Educational Self-Assessment

Chart 1 Educational Self-Assessment

Instructions: Use the tab or arrow keys to move from field to field on this form. Check the box and complete the sections that relate to degrees/credentials that you have accomplished. Then check the box that represents your most immediate career goal.

Accomplished Career Goal

High School diploma/GED Name of High School (if applicable) Date of Graduation/Completion Type of Diploma If you do not have a high school diploma, then you will need to acquire your GED. See SECTION V, PREPARING TO LEARN A. COMMUNITY-BASED TRAINING

CDA Date Obtained Expiration Date Setting ( Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care, Home Visitor) Check all that apply. Did you receive college credit? Yes / No If yes, how many credits? From what college College location If you want to work in a child care center where a CDA is a requirement for the position, then see SECTION V. PREPARING TO LEARN B. HIGHER EDUCATION-CERTIFICATE AND CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS

College coursework (Attended college but did not complete a degree) Name of college Dates of Attendance If yes, how many credits List the courses you completed with a C grade or better:

Grade Date Course Name of Course College Credit Taken s

Certificate and Credential Programs Check those that apply

Infant Toddler Certificate of Completion Preschool Certificate of Completion NYS Administrators Credential NYS Infant Toddler Credential College Degrees Check those that apply

Associate Degree AA AS AAS (Look on your diploma) Name of College Date Diploma Granted What was your main course of study? Early Childhood? Liberal Arts? Other?

If you would like to work as a Teaching Assistant in a public school (Position 17) or as a Head of Group (Position 9) or Assistant to Head of Group (Position 3) in a child care center where an associates degree is a requirement for the position, go to SECTION V. PREPARING TO LEARN B HIGHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE AND CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s Degree – Obtained (date) BA BS In what field of study did you receive a bachelor’s degree? If you are interested in a position as a Certified Teacher (Positions 4 or 5) or a Director/Administrator (Position 6) or another position that requires a bachelor’s degree, see SECTION V. PREPARING TO LEARN B. HIGHER EDUCATION: BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Master’s Degree – Obtained (date) MA MS In what field of study did you receive your master’s degree? If your goal is to acquire teacher certification (Positions 4 and 5), a position as a director (Position 6) or principal (Position 13) or for some other position that requires a master’s degree, see SECTION V, PREPARING TO LEARN B. HIGHER EDUCATION ADVANCE DEGREES.

Doctoral Degree – Obtained (date) PhD EdD In what field of study did you obtain your doctorate degree?

Now go to Chart 2 and assess your strengths.