No. INCENTIVE$ and TEACH work together to help increase the education, compensation, and retention of our state's ECE workforce, but participation in both programs is not required. Participants create their personal portal account using one email address to apply for both of these programs.

INCENTIVE$ is a locally funded early learning quality initiative and participation varies by county. The program is administered by the Children's Forum under contract with local early learning coalitions, children's services councils, and private contributors. If you are interested in bringing INCENTIVE$ to your community, please contact your Early Learning...