The San Mateo County Early Learning and Care Teacher Stipend Program
*Applications for 2022-2023 closed December 16, 2022
The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) and Quality Counts San Mateo County are excited to partner with the California Department of Social Services to offer the San Mateo County Early Learning and Care Career Development Initiative’s 2022-23 Stipend Program.
The goal of the program is to support early learning and care (ELC) professionals, including both those who work in center-based and home-based settings, as they advance along career pathways through degree and Child Development Permit attainment, and build their skills through continuous professional growth and development activities. By providing stipends, the ELC Career Development Initiative seeks to incentivize ongoing, intentional professional growth, and to reward professionals who stay in the field of ELC.
SMCOE works in close partnership with the San Mateo County Child Care Partnership Council, San Mateo County Community College District, the Child Care Coordinating Council, First 5 San Mateo County, and other local partners to leverage workforce development supports.
ELC professionals, who work in eligible programs for at least 15 hours a week with children ages 0-12, are eligible for stipends in the following areas: College Coursework (including completion of units and meeting Educational Milestones), Trainings (including stipends for 10+ hours of professional growth activities), and “Priority area” professional development.
The ELC Stipend Program is funded through a grant from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), with supplemental support from First 5 California, the California Department of Education, and First 5 San Mateo County. The stipend amounts listed in this guide are estimated based on the available funding – final stipend amounts are based on the available funding and the number of participants who complete stipend program requirements.
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To apply for an ELC Stipend, applicants must meet Criteria #1-4:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a Social Security Number or Tax ID Number.
- Work in the field of early childhood education/childcare/TK/K classrooms in San Mateo County for at least six (6) months during the program year, between 07/01/2022 – 05/31/2023. Eligible programs include:
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Licensed infant/toddler, preschool, or school age centers
- License-exempt home-based childcare providers
- License-exempt childcare centers
- Work a minimum of 15 hours per week directly with a group of children 12 years or younger.
- 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 (https://tinyurl.com/SMC21-22Priorities).
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Will you take coursework toward a Child Development Permit, an Associate’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree in ECE during the 2022-23 year?
- If Yes, You may be eligible for a “College Coursework” Stipend if you complete unit-bearing coursework by May 2023.
- If No, please refer to the next question.
Do you plan on advancing your professional development by going to workshops or trainings during the 2022-23 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.
*Priority Area Professional Development Trainings
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 2022-23 program year.
Important:
- Training Track participants can only receive one professional development training stipend – PD training OR Priority Area professional development training stipend, whichever is higher.
- Priority Area Professional Development Training Stipends are attainable in conjunction with College Coursework Track Stipends.
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Complete the online Stipend Pathways Application by December 16, 2022, through the Stipend Module in the Workforce Registry
Click Here for the “How to Apply for a Stipend” Resource Video
- Login to your Registry Profile (caregistry.org)
- Select Stipends & Pathways -> Click Application -> 1) Update your profile
- Click Confirm and Continue -> 2) Select San Mateo: Early Learning and Care Teacher Stipend Program
- Complete the Application
- Complete, Sign and Upload a W9 form
- Upload other Supplemental Forms
This “Help” article provides more details on using the Registry to apply for a stipend.
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- ALL APPLICANTS - Read this ELC Stipend Guide thoroughly (English) (Español).
- ALL APPLICANTS - Complete the online Stipend Pathways Application by December 16, 2022, through the Stipend Module in the Workforce Registry (“How to Apply for a Stipend” Resource Video)
- Login to your Registry Profile (caregistry.org)
- Select Stipends & Pathways -> Click Application -> 1) Update your profile
- Click Confirm and Continue -> 2) Select San Mateo: Early Learning and Care Teacher Stipend Program
- Complete the Application
- Complete, Sign and Upload a W9 form
- Upload other Supplemental Forms
- COURSEWORK TRACK PARTICIPANTS -> Meet with an ELC Stipend Program College Advisor to complete an Education Plan or Professional Growth Plan by March 31, 2023, and upload your Education Plan or Professional Growth Plan to the California Workforce Registry. Advising Services available through March 10, 2023, for SMCCCD Students. Schedule a time with your advisor now!
- ALL APPLICANTS -On May 15, 2023, SMCOE staff will verify participants’ employment directly with respective employers. NEW to this program year: Employers must verify applicants’ employment in the Workforce Registry.
- ALL APPLICANTS - By May 31, 2023, upload copies of Child Development permits to the ECE Workforce Registry (if applicable).
- ALL APPLICANTS - By June 11, 2023, 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.
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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 2022-2023 (English)
- The ELC Stipend Guide 2022-2023 (Spanish)
- ELC Teacher Stipend Informational Session Video (English)
- Stipend Program Overview PowerPoint Presentation 2022-23
- How To Apply - ELC Stipend PowerPoint Presentation 2022-23
- Supports @ Cañada & Skyline College PowerPoint Presentation
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
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - "COLLEGE TRACK" APPLICANTS
- Link to Education Plan
- Link to Professional Growth Plan
- Link to ELC Stipend Professional Growth Advising 22-23
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
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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 ->
- Go to caregistry.org and click “CREATE A PROFILE.”
- Once registered, you will receive an email with a link to activate your account.
- Click this link and log in. You must log in to activate your Registry account.
- 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.
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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.
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COLLEGE COURSEWORK PARTICIPANTS ONLY*
Participants much have a 2022-2023 ELC Teacher Stipend Program Education Plan OR Professional Growth Plan and upload your Plan to the California Workforce Registry.
Meet with an ELC Stipend Program College Advisor to create or update 2022-2023 Education Plan OR have a 2022-2023 Professional Growth Plan created or updated with a CTC Professional Growth Advisor or with your College Advisor* 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.
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ALL Participants
Due December 16, 2022
Complete online Application (www.caregistry.org/)
Due December 16, 2022
Upload signed W9 to the Workforce Registry (www.caregistry.org/)
Due by March 31, 2023
Upload copies of Child Development permits to the ECE Workforce Registry (www.caregistry.org/)
Due by May 15, 2023
[SMCOE staff will verify employment status with your employer]
Employers must verify participants’ employment status.
College Coursework Track Participants
July 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Complete approved College Coursework with a passing grade of ‘C’ or higher
Achieve Education Milestone (if applicable)
Due on or before March 31, 2023
*SMCCCD Students - Due on or before March 10,2023
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 11, 2023
Upload transcripts, degrees and permits in the ECE Workforce Registry
Training Track Participants
July 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023 Complete 10-21+ hours of professional development trainings 10-21 hours of Professional Development Trainings must be selected from one of the following sources:
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For Workforce Advising and Stipend Education Plans or Professional Growth Plans
(Required for Coursework Track Participants)
Advising for Child Development Permits, college certificates, and CD/ECE Associate’s degree
- Please schedule a meeting with your college advisor
- Advising Services available Now through March 10, 2023, for SMCCCD Students. Please schedule a time with your advisor!
- ELC Stipend Professional Growth Advising Contact List 22-23
Jamie Hui Michelle Amaral Program Services Coordinator Program Services Coordinator Cañada College Skyline College huij@smccd.edu amaralm@smccd.edu (650) 306-3404 (650) 738-4304 SMCCCD students can schedule appointments with an academic counselor online
- Counseling Center: https://canadacollege.edu/counselingcenter/
Professional Growth Advising for Annual PD Hours and Child Development Permits
Advisor Name
Program Name
ZIP
Advisor Email
Advisor Phone
Asha Bothe
All Five
94025
(650) 304-8019
Carol Thomsen
All Five
94025
(650) 387-8268
Jennifer Mayman
All Five
94025
(650) 394-7328
Patricia Lepe
All Five
94025
(408) 455-0529
Elizabeth Veal
Bayshore Elementary School District *Advising for Bayshore Elementary School District employees only*
94014
(415) 467-5443, option #3
Grace Yee
Challenge School
*Advising available in Mandarin, and Cantonese upon request*
94002
(650) 574-6878
Tracy Gilbert
City of Pacifica
*Advising for City of Pacifica employees only*
94404
(650) 738-7388
Stephen Finn
Footsteps Child Care, Inc.
94063
(650) 610-0715
Elizabeth Foster
IHSD *Advising for IHSD employees only*
94402
(415) 269-2266
Mindy Camacho
Intercommunal Preschool
*Advising for Intercommunal employees only*
94401
(650) 347-0463
Lisa Zimiga
Jefferson Elementary School District
94014
(650) 991-1258
Kyra De Guzman
Little Bloom Early Child Development Center *Advising for Little Bloom employees only*
94403
(650) 638-9300
Chana Stewart
Menlo Park City School District
*Advising for Menlo Park City School District employees only*
94027
650-463-1236, ext. 3
Brigidan Bogni-Rodriguez
Millbrae Nursery School
94030
(650) 589-3028
Jessica Diaz
Peninsula Family Service
*Advising for PFS employees only*
94401
(650) 403-4300, Ext.4704
Lisa Penisini
Redwood City Child Development Program
*Advising for RCCDP employees only*
94063
(650) 780-7521
Edna Carmona
Redwood City School District
*Advising for RCSD employees only*
94063
(650) 482-2417
Pauahi McGinn
San Bruno Park School District
94066
(650) 624-3158, Ext.4
Nataliya Gamburg
Skyline College
94066
(650) 815-6746
Tina Watts
Skyline College
94066
(650) 738-7071
Shamshad Khalil
South San Francisco Unified School District
94080
(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: $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 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, 2022 - May 31, 2023
- NOTE: Units earned from the Multilingual Learning and Teaching Series cannot be applied towards the Minimum of 6 units for College Coursework Track.
- 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, 2023
*Priority Area Professional Development Training Stipends are attainable in conjunction with College Coursework Track Stipends. Please refer Priority Area Professional Development Trainings for more information.
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New & Returning Participants
STIPEND: 10-20 Hours $250/ 21+ Hours $400 / Completion of Priority Training Series $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.
Please note that if you select the training track option and complete one of the ‘priority area’ training series listed below (page 13), you will receive a total stipend of $400.
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 16, 2022 Complete online Application (www.caregistry.org/) Due December 16, 2022 Upload signed W9 to the Workforce Registry (www.caregistry.org/) July 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023 Complete at least 10 hours of approved training hours by May 31, 2023.
Note: Repeated trainings are not eligible for a stipend
May 15, 2023 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 07/01/2022 – 05/31/2023
- 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.
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.
*Training Track participants can only receive one professional development training stipend – PD training OR Priority Area professional development training stipend, whichever is higher. Please refer Priority Area Professional Development Training to (page 12) for more information.
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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 2022-2023 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.
If completing an Education Milestone this program year, please notify elcstipend@smcoe.org and provide supporting documentation by or before June 11, 2023
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(Can be combined with College Coursework Track stipend)
STIPEND: $400 per training 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 2022-23 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 2022-23 year.
Please note that if you have applied for the Training Track and have completed the priority area trainings, you will receive a training stipend based on priority area training hours.
Please also note that recruitment and registration for these trainings has already ended. This stipend information pertains to those who have already received registration confirmations for these trainings. If you are interested in participating in these trainings in the future, please contact ELSS@smcoe.org.
Priority professional development training series eligible for a stipend are:
- Multilingual Learning and Teaching Series presented by Soodie Ansari
(September ‘22 – May ‘23) - recruitment and registration has ended for this training
- Participants will be awarded two (2) academic units through Canada College.
- Participants will receive $400 for completing this training.
- Participants on the Coursework Track: Units earned from this training cannot be applied towards the Minimum of 6 units for College Coursework Track.
- For more information about this series please contact Soodie Ansari, sansari@smcoe.org.
- Pathways to Inclusion Series
(October ‘22 – May ‘23) - recruitment and registration has ended for this training
- Participants will receive $400 for completing this training.
- Please check SMCOE Training For Early Educators for additional information on Pathways to Inclusion training series.
- SEEDS of Learning Preschool Framework training series (hosted by SMCOE)
(September ‘22 – March ‘23) - recruitment and registration has ended for this training
- Participants will receive $400 for completing this training.
- Please check SMCOE Training For Early Educators for additional information on SEEDS training series.
- Big Lift teaching staff is not eligible for this stipend.
- Infant-Toddler Developmentally Appropriate Practices training series
(October ‘22 – May ‘23) - recruitment and registration has ended for this training
- Participants will receive $400 for completing this training.
- Please check SMCOE Training For Early Educators for additional information on Infant-Toddler training series.
IMPORTANT: Training Track participants can only receive ONE professional development training stipend – PD training OR Priority Area professional development training stipend, whichever is higher.
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COLLEGE COURSEWORK TRACK Stipend: $700 (for the completion of 6 semester units) Eligibility: - New & Returning participants
- Application Submitted by December 16, 2022
- W9 Uploaded to the Workforce Registry by December 16, 2022
- Education Plan or Professional Development Plan completed by Advisor/Professional Growth Advisor and uploaded to California Workforce Registry by March 31, 2023
- Advising Services available through March 10, 2023, for SMCCCD Students. Schedule a time with your advisor now!
- Employment verified by employer in the Workforce Registry by May 15, 2023
- Upload copies of Child Development permits to the ECE Workforce Registry by May 31, 2023
- Upload transcripts to the ECE Workforce Registry by or before June 11, 2023
- If completing an Education Milestone this program year, please notify elcstipend@smcoe.org and provide supporting documentation by or before June 11, 2023
Requirements: - Six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units completed with a ‘C’ or higher between 07/01/2022-05/31/2023 (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: $200-600 Eligibility: - Recommendation from ELC Stipend Program College Advisor
- Milestone must be completed during the 2022-2023 Academic Year
- If completing an Education Milestone this program year, please notify elcstipend@smcoe.org and provide supporting documentation by or before June 11, 2023.
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: $200
- Permit Renewals $0
- EM2: $300
- EM3: $400
- EM4: $500
- EM5: $600
TRAINING TRACK PD Hours Stipend 10-20 hours $250
PD Hours Stipend 21+ hours $400
Priority Area Trainings Stipend $400Eligibility: - New & Returning participants
- Application Submitted by December 16, 2022
- W9 Uploaded to the Workforce Registry by December 16, 2022
- Upload other Supplemental Forms uploaded to the Workforce Registry by May 31, 2023
- Upload copies of Child Development permits to the ECE Workforce Registry by May 31, 2023 (New Permits and Upgrades, not renewals)
- Employment verified by employer in the Workforce Registry by May 15, 2023
Requirements: - ONLY trainings offered by SMCOE-ELSS, 4Cs, CECO, or on the Registry Training Calendar are eligible for a Training Track stipend.
PRIORITY AREA TRAININGS Stipend: $400 per training 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 13. Must attend all sessions in a series to receive a stipend.
- COURSEWORK TRACK PARTICIPANTS
- Can also receive a Priority Area Professional Development Training Stipend.
- TRAINING TRACK PARTICIPANTS
- Will receive a stipend for PD training hours OR Priority Area Professional Development Training, whichever is higher
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This year ELC teacher stipend participant employment will be verified by employers in the Workforce Registry
Step 1: Employers (center-based and FCC owners) will need to request Employer Admin Access through the Workforce Registry
How to request Employer Admin Access instructional videos:
- English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQlJWQR-czo
- Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06hjxg2PHwg
- Cantonese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCZ6u5Wm6CE
Step 2: After receiving Admin Access, employers will need to verify Employment through the Workforce Registry by May 15, 2023.
Step 3: Employment verification Registry instructional videos:
Employer Admin Tools (employment verification, etc.):
- English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdK3rdpUsGU
- Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toqG1m5jsZM
- Cantonese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4mbmfEvQG0
Please note: Employers will verify that applicants meet the following program eligibility:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a Social Security Number or Tax ID Number.
- Work in the field of early childhood education/childcare in San Mateo County for at least six (6) months during the program year, between 07/01/2022 – 05/31/2023. Eligible programs include:
- Licensed Family Child Care
- Licensed infant/toddler, preschool, or school age centers
- License-exempt home-based childcare providers
- License-exempt childcare centers
- Work a minimum of 15 hours per week directly with a group of children 12 years or younger.
Questions or Concerns using the Workforce Registry? For more Employee Resources please visit https://info.caregistry.org/employers/ Call Toll Free - (855) 645-0826 Submit a Request Online (CLICK HERE) -
- 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 2022 taxes will be mailed to participant’s home address by January 31, 2023.
- Stipend payments are mailed in late July 2023 to participant’s home address as entered on the W-9 Form.
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.orgso that we can update your vendor information
Other questions? Email ELCstipend@smcoe.org.
Edirle Menezes
Coordinator, Early Learning Quality Improvement (QRIS)
Email: emenezes@smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 802-5443