This application is to apply for the Alaska Relationship Based Professional Development (RBPD) III B: Program/Administration Coach Credential. This Credential is intended to certify the program coach services provided in the field of early childhood education (ECE).
Note: You must complete RBPD I, II, and III A to move onto this application.
RolesThe RBPD III facilitates a coaching style of plan, do, study, act (PDSA) to empower continuous professional and/or program growth.
Education & Experience- At minimum Alaska SEED Level 9 and 2 years EC experience
OR
- Alaska SEED Level 7 and 6 years EC experience
ResponsibilitiesTier III/Intervention ActivitiesProvide group or 1:1 coaching including goal setting, action planning, observation, reflection, and feedback. Consider Tier I, II and III supports, along with individual child and program data.
RBPD III B: Program/AdministratorTypes of support may include:
- All RBPD III A topics
- Policies, procedures, and practices
- Development of program leadership team, program wise implementation of evidence informed practices, staff recruitment, retention, & professional development
RBPD Hours Applicant Delivered: 200 hoursReflective Supervision* or Mentoring Received: 24 hours cumulative*Qualified Reflective Supervision = someone who has met one of the following qualifications:- Infant Early Childhood Family Associate (IECFA) with Endorsed Reflective Supervisor (ERS) add-on
- Infant Early Childhood Family Specialist (IECFS) with Endorsed Reflective Supervisor (ERS) add-on
- Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist (IECMHS) with Endorsed Reflective Supervisor (ERS) add-on
**Qualified Mentor Coaching = someone who has met one of the following qualifications:
- Associate Certified Coach(ACC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Master Certified Coach (MCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
The following documents will be required to complete this application:
- Any & all certificates related to coaching and ECE training that are not already uploaded to your Alaska SEED Registry profile. These certificates must contain the following:
- training hours
- training title
- training organization
- official signature or seal from training entity
- Two professional letters of recommendation supporting your role as a RBPD specialist.
- Professional development plan.
- Log of RBPD contact/coaching provided in the last 12 months.
- Log of RBPD mentor coaching/reflective supervision received in the last 12 months.
- RBPD competencies self-assessment.
- Applicant MUST be active/current in the Alaska SEED Registry to be eligible to apply.