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   WELCOME to Service First Education and Training (SFET) Self
   Instructional Courses for Early Childhood Educators and Child
   Care Providers.

   SFET Self Instructional Courses can be used to help child care
   providers successfully complete components of state required
   licensing, renewal, certifications, credentialing, coursework
   and portfolios.

   SFETSelf Instructional Courses can also be used for annual clock
   hours and in-service training requirements for many states.

  SFET Self Instructional Courses  are also designed to help early
  childhood educators obtain their Child Development Associate
  (CDA) or Child Care Professional (CCP) credentials.

   Service First Education and Training Programs and Self Instructional
   Courses address the following competency goals and functional areas:
   
   1. Safe Environments: Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment    
   2. Steps to Advance Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development
   3. Positive Ways to Support Children’s Social and
       Emotional Development    
   4. Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families    
   5. Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation    
   6. Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism
   7. Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior 
   8. Principles of Child Growth and Development   
   9. Learning Activities that Promote Inclusion of Children with
       Special Needs  

         The Course Completion Process   
   You must first purchase the desired course and read the instructional
   manual(s) provided by Service First Education and Training (SFET).

   When all instructional materials are completed, answer the questions
   on the examination sheet(s) and submit them for grading along with a
   request for certificate(s).
  
   You must score of a least 80 % in order to receive credit for each
   course. If you score less than 80%, you will be given a second
   opportunity to re-read the materials and re-answer the questions. 

    If materials are read carefully, you should  not have any
    problems scoring at least 80%.

   Time Frame for Completing Course Requirements  
   These Self instructional Courses are designed for independent study. 
   You may spend as much time on a course as deemed necessary. 

   Requirements
   You must purchase the required materials and certificates in advance.
   We recommend  that you have Internet Access, even though it is not
   a requirement.  

   Technical Support  
   SFET Self Instructional Course Support Staff will be available to the
   learner by e-mail - sftng@aol.com. The student will be able to
   access information 24/7. 

   Course Support Staff will respond via e-mail within three
   business days upon receipt of information requests.

   Ongoing Assessment and Feedback  
   The student will have access to the SFET website
   and e-mail.

   Tuition Requirements  
   Fees may vary based on the cost of course material, the number
   of hours requested, and/or the courses approved for your state.

   Course Catalog
   State Approval Status


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