Gateways to Opportunity is pleased to announce the approval of Morton College as an entitled institution for the following Credentials: ECE level 2, 3, 4. As an entitled institution, students at Morton College have the opportunity to qualify for credentials as they take courses or complete a degree through the Early Childhood Department. Morton College is entitled for these Gateways to Opportunity Credentials through 2019.

Morton College is among a select group of institutions in Illinois to be entitled for the Gateways to Opportunity Credentials. All Gateways to Opportunity Credentials have competencies that reflect multiple professional standards, including National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. The faculty at Morton College has worked diligently to align their courses with the Gateways to Opportunity competencies. Gateways to Opportunity is administered by the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA). Visit the Gateways to Opportunity website at www.ilgateways.com to learn more.