T.E.A.C.H.
Scholarships
101
Presented by:
Debbie Antone
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Counselor
Agenda
 Introductions
 The
basics: Overview of credentials,
degrees and endorsements
 Decisions to make
 T.E.A.C.H. support
Introductions
 Debbie
Antone, T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship
Counselor
 What
is T.E.A.C.H?
 Participant
introductions, questions to be
answered and barriers to degree
attainment
Overview of Early Childhood
Credentials
 Child
Development Associate (CDA)
 Associate
 Bachelor
 Early
ZA)
degree (AA/AS)
degree (BA/BS)
Childhood Endorsement (ZS~formerly
Child Development Associate™
(CDA)
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Why should I get a CDA?- CDA is the Best 1st Step!
Define “Associate” vs Associate Degree
CreditApplication Requirements
At least
18 years
old
Experience
(480 hours
within last 3
years)
 Infant/Toddler
 Preschool
 Family Child
Care
 Home Visitor
Professional
Portfolio
Bearing
(Community
College)
Non CreditBearing
Family
Questionnaires
Some employment options
with a valid, active CDA
 Family/Group
 Assistant
Home Child Care Provider
Teacher- Head Start/GSRP
 Additional
points for Great Start to Quality
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)
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Sponsor covers remaining portion-15% ($63.75)
OR
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Recipient covers remaining portion-15% ($63.75)
 CDA
Renewal
Associate Degree in Early
Childhood Education/Child
Development
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Why should I get an Associate degree?
Process
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Cost
Academics
Admission
Location, size
Course
offerings
 T.E.A.C.H.
Application
 Most recent
pay stub
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Grants
Scholarships
Work-study
Loans
Tax benefits
 Evaluate
transfer credits
 Create
program plan
Some employment options
with an Associate degree in
ECE/Child Development
 Includes
all options listed under the CDA
 Lead Teacher-Child Care Center
 School-age Program Director (with 480 hours of
experience)
 Early Childhood Center
480 hours of experience)
 Additional
Program Director (with
points for Great Start to Quality
Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood
Education/Child Development
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Why should I get a Bachelor Degree?
Process- Same as Associate degree
 T.E.A.C.H.
Application
 Most recent pay
stub
 Financial Aid
 Transfer credit
evaluation
 College
acceptance letter
Some employment options
with a Bachelor degree in
ECE/Child Development
 Includes
all options listed under the CDA and
Associate Degree
 Lead Teacher- Head Start/GSRP
 School-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 Quality
Adding an Early Childhood
Endorsement (ZS)
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Can be added to a Bachelor Degree in Elementary
Education or K-12 Special Education
Community College
 Tuition is less
 Transfer
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University
Post BA Options
Masters Options
Can be obtained in conjunction with either of the
above degrees
Why should I get an Early Childhood Endorsement?
Some employment options
with an Early Childhood
Endorsement
 GSRP/Head
Start Lead Teacher
T.E.A.C.H. Eligibility Requirements
Working
at least 20 hours per
week
Wage maximum:
No
more than $17.00 per hour or
$35,360 annually
T.E.A.C.H. Associate and Bachelor
Degree Scholarship Supports
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80% of the cost of tuition/fees & books
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Average Associate degree cost- $95 per semester (6 credits)
Average Bachelor degree cost- $262 per semester (6 credits)
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Average Associate degree cost- $95 per semester (6 credits)
Average Bachelor degree cost- $262 per semester (6 credits)
10% Sponsor
$50 travel stipend each semester
Paid release time reimbursement or Sub-Reimbursement for family/group
home providers
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10%- Recipient (20% family/group home provider)
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 pay
T.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)
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$100-$400 bonus from T.E.A.C.H.
--AND--
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2% raise (AA model) or $100 or $375 bonus from program
Stipend Scholarship
 Working
for a program with a policy or
union contract in place which would
prohibit employer participation in the
scholarship
 Associate Degree stipend = $200/credit
($1200 cap)
 Bachelor Degree stipend = $350/credit
($2100 cap)
Questions?
For more information or other
questions, please contact
[email protected], (866) 648-3224
X312 or visit ww.MiAEYC.org
Thank you for your participation!