Administrators' credential presentation

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An Overview of the NJ Administrators’ Credential

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History

Professional Impact NJ developedProfessional Impact NJ developed

this project over a few years withthis project over a few years with

input from state and national input from state and national

colleagues and experts.colleagues and experts. Those

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The purpose of this technical assistance manual is to assistadministrators to achieve excellence in leadership throughself-evaluation, planning, and learning the skills needed tobecome a highly-qualified administrator. This manualoffers clear explanations and checklists to helpadministrators begin the process of earning the NJAdministrators’ Credential. It outlines the process, it definesthe levels of the Credential and its competency areas, andit provides instructions for the application and supportingdocuments. It also provides the guidelines for theadministrator’s practicum.

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Who benefits? Administrators

The Administrators’ Credential is consistent with the drive toward excellence in early childhood education in New Jersey

Children A strong relationship exists between the specific preparation of early care and education and school age child care professionals and the quality of early care andeducation experiences they provide for children

Families Families benefit not only from the assurance of sending their child to a program with a credentialed director, but from peace of mind in knowing that their child is in an early childhood setting where the leadership understands and promotes quality (NJPDCECE, 2001)(NJPDCECE, 2001)

Staff An educational administrator is the leader in developing a relationship with familiesbased on trust and respect. These are essential to building collaborative and interactive relationships between school staff and families (New Jersey Department of Education, 2002)

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Ongoing Advocacy to Improve Access

Building PartnershipsBuilding Partnerships

– with colleges to support early care and education administratorswith colleges to support early care and education administrators

– with CCR&Rs to identify training needswith CCR&Rs to identify training needs

– with state government to improve funding for professional with state government to improve funding for professional developmentdevelopment

– with private funders to help raise the barwith private funders to help raise the bar

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The Credentialing Process

Candidate must be a member of the NJ Registry

Candidate can complete approved coursework at CCR&Rs

Candidate can complete credit bearing college courses

Candidate provides transcripts or certificates as documentation of completion to the Professional Impact NJ office and receives Credential certificate

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Forms of Evaluation

Formative:

Assessment surveys (pre, post, long term) will be completed and maintained for data collection

Summative:

Did program improvement occur as a result of obtaining the Credential? (our bottom-line outcome)

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• Program Administration Scale (PAS)• Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS)• Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS)• Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS)

The PAS, BAS and Environment Rating Scales measure qualitybased on a 1-7 point scale and both scales generate aprofile to guide program improvement planning. Theinstruments are effective when used together to provide afocused assessment of best practice at the classroom leveland the broader assessment for program quality at theorganizational level.

The Rating Scales

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Credit Bearing Credential (9 Credits):

AA or BA Degree with 15 credits in Early Childhood Education

or

Credit Bearing Directors’ Academy

Plus

9 college credits with the following:

Minimum of 3 credits in Early Childhood Core Knowledge and Skills

Minimum of 5 credits in Management Knowledge and Skills

Minimum of 1 credit in Practicum

Non-credit Credential (144 hours):

60 non-credit hours from previously obtained Directors’ Academy

Plus

60 non-credit hours from the Director’s Toolbox Training Series

Plus

Practicum courses (24 hours)

PAS = 4 hrs.

or

BAS= 4 hrs.

PIP = 10 hrs.

PRF = 10 hrs.

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Administrator Credential Framework

Administrators’ Credential Level I

• General Education - Non-Credit Bearing Directors’ Academy

• Early Childhood Core Knowledge and skills - A minimum of 30 hours of knowledge and skills areas

• Management Knowledge and Skills- A minimum of 90 hours of knowledge and skills areas

• Practicum Plus - A minimum of 24 hours to document knowledge of competencies

• Experience Working With Children - A minimum of 1 year

• Management Experience - 1 Year of ECE management experience

• Professional Contributions - A minimum of 2 professional activities in at least two contribution areas total of 4

• Minimum NJ Registry - Level II

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Administrators’ Credential Level II

• General Education - Credit Bearing Directors’ Academy

• Early Childhood Core Knowledge and skills - A minimum of 3 credits of knowledge and skills areas

• Management Knowledge and Skills- A minimum of 5 credits with at least one point in each of three knowledge and skills areas

• Practicum Plus - A minimum of 1 credit of practicum to document knowledge of competencies (3)


• Management Experience - 1 Year of ECE management experience

• Professional Contributions - A minimum of 2 professional activities in at least three contribution areas total of 6

• Minimum NJ Registry – Level II


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Administrators’ Credential Level III

• General Education – AA or BA Degree with 15 Credits in Early Childhood Education

• Early Childhood Core Knowledge and skills - A minimum of 3 credits of knowledge and skills areas

• Management Knowledge and Skills- A minimum of 5 credits with at least one point in each of three knowledge and skills areas

• Practicum Plus - A minimum of 1 credit of practicum to document knowledge of competencies (3)


• Management Experience - 2 Years of ECE management experience

• Professional Contributions - A minimum of 4 professional activities in at least two contribution areas total of 16

• Minimum NJ Registry – Level III


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Competencies for non-credit bearing include- Program Administration Scale, Business Administration Scale, Program Improvement Plan and Professional Resource File.

Competencies for credit bearing include- Communication, Technology, Child Psychology, Human Development, Human Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Child Growth and Development, Child Observation and Assessment, Historical and Philosophical Foundations, Professionalism, Learning Environments, Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Management, Organizational Management and Leadership, Supervision and Evaluation, Administration, Marriage and Family (Family Child Care), and Educational Research Projects

Administrator Credential Competencies

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Knowledge and skill areas include: Historical and Philosophical Foundations, Child Growth & Development, Observation & Assessment, Personal & Professional Self-Awareness, Staff Supervision & Human Relations, Educational Programming, Oral & Written Communication, Health, Safety & Nutrition, Family Support & Community Relationships, Legal & Fiscal Management Concepts, Marketing & Public Relations, Program Operations & facilities Management and Leadership & Advocacy

Contribution areas include: Service in a Leadership Role, Presentation/Training, Advocacy, Program Improvement, Writing and Publication, and Research/Grant Writing

Administrator Credential Competencies

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The following are examples of acceptable verification and documentation.

Advocacy/Community Service

– Copy of a letter to an editor, or indication of participation on committees, councils or working groups, or written testimony.

– Copy of a letter to legislature or government officials signed by you or one of the above.

Administrator Credential Contributions

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Service in a Leadership Role in a Professional Organization

– Provide a letter signed by the board president, executive director or other official representative indicating your role, dates of service and the name and address of the organization.

– Provide on letterhead stationery, documentation that lists you as a board member or officer and includes the name and address of the organization. Include the dates of your service.

– Submit a copy of a certificate of service or other acknowledgement of your service to a professional organization.


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Presentations/Training

Copy of conference brochure with presentation listing or confirmation letter from conference or workshop chair/contact. Letter from National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Commission for Certifying Agencies or other organization indicating your approval as a Validator/Assessor, a Child Development Associate (CDA) Council Representative, or your service as either one.


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Program Improvement – Copy of accreditation validation/assessor letter. – Copy of consulting contract or agreement. Report of

summary of consultation. Sample product, picture or copy of a product.

Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)– QRIS center-based programs currently being

piloted– QRIS family child care programs currently

under development


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Writing and Publication – Copy of article including the publication, date and author.

Copy of book cover, title page and table of contents. Copy of handbook or manual cover and contents.

Research/Grant Writing– Copy of cover sheet, table of contents and abstract.

Copy of transcript indicating completion of thesis, including title and content description. Copy of grant approval letter. Copy of letter indicating service as a grant reader/reviewer.


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Five Areas to be a Assessed for the NJ Administrators’ Credential

• Coursework (credit-bearing and or non-credit)• Professional Resource File• Program Administration Scale• Business Administration Scale • Program Improvement Plan• Professional Resource File

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Resources for Administrators

Directors’ Academy Texts Taking Charge of Change*

Blueprint for Action Circle of Influence

Program Administration Scale From the Inside Out

Tools of the Mind (Vygotsky) Leadership in Action

Visionary Director Making the Most of Meetings

Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care

The Right Fit

* Paula Jorde Bloom

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In pursuit of this excellence, Professional Impact NJ isbuilding collaborative partnerships with colleges, child careresource and referral agencies, the Division of FamilyDevelopment, the Department of Education and otherentities to support enhanced professional development forearly care and education administrators. Our mission is toidentify training needs and advocate with state governmentand private funders for increased support for qualityprofessional development that raises the bar and preparesus for the future of early childhood education in the state,including the full array of programs serving children.

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We welcome you to partner with us inbuilding a stronger system of leadership –one that will ensure the infusion of qualityinto all early childhood programs. We canonly make this difference if we all commitcollectively to do our part in improving thelives of children, families and theprofessionals who care for them.

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For more information…

Kean Main OfficeKean Main Office 908-737-4240908-737-4240

ClearinghouseClearinghouse 973-391-2633 973-391-2633

Camden OfficeCamden Office 856-374-5044856-374-5044

www.PINJ.orgwww.PINJ.org

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