Alabama Administrative Code
Title 290 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chapter 290-3-2 - EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Section 290-3-2-.35 - Early Childhood Development Approach

(1) Overview. An individual who has completed at least a bachelor's level National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited program in child development for birth through age four may seek an Early Childhood Development Certificate for birth through age four.

(2) Application. The applicant is required to submit to the Educator Certification Section the current application for this approach and documentation of having met all requirements as prescribed in Rule and on the application.

(3) Requirements. All requirements must be successfully completed prior to the date the application is received in the Educator Certification Section.

(4) Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program (AECAP). The applicant must meet the requirements of the AECAP for this approach.

(5) Degree Level. The Early Childhood Development Certificate obtained through this approach shall be issued at the bachelor's level.

(6) Valid Period. The valid period of the certificate shall be from the date of issuance through the remainder of the same scholastic year, and thereafter, for the next five consecutive scholastic years.

(7) Professional Educator Certificate. An individual who holds a valid Early Childhood Development Certificate may seek a bachelor's level Professional Educator Certificate for birth through age four by meeting the following criteria.