RIECETP RI Early Childhood Education Training Program
RI Early Childhood Education Training Program (RIECETP) is a comprehensive and unique education model that strengthens the knowledge and skills of both seasoned and novice early childhood educators. This cohort-based, scholarship opportunity provides mentoring, coaching and formal academic coursework to optimize the learning experience for the working early childhood education professional. Participants may enroll in the Child Development Associate® training or the college credit pathway.
Programs
Child Development Associate® Training
The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a nationally recognized early childhood credential designed to assess early childhood educator’s knowledge, skills and abilities using multiple sources of evidence such as an exam, observation and professional portfolio. The purpose of this credential is to ensure that early childhood educators are providing high quality care and meeting the developmental, emotional and educational needs of children
Child Development Associate® Training
12-24 Credit Model
In the ECETP college credit pathway, educators can earn up to 24 college credits in Early Childhood Education. To start, educators complete a predetermined 4 course sequence earning 12 college credits. Upon completion, students can choose to continue in the program to earn an additional 12 college credits and be awarded CCRI’s Human Services Early Childhood Certificate. All earned credits are transferable to the CCRI associate’s degree in early childhood education.
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Contact Human ServicesOur goal in the Human Services department at CCRI is to teach students to function as competent, ethical Human Services practitioners and educators prepared to fill a variety of entry level positions in a diverse society.