Being a part of Florida’s early childhood workforce can provide you with a wide range of opportunities to support the young children in your care and their families. The resources listed below will provide you with information and access to outside supports and help you build professional development connections. We hope our T.E.A.C.H. scholars will use these to maximize their scholarship opportunities and advocacy efforts.
If you are not currently a T.E.A.C.H. scholar but would like more information on how to apply, please call 877-FL-TEACH (358-3224).
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It is important to let our elected officials know how much early childhood education truly matters and what additional supports are needed for the early learning workforce.
With America for Early Ed, you can easily look up and write to your representatives why they should join you as part of the early childhood education movement.
Current and prospective college students can use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid, including the grants, scholarships, and work-study programs, for both undergraduate and graduate school.
You can navigate the Federal Student Aid website to explore how financial aid works, learn about the types of aid available, and review your eligibility requirements.
Early Childhood Educator INCENTIVE$ Florida, rewards early childhood educators with financial payments based on their level of education and sustained employment in participating counties.
INCENTIVE$ works alongside other quality initiatives to help educate, retain, and provide additional supports for the early childhood workforce. Visit the INCENTIVE$ website to learn more.
Modern States Education Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to making a high-quality college education free of cost and accessible to any person who seeks one.
Modern States offers more than 30 free, high quality preparation courses and tutorials specifically developed to prepare students for Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests in various subjects.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) and its Affiliates share a core value in creating opportunities for early educators, to enhance the influence the Association has on shaping a national, state and local agenda for young children, and to equip a growing and engaged membership.
You can learn more about NAEYC and its Florida Affiliate, connect with professionals in your community, attend conferences or networking events, engage in advocacy efforts, and much more!
The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® National Center at Child Care Services Association provides leadership in the early childhood education field to states across the country and to our nation’s policymakers on the critical importance and value of an educated, well-paid and stable early childhood workforce to ensure the long-term success of our nation’s children in school and in life.
You can view an online listing of T.E.A.C.H. participating states here.