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Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential For Professionals working with children birth to 8 years Directions: 1. Complete pages 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the application and the page(s) that correspond to the Credential for which you are applying. Credential Overview and Conversion of Experience Page 6 Level I Pages 7 and 8 Level II Page 9 and 10 Level III Pages 11 and 12 Level IV Pages 13 and 14 Level V Pages 15 and 16 Level VI Pages 17 Transcript request form Page 18 2. Compile supporting documentation. As specified in the application, supporting documentation may include the following: Copy of letter(s) on business stationary from a current and/or past employer(s) stating the amount of time worked and the dates worked; A copy of the Colorado Department of Human Services family child care license indicating number of years in operation; Copy(s) of certificates/credentials such as a Child Development Associate, Certified Childcare Professional, etc. (see application for entire list); Letter/certificate from instructor stating completion of non-credit training approved by the Colorado Department of Human Services; A copy of a current Colorado Department of Human Services letter (with the 10 classes) stating that director qualifications for a large child care center have been met. 3. Request official transcript(s), if appropriate; be sent directly from the college to the Early Childhood Professional Development Team using the enclosed form(s) on page 18. 4. Send the completed application and documentation to: In the San Luis Valley, please send all info to: Sondra Ranum Carla Garcia Colorado Department of Education Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley The Early Childhood Professional Development Team 609 Main Street, Suite 101, #7 201 East Colfax, Rm 106 Alamosa, Co 81101 Denver, CO 80203 719-587-5364 303-866-6370 5. For more information contact, Sondra Ranum or ranum_s@cde.state.co.us. In the San Luis Valley contact: Carla Garcia 719.587.5364 or professional@eccslv.org. Please note that all fees associated with issuing a credential are being waived through June 30, 2012. Thank you for your interest in attaining an Early Childhood Professional Credential and for the work you do on behalf of young children. 1

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential Application For Professionals working with children birth to 8 years Please complete the following: Date: First Name MI Last Name Use the same name you have used on previous credential List other names that might be used on your college transcripts (maiden name, previous married names) Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number: XXX-XX- Student ID number (if applicable): Previous Credential Number and Level (if applicable) Address Number Street City County State Zip Code Home Phone Work Phone Fax Number E-mail Address Date of Birth Month Day Year Gender [1] Female [2] Male Ethnicity: [1] African American/Black [4] Asian/Asian American [2] Hispanic/Latino [5] White Non-Hispanic/Anglo [3] Native American/American Indian [6] Other: Bilingual: [1] Yes [2] No Primary (1 st ) Language: [1] English [2] Spanish [3] other Other Languages spoken: [1] English [2] Spanish [3] other EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 1. Years in the field of early childhood, including both direct and indirect services: [1] less than 6 months [2] 6-12 months [3] 1-2 years [4] 3-5 years [5] 6-10 years [6] more than 10 years 2

2 a. Check one which most closely defines your current position: [1] Licensed family child care provider [2] Family child care provider legally exempt from licensing [3] Experienced Family Child Care Provider [4] Aide in a Head Start program [5] Teacher in a Head Start program [6] Montessori teacher [7] Educational Specialist in a Head Start program [8] Director in a Head Start program [9] Family Outreach Worker in a Head Start Program [10] Aide in an early childhood, school age program or infant/toddler [11] Teacher/Group Leader in an early childhood, school age program or infant/toddler [12] Assistant Director of an early childhood or school age program [13] Director of an early childhood or school age program [14] Infant Nursery Supervisor [15] Public school teacher in an early childhood program [16] Nanny [17] Parent Educator/Support Provider [18] Early Childhood Instructor/Trainer [19] Child Care Resource and Referral Specialist [20] Mentor [21] Other 2 b. [1] Current hourly wage: OR [2] Current Annual Salary 2 c. Other position(s) currently held, please check all that apply: [1] Licensed family child care provider [2] Family child care provider legally exempt from licensing [3] Experienced Family Child Care Provider [4] Aide in a Head Start program [5] Teacher in a Head Start program [6] Montessori teacher [7] Educational Specialist in a Head Start program [8] Director in a Head Start program [9] Family Outreach Worker in a Head Start Program [10] Aide in an early childhood, school age program or infant/toddler [11] Teacher/Group Leader in an early childhood, school age program or infant/toddler [12] Assistant Director of an early childhood or school age program [13] Director of an early childhood or school age program [14] Infant Nursery Supervisor [15] Public school teacher in an early childhood program [16] Nanny [17] Parent Educator/Support Provider [18] Early Childhood Instructor/Trainer [19] Child Care Resource and Referral Specialist [20] Mentor [21] Other 2 d. Do you hold a paying position outside of the early childhood field? [1] Yes [2] No 3. Does your employer provide incentives for you to get advanced training/education? [1] Yes [2] No [3] Don t know 3

4. If yes, please check all that apply: [1] One time cash bonus [4] Scholarship funds [7] Don t know [2] Wage increase [5] Release time [8] Other [3] Book allowance [6] Transportation allowance 5. Name of current agency where employed (Examples: Mile High Child Care, Logan Public Schools, Catholic Charities.) 6. If applicable, name of early care and education program/center where currently employed: (Examples of education program/center: Jessie Whaley Maxwell Elementary, RubyPark Child Care) 7. Address of current education program/center Number Street City County State Zip Code 8. If applicable, name of classroom (Examples: Frogs, PreK, Toddler, Stars) 9. If applicable, Colorado Department Human Services child care license number 10. Check all that apply: [1] Part Day Program [2] Full Day Program [3] Part Year Program [4] Full Year Program 11. How long have you worked with this program? [1] less than 6 months [2] 6-12 months [3] 1-2 years [4] 3-5 years [5] 6-10 years [6] more than 10 years 12. Ages of children served in or by this program; please check all that apply: [1] Infants (6 weeks - 1 year of age) [2] Toddlers (1-2 ½ years of age) [3] Preschoolers (2 ½ - 5 years of age) [4] Kindergarten (5 6 years of age) [5] School-age (5 12 years of age) 13. Ages of children with whom you work directly, please check all that apply: [1] Infants (6 weeks - 1 year of age) [2] Toddlers (1-2 ½ years of age) [3] Preschoolers (2 ½ - 5 years of age) [4] Kindergarten (5 6 years of age) [5] School-age (5 12 years of age [6] not applicable I am applying for Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential Level: Level I Level III Level V Level II Level IV Level VI 4

Confidentiality Statement: The Early Childhood Professional Development Team takes your privacy and the protection about individual participants seriously. We are committed to maintaining the security of that information. We are a public entity and will protect the confidentiality of personal information to the extent permitted under state and federal law. Group data reports are complied and released to community, statewide, and national agencies to aid efforts aimed at increasing the quality and services of the early education community. Additionally, we share information with the Early Childhood Council Coordinators to compile group data reports and to recognize individual s educational achievements. Early Childhood Council Coordinators have signed a confidentiality agreement regarding the handling of participant personal and professional information. I certify that all information pertaining to my application for a Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential is true and correct in accordance with Sections 26-6-105.5, 26-6-108, and 26-6-114, Colorado Revised Statues. I understand that providing false or misleading information constitutes perjury in the second degree and can also result in my being fined as much as $100 a day to a maximum of $10,000. Signature Date Please return pages 2, 3, 4, 5 and the credential level application page to: Sondra Ranum Colorado Department of Education The Early Childhood Professional Development Team 201 East Colfax, Room 106 Denver, CO 80203 303-866-6370 IN THE SAN LUIS VALLEY PLEASE RETURN ALL ITEMS TO: CARLA GARCIA 609 MAIN ST Suite 101 #7 ALAMOSA CO 81101 PROFESSIONAL@ECCSLV.ORG 5

Credential Overview Please note this is an overview and does not list all of the criteria or ways to meet those criteria needed to meet credential standards. Credential Levels Education Experience Length of Credential Renewal Level I Course work and/or certificates which cover the Level 1 Standards, ECE 101 & ECE 102 or ECE 103 None Valid for 3 years Two 3-semester credit ECE courses that are part of the core courses Renewable twice Level II Level III Level IV Level V Level VI Ten 3-semester credit ECE courses that are the core courses covering the Levels 1&2 Standards Associate Degree w/ the ten core ECE classes Baccalaureate Degree in ECE or ECE Special Ed Masters Degree in ECE or ECE Special Ed Doctoral Degree with an emphasis in ECE 3,640 hours Valid for 5 years 6 semester credit hours Renewable 2,730 hours Valid for 5 years 6 semester credit hours Renewable 1,820 hours Valid for 5 years 6 semester credit hours Renewable 1,820 hours Valid for 5 years 6 semester credit hours, or major professional contribution with 3 semester credit hours Renewable 1,820 hours Valid for 5 years 6 semester credit hours, or major professional contribution with 3 semester credit hours Renewable Credit hours within this document refers to semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university. Equivalent credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university will be accepted. To meet educational and renewal requirements for the Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credentials, only credit hours from accredited colleges or universities with a C grade or better will be accepted. CONVERSION OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE FROM HOURS INTO MONTHS 910 hours = 5.5 months x 40 hours a week = 7.5 months x 30 hours a week = 11 months x 20 hours a week = 11 months x 40 hours a week 1,820 hours = 15 months x 30 hours a week = 22 months x 20 hours a week = 16.5 months x 40 hours a week 2,730 hours = 22 months x 30 hours a week = 32.5 months x 20 hours a week = 22 months x 40 hours a week 3,640 hours = 29 months x 30 hours a week = 44 months x 20 hours a week 6

LEVEL I CREDENTIAL Indicates completion of training which has met the Level 1 Standards as delineated in Colorado s Core Knowledge and Standards: A Guide for Early Childhood Professional Development. This is equivalent to Colorado Community Colleges ECE 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education and ECE 102 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Lab or ECE 103 Guidance Strategies. REQUIREMENTS 1. Age Must be 17 years of age or older 2. Experience No previous experience required 3. Education - The educational requirements can be met in one of the following ways: A. Six semester credits from a regionally accredited college or university. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. B. One of the early childhood certificates/credentials listed below C. 80% competency on the Basic Credential Assessment Test to this educational requirement. A. Semester credits or non-credit training. Please Check All That Apply Six semester credits in early childhood from a regionally accredited college/university 3 semester credits in introduction to early childhood education class (ECE 101) Plus one of the following: 3 semester credits in introduction to early childhood education lab class (ECE 102) OR 3 Semester credits in guidance strategies (ECE 103) B. Certificates/Credentials [1] CDHS Early Childhood Teacher letter [2] CDHS Experienced Child Care Provider License [3] National Association for Family Child Care Accreditation [4] Certified Childcare Professional (issued by the National Child Care Association) [5] US Army Early Childhood Credential [6] US Army School Age Credential [7] Montessori Certificate [8] High school early childhood vocational certificate with a grade of B or better C. Verifiable 80% competency rate on the Basic Credential Assessment that covers Level I Core Standards. 7

CREDENTIAL RENEWAL 1. Before current credential expires, one of the following is required for renewal: A minimum of 6 semester credits which are part of Colorado s Community College Core Early Childhood coursework child development; methods and techniques; child guidance; nutrition, health & safety; administration of an early childhood center; and early childhood administration/human relations. Equivalent 6 semester credits which cover Level 2 Core Standards from a regionally accredited college or university 2. The Level I Credential is valid for three years and is renewable twice All credited training must be from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better for both the original credential and renewal. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. 8

LEVEL II CREDENTIAL Indicates completion of course work which meets Level 1 and Level 2 Standards as delineated in Colorado s Core Knowledge and Standards: A Guide for Early Childhood Professional Development. This is equivalent to Colorado Community Colleges ten core early childhood education courses, which includes introduction to early childhood education, introduction to early childhood lab, child development; methods and techniques; child guidance; nutrition, health & safety; administration of an early childhood center, and early childhood administration\human relations Level II Credentials, issued after June 30, 2005, may or may not be accepted by the Colorado Department of Human Services as meeting the requirements for director qualifications of a large child care center, once a director qualification application has been processed. Information and application forms regarding the process for large center director qualifications are available form the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care website at www.colorado.gov/cdhs/childcare, or by calling the Division at 303-866-5958. REQUIREMENTS A. Experience Documentation must be provided of at least 3640 clock hours of supervised and/or paid occupational experience in a licensed child care center, an early childhood public school program, or a Head Start/Early Head Start program. Up to 1820 hours of experience in a licensed family child care home or school age program can count towards the 3640 hours. See page 6 for Conversion of Experience. Documentation for family child care providers must be a copy of the Colorado Department of Human Services license with a letter indicating number of years in operation. Documentation for providers working in a center must be a signed letter(s) on business stationary from a current or past employer(s) stating dates, number of hours worked and ages of children with whom you directly worked in an early childhood classroom or current Colorado Department of Human Services letter stating that director qualifications for a large child care center have been met. B. Education - The educational requirements can be met in one of the following ways: Please Check One: [1] A new Colorado Department of Human Services letter (with the 10 classes) stating that director qualifications for a large child care center have been met. [2] 30 semester credits in the following: Introduction to Early Childhood Education; Introduction to Early Childhood lab; Child Development; Methods and techniques; Guidance Strategies; Nutrition, Health & Safety; Administration of an Early Childhood Center; Early Childhood Administration Human Relations, Infant Toddler Theory & Practice, and Exceptional Child (ten 3-credit courses). All credited training must be from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. [3] Verifiable 80% competency rate on the Advanced Credential Assessment that covers Level 1 and Level 2 Core Standards [4] Level 1 Credential and verifiable 80% competency rate on the Basic Credential Assessment that covers Level 1 Core Standards and 18 semester credits in the following: child development; methods and techniques; child guidance; nutrition, health & safety; administration of an early childhood center; and early childhood administration\human relations (six 3-credit courses). An example follows: a CDA and 80% on the Basic Credential Assessment and the six courses. 9

CREDENTIAL RENEWAL 1. Before current credential expires, the following is required for renewal: A minimum of 6 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university in early childhood or a subject related to the operation of a child care facility. 2. The Level II Credential is valid for five years and is renewable. All credited training must be from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better for both the original credential and renewal. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. 10

LEVEL III CREDENTIAL Indicates completion of an associate s degree including course work which meets the Level 1 and Level 2 Standards as delineated in Colorado s Core Knowledge and Standards: A Guide for Early Childhood Professional Development. This is equivalent to Colorado Community Colleges ten core early childhood education courses, which includes: Introduction to Early Childhood lab; Child Development; Methods and techniques; Guidance Strategies; Nutrition, Health & Safety; Administration of an Early Childhood Center; Early Childhood Administration Human Relations, Infant Toddler Theory & Practice, and Exceptional Child. Level III Credentials, issued after June 30, 2005, may or may not be accepted by the Colorado Department of Human Services as meeting the requirements for director qualifications of a large child care center, once a director qualification application has been processed. Information and application forms regarding the process for large center director qualifications are available form the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care website at www.colorado.gov/cdhs/childcare, or by calling the Division at 303-866-5958. REQUIREMENTS A. Experience Documentation must be provided of at least 2,730 clock hours of supervised and/or paid occupational experience in a licensed care center, an early childhood public school program, or a Head Start/Early Head Start program. Up to 1,365 hours of experience in a licensed family child care home or school age program can count towards the 2,730 hours. See page 6 for Conversion of Experience. Documentation for family child care providers must be a copy of the Colorado Department of Human Services license with a letter indicating number of years in operation. Documentation for providers working in a center must be a signed letter(s) on business stationary from a current or past employer(s) stating dates, numbers of hours worked and ages of children with whom you directly worked in an early childhood classroom or current Colorado Department of Human Services letter (with the 10 classes) stating that director qualifications are met. B. Education - The educational requirements can be met in one of the following ways. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. Please Check One: [1] An associate degree in early childhood education from a regionally accredited college or university which includes the ten core early childhood education courses: Introduction to Early Childhood lab; Child Development; Methods and techniques; Guidance Strategies; Nutrition, Health & Safety; Administration of an Early Childhood Center; Early Childhood Administration Human Relations, Infant Toddler Theory & Practice, and Exceptional Child. [2] An associate degree, in a field other than early childhood, from a regionally accredited college and an additional 30 semester credits in Introduction to Early Childhood lab; Child Development; Methods and techniques; Guidance Strategies; Nutrition, Health & Safety; Administration of an Early Childhood Center; Early Childhood Administration Human Relations, Infant Toddler Theory & Practice, and Exceptional Child. [3] An associate degree, in a field other than early childhood, from a regionally accredited college and a current Colorado Department of Human Services letter stating that director qualifications for a large child care center have been met [4] An associate degree, in a field other than early childhood, from a regionally accredited college and verifiable 80% competency rate on the Advanced Credential Assessment that covers Level 1 and Level 2 Core Standards 11

CREDENTIAL RENEWAL 1. Before current credential expires, the following is required for renewal: A minimum of 6 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university in early childhood or a subject related to the operation of a child care facility. 2. The Level III Credential is valid for five years and is renewable. All credited training must be from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better for both the original credential and renewal. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. 12

LEVEL IV CREDENTIAL Indicates completion of a bachelors degree including course work which meets the Level 1 and Level 2 Standards as delineated in Colorado s Core Knowledge and Standards: A Guide for Early Childhood Professional Development. This is equivalent to Colorado Community Colleges ten core early childhood education courses, which includes : Introduction to Early Childhood lab; Child Development; Methods and techniques; Guidance Strategies; Nutrition, Health & Safety; Administration of an Early Childhood Center; Early Childhood Administration Human Relations, Infant Toddler Theory & Practice, and Exceptional Child. Level IV Credentials, issued after June 30, 2005, may or may not be accepted by the Colorado Department of Human Services as meeting the requirements for director qualifications of a large child care center, once a director qualification application has been processed. Information and application forms regarding the process for large center director qualifications are available form the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care website at www.colorado.gov/cdhs/childcare, or by calling the Division at 303-866-5958. A. Experience Documentation must be provided of at least 1820 clock hours of supervised and/or paid occupational experience in a licensed child care center facility or an early childhood public school program, or a Head Start/Early Head Start program. Up to 910 hours of experience in a licensed family child care home or school age program can count towards the 1820 hours. See page 6 for Conversion of Experience. Documentation for family child care providers must be a copy of the Colorado Department of Human Services license with a letter indicating number of years in operation. Documentation for providers working in a center must be a signed letter(s) on business stationary from a current or past employer(s) stating dates, numbers of hours worked and ages of children with whom you directly worked in an early childhood classroom or current Colorado Department of Human Services letter stating that director qualifications for a large child care center have been met. B. Education - The educational requirements can be met in one of the following ways. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. Please Check One: [1] A bachelor s degree in early childhood from a regionally accredited college or university [2] A bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited Colorado college or university which includes transfer credit from Colorado Community Colleges ten core early childhood education courses: : Introduction to Early Childhood lab; Child Development; Methods and techniques; Guidance Strategies; Nutrition, Health & Safety; Administration of an Early Childhood Center; Early Childhood Administration Human Relations, Infant Toddler Theory & Practice, and Exceptional Child. [3] A bachelor s degree, in a field other than early childhood, from a regionally accredited college or university which includes30 semester credit hours in the following: : Introduction to Early Childhood lab; Child Development; Methods and techniques; Guidance Strategies; Nutrition, Health & Safety; Administration of an Early Childhood Center; Early Childhood Administration Human Relations, Infant Toddler Theory & Practice, and Exceptional Child. [4] A bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a Colorado Department of Human Services letter stating that current director qualifications for a large child care center have been met [5] A bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and verifiable 80% competency rate on the Advanced Credential Assessment that covers Level 1 and Level 2 Core Standards 13

CREDENTIAL RENEWAL 1. Before current credential expires, one of the following is required for renewal: A minimum of 6 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university in early childhood or a subject related to the operation of a child care facility or; If a valid teaching licensure is held, the on-going professional work required by the license will count for renewal. 2. The Level IV Credential is valid for five years and is renewable. All credited training must be from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better for both the original credential and renewal. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. 14

LEVEL V CREDENTIAL Indicates completion of a master s degree in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or closely related field. Level V Credentials, issued after June 30, 2005, may or may not be accepted by the Colorado Department of Human Services as meeting the requirements for director qualifications of a large child care center, once a director qualification application has been processed. Information and application forms regarding the process for large center director qualifications are available form the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care website at www.colorado.gov/cdhs/childcare, or by calling the Division at 303-866-5958. A. Experience Documentation must be provided of at least 1820 clock hours of supervised and/or paid occupational experience in a licensed child care facility (center or home) an early childhood public school program, or a Head Start\Early Head Start program, an early intervention program, or home visitation program. See page 6 for Conversion of Experience. Documentation for family child care providers must be a copy of the Colorado Department of Human Services license and a letter indicating number of years in operation. Documentation for providers working in a center must be a signed letter(s) on business stationary from a current or past employer(s) stating dates and numbers of hours worked or current Colorado Department of Human Services letter stating that director qualifications are met. B. Education The educational requirements can be met in one of the following ways. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. Please Check One: [1] A master s degree in early childhood education or early childhood special education from a regionally accredited college or university [2] A master s degree in child development, human development, family studies, or education from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 graduate level semester credit hours in early childhood education coursework CREDENTIAL RENEWAL 1) Before current credential expires, one of the following is required for renewal: A minimum of 6 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university relevant to the early childhood profession; or If a valid teaching licensure is held, the on-going professional work required by the license will count for renewal; or Documented major contribution to the early childhood profession in research or publications and 3 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university relevant to the early childhood profession 2) The Level V Credential is valid for five years and is renewable. 15

All credited training must be from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better for both the original credential and renewal. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. 16

LEVEL VI CREDENTIAL Indicates completion of a doctoral degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or closely related field. Level VI Credentials, issued after June 30, 2005, may or may not be accepted by the Colorado Department of Human Services as meeting the requirements for director qualifications of a large child care center, once a director qualification application has been processed. Information and application forms regarding the process for large center director qualifications are available form the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care website at www.colorado.gov/cdhs/childcare or by calling the Division at 303-866-5958. A. Experience Documentation must be provided of at least 1820 clock hours of supervised and/or paid occupational experience in a licensed child care facility (center or home), an early childhood public school program, or a Head Start\Early Head Start program, an early intervention program, or home visitation program. See page 6 for Conversion of Experience. Documentation for family child care providers must be a copy of the Colorado Department of Human Services license indicating number of years in operation. Documentation for providers working in a center must be a signed letter(s) on business stationary from a current or past employer(s) stating dates and numbers of hours worked or current Colorado Department of Human Services letter stating that director qualifications for a large child center have been met. B. Education - Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. [1] A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with a total of 60 graduate level semester credit hours in early childhood with documented major contribution to the profession in one or more areas, e.g., research, public policy, administration, advocacy. CREDENTIAL RENEWAL 1. Before current credential expires, one of the following is required for renewal: A minimum of 6 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university relevant to the early childhood profession; or If a valid teaching licensure is held, the on-going professional work required by the license will count for renewal; or Documented major contribution to the early childhood profession in research or publications and 3 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university relevant to the early childhood profession. 2. The Level VI Credential is valid for five years and is renewable. All credited training must be from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better for both the original credential and renewal. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college or university to be considered. 17

Transcript Request Form (Sent to College/University by Applicant) I am requesting that an official copy of my transcript be sent with this form to: Carla Garcia, Professional Development Manager Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley 609 Main St Suite 101 #7 Alamosa CO 81101 I attended from to Name of College or University mm/yy mm/yy Name used when I attended your college or university: First Name MI Last Name My current name (if different from above): First Name MI Last Name Social Security Number: - - Student ID Number: Home Phone: Mobile Phone: Signature Date Student: You need to send this form to the college(s) or universities you attended. Please make copies of this form as needed. College/University: As of April 1 st 2014, Adams State University Registrar has agreed to provide complementary UNOFFICIAL transcripts for our students on a trial basis for a period of one year. 18

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