T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® IOWA Family Support Scholarships

1. T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® IOWA Family SupportScholarships

2. Introductions & Housekeeping Who’s in the room: • Barb Merrill, Iowa AEYC, Executive Director • Ashley Otte, Iowa AEYC, T.E.A.C.H. Coordinator • Johnna Haggerty, Iowa AEYC • Jean Johnson, IDPH • Kelly Schulte, IDPH • Alyssa Mathews, IDPH Housekeeping: • All phone lines will be muted • Asking questions • Will send follow up email

3. Iowa Department of Public Health & Iowa AEYC Partnership • MIECHV professional development dollars • Iowa AEYC houses T.E.A.C.H. program • Partner to provide T.E.A.C.H. scholarships for Family Support Professionals

4. Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children The Mission of Iowa AEYC is to serve and act on behalf of the early childhood profession • Nearly 1200 members across Iowa • 16 local chapters and local affiliates • 25 member governing board • 10 staff members

5. Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children • NAEYC is world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children • Iowa AEYC is the state level affiliate • Work and Projects of Iowa AEYC: • T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Iowa • Fall Institute & Spring Leadership events • Support to the Iowa Head Start Association • Support to Early Childhood Iowa’s Professional Development Committee • Play Experience & Coaches

6. T.E.A.C.H. History • Started in North Carolina by Sue Russell in the 1980’s. • Started in Iowa in 2003. • 91 participants in the first year. • 1400 participants in the last ten years. • In 2012, there were 473 active scholarships, with over 20 options to choose from.

7. What is T.E.A.C.H.? Teacher Education And Compensation Helps More than a scholarship, a workforce investment! T.E.A.C.H. is a Licensed Program of Child Care Services Association

8. What is T.E.A.C.H.? • Licensed and monitored by national office • Iowa AEYC holds the only license in Iowa • A national movement for improving the education, compensation and retention of the early childhood workforce • Why family support?

9. Early Childhood Iowa (ECI) Structure Early Learning Health, Mental Health and Nutrition Family Support Special Needs/ Early Intervention

10. T.E.A.C.H. is Built on Four Primary Components: Education T.E.A.C.H. helps participants to earn a required number of college credit hours each year.

11. T.E.A.C.H. is Built on Four Primary Components: Scholarship T.E.A.C.H. offers counseling and financial support to pay for college courses, books, travel/Internet

12. T.E.A.C.H. is Built on Four Primary Components: Compensation T.E.A.C.H. recipients earn a bonus after successful completion of a year of education.

13. T.E.A.C.H. is Built on Four Primary Components: Commitment T.E.A.C.H. recipients agree to continue service in their current professional role.

14. Evidence Informed & Data Driven • Increased Education • Average 12 credits completed per year • Average GPA 3.5 • Increased Compensation • 7% annual wage increases • Reduced Turnover • Annual averages under 5%

15. Evidence Informed & Data Driven • Satisfaction – LOVING it! • “T.E.A.C.H. provides opportunities for teachers to take risks and broaden their horizons. They can practice what they are learning and it deepens the quality of the care they provide. They are learning developmentally appropriate practices.” --Center Director

16. T.E.A.C.H. is a 3 Way Partnership • T.E.A.C.H. supports 70% of costs • Programs support 20% of costs • Individuals support 10% of costs

17. Eligibility Programs: • Any family support program operating in the state of Iowa, that is receiving state or federal funds. • Eligible programs include home visiting and group-based parent education programs. • Willing to support staff

18. Eligibility • Individuals • Work at least 30 hours/week in an approved family support program • Must work at least 20 hours/week in a direct family support or supervisory role • Have worked in your current program for at least 90 days • Working on (or would like to be) college credits towards an approved degree or credential • Have the support of your employer

19. Family Support Scholarship Overview

20. A Closer Look at the Costs - Associate Assumptions: • 15 credit hours @ $133/credit • 5 books @ $100 Federal Financial Aid: • Everyone is required to apply • If eligible, Pell grants will reduce/eliminate tuition and books costs

21. A Closer Look at the Costs - Bachelor Assumptions: • 15 credit hours @ $277/credit • 5 books @ $100 Federal Financial Aid: • Everyone is required to apply • If eligible, Pell grants will reduce/eliminate tuition and books costs

22. Contract Requirements • Both employee and employer must sign • One year contract (3 semesters) • Continue to work at least 30 hours/week • Complete 9-24 college credits/year • Submit official grades to T.E.A.C.H. within 30 days of semester end • Continue to work in your program for one year following the end of the contract

23. Getting Started • Can start school in Summer (May), Fall (August), or Spring (January) • Contact T.E.A.C.H. with questions • Complete an application and await approval notice • Complete FAFSA • Find a school and apply • This is a 2 year project – act now!

24. Questions?

25. Contact Information Ashley Otte T.E.A.C.H. Program Coordinator 515-331-8000 ext 13 800-469-2392 ext 13 teach@iowaaeyc.org www.iowaaeyc.org