Becoming Entitled for the Technical Assistance Credential
The Gateways to Opportunity Technical Assistance (TA) Credential is designed for Coaches, Mentors, and Technical Assistance Advisors who use a relationship-based professional development model. The TA Credential validates providers have the knowledge and skills to:
- Act as a coach, mentor, consultant, and/or technical assistance provider for ECE or School-Age professionals
- Utilize relationship-based coaching to support professionals in strengthening their abilities
- Understand the principles of adult learning
- Have knowledge and experience working with children ages birth through 12
In addition to the seven Gateways Content Areas, the Technical Assistance Credential includes seven additional areas specific to relationship-based professional development:
- Leadership & Professional Skills
- Adult Learning
- Collaborative Relationships
- Reflective Practice
- Communication
- Assessment & Planning
- Change Process
Technical Assistance Credential
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- pdf TA Entitled Application Introduction (261 KB)
- pdf TA Competencies by Credential level and suggested role (324 KB)
- pdf TA Competencies within Content Areas inclusive of Benchmarks (337 KB)
- pdf TA Content Areas (450 KB)
- TA Toolbox
- pdf TA Competency Framework (696 KB)
Student/Workforce Potential
Using the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) definitions, the Technical Assistance (TA) Credential was developed to acknowledge the specific education needed to provide relationship-based professional development. TA Credential professionals include Professional Development Advisors, Principal Preparation Programs, Teacher Leaders, Child Care Resource and Referral Agency Specialists etc. There is currently insufficient coursework that leads to the Gateways Technical Assistance Credential to meet the needs of providers throughout the state.
