ELC Stipend Program

The San Mateo County Early Learning and Teacher Stipend Program

The San Mateo County Early Learning and Care Teacher Stipend Program (formerly known as the AB 212 Teacher Stipend) is primarily funded through a grant from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and is administered by the Early Learning Support Services Department at the San Mateo County Office of Education. It is an incentive program designed to encourage early childhood education teachers working in San Mateo County to pursue education and training, and to remain in the field of early childhood education.

*Update* 2021-2022 ELC Stipend Informational Session will be hosted on September 23, 2021 06:00PM - 08:00PM *Please Register Here*

*Update* 2021-2022 Application is anticipated to open on September 24, 2021

ELC Stipend Flyers

Questions? Email elcstipend@smcoe.org or call Ian Johnson at 650-802-5344.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Work in the field of early childhood education/childcare in San Mateo County for at least six (6) months during the program year, between 07/01/2021 – 05/31/2022
2. Be at least 18 years of age and have a Social Security Number or Tax ID Number.
3. Work a minimum of 15 hours per week directly with a group of children 12 years or younger, but not in a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th Grade classroom.
4. Must participate in approved professional development activities and/or complete college courses with a grade C or better during the Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022.
5. Must have a CA ECE Workforce Registry updated profile.
6. Have a 2021-2022 ELC Teacher Stipend Program Education Plan or Professional Growth Plan
More 2021-2022 program information will be available soon!