Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential)
Pathway Certificate
18 Credits | 2 Semesters
New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, Online
Career Cluster: Education and Training
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This 18-credit certificate is designed for early care and education professionals wishing to build upon their skills working with children ages three to five. Completion of all six courses will prepare learners to receive the Preschool Credential from the Wisconsin Registry.
Program Overview
Each age group requires a little something special and preschoolers are no exception. If you work with or are interested in working with preschool children, the Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential) will enhance your existing knowledge and skills and provide you with networking opportunities with other professionals in the field. The Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential) was developed with six courses from the Wisconsin Technical College System Statewide Curriculum for the associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Graduates of this certificate will be recognized as Wisconsin Registry Career Level 10 once they successfully complete the commission process.
Upon completion of certificate classes, students may apply to the Wisconsin Registry to commission for the Preschool Credential, 2908 Marketplace Drive, Suite 103, Fitchburg, WI 53719, 608-222-1123, wiregistry.org.
Program Outcomes
The Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential) will prepare you to:
- Access the development of preschool children
- Provide a healthy, safe, and nutritionally sound preschool environment
- Practice positive guidance strategies
- Create developmentally appropriate preschool environments
- Create developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum
- Integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives
- Demonstrate professionalism
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
The Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential) Pathway Certificate is offered both in online and in person formats and is ideal for pursing or enhancing your career.
Flexible delivery.
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Academics
As a graduate, you will create and maintain safe and healthy play environments, assess development, and plan and implement learning activities. Completers of this certificate will meet the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families licensing guidelines for teachers in group childcare centers and will be recognized as Wisconsin Registry Career Level 10.
Experienced Instructors, Small Class Sizes
You’ll learn from knowledgeable and passionate instructors who care about your success and will ensure that you get the most out of your education. Small class sizes allow you to connect and interact with your instructors and classmates in fun and meaningful ways.
YoungStar Recognized
YoungStar is designed to help Wisconsin’s child care providers succeed. The simple five star rating system gives providers like you an objective measure of program quality. It rewards excellence and offers programs a clear path to improvement.
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® WISCONSIN provides higher education scholarships to professionals who work in regulated early childhood and school age care settings seeking approved credit-based education, such as The Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential) pathway certificate.
Required Courses
Coursework is designed to enhance skills in working with preschool aged children in group child care settings. The Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential) was developed with 6 courses from the Wisconsin Technical College System Statewide Curriculum for the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Graduates of this certificate will be recognized as Wisconsin Registry Career Level 10 once they successfully complete the commission process.
Upon completion of certificate classes, students may apply to The Registry to commission for the Preschool Credential, 2908 Marketplace Drive, Suite 103, Fitchburg, WI 53719, 608-222-1123, wiregistry.org
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Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential)
18 Credits | 2 Semesters
$2,896
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential) Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn a Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential) pathway certificate. Continue your education in the E-Connect - Child Care Services technical diploma and the Early Childhood Education or E-CHiLD associate degree program.
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Partnership
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® WISCONSIN provides higher education scholarships to professionals who work in regulated early childhood and school age care settings. Since its inception in 1999, T.E.A.CH. has provided more than 14,000 scholarships to over 8,000 early childhood teachers.
Learn more about T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® WISCONSIN here.
2908 Marketplace Drive, Suite 103, Fitchburg, WI 53719
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