Pathways Certification
Pathways is perfect for you if...
- You desire to work in TCK care
- You are beginning a TCK care program
- You have just started in a TCK care role within a sending entity
- You are looking to increase the credibility of your TCK staff
- You work in TCK/Expat family consulting/coaching
- You want all of your organization/company's TCK team members to have the same foundational knowledge
Upcoming Dates:
Curriculum:
Week 1: Orientation Day
On the first date of the program, students have a three hour Zoom session where they are oriented to the materials, assignments, live sessions, expectations, continuing education requirements, etc. The students will receive their assignments for that week.
Week 2: TCK Care FoundationsWeek 3: Knowing Yourself as a Caregiver
Week 4: Your Role Within an Organization/Company/Sending Entity
Week 5: TCK Program Planning
Week 6: Supporting Parents of TCKs
Week 7: Age-Based TCK Care
Week 8: Educational Planning
Week 9: Pre-Field TCK Care
Week 10: On-Field TCK Care
Week 11: TCKs in Transition
- In between week 11 & 12 we have a break -
Week 12: Debrief Certification Training (5 Live Days)
Certification Ceremony
Upon successful completion of the course and passing assessment scores, students will receive a certificate in TCK Caregiving. This certification must be maintained by annual reports of continuing education through TCK Training or other approved training organizations.
Week 2: TCK Care Foundations
Week 4: Your Role Within an Organization/Company/Sending Entity
Week 5: TCK Program Planning
Week 6: Supporting Parents of TCKs
Week 7: Age-Based TCK Care
Week 8: Educational Planning
Week 9: Pre-Field TCK Care
Week 10: On-Field TCK Care
Week 11: TCKs in Transition
- In between week 11 & 12 we have a break -
Week 12: Debrief Certification Training (5 Live Days)
Certification Ceremony
Upon successful completion of the course and passing assessment scores, students will receive a certificate in TCK Caregiving. This certification must be maintained by annual reports of continuing education through TCK Training or other approved training organizations.
Pricing
STANDARD PRICE: $3500
12-month Financing Available.
Group discounts available for 2 or more attendees from the same organization/company.
Some discounts included with Agency Packages. Learn more about 2023 Pricing and Services.
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A Pathways Certification means that the participant…
Has completed 12 weeks of training, 48 live instructional hours Through assessments and case studies, has demonstrated that they understand the needs of TCKs and are capable of organizing programs to meet those needs Has received access to TCK Training materials
Maintains their knowledge by completing 10 CE hours annually
Has the opportunity for reference and recommendation from TCK Training
The Pathways Certification will be kept up-to-date with annual recertification courses that provide the latest information on TCK Care.
Has the opportunity for reference and recommendation from TCK Training
If you have any questions about Pathways please fill out the question form below and we will reach out shortly!
Meet the instructors
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Lauren Wells
Lauren is the Founder and CEO of TCK Training and author of Raising Up a Generation of Healthy Third Culture Kids, The Grief Tower, and Unstacking Your Grief Tower. An Adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK) who spent her teenage years living in Tanzania, East Africa, Lauren has worked with over 1,000 parents and TCK caregivers and has trained staff from over 80 organizations.