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 Michigan School-Age Youth Development Credential, and the Missouri Youth Development Credential. It is also aligned with the National Afterschool Association Core Knowledge Skills and Competencies for Afterschool and Youth Development Professionals (NAA-CKSCs). The NAA-CKSCs 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 or a licensed exempt site 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 or licensed exempt site 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 Skills and Competencies Self-Assessment Tool.
- Receive an observation from an approved, external evaluator. UAN will work with you to set up an observation using the SA-PQA.
Once completed, the UAN School-Age Credential is valid for three years. To maintain a valid Credential, applicants may renew their Credential before expiration. All applications must be submitted by April 11, 25 at 11:59 pm. This process will be changing in the school year 2025-2026.
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