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 School-Age
Credential Program · The Army School-Age Credential (ASA)
promotes quality service to parents and children by providing
specific standards, training and evaluation for School-Age staff
members and Family Child Care providers. It is an opportunity
for adults working with school-age children in an Army
School-Age setting to gain professional recognition for
demonstrating competence in their on-the-job skills. Staff must
have completed the Army Foundation Level Individual Development
Plan (IDP) to be eligible to apply for the Army School-Age
Credential.
The ASA Credential is recognized throughout the
U.S. Army as a symbol that an individual has reached a high
level of competency working with school-age children. The Army
School-Age (ASA) Credential may qualify one to move to a higher
position and may also be worth college
credit though the amount of credit varies with each institution.
The ASA Credential can open doors throughout the field of
school-age
· School-Age Credential Program ·
HOW DOES THE ARMY SCHOOL-AGE ASSESSMENT
SYSTEM WORK?
 The
School-Age staff member/provider's competence is evaluated by
the Council for Professional Recognition. The materials are
evaluated by a group of people called the Local Assessment Team.
This team includes the staff member/provider (Candidate); a
School-Age Professional (Advisor); a member of the local
community (Parent/Community Representative); and a
representative of the army (Army School-Age Representative). The
Candidate chooses people to serve as the Advisor and
Parent/Community Representative. The team members must meet
eligibility requirements and each one has specific
responsibilities.
There are five stages in the
Army School-Age assessment system: (1) Application
(2)Information collection by the Local Assessment Team members;
(3) the Local Assessment Team meeting; (4) Credential Award and
(5) Credential Renewal.
 The Candidate can pace the
assessment for his/her situation, however, the team
formation/information collection from each team member and the
team meeting stages of assessment collection, must be completed
within 12 months following the completion of the School-Age
Foundational Level Training IDP.
The
Candidate submits the Assessment Request Form
(the application) with $150 to the Council
once all team members complete their
materials. The Council assigns an Army School-Age Representative
to contact the Candidate, the Advisor and the Parent Community
Representative to schedule the team meeting. The four team
members meet to present and evaluate information about the
Candidate's work. The team votes on the Candidate's competence
and the assessment materials are sent to the Council. The
Council reviews the assessment materials and notifies the
Candidate of the decision. The Army School-Age Credential is
valid for three years. The Candidate contacts the Council to
request an Army School-Age Renewal packet. |
SAS
provides before and after school care for
children in 1st through 6th grade. SAS
provides a caring and supervised atmosphere
where children enjoy directed and
self-directed activities at the Pine Bluff
Arsenal SAS facility. Children can
participate in intramural sports program in
our gymnasium, learn about computers in a
great computer lab, enjoy competitive
tournaments in our game room, create unique
arts and crafts projects, complete their
homework and stretch their young muscles on
our large and well-equipped playground.