Program Director Credential - Vermont Northern Lights Career ...
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<strong>Vermont</strong> Early Childhood andAfterschool<strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong> <strong>Credential</strong>What is the <strong>Vermont</strong> <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong><strong>Credential</strong>?It is a three-step process, created to:Identify and build professional standards inmanagement and leadership for administrators ofearly childhood and school-age programs;Recognize the specialized knowledge and skillsrequired to be an effective manager of a home,center-based or afterschool program;Improve the quality of programs that servechildren, youth and their families.Who is the <strong>Credential</strong> for?It is for professionals working in center-based,afterschool, or family child care settings. It is fordirectors or managers and for those who want toachieve these roles. The credential is for those whowant to gain the program director competencies.Why is a <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong> <strong>Credential</strong> important?<strong>Program</strong> directors have complex jobs requiring indepthknowledge of many topics, using a wide rangeof skills. As you earn this credential, you gain moreskills, knowledge and perspective about programdirecting that you can bring into your work setting.You will also meet colleagues from across the state.NAEYC recognizes <strong>Vermont</strong>’s <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong><strong>Credential</strong> as an alternate pathway to achieving theeducational qualifications of a <strong>Program</strong> Administratorfor Accreditation. It is also recognized in the StaffQualifications arena for STARS (STep AheadRecognition System). Completing all steps of thecredential may also make you eligible for a recognitionbonus from the Child Development Division.When you achieve this credential, you make yourselfmore marketable. It is a sign of your achievementand your commitment.<strong>Vermont</strong> <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> <strong>Career</strong> Development Centerhttp://northernlightscdc.orgPhone: (802) 828-2876“The self-reflection hasreally helped me to look atmy program with a slightlycritical eye and I honestlyfeel like my program isstronger because of it.”Did You Know…?If you have completedany of the requiredcourses in the past, theycan currently be appliedtowards your <strong>Program</strong><strong>Director</strong> <strong>Credential</strong>requirements.Many of the requiredcourses are offered in ahybrid format, whichincludes a combination ofonline learning and faceto face classes.See the reverse side for moreinformation on the EarlyChildhood and Afterschool<strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong> <strong>Credential</strong>.<strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong> (06/2010)
<strong>Vermont</strong> Early Childhood andAfterschool<strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong> <strong>Credential</strong>(continued)How do I get it?There are three steps to the credential, and you canapply for each step as you achieve it. Each steprequires specific coursework and a collection ofdocuments that show evidence of competencies.Documents are collected in a <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong>Portfolio during Steps 1 and 2, and the portfolio isfinalized and reviewed at Step 3.Higher education courses from any accredited highereducation institution may be approved to complete thecoursework requirements, as long as they address therequired content. Some of these courses are currentlyoffered through the <strong>Vermont</strong> State Colleges system.STEP 1Completion of approved early childhood or afterschoolcoursework (3 credits each) in:Child DevelopmentCurriculum<strong>Program</strong> ManagementSTEP 2Completion of approved coursework (3 credits each) in:Leadership, Mentoring and SupervisionHuman Resources ManagementLegal and Financial IssuesSTEP 3Completion of the Culminating Seminar (3 credits)Portfolio review and approvalDid You Know…?A list of currently availablecourses that meet theapplication requirementsare listed on the <strong>Northern</strong><strong>Lights</strong> website.Resources<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lights</strong>http://northernlightscdc.orgsee <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong>see AfterschoolVT School Age Care Networkhttp://www.mjccvt.org/<strong>Vermont</strong>-School-Age-Care-NetworkVT Center for AfterschoolExcellencehttp://vermontafterschool.org/Look on the <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> website for informationaboutcourses that meet the credential requirements eachsemesterthe <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong> Portfolio notebookapplications for each step of the <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong><strong>Credential</strong>and more!Applications and transcripts should be sent to:<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> <strong>Career</strong> Development CenterCCV—307 South Street; Springfield, VT 05156<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> <strong>Career</strong>Development CenterCCV—PO Box 489Montpelier, VT 05601<strong>Program</strong> <strong>Director</strong> (06/2010)
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