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Provider Information

Name:

Indiana Department of Education

Provider Location Address:

1002 N 1st St
Vincennes, IN 47591

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

https://www.vinu.edu

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:

Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or
Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and
Possesses one of the following:
Professional certification in the field; or
Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.

Program Description:

Indiana’s Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program offers students interested in early childhood education opportunities to enter the field and advance their careers through a blend of classroom instruction, hands-on training, and direct employment. The program’s curriculum aligns with the Next Level Programs of Study Early (NLPS) Childhood Education career pathway and includes a combination of high school courses, dual credit, and dual enrollment options.

Related Instruction

The program consists of three tiers of related instruction, with each level guiding apprentices toward earning a credential or degree. The tiers are a high school diploma, associate’s degree, and bachelor’s degree.

On-the Job Training

Apprentices apply classroom concepts directly within early learning environments under the guidance of a mentor teacher. The mentor provides supervision, support, and ensures that apprentices are mastering key competencies.

Employment

Apprentices receive wages while participating in on-the-job training and learning. As they master competencies and earn credentials, their wages increase accordingly.

Industry Collaboration:

Yes

Classification of Instructional Programs:

13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Program Prerequisite:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisites Description:

Application Deadlines:

Students may apply and register when the institutions opens the windows.

Refund Policy:

http://www.doe.in.gov

Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 50
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 50
- % Lab/Field Work: 50
- % Self-Study: 0
Times Offered: Day,Evening,Online
Length of Training: 2 year(s)
Number of Credits: 36 instructional hour(s)
Weekly Clock Hours: 18.00 Hours
Percent Admitted: 100%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Yes

Job Placement Offered:

Yes

Placement Assistance Available:

Yes

Part-time Enrollment:

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$10,000.00

Admission Fees:

$0.00

Books:

$594.00

Supplies:

$0.00

Tools:

$0.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$0.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$294.28

Total Cost of Program:

10,594.00

Early Childhood Educator:
- $0.00
- Included in the tuition:
- No
Associate:
- $0.00
- Included in the tuition:
- No

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

None

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
Yes

Please Explain:

Financial aid available.

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Apprenticeship

Program Type: DOL Federally Registered Apprenticeship

Number of Active Apprentices:
65
The appropriate Related Technical Instruction Provider (RTI) type:
Community College
The type of apprenticeship for this registered program:
Competency-based
As of Date:
1/14/2025

Method of Instruction: Combination of In-person, Online, E-learning or Distance Learning

Number of weeks of program (Length of Instruction Only): 104

Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
Yes

Provider Details

Instruction Provider Name:

Ivy Tech Community College

Street Address:

50 W Fall Creek Pkwy N Dr

Suite #, Office #, et cetera:

City:

Indianapolis,IN(Marion)

Zip:

46204

Supporting Files

Supporting Documents

DOL-RAP Documentation

Filename
appendix a_associates.pdf

State Certified Earn & Learn Certification

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Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Documentation

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Status History

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