June 17,
2008
Oakton Expands Early Childhood Care Credentialing
Oakton Community College has been approved by the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) to offer training toward early childhood credentialing, College officials announced.
Starting in the fall 2008 semester, Oakton’s Early Childhood Education Center will offer credentials in Early Care and Education, Levels 2-4; Infant Toddler Specialization, Levels 2-4; and Early Childhood Administration, Level 1. The expanded credentialing authorization comes from INCCRRA, a resource for making high quality, affordable early care and education options available for children and families in Illinois.
Oakton was one of 14 state institutions of higher education approved to pilot a credentialing program for Gateways to Opportunity last spring. Formed by the Professional Development Advisory Council (PDAC), Gateways to Opportunity works to identify core knowledge, skills, and prerequisites for early child care and education practitioners. This process attempts to standardize qualifications, education, and training requirements, and provides an easier way for practitioners to earn increased education and higher salaries.
Gateways to Opportunity is supported by the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Funding is provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Joyce Foundation, and McCormick Tribune Foundation.
For more information about Oakton’s new credentialing programs, contact Sheila Kerwin Maloney, 847-635-1752, keelawee@oakton.edu.
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