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Once all 3 SAPC courses have been successfully completed, be sure to apply for Graduation at NCC! Below is a link with Graduation information: Graduation | Northampton Community College

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 5. APPLY for PA KEY Rising Stars Tuition Assistance (RSTA)

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 5. APPLY for PA KEY Rising Stars Tuition Assistance (RSTA)

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Click the link above to access directors on how to apply for RSTA. You will also find a list of all the documents you will need to apply. Refer to the next few tiles regarding information on where this tile is located, Course Information, course number, title, beginning date, end date and number of credits.

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How to Apply for Rising STARS Tuition Assistance (RSTA) - The Pennsylvania Key

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To apply for the CDA Voucher, you first must complete your profile (Career Pathway) in Pennsylvania’s Professional Development (PD) Registry. Directions on how to apply are available at pakeys.org/apply-for-career-pathway.

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Please scroll below to view the SAPC Candidate Information and Materials Packet...

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Please scroll below to view the SAPC Candidate Information and Materials Packet...

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Apply for your School Age Credential, after NCC 9 credit courses are successfully completed!

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Apply for your School Age Credential, after NCC 9 credit courses are successfully completed!

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* Individuals must document 120 hours of coursework addressing the thirteen (13) Functional

Areas, individuals must also complete a collection of information including a Portfolio, Resource File,

Observations and Family Questionnaires. The SAPC is valid for three (3) years from award, after which it may be

renewed for five (5) years.

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Please notify Early Childhood Education at education@northampton.edu for further assistance or if any of links provided are broken.

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Please take some time to view the above worklet which has several useful tidbits on navigating Workday. I am also here to support and guide you in this exciting journey!

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If you don't already have a PA Keys registry or need help locating an existing account:

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If you don't already have a PA Keys registry or need help locating an existing account:

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Click here to locate or create an account with the PA Keys.

It is free to create an account and additional PD Registry resources are available at pakeys.org/pdregistry.

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Please view and complete the attached Professional Credential Guidance for Course Crosswalk Application.

The Professional Credential Guidance for Course Crosswalk for school-age programs in Pennsylvania, specifically the Pennsylvania School-Age Professional Credential (SAPC), helps individuals develop the necessary competencies by providing a framework for aligning coursework and experiences with the 13 Functional Areas required for the credential.

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The Pennsylvania School-Age Professional Credential is administered by the Pennsylvania Key in collaboration with the statewide Early Learning Resource Centers. It has been developed to promote quality services for children and families by providing specific standards, professional development, and evaluation of school-age practitioners.

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About the Pennsylvania School-Age Professional Credential - The Pennsylvania Key

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The Pennsylvania School-Age Professional Credential is administered by the Pennsylvania Key in collaboration with the statewide Early Learning Resource Centers. It has been developed to promote quality services for children and families by providing specific standards, professional development, and evaluation of school-age practitioners. This credential is recognized in the Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement System as meeting Level A on the Career Pathway.

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The Pennsylvania School-Age Professional Credential is a competency-based program modeled after the Child Development Associate (CDA). It provides individuals working in school-age programs the opportunity to examine their work in relation to the Pennsylvania School-Age Care Competency Standards.

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FAQ: School-Age Professional Credential - The Pennsylvania Key

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PDF candidate instructions for the School Age Credential on the PA KEY website

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PDF candidate instructions for the School Age Credential on the PA KEY website

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Above is a digital copy of the SAPC candidate instructions, including: a description of the SAPC process, requirements, directions and forms for completing the Portfolio, Resource File, Observations and Family Surveys. Applicants can also download the form to request their on-site assessment.

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How to find books on the NCC Bookstore Website

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How to find books on the NCC Bookstore Website

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Follow these steps to find out which books you will need for your course. The books will be listed in each class, but you may be required to use them the first week!

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Use this link to find out what books you need for which class. You DO NOT need to purchase your books from NCC, but you must make sure you have the most current edition!

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With 120+ high-quality programs at a highly affordable cost, you can build specialized skills to advance in your career path - fast. And with flexible class formats and convenient locations, it's never been easier to join us.

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NCC's bookstore carries all required textbooks and a variety of other merchandise. Visit one of our several convenient locations on campus and online.

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NCC Itemized Financial Billing Statement

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NCC Itemized Financial Billing Statement

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Follow these steps to find your financial billing statement in Workday.

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To find out start and end dates of a course, access the academic calendar for the semester you are attending. Scroll down and look for the date that "Classes Begin" and "Classes End".

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Academic Calendar | Northampton Community College

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Important: RSTA will cover 95% of tuition AND fees

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Important: RSTA will cover 95% of tuition AND fees

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This is a snip from the PA KEYS website. You will have an OUT OF POCKET expense for these courses. You must pay the out of pocket expense to stay enrolled. Cost of textbooks is also NOT covered.

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Use this link to find out how much your course will cost. There are different rates for "in county" and "out of county". Please be mindful of that when submitting cost of course to RSTA.

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With 120+ high-quality programs at a highly affordable cost, you can build specialized skills to advance in your career path - fast. And with flexible class formats and convenient locations, it's never been easier to join us.

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Explore NCC's Tuition & Fees page for transparent and comprehensive information on the cost of education. Plan your investment in your future with clarity and confidence.

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EARL104 School Age Child Care Professional

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EARL104 School Age Child Care Professional

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Click the link above to gather information on the third and final course of the School Age Credential Program: EARL 104 (course code and description)

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EARL103 Society and the School Age Child

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EARL103 Society and the School Age Child

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Click the link above to gather information on the second course of the School Age Credential Program: EARL 103 (course code and description)

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EARL102 Introduction to School Age Child Care

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EARL102 Introduction to School Age Child Care

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Click the link above to gather information on the first course of the School Age Credential Program: EARL 102 (course code and description)

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The School Age Credential courses at NCC

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The School Age Credential courses at NCC

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The next several 3 tiles are the courses that make up the "School-Age Child Care, Specialized Diploma". You will need this information if you are applying for RSTA.

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SACS Program | Northampton Community College Calendar

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FYI: Some applicants are getting an "Error" message. An "incomplete" PD Registry Profile will hinder you from accessing Financial Assistance.

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FYI: Some applicants are getting an "Error" message. An "incomplete" PD Registry Profile will hinder you from accessing Financial Assistance.

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Follow these steps to complete your career pathway and gain access to Financial Assistance.

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1. Login to your PD registry account (papdregistry.org).

2. Check the Complete My Profile (Career Pathway) box.

3. Click the Apply/Renew

4. Collect digital copies* of the necessary information for upload including:

Education Transcripts

Certificates

Credentials

Diplomas

NOTE: *Digital copies can be scanned copies or a clear photo of individual documents.

Personal Information
Complete all required* fields:

1. General Information

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Previous Name (if applicable)

Email Address*

2. Mailing Address (NOTE: Select This is a business Address checkbox if applicable.)

3. Home Address (NOTE: Select Same as Mailing Address checkbox if applicable. Otherwise provide required information.)

4. Additional General Information

5. Ethnicity

Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?*

Do you consider yourself?*

6. Language

Primary Language*

Secondary Language

Preferred Training Language

7. Communication Preferences

Click Save and Continue when finished.
Education
Self-report and upload digital copies of ALL your completed education and any relevant current degree enrollment documents. ">Access a checklist of required materials and supporting documentation. >

High School

Indicate if you do have a high school diploma, do not have a high school diploma, OR if you are enrolled in a CTE program.

Add your graduation date if you have a high school diploma.

Upload your diploma or transcript if this is your highest level of education.

CPR, First Aid, Safety Requirements
Upload a certificate if you have taken a First Aid/CPR course outside of the PD Registry. (NOTE: You do not need to upload a certificate if you have completed a First Aid/CPR training through the PD Registry.)

Professional Development taken Outside of the PD Registry
Upload certificates of any PD taken outside of the PD Registry. These are considered self-reported and will not be verified by the PD Registry. (NOTE: Completed Better Kid Care courses as they are already reflected on your Learning Record.)

Foreign Degree Evaluation
If you hold a foreign degree and are working in early childhood education (ECE) in Pennsylvania, you need to complete this process to be placed on Pennsylvania's ECE Career Pathway.

NOTE: Failure to upload higher education transcripts and appropriate documents to support self-reported education may lead to incorrect placement on Pennsylvania's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Career Pathway.

Click Save and Continue when finished.
Employment
Add an employment record for every early learning and school-age care position you hold or have held in the past. If you held more than one position for the same employer, enter a separate entry for each position and end date for any position which you no longer hold.

1. Click Add Position.

2. Select the choice that best reflects your current employer.

3. Search your employer's name.

4. Answer all questions on the Employment screen.

( NOTE: Once you have submitted your application, you WILL NOT be able to edit any information until your application has been processed.)

Click Save and Continue when finished.
Training
You do not need to complete or upload anything to this section. Click Save and Continue.
Professional
Complete the first section. Skip this section if you do no have any memberships.

1. Add any Professional Memberships you may have. More than one membership can be added.

2. Add the Renewal dates for each membership.

3. Click the red folder to upload documentation.

Complete the next section.

( NOTE: This is a required field if you are applying for the Director Credential but is not necessary to complete your profile or apply for PA's ECE Career Pathway placement.)

1. Click the Director Credential application.

2. Upload documentation of Director Credential.

Click Save and Continue when finished.
Final Steps

Confirm the Application Review is correct.

Confirm the Application Submission screen is also correct and the proper education documentation is uploaded.

Click Submit Application.

After Applying

You will receive a confirmation email that your application is successfully submitted. Allow sixty (60) days for processing your placement on PA's ECE Career Pathway.

( NOTE: Applications without appropriate uploaded documentation to support self-reported education levels will be marked as incomplete and/or placed incorrectly on Pennsylvania's ECE Career Pathway.)

Questions? Contact the PD Registry at registry@pakeys.org.

Renewing, Updating or Appealing Your Placement

Profile completion and placement on Pennsylvania's ECE Career Pathway is valid for one (1) year from the original date an individual is awarded a Career Pathway level. Individuals are sent an email reminder sixty (60) days before their Renewal date. Individuals must re-submit their profile for annual renewal.
Renew Career Pathway Placement

1. Login to your PD Registry account.

2. Click Renew my Career Pathway Placement tab.

3. Update profile with new information or confirm that no information has changed.

Updating or Appealing Placement Before Renewal Date
If an individual receives another degree or credential and wants to update their Career Pathways placement:

1. Complete the Career Pathway Review Form on the Career Pathway Review form.

2. Login to your PD Registry account.

3. Upload new documentation on the Education screen.

(NOTE: Individuals do not need to update their PD Registry profile for individual course completion. This process is for completing a degree program, earning a certificate, or successful completion of sufficient coursework for to receive higher Career Pathway level.)

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Complete Your Profile and Apply for Career Pathway - The Pennsylvania Key

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Before Applying Login to your PD registry account (papdregistry.org). Check the Complete My Profile (Career Pathway) box. Click the Apply/Renew Collect digital copies* of the necessary information for upload including: Education Transcripts Certificates Credentials Diplomas NOTE: *Digital copies can be scanned copies or a clear photo of individual documents.

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To apply for RSTA, log in to your PA KEYS PD Registry. Click the Financial Assistance Tile. If you are not able to apply for Financial Assistance, refer to the next tile to update your profile.

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Register for class. The courses that encompass the School Age Credential program are: EARL 102, EARL 103 and EARL 104. They do not have to be taken in any specific order. One course is offered per semester. Credits earned (9) will apply towards an AAS degree in Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4.

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All new (or readmitted) students at NCC must attend a "Student Orientation". Zoom sessions are offered on various days and at various times. Choose one that works with your schedule. You will learn about the NCC systems and familiarize yourself with the platforms we use. You cannot register for courses until you attend a Student Orientation, and Advisors cannot lift the hold for this "Action item".

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Student Orientation | Northampton Community College

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NCC orientation helps you move forward as a Spartan and prepares you for what’s next, including meeting with an advisor and registering for classes. Learn more!

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After you apply, you will receive an email from the college with your username and password. Log in to Workday and tend to any assigned tasks (called "action items" in Workday). Refer to page one on this document regarding how to find "Action Items" or "Holds". You must tend to these before you can register for a course.

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How to find your advisor and register for a course.

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How to find your advisor and register for a course.

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Watch this video to learn how to find your advisor, tend to Workday Action Items, and register for courses.

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NCC Students: Register for Courses, Identify Advisor, and Clear Holds

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2. Email an unofficial transcript to your Advisor

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2. Email an unofficial transcript to your Advisor

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Director Credential Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree with 9 credits in "Early Childhood" to enroll in the NCC coursework.

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You must apply to the college and choose "School-Age Child Care, Specialized Diploma".

Click "Sign in" and then "Create Account". If you are a prior student from NCC, please reapply and choose "Readmit". Any questions regarding your NCC application please contact the admissions office at adminfo@northampton.edu or 610-861-5500.

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Do you meet the RSTA Eligibility criteria?

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Do you meet the RSTA Eligibility criteria?

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Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Funding Opportunity:

Please click the link above to see the eligibility requirements for Rising STARS Tuition Assistance.

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Rising STARS Tuition Assistance | Northampton Community College

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Unlock funding for early childhood education with the Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program. Learn about eligibility, application process, and benefits.

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Click this link to see the full description of RSTA. If you do not qualify, you may self-pay. FAFSA or other college funding is not available for these courses.

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Rising STARS Tuition Assistance (RSTA) Program - The Pennsylvania Key

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Please view the attached School Age Profession Credential Brochure.

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Visit this website for all School Age Credential information. NCC will be issuing you the classes (3 classes = 9 credits), but the PA KEY will be the one issuing you the "School Age Credential". Credits earned (9) will apply towards an AAS degree in Early Childhood Education: Infant to Grade 4.

The Pennsylvania School-Age Professional Credential is a competency-based program modeled after the Child Development Associate (CDA). It provides individuals working in school-age programs the opportunity to examine their work in relation to the Pennsylvania School-Age Care Competency Standards.

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School-Age Professional Credential - The Pennsylvania Key

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Use the slider at the bottom to move you through the tiles outlining the Director Credential and RSTA process.