PURPOSE OF THE LEARNING CENTER LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION
LCLC (Learning Center Leadership Certification) provides individual learning assistance professionals a nationally-recognized credential and set of standards by which to foster their future growth and development.
This certification provides validation of individuals' expertise in the field of learning assistance through external and objective review. The program is flexible and designed to meet the different career paths and goals of learning assistance professionals. Besides providing a standard of credentialing and continuing professional development, certification can be used by learning center directors and learning assistance professionals as rewards and incentives for better performance appraisals and as part of benchmarking the attainment of staff members in reports to their institutions.
While there are four levels of certification, a first-time applicant can submit materials for certification at any of the four levels. Everyone does NOT have to start at Level One and work their way up. For example, if you can currently satisfy the criteria for Level Four, then please submit an application for Level Four. Additionally, you do not need to be a current member of NCLCA to be considered for certification through LCLC. All qualified professionals are encouraged to apply!
Certification for Levels 1-3 is valid for two years, beginning on the date of certification and extending through December 31 of the second year of certification. For example, if you are certified at Level 2 on May 18, 2018, your certification is good through December 31, 2020. Renewals are valid for FIVE years beginning on the date of renewal and extending through December 31 of the fifth year of renewal.
Please Note: Upon receipt, all Learning Center Leadership Certification application materials become the property of NCLCA and will not be returned.
how to apply
Application cover sheet Application Appendix A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I (as applicable) If you do not know how to put different kinds of files into one PDF document, there are different ways to approach this task (this is not an exhaustive list).
Dr. Jennifer Haley: LCLC@NCLCA.org (765) 285-1008 | Application (cover sheet) formsPlease note that the LCLC application forms for all four levels have been revised as of February 22, 2021. Old forms may be used through April 1, 2021. Starting April 2, 2021, only the new forms will be accepted. Old forms may be used through October 31, 2019. Starting November 1, 2019, only the new forms will be accepted. Please read carefully through the Application Instructions document, then read through the applications for each level to decide which level is best for you. Once you have made a decision, complete that level’s application cover sheet. You will need to include this in your PDF application package (read instructions to the left). The application cover sheets for renewals are also included below. Use these only if you are renewing and existing certification. Application Formspricing & paymentThe Learning Center Leadership Certification fee structure is the following for all applicants regardless of membership status:
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