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HS University's
Credentialing program is perennially ranked among the
top-tier credentialing schools for Head Start professionals.
Head Start leadership permeate the curriculum at HSU's
Credentialing program. Our students have many opportunities
to develop leadership skills in safe surroundings. This
includes working in teams on real world Head Start
challenges. There are also a multitude of curriculum
experiences available through the HSU's many student
associations and activities.
Quality learning is the key to receiving a credential. At HS
University's Credentialing program, you'll get the best in
quality and flexibility that only the world's largest Head
Start credentialing school can offer. Regardless of the
credential that you are interested in, you'll receive
comprehensive training from highly qualified instructors,
Head Start authorized training and curriculum materials, and
the flexibility to schedule your courses anywhere in the US.
The demand for specialized and skilled Head Start employees
is strong and growing on a daily basis. Agencies need to be
assured that the professionals they hire can handle
compliance and regulatory issues and still provide the
program with the skills and resources that are beneficial to
families. Keeping a program in compliance today plays a key
role in nearly every Head Start. Our credentialing provides
a action plan for Head Start professionals to implement and
manage those requirements. Areas of Credentialing
available are:
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Levels
of credentialing includes:
Head Start Credentialed
Professionals (HSCP) is designed for Head Start professional who are
responsible for collecting, reporting, managing and monitoring daily
compliance issues. Candidates enroll in the HSCP program who are new to
Head Start or have less than 5 years experience in content area. The HSCP program is designed as a valid and reliable measure of the
candidate's understanding of the federal, state and local regulations
for their content area. Candidates enrolled in this program acquire a
skill set of the best practices and procedural methods for implementing
regulations.
Head Start Credentialed Administrator (HSCA) is designed for Head
Start professionals who are responsible for implementing, managing and
monitoring regulations in a Head Start environment. Candidates enrolled
in this program typically have two or more years experience
administering Head Start systems. Due to the in-depth nature of the
program, candidates should be knowledgeable about federal requirements
such as Protocol, PIR and Head Start performance standards. The HSCA
program is designed as a valid and reliable measure of the candidates
ability to design, develop and implement content areas. Candidates will
acquire extensive knowledge of State regulations that directly impact a
program's ability to maintain compliance. Candidates will acquire a
skill set which consist of the best practices and procedural method for
implementing regulations and handling compliance during a federal
review.
Head Start Credentialed Trainer (HSCT) is designed for
professionals who are responsible for ensuring professional development
of staff. Candidates enrolled in this program have four years or more
experience administering systems. The HSCT program is designed to
identify leading trainers who can deliver superior training events,
conferences and seminars on content areas. Candidates enrolled in this
program will have a competitive edge in their career and will be a vital
resource in today's Head Start training community. In addition to the
national recognition, candidates are provided with a valuable set of
resources to aid them in becoming some of the best trainers in the Head
Start community.
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