DEL is working to increase the quality of early care & education and school-age programs around the state. Quality is directly related to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce and Washington’s professional development registry emphasizes the significance of this profession in children and family’s lives. MERIT provides information on career pathways for continued growth and a formalized system to recognize professional development. Washington’s professional development registry allows our state’s system to:
- Monitor Licensing Requirements to keep children and families safe
- Keep track of educators’ ongoing education and training
- Identify gaps and patterns on a regional and state level by evaluating data that is confidentially collected in MERIT
- Raise awareness of the workforce issues that impact early care & education and school-age programs
In MERIT you can:
- Verify and document your education and training experiences
- Share qualifications with current and future employers
- Plan your future education and career goals
- Use verified qualifications to apply for employment or participate in quality initiatives around the state
- Count yourself as a professional in early care & education and school-age services in Washington
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