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Alaska Relationship-Based Professional Development (RBPD) Specialist Credential<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A Relationship-Based Professional Development (RBPD) Specialist provides technical assistance, consultation, and coaching to early childhood and school-age professionals to help them thrive in their careers. This credential ensures RBPD Specialists have the knowledge and skills to offer guidance, encouragement, and tailored support to educators to help improve the quality of early care and learning in Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alaska\u2019s Four-Tiered RBPD Credential System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alaska’s four-tiered RBPD Credential System is designed to help individuals progress in their careers while strengthening the overall quality of early childhood and school-age education across the state. The four tiers are progressive, meaning applicants must complete the first before moving to the next. The system includes the following levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBPD I: Technical Assistant Specialist<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Entry-level role focusing on providing technical assistance to early childhood and school-age educators.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RBPD II: Consultation Specialist<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

A higher level that involves offering in-depth consultation services, helping professionals improve their practice through feedback and advice.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RBPD III A: Practitioner\/Teacher Coach<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

This role involves hands-on coaching and mentoring to support teachers in the classroom, promote best practices, and improve teaching effectiveness.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RBPD III B: Program\/Administration Coach<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

The highest level focused on working with programs and organizations to improve overall systems, strategies, and structures to support teachers and staff.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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One-Time Funding and Supports to Jump-Start Your RBPD Credentialing Efforts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alaska SEED will begin accepting applications for RBPD I \u2013 III in September 2025. Get started now with one-time funding and support<\/strong> to help you pursue the RBPD Specialist Credential. These supports are available from November 2024 to November 2025<\/strong> and include several key opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monthly Peer-to-Peer Group<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

This is a recurring opportunity to connect with fellow RBPD professionals, share case presentations, and engage in reflective facilitation to support your coaching skills and competencies. You\u2019ll also have the chance to earn mentor coaching hours<\/strong>.

When:<\/strong> First Tuesday of each month, starting November 5, 2024
Time:<\/strong> 12 – 1 pm Alaska Time
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REGISTER IN ADVANCE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Monthly RBPD Credential Open Office Hours<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

This is an opportunity to receive personalized assistance with assessing your progress toward meeting RBPD criteria and understanding the credentialing process.

When:<\/strong> Third Friday of each month, starting February 2025
Time:<\/strong> 12 – 1 pm Alaska Time
Meeting ID: 853 7027 4604
Passcode: 394589<\/p>

JOIN HERE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Free Training<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Various training opportunities will be available to support your RBPD coaching skills and early childhood content knowledge. Be sure to check the RBPD Coaching and Early Childhood (EC) Content Training Description Document<\/strong> for more information.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline for One-Time Funding and Supports:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n