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NYS School Age Care (SAC) Credential Project

NYSSACC has implemented a full Distance Learning component to the NYS SAC Credential. The first pilot class started in February 2006. While other programs around the Nation have offered one or more classes online, this is one of the first full preparatory classes of its kind to be offered in the Country. Funding for the development of the Distance Learning Credential was provided by the AT&T Family Care Development Fund, a joint project of AT&T, the Communications Workers of America (CWA), and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

In December 2005 New York State exceeded 300 graduates in its School-Age Care Credential Program. The School-Age Credential is one component of a comprehensive school-age child care training initiative in New York State designed to enhance quality which includes the SAC Credential, program accreditation, Quality Advisors, training and technical assistance.

The NYS SAC Credential was developed as a collaborative effort between the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), NYSSACC and Cornell University Early Childhood Program. In 2000, the first class of 14 candidates was awarded the School-Age Credential: 36 candidates in 2001 and 54 candidates in 2002. The total graduates are currently in excess of 300. This program year, the NYS School Age Care Credential preparation courses are being offered around the state with total enrollment of more than 150 Credential candidates.

The NYS School-Age Care Credential was developed to promote quality services to children and families by providing specific standards, training, and evaluation of school-age staff members and providers. It is an opportunity for adults working with school-age children to gain professional recognition for demonstrating competence in their on-the-job skills. The SAC Credential consists of seven competency areas in fourteen functional areas: Professionalism, Child Development, Safety, Health, Out of School Environments, Physical, Cognitive, Communication, Creative, Self, Social, Guidance, Families and Program Management.

 

Apply now for the Fall 2008 Semester

 Distance Learning SAC Credential Prep Course !

Course Highlights:

  • This distance learning course involves live-real-time sessions where you will be on the phone and online simultaneously
  • Easy log on! (please see course application for technology requirements)
  • Students will participate in an online bulletin board; develop presentations of learning to share during live sessions and prepare a Portfolio and Resource File in order to meet SAC credential requirements.
  • Course contact hours add up to between 35-45 hours per semester; roughly 90 minutes live, plus 1-2 hours on the bulletin board, plus 1-2 hours working on your Portfolio and Resource File per week. 
  • Students are also expected to attend one professional development conference during each semester of the DL Course because professionals seek out these kinds of learning and networking opportunities.  Check with your local child care council for other appropriate professional development opportunities for conferences or workshops in your area.
  • If you have not already applied for EIP funding, do so now.  EIP recommends that you apply online at http://www.tsg.suny.edu/olapps/EIPonlineapp07/.  The name of the course is School-Age Care Distance Learning Credential Preparatory Course.  The sponsoring agency is NYSSACC.  Course hours appear above.  The course fee is $900 for each of 2 semesters.  For more information on EIP, click on the link below.
  • Two online orientations will be held at which enrollees will be informed of the SAC credentialing process; become familiar with the technology used for the course and to receive answers to any of their questions. 

Space is Limited! Apply Now!

Click on the Distance Learning Credential Candidate Application link below ...

 

For the NYSSACC Credential Manual (click here)

For Host Agency Contact Information (click here)

Click here for EIP Information

For a downloadable copy of the Credential Brochure (click here)

For a downloadable copy of the SAC Credential Recruitment Brochure (click here)

For a Distance Learning Credential Brochure (click here)

For a Distance Learning Credential Candidate Application

(pdf version)                  (online application)

For a copy of the Renewal-at-a-Glance flier (click here)

Credential Renewal Application Form (pdf form)     (online form)

 

For the Host Agency Resources Page, please click here.

For NYS SAC Credential Endorser Resources, please click here.

 

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