree. We can help you achieve a Registry Credential which exceeds the CDA requirements. See our ad on page 15. Call Chenoa Ruecking with your questions today at or UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU 11

12 v Administrator Credential The Registry Administrator Credential features the following six, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. Administration/Supervision in Early Childhood Programs #1 This course represents an overview of the roles and responsibilities of administrators of various early care and education programs and the groups with whom they have role relationships, with an emphasis on quality. Online course dates: Jan 4 March 11, 2016 Operations Management in Early Childhood Programs #2 This course includes an introduction to systems and operations theory, and the identification of concepts, processes, systems, and policies involved in the internal management of early child care and education programs. It offers opportunities to apply this knowledge to plans for the improvement of these necessary systems, and for the development of standard operating procedures. Online course dates: Sept 28 Dec 4, 2015; or March 28 June 3, 2016 Financial Management and Planning in Early Childhood Programs #3 This course develops knowledge of the principles of sound financial management, and the ability to apply those principles to the financial planning and management of early childhood programs. Online course dates: Sept 28 Dec 4, 2015; or March 28 June 3, 2016 Best Practices for Children and Families in Early Childhood Programs #5 This course covers child care as a family friendly community; integration of child growth and development principles into all aspects of the program; establishing and maintaining quality in program; developing partnerships with families; multi-cultural and anti-bias approaches in curriculum, materials, activities, and relationships; space design; and equipment. Online course dates: Jan 4 March 11, 2016; or June 20 Aug 26, 2016 Administrative Seminar #6 Capstone Course This is the last of six courses designed to prepare participants to receive a credential as a child care administrator. Focus in this course is on the integration and application of the concepts and skills acquired in the first five courses as demonstrated in the development of a major project by each student. Courses 1 5 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. Online course dates: Sept 28 Dec 4, 2015; or March 28 June 3, 2016 Early Childhood Programs and the External Environment #4 This course covers the external factors and relationships that provide constraints and opportunities which affect an organization s quality and ability to survive. It includes predicting supply and demand, marketing, licensing, and other required regulation, funding, accreditation, external evaluation, collaboration with community organizations and agencies, public policy issues in early care and education, advocacy, and working for public policy changes. Online course dates: Jan 4 March 11, 2016; or June 20 Aug 26, UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU

13 The Registry Family Child Care Credential features the following four, three-credit courses: Each course runs for 10 weeks. Multiple course dates are available. Curriculum for Family Child Care #1 This first course examines the unique aspects of planning curriculum for family child care settings and integrates inclusive strategies through exploration of play-based learning and the utilization of observation and assessment techniques to promote child outcomes. This course is also aligned with the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and the National Association for Family Child Care Quality Standards. Online course dates: Sept 28 Dec 4, 2015; or March 14 May 20, 2016 Special Topics in Family Child Care #2 This course explores special topics relevant to the family child care setting. Topics include quality standards, professional development, community resources, health and wellness practices, and family partnerships. Online course dates: Dec 21, 2015 Feb 26, 2016; or June 6 Aug 12, 2016 Financial Management and Planning #3 This course develops knowledge of the principles of sound financial management and the ability to apply those principles to the financial planning and management of early childhood programs and family child care programs. Online course dates: Sept 28 Dec 4, 2015; or March 14 May 20, 2016 bonus point: If you have already earned your Administrator Credential (or successfully completed its course #3), you will not be required to take the Financial Mangement and Planning course or vice versa. v Family Child Care Credential Family Child Care #4 Capstone Course In this course, students will integrate and apply specific concepts and skills of family child care including mixed-age curriculum, quality standards, professional development, community resources, health and wellness practices, family partnerships, and financial management. This capstone experience reflects the learner s knowledge of family child care through the development of a major project. This Capstone Course is the final course in the Family Child Care Credential sequence. Courses 1 3 can be completed in any order prior to registering for the Capstone Course. Online course dates: Dec 21, 2015 Feb 26, 2016; or June 6 Aug 12, 2016 UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU 13

14 Meet Chenoa and Nicole Nicole Osborn is the new Education and Training Coordinator with the Office of Continuing Education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ball State University in Since graduation, she has worked with children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old in nanny and child care environments in Indiana, Colorado, and Iowa. In her free time, you could find her enjoying the outdoors with her husband and two huskies. Chenoa Ruecking is the Program Manager for the Early Childhood Continuing Education Programs. She earned her Bachelor s degree from the University of Chicago. She has been an early childhood teacher, center director, administrator, and advocate for quality early childhood education since She is also a mother of three children and working towards her online degree. Ready to register? All you need to participate online is access to high-speed Internet and a webcam. Step 1 Choose the Credential Program you d like to enroll in at Call , or us at continuing@uwplatt.edu if you have any questions or need further assistance. Step 2 While you are visiting the website, visit the Scholarships Quick Link on UW-Platteville s Child Care page for possible financial assistance opportunities. Be sure to like us on Facebook at GoUWP.com/ChildCareFB 2015 Early Childhood Seminar A special workshop for child care providers, preschool teachers, and kindergarten teachers. Join us for a day of fun and hands-on learning! Saturday, November 7, 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. UW-Platteville Campus Markee Pioneer Student Center Your registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, beverages, materials, a Registry Certificate, and a.6 CEU Certificate uwplatt.edu/continuing/2015-early-childhood-seminar To request disability accommodations, please contact the Office of Continuing Education at or UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU

15 Pathway to Degree Each pathway to a degree for the lifelong learner will be unique. To determine the steps needed to take to obtain your degree, please contact: Chenoa Ruecking Education Program Manager rueckingc@uwplatt.edu Nicole Osborn Education and Training Coordinator osbornn@uwplatt.edu UW-PLATTEVILLE OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU 15

16 1 University Plaza Platteville WI Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Platteville, WI Permit No. 130 Register today for online Child Care Credential courses at uwplatt.edu/child-care Be sure to like us on Facebook at GoUWP.com/ChildCareFB CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS: T.E.A.C.H. WILL NOW COVER 75% OF TUITION COSTS! For group center staff, T.E.A.C.H. will cover 75% and the sponsor s share will be 15% (was 25%), and the recipient s share will be 10% (was 20%). For family child care providers, T.E.A.C.H. will cover 90% of tuition and the recipient s share will be 10%. QUESTIONS? teach@wisconsinearlychildhood.org or call , option 3. Apply today! If approved, your scholarship will be available when classes begin. To view eligibilities and download an application, go to T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood WISCONSIN is a licensed program of Child Care Services Association and funded by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. 16 UW-PLATTEVILLE Improve OFFICE your OF CONTINUING YoungStar EDUCATION Rating Enroll today! CONTINUING@UWPLATT.EDU