| Education and/or Work Experience: |
Official transcript from Child Development Associate (CDA)
OR
Official transcript from Associate's degree (AD) in related area
OR
Two years infant and early childhood-related paid work experiences
(include official transcripts from any college courses completed
toward CDA or AD). |
| Training: |
Minimum 30 clock hours of relationship-based education and training
pertaining to the promotion of social-emotional development and/or
the practice of infant mental health. Applicants will include as
many hours as necessary to document that competencies (as specified
in Competency Guidelines) have been met. |
| Professional Reference Ratings: |
Three ratings from:
At least one of the ratings must be from a current teacher, CDA
mentor, instructor, or supervisor. Also, at least one of the ratings
must come from an individual who meets TAIMH Endorsement requirements
at Level II, III, or IV. One of the ratings can come from a colleague.
One rating can come from a parent/recipient of services. |
| Code of Ethics & Endorsement Agreement |
Signed |
| Documentation of Competencies: |
Professional portfolio will document that competencies have been
adequately met through course work, in-service training, or
paid work experiences. Written examination not required for applicants
seeking Endorsement at Level I. |
| Professional Membership: |
Membership in TAIMH or another state infant mental health association.
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