Established in 1990 by the Child Care Services Association, the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood® Project addresses critical issues in the early childhood workforce, such as under-education, low compensation, and high turnover rates. This innovative program provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those performing specialized roles within the early care system.

Program Highlights

• Educational Scholarships: Offers financial assistance for early childhood educators pursuing higher education and professional development.
• Workforce Enhancement: Aims to improve the quality of early childhood education by investing in the education and compensation of educators.
• Specialized Support: Extends support to professionals in specialized functions, promoting a well-rounded early care system.
  
  

Get Involved

If you’re an early care professional seeking to advance your education and contribute to the quality of early childhood education, the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Project is here to help.

For More Information

• Contact: Edith Locke
• Phone: (919) 967-3272
• Website: teachecnationalcenter.org
  
  

Join us in strengthening the early childhood workforce and making a lasting impact on the lives of young children.