The Core Competencies
Competencies
and IYD Credential
The IYD Core Competencies outline the best practices
for individuals who work with children and youth. Individuals who earn an IYD
Credential are able to demonstrate skills, knowledge and implementation abilities
in a specific program setting.
Common
Ground
All personnel
who work with children/youth need a common set of skills, knowledge and abilities
or competencies no matter what program area they serve. Based on this idea the
IYD Credential process was initiated by the Indiana School-Age Consortium (ISAC)
in the fall of 2003. On January 1, 2007 ISAC became the Indiana YouthPRO Association
(YouthPRO).
Core
Competencies
The
Indiana Youth Development Credential competencies are divided into:
- Five
General Areas:
1. Child/Youth Development
2. Families and Communities
3.
Program/Service Environment
4. Program Content/Curriculum
5. Professionalism
- The
five General Areas are divided into 16 Competency Areas with Description.
- Each
of the 16 Competency Areas are further divided into Functional Areas, and
- Each
Functional Area has a set of Assessment Criteria.
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here to view the IYD Core Competencies
Use
of the Competencies
The Core Competencies help the Candidate and YouthPRO
determine if the Candidate meets the requirements for an IYD Credential and can
proceed with the Assessment Process or if they need to pursue additional education
and training. In addition, the Core Competencies are used to evaluate a Candidate
during the Assessment Process.
Forms
Forms can be found under the section called: Steps to an IYD Credential. Within each step the applicable form can be viewed
and/or printed.
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