Description: This page lists updated information for Credentialed Trainers.

Document description:  This document lists what is required on certificates issued by Credentialed Trainers, suggests types of information to include when publicizing training events, describes the ECE-TRIS system and gives the guidelines for using a non-credentialed speaker. (Revised June 2007)

Specific information on KY Trainer's Credential including Trainer Levels, Education and Experience, Requirements, Permitted Training Levels and Renewal Period. (3/05)

Document description: The Q& A document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Trainer's Credential.

Document description: This document provides specific information related to each training level, training objectives, training focus, demonstration of knowledge and skills,  and evaluation. 

Document description: This document presents the seven training standards recommended by the Early Childhood Training Work Group and adopted by the Early Childhood Professional Development Council and Early Childhood Development Authority in September of 2001.

Document description: This document is the working list of related degrees to be used for consideration of candidates for the trainer's credential by the Review Panel. It is not a finite list at this time. Additions may occur as the need arises and will be confirmed by the Office of Early Childhood Development and the Director of the Division of Child Care.(Revised 7/06)

Document description: This document is the equivalent trainings to be used for consideration of candidates for the trainer's credential by the Review Panel. Applicants with a related degree at Levels 4 and 5 must submit documentation of 3 credit hours in child development or the equivalent. (Added 11/03)

Document description: This document lists the common mistakes made by applicants when completing their applications. Incomplete applications cannot be processed and therefore are delayed in being scheduled for review by the Trainer's Credential Review Panel. Review this list of mistakes to ensure that your application is complete to avoid delaying the review of your application.  (Revised 07/07)

Document description: This document lists the levels and/or subject areas for Core Content, CDA and IECE Standards to assist trainers in identifying relevent levels and subject areas for their trainings and for use on training materials/certificates.  (Added 07/04)

Document description: Candidates seeking Level 4 or 5 Trainer's Credentials may seek a waiver for the required 15-hour seminar on “Fundamentals of Effective Training” if they have completed similar training in the previous 10 years and the curriculum matches content and focus of the required seminar. Acceptable equivalent training must cover areas included in the “Fundamentals of Effective Training” as outlined in this document.  (Added 08/05)

Description:  This page includes many frequently asked questions about the Kentucky Trainer's Credential. Additional questions should be directed to the Trainer's Credential Coordinator at (859) 257-1267 or karali.stamper@uky.edu.