T.E.A.C.H. provides scholarships for early childhood educators and facility/family home directors to work toward earning an Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Scholarships for a Florida Staff Credential and/or a Director Credential (and renewals), and the National CDA Assessment are also available.
T.E.A.C.H. involves a partnership for the sharing of expenses by the Scholar, the Sponsor (child care center or family child care home), and the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program.
For more information, please contact T.E.A.C.H. at 1-877-FL-TEACH (1-877-358-3224) or email teachquestions@thechildrensforum.com. The most efficient way to apply for a scholarship is to visit the T.E.A.C.H. website at www.TEACH-FL.com and submit an online application.
The Early Learning Career Center (ELCC) is funded by The Children’s Trust as part of Miami-Dade County’s quality improvement system. The Career Center serves as a valuable resource for early childhood educators in Miami-Dade County, connecting them to professional development services and resources, educational scholarships, and much more.
For more information, please contact the Career Center at 888-FL-CHILD or visit the Career Center website at www.elcareers.org.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used by virtually all two- and four-year colleges, universities and career schools for the awarding of federal student aid and most state and college aid.
The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education.
To apply for a Federal Pell Grant, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be submitted by the end of June to be eligible for aid in the following academic year.