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Director, Leadership Programs; Course Instructor212-875-4404
Early Childhood Leadership Advanced Certificate (Online)
Non-Degree
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Program Overview
The Early Childhood Leadership Advanced Certificate program is an intensive 11 month program designed to support the development of early childhood directors and strengthen the leadership skills of present leaders/directors/administrators who need state certification.
This program will enable you to earn two credentials: your School Building Leader (SBL) certification from the New York State Department of Education and/or Children’s Program Administrator Credential (CPAC)* from the New York State Association for Early Childhood Education.
This is a certificate program and requires 24 credits. This program is offered fully online.
Learn more about the online program.
*The Children’s Program Administrator Credential of New York State is an alternative certification designed to provide for and be recognized as a standard by which to measure program management, fiscal management, and leadership abilities of early childhood and school-age program administrators.
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Admissions Requirements
In addition to the main admissions criteria, there are additional requirements needed to apply for this program:
- Applicants must have 3 years of head teaching/pupil personnel experience.
- Applicants must already hold a master’s degree in education.
For those pursuing Children’s Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) only:
- Applicants must have an earned bachelor’s degree and 18 credits in child development or related courses.
You will be asked to use a range of technological tools as part of your online program. You must have a dedicated computer or tablet and stable Internet access. You will be expected to become familiar with the online tools, reach out to ask for support as you navigate the technology, and strengthen your presence and skill set in the online environment.
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Coursework
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Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
Supervised fieldwork/advisement lies at the heart of a Bank Street education. Through sustained experiences in the field, supervision from core faculty, and close collaboration with peers, our graduate students develop the ability to connect theory to practice and to reflect deeply on their own growth as educators. In this program you will:
- Be supervised by a Bank Street advisor who is an experienced early childhood leader.
- Complete supervised fieldwork during your first year, in the Fall and Spring.
- Be supervised at your current work site.
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Career Opportunities
Your degree will provide you with a range of career opportunities, including leadership roles in centers or schools, e.g. Program Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, department chair, staff developer, coach, educational director, as well as a range of supervisory roles.
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Faculty
Jessica Blum-DeStefanoCourse Instructor & Supervised Fieldwork Advisorjblumdestefano@bankstreet.edu 212-875-4712Anthony C. ConelliChair, Leadership Departmentaconelli@bankstreet.edu 212-875-4710Talibah DanielSupervised Fieldwork Advisor and Course Instructortdaniel@bankstreet.eduAbbe FuttermanDirector, Leadership Programs; Course Instructorafutterman@bankstreet.edu 212-875-4404Alison PepperSupervised Fieldwork Advisorapepper@bankstreet.eduWendy PollockContent Specialistwpollock@bankstreet.edu 212-875-4504
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