| Mission: To Build the Foundation for Continuing Improvement in the
Quality of Early Care and Education.
The Child Care Director Credential Training Program
- Job-specific training designed to increase the skills and knowledge of practicing directors and those who aspire to become a director in the future.
- Practical, relevant and comprehensive information – meaning that it addresses the range of skills needed to manage a program.
- Appropriate regardless of prior professional preparation and formal education.
Eight training modules provide 120 hours of classroom instruction,
plus the 15-hour Module Nine Integration Module:
Module One:
Module Two:
Module Three:
Module Four:
Module Five:
Module Six:
Module Seven:
Module Eight:
Module Nine:
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The Role of the Director
Child Development, Infants and Toddlers
Child Development, Preschool and School-age
Issues Related to Staffing
Program Development
Issues Related to Financial Management
Program Administration
Issues Related to Curriculum
Integration of Knowledge and Practice |
Successful completion of the training program includes:
- Full attendance at all Modules
- Successful and timely completion of all homework assignments
- Successful and timely completion of all evaluations
- Successful completion of Module Nine: The Integration Unit
Individuals successfully completing the training program are awarded the Director’s Credential and earn the professional recognition, C.D., from the Office for Children and Youth, Mississippi Department of Human Services.
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