Director Credential System
The Metropolitan Council on Early Learning is collaborating with key stakeholders throughout Kansas and Missouri to develop a Director’s Credential System.
The credential will provide directors with a pathway to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to be successful in the early learning industry. The credential will also provide a system to recognize and document these achievements. The Director Credential will be earned through validation of accomplishments in identified areas within the core competencies for early care and education professionals.
To earn the credential, directors will need to meet specific criteria in general education, teaching and learning knowledge and skills, management and leadership knowledge and skills, experience, and professional contributions. The Kansas/Missouri Director Credential will be available to any interested director who meets these specified criteria.
For more information contact the MCEL at 816/474-4240.