{"id":9138,"date":"2023-02-24T15:37:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T20:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/?page_id=9138"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:53:20","slug":"ecec","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/butler-professional-education\/individuals\/ecec\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood Educator Certificate Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero-standard hero-standard--noImage alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container hero-standard__container\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"headline-highlight\">\n\t<span \n\t\tclass=\"headline-highlight__text  headline-h1\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--highlight-color: var(--color-theme-none);\"\n\t>\n\t\tEarly Childhood Educator Certificate Program\t<\/span>\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"hero-standard__extraContent\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sidebar-menu sidebar-menu--hasHero\" aria-label=\"Site Menu\" id=\"page-nav\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sidebar-menu__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"sidebar-menu__header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sidebar-menu__headerLabel\">Continuing and Professional Education Menu<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__mobileToggle\" title=\"Toggle Menu\" :aria-expanded=\"mobileOpen\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"sidebar-menu__list\" v-show=\"mobileOpen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/butler-professional-education\/employers\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Programs for Organizations<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/butler-professional-education\/individuals\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Programs for Individuals<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/wkf.ms\/45x1yaU\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" target=\"_blank\">Request More Information<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/butler-professional-education\/our-team\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Our Team<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper--hasSidebar\">\n\t\t\t<!-- content from editor -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content wysiwyg__contentContainer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>The Early Childhood Educator Certificate&nbsp;(ECEC)&nbsp;program is an accessible and innovative pathway designed to support educators in deepening theoretical and pedagogical knowledge to strengthen their teaching, advance their careers, and improve outcomes for children.&nbsp;The Early Childhood Educator Certificate Program consists of 12 courses, each 4 weeks in length, totaling 960 hours, and can be completed in approximately 15 months. It incorporates inquiry-based, child-centered learning and responsive teaching methods. The program combines online learning with practical experiences in real classrooms, while also providing mentorship and support services to the candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"link-list layout-links\" >\n    <div class=\"link-list__container link-list__grid-default\">\n                        <div class=\"list-list__linkWrapper link-list__grid-default\">\n                                <ul class=\"wysiwyg__ctaLinks\">\n                                                        <li>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/go.butler.edu\/register\/?id=b6e76a42-a251-4c69-bfae-14a0678afa0a\" class=\"button-link-right button-link-right--color-blue-bright\" >Apply Now<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                                \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-secondary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper--hasSidebar\">\n\t\t\t<!-- content from editor -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content wysiwyg__contentContainer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-details\">Program Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-69d92affbe61d-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-69d92affbe61d_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-69d92affbe61d-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tProgram Curriculum \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-69d92affbe61d-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-69d92affbe61d-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-69d92affbe61d-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-early-childhood-educator-certificate\">The Early Childhood Educator Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combines online learning and job-embedded experiences,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides professional development and wraparound services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The program will annually prepare up to 90 highly-qualified and work-ready early childhood educators equipped to lead early childhood classrooms and continue their careers in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learning-objectives\">Learning Objectives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Early Childhood Educator Certificate prepares you to lead an early childhood classroom. Upon completion, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implement a framework for responsive teaching that builds on the strengths and brilliance of the child through play and inquiry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create identity affirming spaces for learners that nurture children&#8217;s identities, develop their minds and bodies, and foster social emotional health and happiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use developmentally appropriate strategies and tools for teaching and assessing reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies that support children&#8217;s meaning-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop identity as an early childhood professional, aspiring teacher-leader, and life-long learner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-curriculum\">Program Curriculum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-courses-4-weeks-each\">12 courses (4 weeks each)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Unit 1: An Equity Framework for Teaching &amp; Learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(001 ECE) Becoming Responsive Educators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(002 ECE) Children Learning Through Play &amp; Inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unit 2: Classroom Environments for Growing ALL Learners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(003 ECE) Developing Minds &amp; Bodies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(004 ECE) Nurturing Identities &amp; Building Communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(005 ECE) Fostering Social Emotional Health &amp; Happiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unit 3: Teacher as Researcher: Constructing Curriculum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(006 ECE) Making Learning Visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(007 ECE) Cultivating Readers &amp; Writers (Part a)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(008 ECE) Cultivating Readers &amp; Writers (Part b)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(009 ECE) Teaching Young Mathematicians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(010 ECE) Science &amp; Social Studies for Our Youngest Learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unit 4: Thriving as Early Childhood Professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(011 ECE) Engaging Learners: A Project Approach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(012 ECE) Beliefs Matter: Teacher Identity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every candidate participating in the program will be paired with a Cooperative Teacher (CT) to support their in-person learning and application and their professional journey.&nbsp; A CT is an experienced early childhood educator employed at an early childhood center. While the CTs\u2019 primary responsibility is to provide high-quality experiences for the children in their classroom, in this role they will assume additional responsibilities including: (i) serving as mentors to program candidates, (ii) facilitating program-related learning opportunities in early childhood classrooms, and (iii) sharing candidates\u2019 progress with Butler faculty. Each early childhood center participating in the program will be responsible for securing CTs to support their candidates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-69d92affbe61d-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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If the number of accepted applicants exceeds the next cohort\u2019s capacity, accepted applicants will be placed on a waitlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-dates\">Start Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The program has the following available start dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>September 7, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 25, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-69d92affbe657-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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The model enables program candidates\u2019 in-person learning in the early childhood classroom by creating opportunities for candidates to connect curriculum and practice and to apply new learnings. Every candidate participating in the program will be paired with a Cooperative Teacher to support their academic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Cooperative Teacher is an experienced early childhood educator employed at the candidate\u2019s early childhood setting. Cooperative Teachers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve as mentors to program candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate program-related learning opportunities in their early childhood classrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share candidates\u2019 progress with Butler faculty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/academics\/butler-professional-education\/individuals\/ecec\/cooperative-teacher\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More and Apply to Be a Cooperative Teacher<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A resume is requested in the application.&nbsp; If you need assistance creating a resume, <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.resumebuilder.com\/__;!!NuAq3lKL!vnHpaDrFi411qNasB1TGy5yHg9pinvRLimjXtRmdxnaUU5i7-l9afNh0aR49HheHEOM-acw8wBlhghNu2EcVmIDvs30ipQ$\">Resume Builder<\/a> is a free tool that can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If approved as a Cooperative Teacher (CT) and matched to a candidate, the CT is required to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/08093329\/Cooperative-Teacher-agreement-fillable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CT agreement<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-w-9\">IRS Form W-9<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-69d92affbe670-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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This is where you can see the latest information about your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butler staff will review your application to ensure that it\u2019s complete. If anything is missing, you will receive an email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your application is complete, you will receive an email confirming that it is complete and being reviewed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should receive a decision within two weeks of your application being complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your early learning childhood setting will be notified of your application status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are self-pay, you will need to select a payment method and complete an initial payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What happens if the program is full for the start date that I selected?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you complete your application and you are found to be admissible but there is no space in the program for the start date you selected, then you will be placed on a waitlist and sent an email. We will ask you to reply to the waitlist offer to indicate if you wish to remain on the waitlist.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>If you reply Yes<\/em><\/strong>, we will admit you to the cohort if space becomes available. If space does not become available, then we will change your start date to the next available cohort and email you to let you know this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I<em>f you reply No<\/em><\/strong> to remaining on our waitlist, then we will withdraw your application. If you would like to reactivate it for a later start date, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:eccert@butler.edu\">eccert@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are my next steps once I receive my offer of admission from Butler<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reply to the offer of admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access your new Butler account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review Program and University Policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your online orientation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access your course on the scheduled start date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Will my early childhood setting receive updates on my application status as well?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, your early learning setting will receive an update if you are admitted, denied, or placed on a waiting list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-69d92affbe6aa-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.americorps.gov\/mp\/login.do\">MyAmeriCorps<\/a> portal to request a payment from your award to Butler University or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/my.americorps.gov\/trust\/help\/member_portal\/eli_segal_americorps_education_award.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education Award (AmeriCorps)<\/a> for more information about managing your award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NextLevel\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early childhood centers are eligible for employer training grants through NextLevel Jobs (Indiana Department of Workforce Development): <a href=\"https:\/\/nextleveljobs.org\/Employer\/Eligible-Occupations\/\">Eligible Occupations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early childhood centers can apply for a reimbursement grant to $5,000 per employee who is trained, hired, and retained for six months, up to $50,000 per employer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on the grant and how early childhood centers can request access to the employer portal is here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dwd\/business-services\/etg\/?industry=health-life-sciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employer Training Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IYI Grant\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Indiana Youth Institute offers Professional Development Grants to youth workers up to $750 per fiscal year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on the grant criteria and how to apply can be found here:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check with your center for full or partial funding options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants can also elect to be considered for a full program scholarship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are there payment plans available?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students can select from three program payment options at registration:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay the program tuition in full<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the tuition for each course individually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the tuition for multiple courses together<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is the cost of the program?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$833\/course (12 courses) or $9,996 (full certificate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How do I make my tuition payment?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuition payments can be made online using a debit or credit card at the time of registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To make a tuition payment by check:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make check payable to Butler University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include the student&#8217;s full name and the program name &#8220;Early Childhood Educator Certificate&#8221; in the memo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mail the check to:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Office of Continuing and Professional Education<br>4600 Sunset Avenue<br>Indianapolis, IN 46208<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-69d92affbe6c4-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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The online course work is supported by job-embedded application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can I complete the online certificate at my own pace? <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students move through the Early Childhood Educator (ECEC) program in sequence; all courses must be taken in the order defined by the program and completed on time. To maintain an effective pace, afford opportunities for growth, and allow for timely feedback, it&#8217;s important students adhere to the assignment due dates in each course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How long will the program take to complete? <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The program takes approximately 15 months to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How many courses are there? <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are 12 courses in the certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How long is each course? <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each course is delivered over four weeks. 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