EEC Levels & Scales

What is an EEC level? An EEC level is a step on a standardized scale. Currently, the Institute certifies individuals on two scales: the Early Care and Education Professional Scale (ECE Scale) or the School Age Professional Scale (SA Scale).

Each scale reflects the amount of education earned in the content area pertinent to the ages of children served.  The ECE Scale is designed for individuals working with or on behalf of children ages birth to five.  The SA Scale is designed for individuals working with or on behalf of children ages five to twelve who are served in school age care settings.  Credit for professional work experience and education from institutions that are not regionally accredited are not used to determine a certification level.

To find out if a college or university is regionally accredited go to: www.chea.org/directories/regional.asp

What courses count as focused hours for an assessment on either the Early Care and Education Scale or the School Age Scale? EEC uses the course title and/or the course description to determine if a course can count as birth to five or school age focus   For a list of the courses counted from NC community colleges click here.