Body and Soul: Reflections on Two Professional Development Credential Pilots in Massachusetts

March 1st, 2010 | RESEARCH

The example of two pilot credentials in Massachusetts, The School-Age Youth Development Credential (SAYD) and the Professional Youth Worker Credential (PYWC), can help us to understand the importance of establishing credentials and what we can expect to accomplish in doing so. This knowledge can guide the next steps in establishing a national credential for afterschool and youth workers.

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Georgia Hall, Author, Wellesley College
Ellen Gannett, Author, Wellesley College

Citation

Publication: Afterschool Matters
Volume: 10
Page(s): 13

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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Education and learning science
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Afterschool Programs | Professional Development | Conferences | Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Public Programs