The State Short Certificate of Specialization -  Administration of ECE is designed to meet the Washington State licensing requirements for people interested in becoming administrators of licensed early learning programs. Credits for all courses, with the exception of ECED 139 , can be applied to the 47 credit Early Childhood Education State Certificate of Achievement  and the 90 credit Early Childhood Education, AA  and Early Childhood Education, AAS-T  Degree.

Learning Outcomes

• Observe, document and assess young children and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence children’s development.
• Connect with children and families by knowing, understanding, and using positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children.
• Identify, explain, and apply appropriate guidance techniques and theories as an important classroom management tool.
• Identify, explain, and apply nutrition, health and safety practices and procedures appropriate for use when teaching young children.
• Identify, explain, and apply effective administrative skills needed to improve early childhood education and care programs.
• Be engaged as members of the Early Childhood profession and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice.

Certificate Requirement

All ECED or EDUC coursework required for any ELTE Certificate or Degree must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or better.