Professional Development Incentives
do you teach children ages 5 and under, in a caswell county licensed facility?
If so, we may have money to support your hard work!
The goals of the Professional Development Incentives Program are to reduce turnover, increase compensation, and support degree completion for Caswell County’s Early Childhood Professionals.
Take 1-3 minutes to answer the following as a quick way to see if you may be eligible for a cash incentive:
Do you work in a Division of Child Development and Early Education regulated facility?
Do you work with children ages 0-5 years?
Do you work at least 20 hours per week?
Have you worked at the same facility from October 2, 2023 (or earlier) to present?
Do you spend most of your time at your job working with children?
Do you have an Associate’s in Early Childhood Education? OR Are you working on an Associate’s in Early Childhood?
If you answered YES to all the above, then please access the guidelines and application on this page to continue. You may also contact the Partnership for more help.
To read the FULL program Guidelines, access the Application, and access other important documents, see the links at the bottom of the page.
Here are a few important program reminders:
· Early childhood professionals that do not have at least an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, must complete at least one college course with a grade of B- or better in a birth to five focused course.
· Early Educator Certification (EEC) is REQUIRED. The application process includes the submission of an application and official transcripts to the North Carolina Institute for Child Development Professionals. For more information, contact them at info@ncicdp.org or 919-942-7442 or visit https://ncicdp.org/certification-licensure/eec-overview/
The deadline for the Professional Development Incentives applications has been extended to 5 pm on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Questions? Call us at 336-694-1538 or email us at ccp4child@esinc.net
The Partnership provides group and one-on-one information sessions to anyone interested. Group sessions will be held December 19, 2023 at 4pm virtually and January 11, 2024 at 3:30pm in-person! Contact Bridget at 336-694-1538 or ccpfcbbernal@esinc.net if you plan to attend the group sessions or if interested in a one-on-one session. If this is your first time applying, we recommend contacting us before January 1, 2024 to help you get started.
Downloads:
“I AM GRATEFUL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SMART START PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES PROGRAM. I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AT MY CURRENT SCHOOL FOR 18 YEARS AND THE PROGRAM INCREASES MY INCOME AND INSPIRES ME TO CONTINUE TEACHING.”
— Child Care Early Educator