ELC Stipend Program

2021-2022 Stipend Program Overview Session

• 2021-2022 ELC Stipend Program Overview (Full Presentation)
  • Presentation Video (English)
  • Presentation Slides (English)
  • Presentation Slides (Español)
  • Presentation Slides (Traditional Chinese)

• How Do I Apply?
  
  • Instructional Video (English)
  • Presentation Slides (English)
  • Presentation Slides (Español)
  • Presentation Slides (Traditional Chinese)

• Supports Available at Cañada College
  
  • Instructional Video (English)
  • Presentation Slides (English)
  • Presentation Slides (Español)

Resources from the Workforce Registry

• How to view/download your Education and Training Report - from the Workforce Registry
  
  • Instructional Video (English)
  • Instructional Video (Español)

• How to apply - from the Workforce Registry
  
  • Instructional Video (English)
  • Instructional Video (Español)

• Video Help Sheet - from the Workforce Registry
  
  • Instructional Video (English)
  • Instructional Video (Español)

2021-2022 ELC Stipend Guide

• Link to Stipend Guide (English)
• Link to Stipend Guide (Español)
• Link to Stipend Guide (Traditional Chinese)

Links to Forms and Documents

• Link to W9 Form
• Link to Education Plan
• Link to ELSS Virtual PD Policies
• Link to Professional Growth Plan
• Professional Growth Advisor (PGA) List (English)
• Professional Growth Advisor (PGA) List (Spanish)
• Professional Growth Advisor (PGA) List (Traditional Chinese)
• 2021-2022 Stipend Program Guide (English)
• 2021-2022 Stipend Program Guide 2021-2022 (Spanish)
• 2021-2022 Stipend Program Guide 2021-2022 (Traditional Chinese)

Links to Webpages

• Link to Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
• Link to Workforce Registry "Help Article"
• Link to Workforce Registry Training Report Video (English)
• Link to Workforce Registry Training Report Video (Spanish)
• Link to ECE Workforce Registry Training Calendar
• Link to Training Offerings - SMCOE – Early Learning Support Services
• Link to Training Offerings - California Early Childhood Online (CECO)
• Link to Training Offerings - San Mateo County 4Cs Trainings
• Link to Quality Counts San Mateo
• Link to CCPC Zip Code Priorities

To apply for an ELC Stipend, applicants must meet Criteria #1-3:

1. Be at least 18 years of age and have a Social Security Number or Tax ID Number.
2. 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. Eligible programs include:
   1. Licensed Family Child Care
   2. Licensed infant/toddler, preschool, or school age centers
   3. License-exempt home-based childcare providers
   4. License-exempt childcare centers
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 8^th Grade classroom. Work can be performed in-person or via Distance Learning.

Note: If stipend funds are limited, priority will be given to teachers working in one of the San Mateo County Child Care Partnership Council Priority 1 Zip Codes (https://tinyurl.com/SMC21-22Priorities), and providers working in a Quality Counts San Mateo program (https://smcqualitycounts.org) or in a program that has enrolled children receiving a subsidy either through a state-contract (CCTR or CSPP) or through a 4Cs voucher (APP or CalWORKs).

Will you take coursework toward a Child Development Permit, an Associate’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree in ECE during the 2021-22 year?

• If Yes, You may be eligible for a “College Coursework” Stipend if you complete unit-bearing coursework by May 2022.
• If No, please refer to the next question.

Do you plan on advancing your professional development by going to workshops or trainings during the 2021-22 year?

• If Yes, You may be eligible for a “Training” Stipend if you complete 10+ hours of Professional Growth activities.
• If No, we apologize, you are NOT eligible for an ELC Stipend.

** This year we will be able to offer additional bonus stipends to ELC professionals who complete “priority area” professional development through the San Mateo County Office of Education. See page 12 of the Stipend Program Guide for further details.

Requirement 1 - Have a complete ECE Workforce Registry Profile and Registry ID Number.

The California ECE Workforce Registry is a state, regional and local collaboration designed to centrally track and promote the education, training, and experience of the ECE workforce.

Instructions:

An ECE Workforce Registry ID Number is required for participation in the stipend program. If you do not have a Registry ID, follow the instructions below to create a profile. Your Registry ID is necessary to register for and to attend trainings, professional events, and to apply for the stipend program.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW ACCOUNTS

1. Go to caregistry.org and click “Register Now.”
2. Once registered, you will receive an email with a link to activate your account.
3. Click this link and log in. You must log in to activate your Registry account.
4. Keep your Registry ID number stored in your cell phone contacts for easy reference. You will need this number when you register for trainings.

 UPDATING YOUR REGISTRY PROFILE

Whenever your contact information or employment information changes, you should update your Registry profile.

Visit www.caregistry.org for Frequently Asked Questions, a tutorial on how to use the Registry, and to access the Registry Help Desk.

Requirement 2 - Have a 2021-2022 ELC Teacher Stipend Program Education Plan or Professional Growth Plan

Meet with an ELC Stipend Program College Advisor to create or update 2021-2022 Education Plan, and/or have a 2021-2022 Professional Growth Plan created or updated with a CTC Professional Growth Advisor or with your College Advisor. *

PATHWAYS

THE COURSEWORK TRACK

OPTION A - COURSEWORK TRACK PARTICIPANTS -> Meet with an ELC Stipend Program College Advisor

Must complete and upload an Education Plan to the Workforce Registry by May 31, 2022

Jamie Hui, Program Services Coordinator, Cañada College

Email:  huij@smccd.edu  Phone: (650) 306-3404

*Link to Education Plan

*OR*

THE TRAINING TRACK

OPTION B - TRAINING TRACK PARTICIPANTS -> Meet with Professional Growth Advisor

Must complete and upload a Professional Growth Plan to the Workforce Registry by May 31, 2022

Link to Professional Growth Plan

* License-exempt providers (Family/Friend/Neighbor childcare providers) who are only completing 16 hours of Health and Safety Trainings do not need a Professional Growth Plan to be eligible for a training stipend.

Requirement 3 - Have a valid email account.

Email is the primary method of communication for the ELC Stipend Program. Please add ELCstipend@smcoe.org to your email contacts to make sure you receive email messages from the SMCOE stipend program staff. Should your email change, please inform your College Advisor and SMCOE stipend program staff immediately.

Requirement 4 - SMCOE staff will verify participants’ employment directly with respective employers in May 2022.

Requirement 5 - Upload copies of transcripts, degrees, and Child Development permits to the ECE Workforce Registry By June 11, 2022.

 

1.   Read this ELC Stipend Guide thoroughly.

2.   Complete the online Stipend Pathways Application by December 17, 21, through the Stipend Module in the Workforce Registry

1. Login to your Registry Profile (caregistry.org)
2. Select Stipends & Pathways -> Click Application -> 1) Update your profile
3. Click Confirm and Continue -> 2) Select San Mateo: Early Learning and Care Teacher Stipend Program
4. Complete the Application and Upload Supplemental Forms

                  This “Help” article provides more details on using the Registry to apply for a stipend.

ALL Participants

Due December 17, 2021	Completed online Application and upload completed W9 Form
Due on or before May 31, 2022	Meet with Advisor to develop, update and upload an Education Plan and/or Professional Growth Plan to The Workforce Registry
May 2022	SMCOE staff will verify employment status with your employer

 COLLEGE COURSEWORK TRACK PARTICIPANTS

July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022	Complete approved College Coursework with a passing grade of ‘C’ or higher Achieve Education Milestone (if applicable)
Due on or before June 11, 2022	Upload transcripts, degrees and permits in the ECE Workforce Registry

 TRAINING TRACK PARTICIPANTS

July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022	Complete 10-21 hours of professional development trainings
10-21 hours of Professional Development Trainings must be selected from one of the following sources: o   San Mateo County Office of Education – Early Learning Support Services, o   California Early Childhood Online (CECO) o   San Mateo County 4Cs o   ECE Workforce Registry Training Calendar

STIPEND PAYMENT PROCESS

Stipend amounts are contingent upon the availability of funds.

Stipends must be declared as income and are subject to income tax regulations. For any participant who received total payments of more than $600 for the Program Year, a Tax Form 1099 for 2021 taxes will be mailed to participant’s home address by January 31,

Stipend payments are mailed in late July 2022 to participant’s home address as entered on the W-9 Form.

Advising for Child Development Permits, college certificates, and CD/ECE Associate’s degree

• Please schedule a meeting with your college advisor.
• For Cañada College students, please contact

                  Jamie Hui, Program Services Coordinator, Cañada College

                  EMAIL: huij@smccd.edu  PHONE: (650) 306-3404

• SMCCCD students can schedule appointments with an academic counselor online
  • Counseling Center: https://canadacollege.edu/counselingcenter/

Advising for Professional Growth Advising for Annual PD Hours and Child Development Permits

Advisor Name	Program Name	Center ZIP	Advisor Email	Advisor Phone
Asha Bothe	All Five	94025	asha@allfive.org	(650) 304-8019
Carol Thomsen	All Five	94025	carol@allfive.org	(650) 387-8268
Jennifer Mayman	All Five	94025	Jennifer@allfive.org	(650) 394-7328
Patricia Lepe	All Five	94025	Patricia@allfive.org	(408) 455-0529
Audra Pittman	Bayshore Elementary School District	94014	apittman@thebayshoreschool.org	(415) 467-5443
Grace Yee	Challenge School *Advising available in Mandarin, and Cantonese upon request	94002	Gracey@challengeschool.us	(650) 574-6878
Stephen Finn	Footsteps Child Care, Inc.	94063	stephen.finn@footstepschildcare.org	(650) 610-0715
Elizabeth Foster	IHSD *advising for IHSD employees only*	94402	epfoster@pacbell.net	(415) 269-2266
Mindy Camacho	Intercommunal Preschool *advising for Intercommunal employees only*	94401	intercommunal@att.net	(650) 347-0463
Lisa Zimiga	Jefferson Elementary School District	94014	lzimiga@jeffersonesd.org	(650) 991-1258
Liz Morgan	La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District	94060	lmorgan@lhpusd.com	(650) 747-0051 Ext.206
Jessica Mihaly	Menlo Park City School District	94027	jmihaly@mpcsd.org	(650) 463-1236 Ext.3
Brigidan Bogni-Rodriguez	Millbrae Nursery School	94030	millbraenursery@sbcglobal.net	(650) 589-3028
Jessica Diaz	Peninsula Family Service *advising for PFS employees only*	94401	jdiaz@peninsulafamilyservice.org	(650) 403-4300 Ext.4704
Lisa Penisini	Redwood City Child Development Program *advising for RCCDP employees only*	94063	lisa@rccdp.org	(650) 780-7521
Edna Carmona	Redwood City School District *advising for RCSD employees only*	94063	ecarmona@rcsdk8.net	(650) 482-2417
Pauahi McGinn	San Bruno Park School District	94066	pmcginn@sbpsd.k12.ca.us	(650) 624-3158 Ext.4
Edirle Menezes	San Mateo Office of Education *advising for FFCs (Family Child Care Homes) and FFNs (Family, Friends, and Neighbors) only* *Spanish interpretation available upon request	94065	emenezes@smcoe.org	(650) 802-5443
Nataliya Gamburg	Skyline College	94066	gamburg@smccd.edu	(650) 815-6746
Tina Watts	Skyline College	94066	wattst@smccd.edu	(650) 738-7071

For questions about Stipend Eligibility & Requirements, Application Process, or Payments

Please contact Edirle Menezes, Ph.D. and Ian Johnson at elcstipend@smcoe.org

 

New & Returning Participants

STIPEND: $700

Minimum of 6 units toward degree and/or permit (participants who complete less than 6 units will receive a prorated amount per unit, upon availability of funds.

If approved for the College Coursework component, you may be eligible for a Coursework Bonus for each additional unit (up to 7 additional units) you successfully complete with a ‘C’ or higher beyond the required pre-approved 6 unit-bearing college coursework. Coursework bonus will be disbursed based upon availability of funds.

The College Coursework component is designed to support ELC professionals pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development (or equivalent), Human Development (Early Childhood Development or Child Development option), or taking coursework to obtain, renew, or upgrade a Child Development Permit.

Coursework required for the major is a priority over electives, unless approved by ELC Stipend Program College Advisor.

College Coursework Track participants cannot also receive a Training Track Stipend.

You must complete the following required activities to qualify for a College Coursework Track stipend:

• Meet with an ELC Stipend Program College Advisor to complete or update an approved Education Plan, which includes coursework for current academic year and upload the form to the Workforce Registry.
• Complete a minimum of six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units approved by your Advisor during the program year with a passing grade of ‘C’ or higher to earn a (Participants who complete less than 6 units will receive a prorated amount per unit, upon availability of funds).
  • Coursework must be completed between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022.
    
• If you are taking coursework toward an Associate’s degree, you must take classes at Skyline College, College of San Mateo, Cañada College, or at a college approved by your ELC Stipend Program College Advisor.
• If you are taking classes towards a Bachelor’s degree, you must complete coursework at a regionally accredited higher education institution and submit an approved Education Plan from your four-year institution(s) to your ELC Stipend Program College Advisor for approval.
• Upload transcripts to the ECE Workforce Registry by June 11, 2022.

*Priority Area Professional Development Training Stipends are attainable in conjunction with College Coursework Track and Training Track Stipends. Please refer Priority Area Professional Development Training to (page 12 of the Stipend Guide) for more information.

Returning Participants

STIPEND: $200-$600

This component requires ELC Stipend Program College Advisor approval and is available to returning Stipend Program participants who are pursuing a degree and obtain a milestone by completing the last required course(s) during the 2021-2022 program year.

Only one Education Milestone stipend will be awarded per program year for the highest milestone achieved.

MILESTONE 1:                                                                                                             STIPEND: $200

First time application for a Child Development Permit

MILESTONE 2:                                                                                                             STIPEND: $300

Child Development Permit upgrade

MILESTONE 3:                                                                                                             STIPEND: $400

Associate’s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or a related field approved by your ELC Stipend Program College Advisor.

MILESTONE 4:                                                                                                             STIPEND: $500

Transfer Ready in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or a related field approved by your ELC Stipend Program College Advisor.

MILESTONE 5:                                                                                                             STIPEND $600

Bachelor’s Degree in CD/ECE or a related field approved by your ELC Stipend Program College Advisor.           

New & Returning Participants

STIPEND: 10-20 Hours $250/ 21+ Hours $400    

Minimum 10 professional development hours    

This component provides stipends for professional development trainings.

If your program/worksite participates in Quality Counts San Mateo, ELC Stipend Program Trainings can be used to meet the 21 hours of professional development (PD) required annually for Lead Teachers, Program Directors, and FCC Owners/Directors.

Training Track participants cannot also receive a College Coursework Track stipend.

IMPORTANT

You must select Trainings from these sources:

• San Mateo County Office of Education – Early Learning Support Services
• California Early Childhood Online (CECO)
• San Mateo County 4Cs
• ECE Workforce Registry Training Calendar

How to view/download your Education and Training Report through the Workforce Registry

• Instructional Video (English)
• Instructional Video (Spanish)

ONLY training offerings from the above sources are eligible for the ELC Stipend Program Training Track Stipend.

AND you must complete the following activities to qualify for a stipend:

Deadline	Activities
July 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022	Complete at least 10 hours of approved training hours by May 31, 2022. Note: Repeated trainings are not eligible for a stipend
May 31, 2022	Training participants must have an approved and completed Professional Growth Plan, and upload the form to the Workforce Registry.

All training participants must also follow ELSS's updated virtual PD policies (English, Spanish) to attend.

To receive credit for a training series, attendees must attend all sessions of the series in full. Partial attendance will not be reflected in the Workforce Registry or applicable for a stipend.

 *Priority Area Professional Development Training Stipends are attainable in conjunction with College Coursework Track and Training Track Stipends. Please refer Priority Area Professional Development Training to (page 12) for more information.

New & Returning Participants in either the Training Track or the College Coursework Track

STIPEND: $300 per series

Offered by SMCOE Early Learning Support Services               

The Early Learning Support Services Department at the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) will be offering several “priority area” professional development series during the 2021-22 program year. ELC professionals who are eligible for the ELC Stipend Program, in either the Training Track or the College Coursework Track, and who complete a series will be eligible for a “priority area” training stipend during the 2021-22 year. The eligible professional development series are:

• CSEFEL Infant-Toddler
  • Completion of all 2021-22 training sessions between September 2021 and April 2022= $300
  • Contact QRIS@smcoe.org for information on future CSEFEL training series. Enrollment to this series is limited and is closed for this program year.
• Dual Language Learning (DLL) Professional Development Series
  • Completion of both sessions between February and March 2022 = $300
  • Contact Soodie Ansari, sansari@smcoe.org, for additional information on DLL Professional Development Series.

Note: training space is limited, and enrollment is reserved for teaching teams. Enrollment for this program year is closed.

• Pathways to Inclusion Series
  • Completion of all sessions between October 2021 and April 2022 = $300
  • Please check SMCOE Training For Early Educators for additional information on Pathways to Inclusion training series.
• SEEDS of Learning Preschool Framework training series
  • Completion of all sessions between December 2021 and January 2022 = $300
  • Please check SMCOE Training For Early Educators for additional information on SEEDS training series.

*Priority Area Professional Development Training Stipends are attainable in conjunction with College Coursework Track and Training Track Stipends.

Returning Participants in the College Coursework Track

STIPEND: $100-$200 per transcript evaluation

Do you have a degree from a country other than the United States and wish to be considered for transcript evaluation assistance? Foreign Transcript Evaluation Assistance is a service available to those approved for ELC Stipend participation. This is a reimbursement to participants obtaining a transcript evaluation within the 2021-2022 program year.

Your coursework and degree will be evaluated to determine relevance for:

• Child Development Permit Requirements
• Degree Requirements

IMPORTANT: If you are interested in receiving this service, please contact your home college Counseling Department to request an approval of your request. A letter from the Counseling Department must be submitted to your ELC Stipend College Advisor for review and approval of request for reimbursement of your official transcript evaluation.

Only transcript evaluations completed in the 2021-2022 program year will be considered for cost reimbursements.

NOTE: San Mateo County Community College District approves the following evaluation agencies: https://smccd.edu/transcript/foreign-transcripts.php

Only foreign transcript evaluations completed by the agencies below will be considered for reimbursements:

International Education Research Foundation, Inc (IERF)	www.ierf.org
World Education Service (WES)	www.wes.org
Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI)	www.acei1.com

AND you must complete the following activities to qualify for a stipend:

Deadline	Activities
By or before June 11, 2022	·       Upload a copy of the transcript evaluations to the Workforce Registry ·       Upload a copy of the receipt of your foreign transcript evaluation to the Workforce Registry

 

*Update* - New stipend opportunity added this year!

• Bilingual Teacher Stipend - $150
• Classroom Instruction in a language other than English - $200

(Eligibility for this stipend will be confirmed between March-May through Employment Verification Form)

No need to submit additional documents. Stipend awards will be determined based on your application.

This is a one-time only stipend opportunity!”

COLLEGE COURSEWORK TRACK				Stipend: $700
Eligibility:		New & Returning participants Recommendation from ELC Stipend Program College Advisor Approved Education Plan must be on file with your Advisor and uploaded to the Workforce Registry
Requirements:		Six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units completed with a ‘C’ or higher between 07/01/2021-05/31/2022 (Participants who complete less than 6 units will receive a prorated amount per unit, upon availability of funds.) If approved for the College Coursework component, you may be eligible for a Coursework Bonus for each additional unit (up to 7 additional units) you successfully complete with a ‘C’ or higher beyond the required pre-approved 6 unit-bearing college coursework. Coursework bonus will be disbursed based upon availability of funds.
EDUCATION MILESTONES (EM) 1 – 5				Stipend: $200-600
Eligibility:		Only Returning participants Recommendation from ELC Stipend Program College Advisor Milestone must be completed during the 2021-2022 Academic Year
Requirements:		EM1: New Child Development Permit EM2:  Child Development Permit Upgrade EM3:  Associate’s Degree in CD/ECE or related field EM4:  Transfer Ready in CD/ECE or related field EM5:  Bachelor’s Degree in CD/ECE or related field
TRAINING TRACK			Stipend: 10-20 hours $250       21+ hours $400
Eligibility:		New & Returning participants Approved Professional Growth Plan created/updated and uploaded to the Workforce Registry.
Requirements:	ONLY trainings offered by SMCOE-ELSS, 4Cs, CECO, or on the Registry Training Calendar are eligible for the Training Track stipend.
PRIORITY AREA TRAININGS	Stipend: $300 per series
Eligibility:	New & Returning participants in either the Training Track or the College Coursework Track
Requirements:	Completion of a Priority Area professional development series through SMCOE listed on Page 12 of the Stipend Guide. Must attend all sessions in a series to receive a stipend.

 

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