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Carolina Parenting Educator Credential Based on the input from parenting educators throughout North Carolina, the North Carolina Parenting Education Network proudly offers a credential for parenting educators. Parenting Educators can work toward completing the requirements for their credential or, once achieved, can note their credential on employment applications. This is just one step in advancing and professionalizing the field. Other benefits. There are Four Levels of Credential I. North Carolina Credentialed Parenting Educator (CPE-I) II. North Carolina Credentialed Parenting Educator (CPE-II) III. North Carolina Credentialed Parenting Education Associate (CPE-III) IV. North Carolina Credentialed Parenting Education Resource Assistant (CPE-IV) There is a $40 application processing fee. After receiving your packet, a panel of Credentialed Parenting Educators will review the applications and you will receive notification about the status of your application. Print the pdf. file linked below. Even if you don't feel you qualify now, you can work toward this professional credential. Application packet and sample application If you have been awarded a credential for a particular level, but wish to apply for a higher level (for example moving from Level 2 to Level 1), please submit a new credential packet with a complete portfolio for review. For questions about the credentialing process, please contact Stephanie Jones, Credentialing Chair. Application packets are reviewed after November 15, March 15 and June 15 each year. Renewal Continuing Education Form for Credential Renewal (pdf) (doc) For renewal, contact hours are required. For CPE I - 48 contact hours during a 3-year period For CPEII - 32 contact hours during a 3-year period For CPEIII - 24 contact hours during a 3-year period For CPEIV - 16 contact hours during a 3-year period Credential reference websites: National Extension Parenting Educator's Framework Note NEPEF has 12 priority practice areas. Summary Chart for the 6 process practices of NEPEF Summary chart for the 6 content practices of NEPEM (page 14) National Council on Family Relations (CFLE) Family Support Program contact: North Carolina Family Support Credential Training Program Ben Watts, Community Action Opportunities, 25 Gaston Street, Asheville, NC 28801. Phone: 828-252-2495 admin@communityactionopportunities.org List of North Carolina Credentialed Parenting Educators (pdf) |