Skilled Level
A person who is recognized as a Credentialed Religious Educator – Skilled Level has basic knowledge and skills in a core of competency areas. To achieve Skilled Level status, a candidate must have at least two years of paid experience in a quarter-time (or greater) position by the time they complete the program.
Please refer to The Stages of Professional Formation page for further guidance on expected characteristics and abilities of a religious educator in the Skilled Level.
Prior Religious Education Credential
To apply for entry to the Skilled Level Program, a prior credential is not required.
Contents
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Application Checklist
Application Form, Criminal Offense Disclosure Form, Endorsement Forms (2, including 1 from supervisor), Resume, Statement of Readiness and Aspirations
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Learning Experiences, Competencies, Lens and Reflective Essays - Overview
Learning Experiences: Skilled Level candidates are required to take at least five Sparks Modules, one of which must be the Multicultural or Leading UU Culture Change module. Competencies: For the Associate Level, basic knowledge and skills in a core of competency areas is expected. The…
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Required Competencies
Administration & Volunteer Management “Creating a dynamic and sustainable Religious Education Program” Scope of Knowledge and Skills Record-keeping and budgeting Oral and written communication Working with the RE Committee Recruiting volunteers Developing and implementing training Programs for…
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Elective Competencies
Choose one: History & Philosophy of RE “Understanding RE—where we come from and where we’re going” Scope of Knowledge and Skills Educational philosophy of key figures in U, U, and UU histories Important persons in the development of Religious Education, methods and types of Religious…
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Required Lens
Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multiculturalism (ARAOMC) Throughout your portfolio, provide evidence of how ARAOMC shapes your work as a religious educator. You should seek to address a variety of forms of bias, marginalization, and oppression.
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Required Reflective Essays
Refer to the “Reflective Essay Questions” page for the reflective essay questions, by prompt. Anti-Racism, Prompt A; Spiritual Life and Self-Care, Prompt C
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Review of Material and Final Evaluation
Review of Material: Candidates for all levels should send their first completed competency to the PDPM for review, correction, and/or suggestions as soon as it is finished.
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Completion Materials Checklist
Skilled Level materials may be turned in at any time during the calendar year for review by the PDPM. Send everything in all at once
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