INTERESTED IN OUR SCHOOL-AGE CREDENTIAL?
The Utah Afterschool Network (UAN) School-Age Credential was inspired by the processes and observation tools used to obtain the Child Development Associate (CDA), the Military School-Age Credential, the Michigan School-Age Youth Development Credential, and the Missouri Youth Development Credential. It is also aligned with the National Afterschool Association Core Knowledge and Competencies for Afterschool and Youth Development Professionals (NAA-CKCs). The NAA-CKCs provide a foundation of 10 content areas in which professionals should increase their knowledge and skills through ongoing training and education.
ELIGIBILITY
The UAN School-Age Credential is currently available to childcare providers working with school-age youth (ages 5-12) in a licensed, center-based setting in Utah. Unfortunately, those not working in this type of setting are not eligible for the UAN School-Age Credential at this time.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must fulfill each of the following requirements:
- Before submitting any documents all eligible applicants must submit the UAN School-Age Credential Intent to Complete Google form. Applicants can expect 3 months to complete the review and observational process upon submitting the UAN School-Age Credential Intent to Complete Google form
- Complete 120 hours of training within the past 5 years related to working with school-age youth within 10 competency areas (as outlined on the Competency Area Overview above).
- Complete 480 hours of work experience in a center-based setting with school-age youth.
- Maintain a current, free membership with the National Afterschool Association.
- Subscribe to the Utah Afterschool Network newsletter.
- Complete Level Two of the revised 2023 National Afterschool Association Core Knowledge and Competencies Self-Assessment Tool.
- Receive an observation from an approved, external evaluator.
Once completed, the UAN School-Age Credential is valid for three years. To maintain a valid Credential, applicants may renew their Credential before expiration.
