Presented by Debbie Antone TEACH Scholarship Counselor Agenda Introductions The basics Overview of credentials degrees and endorsements Decisions to make TEACH support Introductions ID: 605788
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T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships 101
Presented by: Debbie AntoneT.E.A.C.H. Scholarship CounselorSlide2
Agenda
IntroductionsThe basics: Overview of credentials, degrees and endorsementsDecisions to makeT.E.A.C.H. supportSlide3
Introductions
Debbie Antone, T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship CounselorWhat is T.E.A.C.H?Participant introductions, questions to be answered and barriers to degree attainmentSlide4
Overview of Early Childhood Credentials
Child Development Associate (CDA)Associate degree (AA/AS)Bachelor degree (BA/BS)
Early Childhood Endorsement (
ZS~formerly
ZA)Slide5
Child Development Associate™ (CDA)
Why should I get a CDA?- CDA is the Best 1st Step!Define “Associate” vs Associate Degree
Application Requirements
At least 18 years old
Choose CDA “setting”
Formal Training
(120 hours)
Non Credit-Bearing
Credit- Bearing (Community College)
Family Questionnaires
Infant/Toddler
Preschool
Family Child Care
Home Visitor
CAN receive
T.E.A.C.H. SUPPORT FOR CREDIT-BEARING TRAINING!
Professional Portfolio
Experience (480 hours within last 3 years)Slide6
Some employment options with a valid, active CDA
Family/Group Home Child Care ProviderAssistant Teacher- Head Start/GSRP
Additional points for Great Start to QualitySlide7
CDA Assessment-T.E.A.C.H. Supports
T.E.A.C.H. covers 85% of the CDA fee and provides compensation for recipients after receipt of CDA (either $300 or $200 bonus)Sponsor covers remaining portion-15% ($63.75)OR
Recipient covers remaining portion-15% ($63.75)
CDA RenewalSlide8
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
Why should I get an Associate degree?Process
Choose a college
Apply for financial aid
Cost
Academics
Admission
Location, size
Course offerings
CAN receive
T.E.A.C.H. SUPPORT towards AA degree in ECE!
Grants
Scholarships
Work-study
Loans
Tax benefits
Meet with ECE Faculty Advisor
T.E.A.C.H. Application
Most recent pay stub
Evaluate transfer credits
Create program plan
Apply for T.E.A.C.H.Slide9
Some employment options with an Associate degree in ECE/Child Development
Includes all options listed under the CDALead Teacher-Child Care CenterSchool-age Program Director
(with 480
hours of experience
)
Early Childhood Center Program Director
(with 480
hours of experience)
Additional
points for Great Start to QualitySlide10
Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
Why should I get a Bachelor Degree?Process- Same as Associate degree
CAN receive
T.E.A.C.H. SUPPORT toward a BA degree in ECE!
T.E.A.C.H. Application
Most recent pay stub
Financial Aid
Transfer credit evaluation
College acceptance letter
Apply for T.E.A.C.H.Slide11
Some employment options with a Bachelor degree in ECE/Child Development
Includes all options listed under the CDA and Associate DegreeLead Teacher- Head Start/GSRPSchool-age Program Director Early Childhood Center Program Director
T.E.A.C.H. Counselor
Training and Technical Assistance Provider
Additional
points for Great Start to QualitySlide12
Adding an Early Childhood Endorsement (ZS)
Can be added to a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education or K-12 Special Education
Can be obtained in conjunction with either of the above degrees
Why should I get an Early Childhood Endorsement?
Choose a pathway
Community College
Tuition is less
Transfer
Take and pass the MTTC Subject test in Early Childhood-General & Special Education
University
Post BA Options
Masters Options
Apply to have Endorsement added to your teaching certificate by MDESlide13
Some employment options with an Early Childhood Endorsement
GSRP/Head Start Lead TeacherSlide14
T.E.A.C.H. Eligibility Requirements
Working at least 20 hours per weekWage maximum:
No more than $17.00 per hour or $35,360 annuallySlide15
T.E.A.C.H. Associate and Bachelor Degree Scholarship Supports
80% of the cost of tuition/fees & books
10%- Recipient (20% family/group home provider)
Average Associate degree cost- $95 per semester (6 credits)
Average Bachelor degree cost- $262 per semester (6 credits)
10% Sponsor
Average Associate degree cost- $95 per semester (6 credits)
Average Bachelor degree cost- $262 per semester (6 credits)
$50 travel stipend each semester
Paid release time reimbursement or Sub-Reimbursement for family/group home providers
Employee taking 6 credits- eligible for 6 hours/week (15 weeks/semester) 6 hours x 15 weeks= 90 hours total
Sponsor provides
up to 6 hours paid time off
at employee’s normal rate of payT.E.A.C.H. reimburses sponsoring program for 45 hours at $10 per hour or $450
Compensation at the end of each completed contract (3 semesters/9credits)$100-$400 bonus from T.E.A.C.H. --AND--
2% raise (AA model) or $100 or $375 bonus from programSlide16
Stipend Scholarship
Working for a program with a policy or union contract in place which would prohibit employer participation in the scholarshipAssociate Degree stipend = $200/credit ($1200 cap)Bachelor Degree stipend = $350/credit ($2100 cap)Slide17
Questions?
For more information or other questions, please contact teach@miaeyc.org, (866) 648-3224 X312 or visit ww.MiAEYC.org
Thank you for your participation! Slide18
Learn about navigating the various options within the early childhood higher education system, choices around degrees, and how T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Michigan can ease the financial burden associated with working toward professional development goals.