ELC Teacher Stipend Program

To apply for an ELC Stipend, applicants must meet Criteria #1-4:

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 07/01/2023 – 05/31/2024. 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
   5. Alternative Settings (Nannies, Friends, Family & Neighbors (FFN), Home Visiting Programs).
3. Work a minimum of 15 hours per week directly with a group of children 12 years or younger.
4. TK/K teachers working towards their 24 ECE units are eligible for a stipend (please select Coursework Pathway when applying).

Note: If stipend funds are limited, priority will be given to 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), and teachers working in one of the San Mateo County Child Care Partnership Council Priority 1 Zip Codes (Full-Day and Part-Day State Preschool (CSPP), Infant-Toddler Full-Day (CCTR), School-Aged (CCTR).

Will you take coursework toward a Child Development Permit, an Associate’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree in ECE during the 2023-24 year?

• If Yes, You may be eligible for a “College Coursework” Stipend if you complete unit-bearing coursework by May 2024.
• If No, please refer to the next question.

Do you plan on advancing your professional development by going to workshops or trainings during the 2023-24 year?

• If Yes, You may be eligible for a “Training” Stipend if you complete 5+ hours of Professional Growth activities.
• If No, we apologize, you are NOT eligible for an ELC Stipend.

Important:

• You may only apply for one Pathway.

Complete the online Stipend Pathways Application by December 18, 2023, through the Stipend Module in the Workforce Registry

Click Here for the “How to Apply for a Stipend” Resource Video

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 (a new application is required every year)
5. Complete, Sign and Upload a W9 form (a new W9 is required every year)
6. Upload 2023-2024 Supplemental Forms (Permits, Transcripts, Professional Growth Plans / Ed Plans, Training Certificates) to the Workforce Registry by stipend deadlines

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

1. ALL APPLICANTS - Read this ELC Stipend Guide thoroughly (English, Spanish)
2. ALL APPLICANTS - Complete the online ELC Stipend Application by December 18, 2023, through the Stipend Module in the Workforce Registry (“How to Apply for a Stipend” Resource Video)
   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 (a new application is required every year)
   5. Complete, Sign and Upload a W9 form (a new W9 is required every year)
   6. Upload 2023-2024 Supplemental Forms (Permits, Transcripts, Professional Growth Plans / Ed Plans, Training Certificates) to the Workforce Registry.
3. COURSEWORK TRACK PARTICIPANTS ONLY - EDUCATION PLAN OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN DEADLINE: Meet with your College Advisor to complete or update a 2023-2024 Education Plan or schedule a time with an ELC Professional Advisor to complete a Professional Growth Plan by March 31, 2024, and upload your Education Plan or Professional Growth Plan to the California Workforce Registry. Advising Services available through March 11, 2024, for SMCCCD Students. Schedule a time with your advisor now!
4. ALL APPLICANTS - EMPLOYMENT VERIFICAITON DEADLINE: On May 15, 2024, SMCOE staff will verify participants’ employment directly with respective employers.
5. ALL APPLICANTS - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS & PERMIT DEADLINE: By May 31, 2024, upload copies of Child Development permits to the ECE Workforce Registry (if applicable).
6. ALL APPLICANTS - TRANSCRIPT DEADLINE: By June 10, 2024, upload copies of transcripts and degrees to the ECE Workforce Registry.

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

HOW TO APPLY

• How To Apply - Workforce Registry Video (English)
• How To Apply - Workforce Registry Video (Spanish)
• How To Apply - Workforce Registry Video Help Sheet (English)
• How To Apply - Workforce Registry Instructions (English)
• How To Apply - Workforce Registry Instructions (Spanish)
• How To Apply - Workforce Registry Instructions (Chinese)

THE ELC STIPEND GUIDE & PRESENTED MATERIALS

• The ELC Stipend Guide 2023-2024 (English)
• The ELC Stipend Guide 2023-2024 (Spanish)
• 23-24 ELC Stipend Program Required Documents and Stipend Deadlines (English)

UPLOADING TO THE WORKFORCE REGISTRY

• How To Upload Documents to the Workforce Registry - Video (English)
• How To Upload Documents to the Workforce Registry - Video (Spanish)
• How To Upload Documents to the Workforce Registry  - Instructions (English)
• How To Upload Documents to the Workforce Registry  - Instructions (Spanish)
• How To Upload Documents to the Workforce Registry  - Instructions (Chinese)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - ALL APPLICANTS 

• Link to W9 Form
• Important Information Regarding W9 forms (English)
• Informacion Importante para el Formato W9 (Espanol)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - "COLLEGE TRACK" APPLICANTS

• Link to Education Plan
• Link to Professional Growth Plan
• Link to ELC Stipend Professional Growth Advising 23-24 (English)
• Link to ELC Stipend Professional Growth Advising 23-24 (Spanish)

LINKS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING OPPERTUNITIES

• Link to Training Offerings - SMCOE – Early Learning Support Services
• Link to PD Policies - SMCOE - Early Learning Support Services (English) 
• Link to PD Policies - SMCOE - Early Learning Support Services (Spanish) 
• Link to ECE Workforce Registry Training Calendar
• Link to Training Offerings - San Mateo County 4Cs Trainings
• Link to Training Offerings - California Early Childhood Online (CECO)

DOWNLOADING YOUR WORKFORCE REGISTRY TRAINING REPORT

• Link to Workforce Registry Training Report Video (English)
• Link to Workforce Registry Training Report Video (Spanish)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND PARTNERS

• Link to Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
• Link to Quality Counts San Mateo
• Link to CCPC State Preschool CSPP Zip Code Priorities
• Link to CCPC Infant-Toddler CCTR Zip Code Priorities
• Link to CCPC School-Age CCTR Zip Code Priorities
• Link to 4Cs

**ALL APPLICANTS**

An ECE Workforce Registry Profile and Registry ID Number is required to apply for the stipend.

If you do not already have a Workforce Registry Profile ->

1. Go to caregistry.org and click “CREATE A PROFILE.”
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.

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

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

**ALL APPLICANTS**

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.

**ALL APPLICANTS**

REQUIRED FORM: W-9 To be completed annually, previous W-9 forms are not acceptable.

Note: We are not tax professionals and cannot advise you on how to prepare this form, the purpose of this section is to demonstrate what fields are required for your W-9 form to be considered complete and accepted for the Stipend, while highlighting common issues in completing the form. If you have issues completing this form, please consult a tax professional.

For your W9 form to be considered complete and accepted for the Stipend:

Complete all REQUIRED FIELDS:

     1 - Name- Your Legal Name. (This is the same name you use to file tax returns, and will be the name listed on your stipend check)

     2 - Business Name- (This is NOT your employer)

• Only use this field if you are the OWNER of an FCC/FFN/LLC, your tax professional has advised you to have your stipend check issued to your business, and you want your stipend check issued in your businesses name.

     3 - Federal Tax Classification Checkbox- (Please select one box)

• Historically, since this is a personal stipend, the Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC check box has been selected by most applicants. If you are unsure on which check box applies to you, please consult a tax professional.

     4 - Field not required for stipend processing, unless comunicated by your tax professional

     5 - Address- (number, street, and apt. or suite no.)

• Please make sure to include your complete address, this includes your STREET ADDRESS, apartment, building, suite, or house number (if applicable). Your address will be reviewed against postal records to ensure completeness.
• W-9’s and applications will be considered incomplete if they are missing address details, such as, the Road, Street, Court, Circle, Avenue, Etc.
• Please note missing an apartment, building, suite, or house number may cause your check to be delivered to the wrong address, and the estimated time to cancel and reissue checks is a minimum of 3-4 weeks.

     6 - CITY, State, and ZIP Code

• W-9’s and applications will be considered incomplete if they are missing the CITY,  STATE or ZIP CODE. Please include all aspects of your address.

     Part I: Tax Identification Number (TIN)- (Social Security Number OR Employer Identification Number)

• Please include your full Social Security Number
• OR Employer Identification Number: Only use this field if you are the OWNER of an FCC/FFN/LLC, your tax professional has advised you to have your stipend check issued to your business, and you want your stipend check issued in your businesses name.
• DO NOT LIST YOUR EMPLOYERS TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER UNLESS YOU ARE THE EMPLOYER
• ONLY ONE NUMBER SHOULD BE LISTED ON THE FORM, A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, NEVER BOTH.

     Part II CERTIFICATION (Certification, Signature and Date)-

• After verifying the form for correctness and completeness please sign and date the form. Forms missing a Signature or Date will be considered Incomplete and unaccepted.
• Applications will remain incomplete and unacceptable until a W-9 form complete with all details is signed, dated, and uploaded to the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry.
• Dates must include the current month, day, and year to be acceptable. Incomplete dates missing the month, day or year will be considered incomplete and unacceptable.

IMPORTANT:

All applicants must complete and upload a New W9 form to the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry by December 18, 2023. All applications missing W9 forms will be considered incomplete and denied.

If your address changes during the program year 07/01/2023 – 06/11/2024, you must notify us at ECLstipend@smcoe.org and complete a NEW W-9 form, with your NEW ADDRESS, complete details, and UPLOAD the W9 form to the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry. It is important for you to also change your address under your profile details in the workforce registry, however, changing these details will not alert us or change the address to which your stipend check is mailed. Stipends can only be sent to the address listed on your W9 form that we have on file.

If you have additional questions on how to fill out a W9 form please reference the W9 form with included instructions (pages 1-6), this video available on the IRS website or schedule an appointment with your tax professionals.

*COLLEGE COURSEWORK PARTICIPANTS ONLY*

Participants much have a 2023-2024 ELC Teacher Stipend Program Education Plan OR Professional Growth Plan and upload your Plan to the California Workforce Registry.

Meet with your College Advisor to complete or update a 2023-2024 Education Plan or schedule a time with an ELC Stipend Professional Growth Advisor to create or update a 2023-2024 Professional Growth Plan and upload your Plan to the California Workforce Registry.

* 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.

ALL Participants

Due December 18, 2023	Complete online Application (www.caregistry.org/) (a new application is required every year)
Due December 18, 2023	*At the time of completing your application* Upload signed W9 to the Workforce Registry (www.caregistry.org/) (a new W9 is required every year)
Due by May 31, 2024	Upload copies of Child Development permits to the ECE Workforce Registry (www.caregistry.org/)
Due by May 15, 2024	SMCOE staff will verify employment status with your employer. Employers must verify participants’ employment status for eligibility.

College Coursework Track Participants

July 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024	Complete approved College Coursework with a passing grade of ‘C’ or higher Achieve Education Milestone (if applicable)
Due on or before March 31, 2024 *SMCCCD Students - Due on or before March 11, 2024	Meet with Advisor to develop/update Education Plan and/or Professional Growth Plan, and upload your plan to the California Workforce Registry
Due on or before June 10, 2024	Upload transcripts, degrees and permits in the ECE Workforce Registry

Training Track Participants

July 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024

Complete 5-21+ hours of professional development trainings

5-21 hours of Professional Development Trainings must be selected from one of the following 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 IMPORTANT: Training Track Stipends are calculated based on Workforce Registry Training Reports. It is the applicant’s responsibility to review their Workforce Registry Training report often and ensure that all professional development hours are represented by May 31, 2024. SMCOE offerings that are eligible for PD hours will be represented in this report within 2 weeks of the final session of a training. If you have questions regarding your attendance or credit, please refer to the ELSS PD Policies (English, Spanish) or reach out to us at ELSS@smcoe.org. CECO Trainings should automatically import to the California Workforce Registry. However, there have been inconsistencies. It is the applicant’s responsibility to review their Workforce Registry Training Report often and verify that CECO hours are represented. If CECO hours are not represented or CECO hours are completed after May 17, 2024, applicants are required to download their CECO module certificates and upload unrepresented certificates to the California Workforce Registry by May 31, 2024, for consideration. Please also communicate this to us at ELCStipend@smcoe.org.

For Workforce Advising and Stipend Education Plans or Professional Growth Plans

(Only required for Coursework Track Participants)

For Education Plan advising for Child Development permits, college certificates, and CD/ECE Associate’s degree

• Please schedule a meeting with your college advisor

For SMCCCD Students Only

• SMCCCD students can schedule appointments with an academic counselor online
• Advising Services available Now through March 10, 2024. Please schedule a time with your advisor!
• Counseling Center: https://canadacollege.edu/counselingcenter/

Jamie Hui	Michelle Amaral
Program Services Coordinator	Program Services Coordinator
Cañada College	Skyline College
huij@smccd.edu	amaralm@smccd.edu
Schedule an appointment  https://calendly.com/huij-1/30min
(650) 306-3404	(650) 738-4304

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

• Link to ELC Stipend Professional Growth Advising 23-24 (English)
• Link to ELC Stipend Professional Growth Advising 23-24 (Spanish)

Advisor Name	Program Name	Support Available To:	Support Languages Available	ZIP	Advisor Email	Advisor Phone
Lisa Zimiga	Jefferson Elementary School District	ALL APPLICANTS	ENGLISH	94025	lzimiga@jeffersonesd.org	(650) 991-1258
Kyra Pamela De Guzman	Little Bloom Child Development Center	ALL APPLICANTS	ENGLISH, TAGALOG	94403	littlebloomcdc@gmail.com	(650) 638-9300
Brigidan Bogni-Rodriguez	Millbrae Nursery School	ALL APPLICANTS	ENGLISH (assistance may also be available in Spanish or Korean May also be available)	94030	millbraenursery@sbcglobal.net	(650) 589-3028
Pauahi McGinn	San Bruno Park School District	ALL APPLICANTS	ENGLISH	94066	pmcginn@sbpsd.k12.ca.us	(408) 455-0529
Anne Senores	YMCA of SF	ALL APPLICANTS	ENGLISH, TAGALOG	94080	asenores@ymcasf.org	(415) 452-7582
Grace Yee	Challenge School	CHALLENGE SCHOOL APPLICANTS	ENGLISH, CANTONESE, MANDARIN	94002	Gracey@challengeschool.us	(650) 574-6878
Carol Thomsen	All Five	ALL FIVE APPLICANTS	ENGLISH	94025	carol@allfive.org	(650) 387-8268
Tracy Gilbert	City of Pacifica	CITY OF PACIFICA APPLICANTS	ENGLISH (assistance may be available in Spanish)	94404	tgilbert@pacifica.gov	(650) 738-7388
Stephen Finn	Footsteps Child Care, Inc.	FOOTSTEPS APPLICANTS	ENGLISH	94002	stephen.finn@footstepschildcare.org	(650) 610-0715 Ext.104
Elizabeth Foster	Izzi Early Education	IZZI APPLICANTS	ENGLISH	94402	epfoster@pacbell.net	(415) 269-2266
Liz Morgan	La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District	LHPUSD APPLICANTS	ENGLISH	94060	lmorgan@lhpusd.com	(707) 227-2169
Chana Stewart	Menlo Park City School District	MPCSD APPLICANTS	ENGLISH	94027	cstewart@mpcsd.org	650-463-1236, ext. 3
Jessica Bloom	Peninsula Family Service	PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE APPLICANTS	ENGLISH	94401	jbloom@pfso.org	(650) 403-4300, Ext.4704
Shamshad Khalil	South San Francisco Unified School District	SSFUSD APPLICANTS	URDU, ENGLISH, HINDI, PUNJABI	94080	skhalil@ssfusd.org	(650) 827-8447

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

Edirle Menezes, Ph.D	Ian Johnson
Coordinator, Early Learning Quality Improvement	Admin. Assistant, Early Learning Support Services
San Mateo County Office of Education	San Mateo County Office of Education
elcstipend@smcoe.org	elcstipend@smcoe.org
(650) 802-5443	(650) 802-5344

New & Returning Participants

STIPEND: $800

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 or Professional Growth Advisor to complete/update an Education Plan or Professional Growth Plan, which includes coursework for current academic year, and upload your Education Plan to the California 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, 2023 - May 31, 2024
• 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 10, 2024

New & Returning Participants

STIPEND: 5-10 Hours $100/ 11-20 Hours $250/ 21+ Hours $400

Minimum 5 professional development hours for the lowest award

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

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
Due December 18, 2023	Complete online Application (www.caregistry.org/)
Due December 18, 2023	Upload signed W9 to the Workforce Registry (www.caregistry.org/)
July 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024	Complete at least 5 hours of approved training hours by May 31, 2024. Note: Repeated trainings are not eligible for a stipend
May 15, 2024	Continue to meet program eligibility requirements by: Working in the field of early childhood education/childcare in San Mateo County for at least six (6) months during the program year, between 07/01/2023 – 05/31/2024 Working a minimum of 15 hours per week directly with a group of children 12 years or younger. Work can be performed in-person or via Distance Learning. *Please notify us if you change agencys during the course of the stipend (07/01/2023 – 05/31/2024) at ELCStipend@smcoe.org

All training participants must also follow ELSS's updated PD policies (English, Spanish) to attend and receive credit for our trainings. 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.

IMPORTANT: Training Track Stipends are calculated based on Workforce Registry Training Reports.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to review their Workforce Registry Training report often and ensure that all professional development hours are represented by May 31, 2024.

• CECO Trainings should automatically import to the California Workforce Registry. However, there have been inconsistencies. It is the applicant’s responsibility to review their Workforce Registry Training Report often and verify that CECO hours are represented.
• If CECO hours are not represented or CECO hours are completed after May 17, 2024, applicants are required to download their CECO module certificates and upload unrepresented certificates to the California Workforce Registry by May 31, 2024 for consideration. Please also communicate this to us at ELCStipend@smcoe.org

STIPEND: $300-$700

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 2023-2024 program year.

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

MILESTONE 1:	STIPEND $300
First time application for a Child Development Permit
MILESTONE 2:	STIPEND $400
Child Development Permit upgrade
MILESTONE 3:	STIPEND $500
Associate’s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or a related field approved by your ELC Stipend Program College Advisor.
MILESTONE 4:	STIPEND $600
Transfer Ready in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or a related field approved by your ELC Stipend Program College Advisor.
MILESTONE 5:	STIPEND $700
Bachelor’s Degree in CD/ECE or a related field approved by your ELC Stipend Program College Advisor.

If completing an Education Milestone this program year, please notify elcstipend@smcoe.org and provide supporting documentation by or before June 10, 2024

COLLEGE COURSEWORK TRACK	Stipend: $800 (for the completion of 6 semester units)
Eligibility:	New & Returning participants Application Submitted by December 18, 2023 W9 Uploaded to the Workforce Registry by December 18, 2023 Education Plan or Professional Development Plan completed by Advisor/Professional Growth Advisor and uploaded to California Workforce Registry by March 31, 2024 Advising Services available through March 11, 2024, for SMCCCD Students. Schedule a time with your advisor now! Employment verified by employer in the Workforce Registry by May 15, 2024 Upload copies of Child Development permits to the ECE Workforce Registry by May 31, 2024 Upload transcripts to the ECE Workforce Registry by or before June 10, 2024 If completing an Education Milestone this program year, please notify elcstipend@smcoe.org and provide supporting documentation by or before June 10, 2024
Requirements:	Six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units completed with a ‘C’ or higher between 07/01/2023-05/31/2024 (Participants who complete less than 6 units may 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: $300-700
Eligibility:	Recommendation from ELC Stipend Program College Advisor Milestone must be completed during the 2023-2024 Academic Year If completing an Education Milestone this program year, please notify elcstipend@smcoe.org and provide supporting documentation by or before June 10, 2024.
Requirements:	EM1: New Child Development Permit  Permit Renewals are not eligible for a stipend 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	EM1: $300 Permit Renewals $0 EM2: $400 EM3: $500 EM4: $600 EM5: $700

TRAINING TRACK	PD Hours Stipend 5-10 hours $100 PD Hours Stipend 11-20 hours $250 PD Hours Stipend 21+ hours $400
Eligibility:	New & Returning participants Application Submitted by December 18, 2023 W9 Uploaded to the Workforce Registry by December 18, 2023 Upload other Supplemental Forms uploaded to the Workforce Registry by May 31, 2024 Upload copies of Child Development permits to the ECE Workforce Registry by May 31, 2024 (New Permits and Upgrades, not renewals) Employment and Eligibility verified by SMCOE with employer by May 15, 2024
Requirements:	ONLY trainings offered by SMCOE-ELSS, 4Cs, CECO, or on the Registry Training Calendar are eligible for a Training Track stipend.

• 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 2023 taxes will be mailed to participant’s home address by January 31, 2024.
• Stipend payments are mailed in late July 2024 to participant’s home address as entered on the W-9 Form.
• If a check is misdelivered, contains the wrong details or not recieved, email ELCstipend@smcoe.org.  Please be aware that the estimated time to verify status, cancel and reissue checks is 3-4 weeks at a minimum.

If you address changes during the program year, to receive a check you must:

• Update your profile in the Workforce Registry
• Complete, Sign and Upload a new W9 to the Workforce Registry
• Email ELCstipend@smcoe.org so that we can update your vendor information