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T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Info Session
Description
Please join representatives from NPRC and the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) for an informational session about the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship program.
History of the TEACH Early Childhood® Program
The TEACH Early Childhood® Program began in North Carolina in July 1990 to address the crisis of early learning teachers leaving the field in droves for better paying jobs. Over the next decade, TEACH expanded to dozens of states across the country. To learn more about the history of TEACH, the TEACH National Center's website here.
TEACH Early Childhood® Pennsylvania awarded its first scholarships in September 1998, using private and business collaboration dollars to pilot the program in four regions of the state. In early 1999, through support from the Department of Public Welfare (now Department of Human Services), TEACH expanded to offer scholarships statewide. Currently, TEACH receives funding from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) and Pennsylvania’s Department of Education (PDE). TEACH has since awarded more than 9,000 scholarships to early childhood professionals across the Commonwealth.
Upcoming Dates And Times
- May 05, 20266:30 PM - 7:30 PM (10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC)Available spots
Questions & Answers
- What is TEACH?
Brain research shows that 90% of a child’s brain develops before the age of five. Yet, early childhood educators typically have little formal education beyond high school and earn very low wages. The TEACH Early Childhood® Pennsylvania Scholarship Program offers early learning professionals a debt-free college education, supporting them while they work to become stronger teachers and earn thriving wages. In addition to significant financial support, TEACH provides each participant a counselor to help them navigate challenges in their personal life, career or at school and achieve their goals.
TEACH is a shared investment between the scholarship recipient, the employer and TEACH funders. Employers pay a portion of tuition, provide paid release time for classes and coursework and issue a stipend or raise at the end of each program year. In return, TEACH scholars commit to working for their employer at least one year after graduation, creating a more stable workforce- Who are TEACH scholars?
Nearly all TEACH scholars are women and almost half are women of color. Many are raising children on their own. Half are first-generation college students who, in turn, inspire their own children to go to college. By building a more educated early childhood workforce, TEACH raises the quality of care and education that scholars provide to children in their care—setting the next generation on a path for future learning and success.
