Appendices for Application for Program Approval Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Programs A. Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program Rubric……………. pg. 2 B. Early Childhood Teacher Content Knowledge Requirements – Early Childhood Ancillary Teaching Certificate…………….…………………….. pg. 6 C. Early Childhood Teacher Pedagogy Requirements- Early Childhood Ancillary Teaching Certificate…………………………………... pg. 10 D. Early Childhood Practice Performance Profile Resources……………………… pg. 12 E. Applied Practice Examples…………………………………………………………. pg. 14 F. Terms and Definitions……………………………………………………………….. pg. 15 G. Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate – Applying Program FAQs Link here H. Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate FAQ’s Link here Appendix A- Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program Rubric DOMAIN 1: QUALITY OF PLAN FOR CANDIDATE SELECTION AND PARTNERSHIP INVOLVEMENT Program Indicators Evidence within the Application How well does the program: How well does the application: PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PARNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SECTION SHOULD: • Use a formal working partnership • Provide evidence of partnership participation and representation from multiple early childhood program with the local early childhood types community to support program • Provide evidence that partners have participated in the application, and a plan for how partners will planning and implementation contribute to the program on an ongoing basis • Include community partners in the • Include a signed MOU detailing partnership roles: application development Roles and responsibilities for all partners o • Include community partners in the Plan for how partners will collaborate in: o planning, operation, and evaluation  Designing coursework that includes all required course content and teacher competencies of the program  Identifying opportunities, location, and criteria for applied practice and observation sites  Developing criteria and process for mentor/coach recruitment, development and supervision  Developing a plan for recruitment that addresses workforce needs WORKFORCE NEEDS WORKFORCE NEEDS DESCRIPTION SECTION SHOULD: • Use information about the local • Demonstrate an understanding of the following descriptors of workforce need: workforce to inform program design Information on available options for local child care workforce o and coursework, including Information on the local workforce including data on turnover o instructional needs for candidates • Explain the strategies used to identify workforce need (surveys, interviews, data analysis, research) based on CLASSTM data, child • Explain how CLASSTM data, child assessment information, and curriculum usage in the community have assessment data, and use of informed identified instructional goals for the program curriculum • Explain how program will use local workforce data to create high-quality programming • Consider local workforce needs in • Explain how local workforce needs and available options have informed program format and design (online determining the sequence and coursework, evening classes, etc.) format of the program • Describe how community partners contributed to conversations about workforce need PLAN FOR SELECTION PLAN FOR SELECTION SECTION SHOULD: • Recruit and select candidates that • Describe how candidates will be recruited to apply are committed to certification • Describe how the admission criteria and selection process that will be used to determine the best candidates • Select candidates that meet the for the program workforce needs of the local • Explain how selection process will meet the needs of the community as identified by the workforce needs community description Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program – Application Rubric Page 2 of 15 DOMAIN 2: QUALITY OF CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND TEACHING Program Indicators Evidence within the Application How well does the program: How well does the application: LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR EACH COURSE SHOULD: • Use a coherent set of learning objectives • Describe the knowledge and information candidates will be able to demonstrate upon completion of the to drive coursework design courses • Include professional knowledge • Include reference to the professional knowledge requirements or pedagogical requirements addressed requirements, pedagogy requirements, within the course and knowledge of high-quality • Describe how candidates will be prepared to effectively use high-quality instructional tools, including Tier I instructional tools within learning curriculum and GOLD™ by Teaching Strategies, to lead positive instructional interactions and promote objectives children’s learning SKILL OBJECTIVES SKILL OBJECTIVES FOR EACH COURSE SHOULD: • Use skill objectives to describe the • Identify the measureable and observable skills candidates will be able to demonstrate upon completion of observable skills and abilities candidates the courses will gain within each course • Support the described learning objectives for the course • Demonstrate the knowledge gained through each learning objective with an aligned skill objective RELATION TO PREVIOUS COURSES RELATION TO PREVIOUS COURSES SHOULD: • Sequence courses in a coherent and • Explain how the learning objectives and skill objectives are coherent and connected across courses logical way that builds candidate • Explain how course content is supporting the knowledge and experiences gained in previous courses teaching competency across the program Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program – Application Rubric Page 3 of 15 DOMAIN 3: QUALITY OF PRACTICE, FEEDBACK, AND PERFORMANCE Program Indicators Evidence within the Application How well does the program: How well does the application: APPLIED PRACTICE: APPLIED PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH COURSE SHOULD: • Use regular applied practice to support • Provide practice opportunity for each of the learning and skill objectives in the course candidate learning and skill development • Include relevant opportunities for applied practice at high-quality practice sites that for each course: • Incorporate a variety of applied practice Include opportunities for observation, simulation, and authentic practice o activities, including frequent reflection Happen multiple times in various contexts o and direct feedback for candidates Include opportunities to use high-quality instructional tools, including Tier I curriculum and TS GOLD™, in o • Reinforce learning and skill objectives for order to promote children’s learning the course through applied practice Are responsive and realistic to teachers’ work experience o opportunities Include opportunities to evaluate teacher practice and work within a cohort of teacher-candidates o o Emphasize opportunities for self-reflection and connections to course content o Include a description of the setting, location, and supervision • Be facilitated by highly effective coaches and mentors (determined by CLASSTM). • Include regular opportunities for candidates to receive feedback from coaches and mentors ASSESSMENTS OF MASTERY ASSESSMENTS OF MASTERY OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH COURSE SHOULD: • Use performance assessments to • Require active demonstration of each of the skill objectives for the course determine candidate mastery of learning • Include CLASSTM observations and other performance assessments that demonstrate mastery in the classroom and skill objectives setting • Incorporate results of performance • Describe how preparation program will determine the success of a candidate, including the criteria or level of assessments in making decisions performance that will be used to make a pass or fail decision and include input from coaches, mentors, and regarding candidate progress and community partners when applicable certification • Describe how candidates will receive updates on their progress at least quarterly, with opportunities to receive • Provide feedback to candidate regarding formal support or counsel out when necessary progress in program coursework Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program – Application Rubric Page 4 of 15 DOMAIN 4: QUALITY OF PLAN FOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION Program Indicators Evidence within the Application How well does the program: How well does the application: PROGRAM EVALUATION: PROGRAM EVALUATION SECTION SHOULD: • Make decisions for program improvement • Indicate how they will evaluate the following components of the preparation program at least annually: based on collected workforce and Data reflecting the success of recruitment and enrollment preparation program data o Data reflecting the quality of the program curriculum • Improve preparation program based on o Quality of the applied practice experiences and sites selected teacher-candidate feedback and data o Success on the CLASSTM observations • Include community partners in program o • Include a plan for completing a long-term evaluation of the preparedness of program completers to succeed in evaluation and planning for improvement their desired teaching position, including data collected following candidate graduation • Indicate how community network partners and preparation program will meet at least annually to set program priorities based on: Data reflecting the program’s success (candidate outcomes, assessments and observations) o Data reflecting the impact on the workforce (employment, surveys) o • Include community network partners, coaches, mentors, and applied practice site directors in the evaluation of program success PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SECTION SHOULD: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT • Provide estimated dates for program planning and startup that are feasible (e.g., allow sufficient time for • Maintain cost-effective tuition rates and recruitment and planning) candidate expenses • Estimate a reasonable number of candidates for their planned cohort • Manage program timeline and enrollment • Complete all sections of the program cost section, and provide a realistic expectation of program tuition and goals based on workforce needs candidate costs Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Program – Application Rubric Page 5 of 15 Appendix B- Early Childhood Teacher Content Knowledge Requirements - Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate All course descriptions and content should demonstrate alignment with: • Ancillary Course Content Requirements (based on CDA Subject Areas) • NAEYC Standards for Initial Early Childhood Professional Preparation (including Standard 7) All coursework for the Early Childhood Ancillary certificate should include a direct link to the eight course requirement subject areas, with a minimum of ten hours in each of the eight course content requirements. The eight course content requirements reflect the subject requirements for a Child Development Associate (CDA). Early Childhood Ancillary Program coursework should also reflect the NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation. Each course description should indicate the standards that will be addressed. Each NAEYC standard may be included multiple times throughout the full description of the Early Childhood Ancillary Program coursework. Below a possible alignment between the Early Childhood Ancillary Course Content Requirements and the NAEYC standards is presented. All coursework within Early Childhood Ancillary Programs should include opportunities for field experience that reflects the course content requirements and Standard 7 of the NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation. This should be demonstrated through planned activities for reflection on current or past work experiences and opportunities for applied practice of course content. Ancillary Course Content Requirements NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation/CDA Subject Description (based on CDA subject areas) 1. Planning a safe and healthy learning Promoting Child Development and Learning (NAEYC Standard 1) environment Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs are grounded in a child development knowledge base. 1a: Knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8. 1b: Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on early development and learning. 1c: Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children. 2. Advancing children’s physical and Using Developmentally Effective Approaches (NAEYC Standard 4) intellectual development Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that teaching and learning with young children is a complex enterprise, and its details vary depending on children’s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning occur. 4a: Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children. 4b: Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education, including appropriate uses of technology. 4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching /learning approaches. Early Childhood Teacher Content Knowledge Requirements Page 6 of 15 4d: Reflecting on own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child. Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum (NAEYC Standard 5) Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs use their knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for each and every young child. 5a: Understanding content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines: language and literacy; the arts – music, creative movement, dance, drama, visual arts; mathematics; science, physical activity, physical education, health and safety; and social studies. 5b: Knowing and using the central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures of content areas or academic disciplines. 5c: Using own knowledge, appropriate early learning standards, and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful and challenging curriculum for each child. 3. Supporting children’s social and Using Developmentally Effective Approaches (NAEYC Standard 4) emotional development Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that teaching and learning with young children is a complex enterprise, and its details vary depending on children’s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning occur. 4a: Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children. 4b: Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education, including appropriate uses of technology. 4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching /learning approaches. 4d: Reflecting on own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child. Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum (NAEYC Standard 5) Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs use their knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for each and every young child. 5a: Understanding content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines: language and literacy; the arts – music, creative movement, dance, drama, visual arts; mathematics; science, physical activity, physical education, health and safety; and social studies. 5b: Knowing and using the central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures of content areas or academic disciplines. 5c: Using own knowledge, appropriate early learning standards, and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful and challenging curriculum for each child. Early Childhood Teacher Content Knowledge Requirements Page 7 of 15 4. Building productive relationships Building Family and Community Relationships (NAEYC Standard 2) with families Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that successful early childhood education depends upon partnerships with children’s families and communities. 2a: Knowing about and understanding diverse family and community characteristics. 2b: Supporting and engaging families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships. 2c: Involving families and communities in young children’s development and learning. 5. Managing an effective program Candidates will have training in planning, record keeping, and reporting to maintain effective practices within the classroom. operation Candidates should learn to contribute to a well-run program, which is responsive to family and child needs. 6. Managing a commitment to Becoming a Professional (NAEYC Standard 6) professionalism Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. 6a: Identifying and involving oneself with the early childhood field. 6b: Knowing about and upholding ethical standards and other early childhood professional guidelines. 6c: Engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice; using technology effectively with young children, with peers, and as a professional resource. 6d: Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on early education. 6e: Engaging in informed advocacy for young children and the early childhood profession. 7. Observing and recording children’s Observing, Documenting, And Assessing To Support Young Children And Families (NAEYC Standard 3) behavior Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that child observation, documentation, and other forms of assessment are central to the practice of all early childhood professionals. 3a: Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment – including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children. 3b: Knowing about and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches, including the use of technology in documentation, assessment and data collection. 3c: Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities. 3d: Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments. Early Childhood Teacher Content Knowledge Requirements Page 8 of 15 8. Understanding principles of child Promoting Child Development and Learning (NAEYC Standard 1) development and learning Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs are grounded in a child development knowledge base. 1a: Knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8. 1b: Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on early development and learning. 1c: Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children. NOTES: • There are additional areas of overlap between multiple NAEYC Standards that could be emphasized within the eight subject areas. The alignment above reflects the Suggested Relationship between CDA Formal Child Care Education Requirement and NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation Programs: http://www.naeyc.org/ncate/files/ncate/SuggestedRelationshipCDA-NAEYCStandards.pdf Early Childhood Teacher Content Knowledge Requirements Page 9 of 15 Appendix C- Early Childhood Teacher Pedagogy Requirements- Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate These competencies will prepare teachers to maintain a positive classroom environment, as well as provide support in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®), which will be used to measure teacher success in Louisiana’s early childhood accountability system. Early Childhood Ancillary Programs must explicitly demonstrate how the following teacher competencies will be reflected in the design of all course content. Teacher Competency Indicators of the Competency A. Sets instructional/learning outcomes • Designs instructional/learning outcomes that: • Are written in terms of what children will learn rather than do • Include indicators from applicable ELDS domains (Approaches to Learning, Cognitive Development and General Knowledge, Language and Literacy Development, Physical Well-Being and Motor Development, and Social-Emotional Development ) • Are appropriate for diverse learners (e.g., special education students, ESL students) • Selects plans for activities, interactions, and experiences that align to the Louisiana Birth to Five Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS). • Understands the importance of and is prepared to use a high-quality curriculum that is rated as Tier I by the Louisiana Department of Education. B. Provides emotional and behavioral • Creates a positive environment that supports emotional connections between children and adults and support between children and their peers. (aligned with CLASS® Pre-K, Emotional • Exhibits an awareness and sensitivity to children’s emotional and learning needs. Support and CLASS® Toddler, Emotional • Allows opportunities for exploration while providing comfort, reassurance and encouragement. and Behavioral Support domains) • Places emphasis on children’s perspectives (e.g. interests, motivations and points of view). C. Manages classroom organization • Sets clear age-appropriate expectations for children’s behavior. (aligned with CLASS® Pre-K, Classroom • Supports positive behavior by using effective methods (e.g. highlighting positive behaviors, redirecting Organization and CLASS® Toddler, misbehaviors). Emotional and Behavioral Support • Promotes children’s ability to regulate their own behavior (e.g. using a proactive approach, planning to domains) minimize disruptions). • Manages instructional/learning time and routines so children have maximum opportunities to be engaged in learning activities. • Maximizes children’s interest and engagement by being actively involved in the children’s learning process. • Uses a variety of materials and modalities to gain children’s interest and participation in activities. Early Childhood Teacher Pedagogy Requirements- Early Childhood Ancillary Teaching Certificate Page 10 of 15