• At least a baccalaureate degree, and
• At least 9-credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership, and/or management, and
• At least 24-credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work that addresses child development and learning from birth through kindergarten in early childhood education (ECE), child development (CD), elementary education, or early childhood special education; OR

Option B

• A specified combination of degree, experience and relevant training; OR

• A five year plan to achieve Option A.

• CCAC AFP receives funding to offer program administrator coursework - college courses specifically for leaders in early care and education programs. We work with regionally accredited higher education institutions to offer the classes for college credit.
• Courses are scheduled creatively to meet the needs of program administrators. For example, ECE 206 - Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Programs, is a 5 consecutive day format, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Other formats include 3 two-day sessions, and combination 4 day/2 day offerings. These non-traditional formats are what many of you have told us work for your time out of the office.
• Courses are for current program administrators. You learn more when you are surrounded by others who have similar responsibilities. Great content and powerful networking!

Who is eligible to attend?

1. Administrators who are involved in and responsible for the day to day administration and management of the operations of programs for young children. These may include program administrator, program director, executive director, site manager, program coordinator, and hybrid administrator/lead teachers.
2. Applicants who commit to attending a mandatory enrollment meeting and the full 40 hours of course time.
3. Administrators who are employed in an early care and education program within Connecticut. Program administrators of DSS-funded programs and/or AFP selected sites receive priority.
4. One administrator per program per course, space permitting.
5. For AFP-sponsored courses, applicants for courses other than the intro survey course, Administration and Supervision of the Early Childhood Program, who have successfully completed a survey course (NAC, EC 206 Administration and Supervision, etc.) at any regionally accredited higher education institution.

What does it cost?

• There is no fee to be on our mailing list.
• Based on the availability of funding, you typically receive a full tuition scholarship to the course including textbooks, as well as refreshments and lunch during our full day courses.
• You cover the cost of your transportation to/from class, evening lodging (if applicable), and your dinner (if applicable).

• If you are on our mailing list: Make sure your information is up to date. For new job details and contact information, submit an updated application. For minor changes such as only a new email address, contact Margaret Gustafson (see below).
• If you are not on our mailing list:
  • Assess your needs and your professional development plan in order to identify what courses you need to take.
  • Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements listed above.
  • Complete and return the general coursework application via email or fax: Be sure you provide an email address so we can notify you immediately of opportunities!
• Notify us if you wish to be taken off the mailing list.
• Call or email with questions (see below)!

Margaret L. Gustafson
Quality Initiatives Specialist
mgustafson@ctcharts.org
800.832.7784 x3907 or 203.287.3907
Fax 203.287.3915