Why a Registry? Registries are a tool for the early childhood and school- age/after-school profession. They stand ready to do the following: Bring recognition and professionalism to the field Do the exacting work of data collection Inform policymakers about the early childhood and school-age/after-school workforce

The National Registry Alliance

Wisconsin’s Registry Wisconsin’s Recognition System for the Childhood Care and Education Profession.

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Who Needs to Join the Registry? WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (1)(i) (i) Certificate. Each administrator, center director and child care teacher shall obtain a certificate from The Registry (the Wisconsin early childhood professional recognition system) within 3 months after assuming the position. An administrator, a center director and teachers in a school-age only program shall obtain a certificate from The Registry within 6 months after assuming the position. Persons holding a teacher license issued by the department of public instruction are not required to obtain a Registry certificate. The certificate from the Registry does not need to be renewed in order to meet the licensing rule. Prior to the receipt of the Registry Certificate, new employees must have evidence qualifications on file. Students enrolled at a technical college, private college or university who work in a child care program operated by the college, private college or university have an additional 3 months to obtain a registry certificate.

To be in compliance with state licensing is one reason and there’s the other reason. Let the Registry help you put everything one place!

Everything Starts at the Website

Application

1) On-line application options $50.00 standard $ year renewal 2) Mail in application options $60.00 standard $ year renewal $ enhanced application (mail in only) There are two ways to submit your application to The Registry.

1. 1.List of past and current employers including license number if worked at a licensed facility, address and start and end dates of each employment. And if applicable: 2. Copy of Entry Level postcards 3. Copy of CPR and First Aid card 4. Copy of High School diploma (if you did not attend college) 5. Copy of official transcripts (internet copies not accepted) 6. Training certificates from the past year 7. Certificates of attendance from the Registry and any barcodes – not matter the date of the training 8. Professional Contribution documentation – membership cards, accreditation verification, cooperating teacher verification, etc. Items You’ll Need to Complete the Application

Personal

High School Higher Education Registry Credential Licensing Designated Coursework Education

Employment

Training

Professional Membership and Professional Contributions

Career Levels

PDAS Professional Development Approval System

+ What Is PDAS?

Types of Training Registered Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4

+ Trainer Types Registered Basic Intermediate Master Specialist

Relation Based Professionals Consultants Technical Advisors Coaches Mentors Assessors

What you will receive

Your Learning Record reflects: *an itemized listing of all credit, CEU and tiered training submitted to the Registry *total number of informal continuing education hours *a list of hours in core knowledge areas so you may plan your professional development plan for future trainings Registry Learning Record

Your Registry Certificate Your Registry certificate reflects: Department of Children and Families licensing positions for which you qualify number of years in the childcare field required courses such as CPR, Shaken Baby, and First Aid continuing education hours for the year including an itemized list of credits, CEU and tiered trainings

Other Registry Services

Program Profiles The Registry Program Profile collects information that highlights program strengths and helps determine the areas that may need improvement as well as provided a concise look at staff’s qualification and work history. Registering your program for the first time? Be ready with your: DCF facility number (printed on your license). OR Department of Work Force Development (DWD) CARES number Federal Employee ID number (EIN)

Entry Level Completion Postcards WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (1)(h) Beginning July 1, 2000, all persons completing a department-approved course offered by a private agency that is used to meet entry-level qualifications will be issued a certificate of completion from The Registry. This is the only documentation of successful course completion that will be accepted for department-approved courses offered by private agencies taken after July 1, 2000*. (this has been amended as of Sept. 1, 2010) Successful completion of entry-level classes taken at technical schools will be documented on a transcript. High school courses that meet the entry-level training requirements will result in a certificate issued by the Department of Public Instruction—a grade report or high school transcript is not sufficient. A person holding a DPI paraprofessional or teacher aide license will need to document that they have complete the appropriate entry level training. Entry Level Completion Verification State Approved Courses and DPI approved High School Courses.

Search for Training

Who Provides Training?

Credentials Administrator – 18 credits Preschool – 18 credits Inclusion – 12 credits Infant Toddler - 12 credits Leadership – 12 credits

Youngstar and the Registry YoungStar was passed by the Joint Finance Committee on June 23, 2010 YoungStar is the Department of Children and Families (DCF) new five-star quality rating and improvement system for child care in Wisconsin Teacher education is considered one of the most consistent predictors of quality in an early childhood setting. Staff and provider early childhood education qualifications will be verified by the Wisconsin Registry. Your Registry application will be a clear and easy way for you to verify all YoungStar staff qualifications including: Degrees Credit based training Registry Credentials WMELS Training SEFEL Training Strengthening Families Training

Young Star Lead Teacher and Director Points

YoungStar and Program Profile Staff Education and Qualifications. The first time you update your Program Profile you will be able to see a list of staff that have worked for your program. You’ll notice that there may be past employees that you will need to add an end date. Once “cleaned up” you will be able to keep your list current. Program Profile Self Evaluation. Areas to evaluate include: Capacity, Program Type, Staff Benefits, Program Curriculum, Business & Professional Practices, Child Outcomes, Parent/Family Involvement and Health and Wellness. There is now a classroom detail section where you can identify each classroom, and assign staff members. Per YoungStar guidelines, each classroom must have one lead teacher.

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