About The Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry
- What is the Arizona Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network (the Network)?
- What is the Arizona Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network (the Network) Professional Development (PD) website and why does it exist?
- the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry (the Registry)
- system documents such as the Workforce Knowledge and Competency Framework, the Professional Development Instructor and Technical Assistance Provider Standards, and child and program-level standards
- information about various career and educational pathways
- information about institutes of higher education
- opportunities for community-based professional development
- links to professional organizations and;
- job bank
- What is the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry (the Registry)?
- Create a confidential personal online profile that can be accessed and updated 24/7 and always ready to apply to a professional resume
- Track early childhood experience and work experience, education, and professional development hours that will be calculated into a lattice level
- Search and register for professional development opportunities anywhere in the state
- Maintain a running record of professional development, available as an education and professional development certificate suitable for printing and emailing
- Apply for program administrator access to assist with program management, and;
- Apply to become a professional development instructor to register participants and track professional development offerings
- What are the Benefits of the Registry?
- Find and register for training and professional development opportunities near you; many are available online
- Search by topic, instructor and location
- Manage your career profile and share your qualifications with potential employers
- Keep a record of your training and credentials in one place that is easy to update
- Identify your strengths and those early childhood topic areas you need to build on and;
- Access First Things First College Scholarships to take college classes toward a degree or credential in early childhood, now only available through the Registry
- Market your classes to a large, interested audience
- Include your bio/professional profile
- Search by instructor, topic and location
- Take advantage of online registration and event management tools
- See a roster of those registered for your class
- Push notifications to registered participants, and;
- Track attendance, making reporting easier
- Find and register for classes and trainings, by topic area, to fulfill annual licensing requirements
- Conveniently track and store staff qualifications information: professional development, work experience and employment history
- Access First Things First College Scholarships; (formerly T.E.A.C.H. and PCPP, now only available through the Registry)
- Assess job applications more efficiently
- Document required licensing information for professionals including background check date, latest completion of required professional development opportunities, high school diploma/GED® and administrative requirements
- Ability to verify information electronically
- Reduces time, cost, and the administrative burden on licensing specialists, allowing them to focus more on the health and safety of programs while on site
- Track and report specialized professional development requirements for specific programs and systems
- Provide comprehensive workforce information for policy decisions, regardless of program, employer, etc., and;
- Allow state sponsored programs to identify qualified programs and professional development providers. In addition, the system tracks specific professional development attendance and the professional development needs of their targeted population
- Comprehensive data to advocate for policy improvements that may include higher salaries, greater retention, and increased education and qualifications across the field
- Updated professional development opportunities
- Information on early childhood degree programs (2 year and 4 year)
- Increased quality assurances for the field (i.e. PD Instructor and TA Provider approval)
- Provides a one-point access for professional development delivered by multiple agencies/entities, and;
- Market professional development according to the professional level (entry-master level)
- What is the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Career Lattice (the lattice)?
- Who manages the Registry?
- How Do I Register?
- What Information will I Need to Complete the Registry Application?
- May I join the registry without a High School Diploma or GED® certificate?
- I've Applied, Now What?
- How do I add employment history in the Registry?
- Can I enter all of my past ECE work experience regardless of which state that I have been previously employed?
- What if I don't have a high school diploma or GED®?
- What is a Related Field?
- Child and Family Studies
- Consumer Studies
- Developmental Psychology
- Elementary Education
- Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences
- Human Development
- Human Ecology
- Human Services
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Child Observation and Assessment
- Child Growth and Development
- Curriculum and Learning Environment
- Family and Community Partnerships
- Health, Safety and Nutrition for Children
- Professionalism
- Effective Interactions
- Program Management
- Who do I contact with questions about the registry?
- What is the Registry’s Due Process Policy?
- For questions regarding the processing status of a requested transcript(s), the Participant should email the Registry at info@thearizonaregistry.org and include the following items:
- Member’s First and Last name
- Any former (maiden) last names
- Registry ID number
- Preferred email address
- Name of the College/University
- For questions or concerns regarding a Participant Profile, including Employment History, the Participant should email the Registry
at info@thearizonaregistry.org and include the following items:
- Member’s First and Last name
- Any former (maiden) last names
- Registry ID number
- Daytime phone number
- Preferred email address
- Detailed information about the concern
- Tier 1 of the Appeal Process (May take up to 4 weeks* from date of submission)
Tier 1 will be conducted by the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry Transcript Specialist.
Procedures for an Appeal of Transcript Data:- Complete the Appeal of Transcript Data form
- Member’s First and Last Name
- Any form last names used
- Registry ID number
- Daytime phone number
- Email address
- Name(s) of the college or university in question
- Course or degree you wish to be reviewed
- Evidence Based Documentation
The Appeal of Transcript Data form may be found by logging into the Registry and clicking on Resource Documents, under My Tools & Settings.
- Submit Evidence Based Documentation along with the Appeal of Transcript Data form
- Course description copied from the college/university’s website. (The website address must be copied and pasted into the document.)
- Additional supporting documentation: Course syllabus copied from the college/university’s website. (The website address must be copied and pasted into the document.)
- Submit supporting documentation that a similar course is taught in an Early Childhood Curriculum
- The name of an Arizona college or university offering a similar class in an Early Childhood Department
- The course number (i.e. ECE 555) and course name
- The website address
All documentation must be sent to the Administrative Home of the Arizona Registry:
Email: info@thearizonaregistry.org
or mail to:
Arizona PBS - Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry
555 N. Central Ave., # 500
Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Complete the Appeal of Transcript Data form
- Tier 2 of the Appeal Process (May take up to 4 weeks* from date of submission)
Tier 2 will be conducted by the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry Director
If after the Tier 1 process, the Registry Participant wishes a further review, he/she may follow the Tier 2 procedures which include:
- Send all forms and written documentation from the Tier 1 Appeals Process to the Director of the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry.
- Provide a written explanation of why the Tier 1 process outcome was incorrect.
Email: Veronica.Chacon.1@asu.edu
or mail to:
Arizona PBS - Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry
555 N. Central Ave., # 500
Phoenix, AZ 85004
C/O Veronica Chacon
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Tier 3 of the Appeal Process (May take up to 4 weeks* from date of submission)
Tier 3 will be conducted by an outside Committee composed of early childhood professionals and higher education early childhood faculty.
If after the Tier 2 process, the Registry Participant wishes a further review, he/she may follow the Tier 3 procedures which include:
- Submit to the Director of the Early Childhood Workforce Registry a request to take the appeal to Tier 3.
- A Review Committee will be appointed by the Registry Director, to include no fewer than three early childhood professionals and higher education early childhood faculty, all of whom will be vetted to ensure no conflicts of interest.
- The Committee will review the request and documentation from Tiers 1 and 2 and submit their recommendation to the Director of the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry. The Director will submit the findings to the Registry Participant.
- The decision at the Tier 3 level is final, and there are no other considerations to the appeal.
Email: Veronica.Chacon.1@asu.edu
or mail to:
Arizona PBS - Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry
555 N. Central Ave., # 500
Phoenix, AZ 85004
C/O Veronica Chacon
- Name of site or organization
- Phone number
- Type of accreditation be sought
- Timeline for accreditation
- Staff Members involved
- Name
- Registry ID
- Description of issue
- Any background documents
- Any further explanation or background
- Student’s First and Last Name
- Any former (maiden) last names
- Registry ID number
- Preferred email address
- Detailed reason for requesting an appeal and any supporting documentation if it exists
- Provide a written explanation of why the Tier 1 decision is being challenged.
- Include original appeal request and any documentation provided in the Tier 1 Process.
- The student must submit a request for a Tier 3 review to the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry Director. Email or mail to addresses listed in Tier 2.
- A Review Committee will be appointed by the Registry Director will include no fewer than three early childhood professionals, all of whom will be vetted to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The Committee will be composed from a selection of individuals including: FTF Directors or Center Directors, early childhood professionals and higher education early childhood faculty. - The Committee will review the request and documentation from Tiers 1 and 2 and submit their recommendation to the Registry Director. The Director will submit the findings to the student.
The Arizona Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network (Network) is an integrated early childhood professional development system designed to meet the professional development needs of ALL Arizona early childhood professionals from entry to advanced levels while promoting high quality professional development. It is the result of statewide collaborative efforts among several Arizona early childhood stakeholders convened by First Things First in partnership with the Arizona BUILD Initiative.
The PD website connects early childhood practitioners and others interested in the field with information and resources to advance their careers. The PD website provides access to a variety of professional development resources such as:
The Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry (the Registry) is a critical component of the Arizona Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network (the Network) and provides you a place to:
For Individuals
For PD Instructors
For Programs/Employers
For State Departments
For the Early Childhood and Afterschool Fields
The Lattice provides a common system for all Arizona EC professionals to document and quantify their professional growth and accomplishments. It is meant for use by Early Childhood (EC) professionals working directly with or on behalf of children birth through age 8 and their families to support a highly competent EC workforce. Formal education, professional development, work experience, and specialized credentials and certifications are identified at each level of the lattice. It can be used by EC professionals as a tool for individualized assessment and setting professional development goals.
The Registry is currently managed by Arizona PBS through a grant from First Things First. These professionals are guided by best practices including technology and data confidentiality policies. Personal information entered into the Arizona Registry will not be sold or shared without your permission; registry data may be reported as statistical data. Your record belongs to you and is password protected.
To begin, you must have a valid email address. If you do not have a valid e-mail address, click here for instructions on creating an e-mail account.
Register by visiting www.azearlychildhood.org and selecting the "Registry" icon.
You will create your account by clicking the Register Now link. This will take you through a step-by-step process of entering your personal, employment, and demographic information. After you submit your application, you will receive an email to verify your email address. The email will also describe additional steps and documentation needed, so that we may verify your information.
Click here for a list of information you'll provide when creating your Registry account.
Yes. If you joined the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry and you do not have a high school diploma or GED®, a lattice level cannot be calculated. However, you may still be an active registry member and access the many resources and professional development opportunities available to every registered early childhood professional in Arizona.
Once you sign up, a welcome email is sent to the email address you provided. Included in the e-mail will be your username, password, and a link to verify your email address. Click on the link or copy and paste the link into the address line on your browser. When you see the Registry login screen, enter your user name and password to access your account. Enter all of your early childhood experience, afterschool and/or primary education employment history in your Arizona Registry profile, under "My Employment History." Send us documentation to ensure accurate information about your college education and professional development hours. Click here for information about submitting documentation.
You may enter current and past early childhood employment held in the state of Arizona. You may only enter one current early childhood employer. To access your employment information, go to My Employment History under My Tools & Settings. You will then click on "Add a New Employment Record" and follow the process to add a new current job or past job. You may search for your employer by name or numbers from the address.
No, only work experience in Arizona will be accepted.
For high school graduation or high school equivalency, submit copies of high school diploma or transcript or GED® certificate. If you joined the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry and you do not have a high school diploma or GED®, you will not be assigned a lattice level. However, you may still be an active Registry member and access the many resources and professional development opportunities available to every registered early childhood professional in Arizona.
For a degree and/or college class to be in Early Childhood Education, (ECE), the focus of the degree/class will be in a branch of education theory which relates to the teaching of young children, birth through 8 years of age.
The "related" degrees are:
For a college course to be considered "related", the emphasis of the course must be in ECE.
For a class to be given credit as "related", the class must demonstrate the majority of the learning objectives are in at least one of FTF's eight Knowledge and Competencies areas for birth through age 8:
Note: for a related degree to advance a Registry Member on the Arizona Career Lattice, the majority of the courses and coursework must show an emphasis towards birth through age eight.
Note: for a related degree to be funded as a First Things First College Scholarship, the degree must have an emphasis on birth through age five, not yet in kindergarten.
If you have questions regarding the Registry, contact the Registry staff, via the contact information on the contact us page or send an e-mail to info@thearizonaregistry.org.
Due Process and Appeals Policy and Procedures
Due Process Policy
The Registry Administrative Home seeks to first answer questions and resolve issues with a participant informally prior to entering into the appeal process. Examples include the status of a requested transcript, a profile correction request, review of a degree/course request, change in personal data, employment history, or missing training certificates.
In the event that any issue cannot be resolved satisfactorily at an informal level, the Administrative Home maintains a Three Tier process for a Registry participant to appeal a decision regarding their participation in the Arizona Registry. The primary reasons for initiating a formal appeal relates to evaluation and entry of transcript data which impacts the participant’s Career Lattice Level and status as an instructor in the professional development system.
Due Process Procedures
Informal Requests for Registry Corrections
Participants are encouraged to review the accuracy of their Registry Accounts and Lattice Level by requesting the status of a submitted transcript or a correction to the Profile and/or Lattice level/transcript data.
Formal Appeal Process and Procedures Concerning Transcripts and Lattice Levels
The Appeals Process is a Three Tier system that an individual may progress through. The Registry Participant must begin the appeal process at Tier 1, which must be completed prior to requesting a second or third Tier appeal.
To initiate the process, an appeal must be in writing, sent by email or U.S. Mail, FedEx, UPS or another mail carrier, and received by the Administrative Home of the Arizona Registry. The procedures for submittal are posted on the website: www.azregistry.org
Process for Adjusting Timelines for NAEYC, Quality First or NAFCC Accreditation
If an organization or site is going through NAEYC, Point Scale or NAFCC Accreditation, and certain staff members from that organization need to be prioritized, or rushed through the appeal process so that their Registry accounts can be accurate and up to date, the Director of the Registry will conduct the evaluation within one week. The Arizona Registry understands the importance of NAEYC, Point Scale and NAFCC accreditation, and will come alongside to be of assistance.
The Director of the organization or site must contact the Director of the Arizona Registry via email to Veronica.Chacon.1@asu.edu. In the email, please provide:
Formal Appeal Process and Procedures Concerning College Scholarships
Scholars and/or prospective scholars may appeal a First Things First (FTF) or Professional Development Grant (PDG) scholarship decision. In the event issues cannot be resolved satisfactorily at an informal level, the Administrative Home (Arizona PBS) maintains a Three Tier process for a student to appeal a scholarship decision.
Tier 1 of the Appeal Process
Student must initiate a formal request for appeal in writing. The request must include:
The request must be sent to the Administrative Home:
Email: info@thearizonaregistry.org
Or mail to:
Arizona PBS - Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry
555 N. Central Avenue, Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Student will receive a written response, which may take up to 2 weeks from date of submission.
Tier 2 of the Appeal Process
If after the Tier 1 process, the student wishes further review by the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry Director, the student should follow the Tier 2 procedure.
This request must be sent to the Director by email or mail.
Email: Veronica.Chacon.1@asu.edu
Or mail to:
Veronica Chacon
Arizona PBS - Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry
555 N. Central Avenue, Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Student will receive a written response, which may take up to 3 weeks from date of submission.
Tier 3 of the Appeal Process
If after the Tier 2 process, the student wishes further review, the following process is available.
The Tier 3 Process is as follows:
Arizona PBS - Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry * 555 N. Central Ave., # 500 * Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 855-818-6613 * info@thearizonaregistry.org