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EEC Policy and Research Committee

Learn about the B8 credential strategy for educators working with children aged birth to eight, outlining qualification standards, educational alignment areas, and degree requirements. Discover how the credential will be organized and the role of higher education institutions in this initiative.

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EEC Policy and Research Committee

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  1. EEC Policy and Research Committee Work in progress toward a Birth to Eight Licensure Strategy March 4, 2013

  2. What is the B8? • A strategy to provide a credential for educators who meet specific qualification; for Educators working with children between birth and eight years old across multiple sectors. • A guide which will set standards for higher education, and other technical assistance providers, regarding the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for effective practice. 2

  3. Key Alignment Areas for the B8 Credential • EEC Core Competencies • Early Learning Standards for Infants and Toddlers, Preschool Learning Guidelines, MA Curriculum Frameworks PK – 3, Head Start Frameworks, STE(M) • QRIS • EEC Licensing Regulations • Screening and Assessment that supports teaching and learning and measured growth (Arnett, Gold, WSS, CLASS, ECERS etc.) • Specialized Knowledge in development, literacy and numeracy

  4. How would B8 credential be organized? • B8 I = Associate Degree plus demonstrated effective practice • B8 II = Bachelor Degree plus demonstrated effective practice • B8 III = Masters Degree plus demonstrated effective practice The degrees related to the field are the entry point, not the single driver, of the credential. 4

  5. The B8 system would require IHEs to • develop programs that are aligned with the credentials through : • Certificates • Associate degrees • Bachelor degrees • Graduate and Post Graduate degrees 5

  6. The EEC Policy Opportunity • EEC will become responsible for approval of IHE programs of study related to Early Education and Care and Out of School Time. • EEC will develop a credential for effective educators. • EEC will create standards for core knowledge, skills and dispositions of effective faculty, consultants and mentors.

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