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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.