The Kentucky Early Childhood Trainer’s Credential: How to Earn It and Utilize It Carole Gnatuk Kentucky Cooperative Extension Tammy Greene University of Kentucky, Human Development Institute Laura Stephenson Kentucky Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training November 10, 2011

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Where We’re Going… History of Extension agents in providing child care training Background of the KIDS NOW Initiative Basic requirements and process for obtaining and renewing a Trainer’s Credential Strategies for utilizing the Credential in the local community

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Burning Questions List each question you have about the Trainer’s Credential. Keep your list: If answered during presentation, discard your question or mark it out. If your questions are not answered, your question to Carole, Tammy, or Laura.

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Outcomes By the end of the session, participants will: Cite 3 early care and education components developed by the KIDS NOW Initiative Identify the major requirements for obtaining and renewing a Kentucky Trainer’s Credential Identify 2 strategies for providing training in local communities

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Where We’re Going… Extension Agents’ Involvement in Child Care Training

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 History of Extension Agents’ Involvement in Child Care Training FCS agents have provided training for child care providers for many years. Some agents developed training curricula of their own. Agents drew upon their FCS expertise: Child development & guidance, parent & family relations, nutrition & foods, health, financial & household management, clothing, & indoor/outdoor safety.

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Extension Offers Its Resources : Extension offered Office of Early Childhood Development its resources to support new Early Childhood Initiative. 1999: Child Development Specialist hired to create a comprehensive program for all parents of babies and toddlers to supplement HANDS. 2000: Agents and state staff joined five basic work groups to form KIDS NOW.

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Keys to Great Parenting and Early Childhood Council Involvement 2000 – 2001: Keys to Great Parenting: Fun and Learning with Your Baby or Toddler was rolled out state-wide – present: Agents became active in Community Early Childhood Councils – KIDS NOW grant to CES funded training of 120 parent educators, 4000 sets of Spanish Keys, and 5000 sets of 11-inch by 17-inch educational posters.

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Forward Into the Future with the Child Care Training Credential… Currently, FCS agents have resumed interest in child care provider training. Several agents and the state child development specialist have already become certified. Numerous other agents have expressed interest in certification. They need more information about the process and how they can use their certification.

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Where We’re Going… Background of KIDS NOW Initiative

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 KIDS NOW Initiative Office of Early Childhood Development established in Kim Townley hired. Workgroups convened to make recommendations 20-year plan approved by Early Childhood Authority Legislation passed unanimously April % of Phase I Tobacco Settlement allotted by legislature

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 The Vision for Kentucky All young children in Kentucky are healthy and safe, possess the foundation that will enable school and personal success, and live in strong families that are supported and strengthened within their communities.

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Putting It All Together Division of Early Childhood Development, KDE (formerly Office of Early Childhood Development) Child Care Head Start Preschool First Steps (EI)) Health Depts. State Extension Family Resource Centers Higher Education Faculty

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 To Achieve the Vision… Coordination Support Structure Evaluation Institutionalization Assuring Maternal and Child Health Supporting Families Enhancing Early Care and Education Newborn Hearing: Hospitals STARS Quality Rating: UK Credentials: DCC Community Planning: CECCs Scholar- ships: KHEAA HANDS Home Visits: Health EC Mental Health Specialists Vision Exams: FRCs

In 2011… Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) established Early Childhood Development Authority incorporated into ECAC Office of Early Childhood moved to the Governor’s Office Terry Tolan, Executive Director KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011

PD Framework PD Framework Professional Core Content: Personnel Standards Training Levels Articulation Agreements Technical Assistance Credentials Scholarship Programs

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Kentucky Credentials Commonwealth Child Care Credential Over 900 active (FY2010) Director’s Credential Over 935 awarded (FY2010) Trainer’s Credential active credentials

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Your Questions Sort through your questions and discard/cross out those that have been answered. Write any additional questions you have on new cards.

Purpose of Trainer’s Credential Relate trainer expertise to specific levels of content Give trainers opportunities to grow Increase expertise of trainers KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011

Eligibility Criteria At least 21 years of age Minimum of high school diploma/GED Experience in field of early childhood Trainer Credential grid--specific requirements

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Trainer’s Credential Grid Levels 1-5 and Specialty Levels based on education and experience 3-hr Course in Child Development required for Levels 4-5 Permitted levels of training

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Eligibility Criteria Introduction to Early Childhood Resources in KY (Level 1-5) CCR&Rs 2 hours Fundamentals of Effective Training seminar (Levels 2-5) Training Into Practice Project (TIPP) 15 hours PDF/Core Content online pre-assignment

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 w Click: Trainer’s Credential on right side Application Information Trainer’s Credential Grid Common Mistakes Trainer Credential Fact Sheet Frequently Asked Questions TIPP Website

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Trainer Credential Fact Sheet Required information to include on certificates Trainer record keeping requirement: ECE-TRIS Early Care and Education Training Records Information System After the Initial Credential

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Renewal of Credential Three year credential Except Level 1, non-renewable Renewal hours required Click on Trainers Credential

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Renewal of Credential Training on adult learning and early childhood development required Available training events in Adult Learning/Effective Training Design Trainer’s Institute Beyond Fundamentals training series Trainers Dial-A-Discussion Webinar Training hours must be given by a credentialed trainer

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Where We’re Going… Trainer’s Credential for Extension Agents: How to Utilize?

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Questions and Answers Sort through your list of questions and discard/cross out those that have been answered. Ask your remaining questions!!

Revisiting Stated Outcomes Can you (or do you know how to find out): Cite 3 early care and education components developed by the KIDS NOW Initiative? Identify the major requirements for obtaining and renewing a Kentucky Trainer’s Credential? Identify 2 strategies for providing training in your local community? KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011

Resources Resource List Contact Information Carole Gnatuk Tammy Greene Laura Stephenson

KY Cooperative Extension Adobe Connect Training, November 10, 2011 Thank You!