SECTION 745.9113. How do I demonstrate that someone must acquire competencies in administering a day care program to complete my credential program?

To demonstrate that someone must acquire competencies in administering a day care program to complete your credential program, you must provide the following:

(1) A description of the knowledge and skills that you have identified as necessary for obtaining a credential. For example, the ability to articulate expectations of staff, and the knowledge and ability to supervise and evaluate the performance of staff and develop a staff development plan;

(2) An outline of the program content and learning objectives, which must include at least the following:

(A) Child development concepts as specified in this subchapter;

(B) Business management concepts as specified this subchapter; and

(C) Work or practical experience in the child-care field;

(3) Examples showing how the program content utilizes effective instruction methods and materials that take into account individual experiences, educational levels, and learning styles that challenge and involve participants;

(4) A plan for updating the program content to reflect the latest knowledge and best practices in the child-care industry; and

(5) A list of qualifications for instructors, including relevant education and experience in child care, training adults, assessing performance, and oral and written communication.

Source Note: The provisions of this §745.9113 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1400; transferred effective July 15, 2019, as published in the June 14, 2019 issue of the Texas Register, 44 TexReg 2963