Texas Director Credential (Director Certification) | Texas Chid Care Director's Credential

Texas Director Credential

NICCM's National Administrative Credential (NAC) is approved by Texas Child Care Licensing as a Texas Director Credential and will help you to meet the education requirement to become a licensed director in the state of Texas and receive your Texas Child-Care Centers Director's Certificate.  Participants who receive and maintain their Credential through NICCM are simultaneously receiving a National Administrator's Credential and their Texas Director's Credential.

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NICCM's Texas Director Credential Program is considered the most user friendly, most specifically helpful, and often least expensive program a new director can take to gain their qualifications in the state of Texas. Our program is offered nationally through 2 and a half day events as well as locally in Texas at least once a month. We are also the only national director's credential program that offers a Web Based Distance Learning Program.

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This program is not only for directors receiving their credential for the first time but is applicable to anyone in Child Care Administration. If you are already a qualified director you can use this course toward your annual training requirement or to renew your current credential. 

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 Course Information

The  Director Credential Program is divided into 5 Sessions each containing 2 distinct units of study. Each session is approximately 4 hours long. Participants can  sign-up for individual sessions or complete all 5 Sessions and the Test/Praxis to earn their  Director Credential. (45 contact hours/45 CEU's)

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Session A: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 1: Fiscal Management: Developing the Budget

Unit 2: Insurance For Your Center

Session B: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 3: Recruiting, Hiring & New Teacher Orientation

Unit 4: Employee Handbooks, Evaluations and Job Descriptions

Session C: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 5: Center Management

Unit 6: Child Development – The Essentials

Session D: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 7: Working With the Difficult Employee

Unit 8: Administrative Leadership

Session E: (4 Contact Hours/.4 CEUs)

Unit 9: The New Economy Challenges and Opportunities

Unit 10: Train the Trainer (Brand New!)

Session F: Praxis (25 Contact Hours/2.5 CEUs) Complete at an event with Tutoring or at Home.

 

Cost 

Registration Fees:   Entire Conference
Early Registration (31+ Days in Advance)   $509.00
Regular Registration (11-30 Days in Advance)   $559.00
Late Registration (Within 10 Days of the Event)   $609.00
Distance Learning Program (Web-Based Online Video)
Distance Learning Program (additional $35 for Priority Shipping)   $559.00
NAC Optional Tutoring   $160.00

 

All registration fees and other fees are non-refundable.

 

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Director Credential/NAC participants are saying...

"I truly admire the professor and staff in putting this event together in giving us the huge opportunity of completing this, a college course, in a weekend..... It is a huge blessing. THANK YOU!!!! Huge props to the professor for being so entertaining + energetic all weekend!!!!  Melissa Sanchez, Ft Lauderdale-August 2024

"Amber constanly encouraged me through the whole NAC program. I was personally going through such a difficult time and Amber always pushed me to continue and not give up.  I would not have completed this course without her. She is the epitome of professionalism with empathy. Allison Scott, Orlando-July 2024 

"Great experience. I try to avoid in person courses as I prefer to learn self paced.  I am very happy I did this one in person. The tutoring was also very beneficial. Thank You! Debra Fajardo, Tampa-June 2024

"I got my CDA with NICCM, they made the process so easy and effective that I didn't double think to get my Director's Credential with them. They are an amazing team and they make this proces so helpful and easy companyto doinng it somewhere else. I would recommend them to all my staff and friedns in early education that wants to further their career. Paola Silfa, Deerfield Beach-June 2024

"Loved the motivational coaching by Miss Pepper, support of Alycia, Amber's efficent multi-tasking and Bradley's jokes and meaningful connections." Sarah Brown, Orlando-May 2024

"Everytime I called, the response is super fast/ Amber is always super helpful/ great resource! Bradley is very knowledgeable /expert on the content/ very organized presentation/ great atmosphere to meet professionals." Shedira Taylor, Orlando-May 2024

"This was a great experience, I wish all college credit courses were like this, very informative but great." Tim Long, Orlando-May 2024

"This has been life changing for me and I'm excited to go to work tomorrow with everything we have learned. Bradley is very knowledgeable and isn't boring, he makes everything interesting and worth listening to.  I hope to come back to him as my instructor." Katelin Cortes, Boca Raton-April 2024

"This by far is one of the best 3 day comprehensive program for this work that I have ever attended. It covered all the real topics of what we encounter every single day." Shownda Pagan, Miami-January 2024

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CDA Fast Track participants are saying...

"Your group is incredible! So nice and helpful and understanding.  Worth every penny! Thank you Bradley, Amber, Tanya, Alycia and Pepper! Sarah Diangelo, Tampa-June 2024

" I love how much you all helped us. You answered all my endless questions and truly provide great information. You are all GREAT people.  Thank You Soooo MUCH! Loved Both Classes! Sade Ivey,Tampa-June 2024

"I honestly don't know how anyone could navigate the complexity of this process without your guidance. I would recommend this class to anyone trying to obtain a CDA." Lessie Raffield,Orlando-May 2024 

"The fact that we got everything done in a weekend.  I feel confident about the test.  I am confident about the whole experience" Joanne Dyer Adeniyi, Boca Raton-April 2024

"Chips were great and so was Tanya and Pepper!" Anonymous, Jacksonville-April 2024

"Bradley and Pepper were amazing! They made the weekend fun and informative! They were good at making you feel welcome and knowing your name so you don't feel small and unnoticed."  Kelli Hobbs, San Antonio-March 2024

“I will never forget this experience. It was amazing !! And having the opportunity to have such amazing people and uplifting people around, you just made it 10 times better. You guys have an amazing staff and I am so grateful that I was able to accomplish everything I did this weekend.” Mikalah Mae, Tampa-February 2024

"Most dedicated, passionate, fun and educated team I have ever met! Thank you Mr. Bradley, Ms. Amber, Ms. Melanie and Ms. Pepper for an Amazing weekend! God Bless!" Marie Cerbone, Miami-January 2024 writing this to make it even so silly i am tirejthis is so we can make it fi

 

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