The document proposes a framework for certifying parenting educators in New York State. It draws on models from other states and outlines several levels of certification - from Certified Parenting Educator Resource Associate to Certified Parenting Educator (Master). Each level would require certain educational and experience requirements, as well as demonstrated competency in core content areas like child development and relationship skills. The framework is meant to professionalize the field of parenting education and provide standards to help parents identify qualified educators.
1. Recommended Framework for Certifying NYS Parenting Educators (9/25/09) Respectfully Submitted: Judy Nordstrom, Chair Sub-Committee on Credentialing, NYSPEP [email_address] Materials acquired from: Sub-Committee on Credentialing: NYSPEP North Carolina Parenting Education Credential Texas Center for Parenting Education Wisconsin Family Support & Parenting Education Programs – Children’s Trust Fund Certified Family Life Education Credential – Nat’l Council on Family Relations Dr. Betty Cooke: Family Life Educator; University of Minnesota Deborah Campbell and Glenn Palm: University at St. Cloud, MN Dr. William Doherty: Psychologist - University of Minnesota With special thanks to: Judy Wolf, Cooperative Extension Wyn Frechette – Hillside Family Resource Centers
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Matrix build from LEFT to RIGHT / complexity Core Content applies to each successive tier Education Training and Experience categories (some interchangeable/synergistic) Dividing line between Levels 2 and 3 only apply to certification - If you’ve been trained to run groups – Incredible Years; Nurturing Fams – then run them RATIONALE: 3000+ published curricula (200 empirically proven to work) We can’t know CONTENT of all – but NO ONE curricula covers all you need to know to be a parent educator As Doherty’s V Levels of Family Involvement states: HUGE difference between information & advice (guidance) and dealing with COMPLEX, often CONTRADICTORY and EXCITABLE EMOTIONS (x # of parents in a group) This takes knowledge, practice, and probably mentored experience – Campbell & Palm (2003, Group Parent Education: Promoting parent learning and Support) - Novice – Intermediate – Master levels of expertise - Five areas of development: CONTENT; GROUP FACILIATION SKILLS; TEACHING SKILLS; SELF-AWARENESS; and UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY