{"id":3521,"date":"2020-08-11T19:58:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T19:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrm.msiak.net\/seed\/alaska-early-childhood-administrator-credential"},"modified":"2026-09-03T09:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:45:08","slug":"alaska-early-childhood-administrator-credential","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/career-pathways\/credentials\/alaska-early-childhood-administrator-credential","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Early Childhood Administrator Credential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\" style=\"padding-left:10%;padding-right:10%;padding-bottom:2%;margin-top:5%;margin-bottom:10%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5394b6\">Alaska Early Childhood Administrator Credential<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alaska Early Childhood Administrator Credential (AK-ECAC) is a series of content specific trainings designed to provide administrators with knowledge in numerous areas. These content areas have been identified by a statewide advisory panel of early childhood professionals as foundational to any program administrator in order to help provide a quality early childhood education program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5394b6\">Benefits of Earning the AK-ECAC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advance your career<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet job requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinforce your commitment to early childhood education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide parents with peace of mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand developmentally appropriate practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase your confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To see a list of Alaska SEED approved trainings and options which fulfill the AK-ECAC requirements,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AK-ECAC-Training-Requirements-2.10.26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5394b6\">Am I Eligible to Earn an AK-ECAC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible to apply for an AK-ECAC, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be an Alaska SEED Level 6 if working in a licensed family child care or group home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be an Alaska SEED Level 7 if working in a licensed center based program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather any training certificates and\/or transcripts you have and upload them to them to your Alaska SEED profile (for university transcripts, include course descriptions\/syllabi).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*Arrange a time to talk with a Learn &amp; Grow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/contact-learn-grow\">Professional Development Specialist<\/a> to review transcripts and determine what AK-ECAC trainings you have completed.*<em>For applicants working in programs NOT participating in Learn &amp; Grow, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/about-seed\/contact-us\">Nancy Roman<\/a>, Alaska SEED&#8217;S Statewide Systems Coordinator<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*Work with your program\u2019s <strong>thread<\/strong> Professional Development Specialist (PDS) who will help review your transcripts and determine what AK-ECAC content areas you have completed.<em> *For applicants working in a program participating in Learn &amp; Grow<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The AK-ECAC is a stand alone credential. It is also a requirement with Learn &amp; Grow, Alaska\u2019s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). For more information on Learn &amp; Grow, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/learn-and-grow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thread.tfaforms.net\/214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fill out the application form<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note: If you are renewing your application, this will be your last renewal for this Credential. As of August 2025, the Alaska AK-ECAC is a one-time credential and does not expire. Once awarded, it remains valid and does not require renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thread.tfaforms.net\/214\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#82a42a;font-size:20px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only if an individual is working in a Learn &amp; Grow program will Alaska SEED staff review an individuals Alaska SEED registry profile and comprehensive transcript at a time other than the annual Alaska SEED Registry Renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions? 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