Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder and
Oklahoma Director's Credential
"Most Commonly Asked Questions"
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What is the Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder and how much does it cost?
What are the levels on the Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder?
What are other benefits of being on the Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder?
What is the Oklahoma Director's Credential and how much does it cost?
What are the levels on the Oklahoma Director's Credential?
What information do I need to submit with the completed Oklahoma Director's Credential application?
What are the five areas required to be a Bronze, Silver or Gold level director?
What are the five criteria requirements to be a Bronze Level Director?
What are the five criteria requirements to be a Silver Level Director?
What are the five criteria requirements to be a Gold Level Director?
What are types of "Professional Contributions"?
What are the benefits of being on the Oklahoma Director's Credential?
The Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder verifies that individuals have met all State of Oklahoma Department of Human Services entry-level and continuing education training requirements. The formal training received will determine the level on which the professional is located on the career ladder and is the foundation for the Oklahoma Director's Credential. The Ladder must be renewed annually to keep all professional development information current. Cost: $10.00 (Non-refundable processing fee made payable by check or money order to "The University of Oklahoma")
What are the levels on the Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder?
Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder
What information do I need to submit with the completed Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder application?
- Proof of current certifications or credentials
- Official College or university transcript(s) (Note: All degree(s) and credit hours must be earned at an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
- If applicable, a copy of the center, home or program accreditation certificate
- Enclose $10.00 (Non-refundable processing fee made payable by check or money order to "The University of Oklahoma")
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Proof of current training, certifications, and/or credentials
received in the past twelve (12) months
Official College or university transcript(s) received in the past twelve
(12 months)
If applicable, a copy of the center, home or program accreditation
certificate
Enclose $10.00 (Non-refundable processing fee made payable
by check or money order to "The University of Oklahoma")
What are other benefits of being on the Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder?
CECPD is your one stop shop for professional development opportunities!
This information assists in the tracking of information in regards
to other professional development programs supported by
CECPD.
What is the Oklahoma Director's Credential and how much does it cost?
The Oklahoma Director's Credential (renewable every three years)
verifies education, professional contributions, and experience to
place a director on a career ladder at the Bronze, Silver, or Gold
level based upon the information provided annually on the Oklahoma
Professional Development Ladder.
Cost: $25.00 (Non-refundable processing fee made payable
by check or money order to "The University of Oklahoma")
What are the levels on the Oklahoma Director's Credential?
Oklahoma Director's Credential
What information do I need to submit with the completed Oklahoma Director's Credential application?
- Include copies of all Tier II certificates (within 5 years) to meet Administrative/Management and ECE/CD core knowledge areas.
- Enclose $25.00 (Non-refundable processing fee made payable by check or money order to "The University of Oklahoma")
- Proof of current certifications or credentials
- Official College or university transcript(s) (Note: All degree(s) and credit hours must be earned at an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
Renewal:
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Annually renew current training information on the Oklahoma
Professional Development Ladder-a minimum of sixty (60) hours
must be obtained of Tier I training or higher in the past three
(3) years to meet renewal criteria
Enclose $25.00 (Non-refundable processing fee made payable
by check or money order to "The University of Oklahoma")
What are the five areas required to be a Bronze, Silver or Gold level director?
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General Education
ECE/CD Knowledge/Skill
Management Knowledge/Skill
Experience
Professional Contributions
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GED or High School Diploma
6 approved credit hours in ECE/CD OR minimum of 90 formal hours
OR recognized Credential or Certificate (CDA or CCP)
3 approved credit hours of Admin/Mgmt or Minimum of 40 formal hours (Tier II) of administration and management
knowledge or skills
3 years experience in Early Childhood Professional Development
setting, or 12 months documented administrative internship or
supervised lab
2 points Professional Contributions
What are the five criteria requirements to be a Silver Level Director?
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Post-Secondary Course in written and oral communication
12 approved credit hours in ECE/CD
6 approved credit hours in Business or related courses
18 months experience in Early Childhood Administrative setting
or 12 months documented administrative internship or supervised
lab
4 points Professional Contributions
What are the five criteria requirements to be a Gold Level Director?
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Associate, Baccalaureate, or advanced degree
12 approved credit hours in ECE/CD
6 approved credit hours in Business or related courses
1 year experience in Early Childhood Administrative setting
or 12 months documented administrative internship or supervised
lab
6 points Professional Contributions
Training approved as Tier II on the Oklahoma Training Approval System.
What types of training hours count to meet the 40 formal hours (Tier II) of Management Knowledge/Skill on the Bronze level?
Training approved as Tier II on the Oklahoma Training Approval System.
Examples of Training approved for Directors in the State of Oklahoma:
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Director Videoconference Training (Sponsored by CECPD)
National Administrative Credential (NAC)
Director's Advanced Training (DAT)
Child Care Careers Director's Training Series
Career Technology Director Certification training
What are types of "Professional Contributions"?
Some examples completed on your Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder application include:
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Membership with an early care and education professional organization
Presentation at a conference, staff meeting, or non-credit workshop
Member of the Oklahoma Training Approval System Educator Services
Where is the resource located that will help me find the 12 approved credit hours in Early Childhood or Child Development?
Recommended Approved Coursework Listing
Where is the resource located that will help me find the 6 approved credit hours in Business or related courses?
Recommended Approved Coursework Listing
What if an approved course is NOT listed on the Recommended Approved Coursework Listing provided by CECPD?
The provider must submit a syllabi and/or course description from the degree granting accredited college or university for review by the Oklahoma Registry staff.
What are the benefits of being on the Oklahoma Director's Credential?
CECPD is your one stop shop for professional development opportunities!
This information assists in the tracking of information in regards
to other professional development programs supported by
CECPD.
