Financial Support
Pennsylvania Department of Welfare (DPW) supports the professional development efforts
of early childhood and school-age practitioners in many ways:
Low cost professional development opportunities through the Regional Keys (Search
the
Professional
Development Calendar)
PA Keys to Professional Development Refund Voucher Program
The professional development refund voucher program provides the opportunity for
reimbursement for courses that earn college credits (including Child Development
Associate Professional Development Programs) and payment for the CDA Assessment
Fee.
New Requirements - The following guidelines are effective
7/1/07.
Click here for the complete guidelines.
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Students must be currently employed in OCDEL Keystone
STARS program designated STAR 1 or higher
For the College Tuition Reimbursement Voucher
- Courses must provide
college credit
- Students must
receive a grade of "C" or better
- Courses must be a part of an early childhood degree
program (see guidelines for more details)
- The maximum refund amount allowed is $3,000 per year
(July 1 to June 30) and a maximum of $500 per credit hour.
To apply for reimbursement for courses use
this application
[Download the College Tuition Reimbursement Voucher Application]
To apply for CDA Assessment fee payment
[Download the CDA Assessment Fee Voucher Application]
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships
T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) Early Childhood® PENNSYLVANIA Scholarship Program works with providers, colleges and child care
staff to offer scholarship programs and support systems that improve the education
and compensation of child care workers.
T.E.A.C.H. obtains its funding through grants from businesses, foundations and government.
By helping to increase professionalism, raise wages and reduce turnover of child
care staff, this public-private partnership brings higher quality care to Pennsylvania’s
children. T.E.A.C.H. is administered by the Pennsylvania Child Care Association.