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Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC)
Great news! Did you know that a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood Care and Education satisfies the training requirement for a CDA assessment? That means you have another way to obtain CDA training and it is available at more than 30 Georgia Technical Colleges!
The TCC
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SCHOLARSHIPS and INCENTIVES Applications and Program Information
SCHOLARSHIPS
Click here to download a 2010 SCHOLARSHIPS application.
Click here for more information.
Click here for program revisions as of January 1, 2011.
INCENTIVES
Click here to download a 2010 INCENTIVES application.
Click here for more information.
Click here for program revisions a
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INCENTIVES
INCENTIVES is a statewide supplement program designed to encourage and reward eligible early care and education professionals for earning a credential or degree in the field and for tenure with their employer. Eligible applicants may receive two consecutive awards ranging from $250 - $1,250 per awar
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES College Fair at GAYC Conference
Early childhood educators thinking about going back to school experienced “one-stop-shopping” at the GAYC Conference on Oct. 9, 2009 at the SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES college fair. The “Extreme Makeover – Career Edition” event featured 13 educational institutions, the Georgia Student Finance Commissi
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES Annual Program Summary FY2007
Promoting high quality, stable learning environments for Georgia's children by supporting the early care and education professionals who work with them is the goal of the SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES programs. SCHOLARSHIPS provides financial assistance for those pursuing a qualifying credential or deg
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INCENTIVES Program Managed by Care Solutions Makes National News
Click here for Bright from the Start news release distributed by Reuters.
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Clients
This link contains information for the SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES programs, managed by Care Solutions, Inc. The programs provide educational assistance and salary supplements to eligible early care and education professionals currently working in the field. The project is funded by Bright from the St
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Survey for Current and Potential Students in Early Care and Education Programs
Welcome to the Mercer University, Tift College of Education survey for professionals in early care and education on challenges and barriers to program matriculation as well as input on the need for blended instructional strategies. The survey is for individuals attending DTAE institutions, high scho
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Success Stories
THEY went back to school …. so can YOU!
“I want to thank you all again for the support and financial help that you provide. It is making it possible for me to complete my dream. My daughters both graduated from college; I saved and worked hard so they could, and they both worked dur
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Bright from the Start SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES Programs
New! Program changes
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It All Co$t$ Money - what about financial aid?
You may think that financial aid is only for first-time college students, but that’s not true. There are many programs offering grants, scholarships and loans for the “non-traditional student”.
To help you get started, the Georgia Student Finance Commission has an Adult Learner area on
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Training Opportunities
School-Age Training
Caring for school-age children is much easier and more fun when they are actively engaged in learning. School-Age Training provided through Care Solutions, Inc. is designed to help school-age providers use what we know about brain development to create and/or enhance learning
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SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS provides financial assistance to early care and education professionals who:
Work in a licensed center, a registered family care or group care home, and
Work at least 25 hours a week as a teacher/assistant teacher or 40 hours per week as a director/assistant director, and
Earn les
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SCHOLARSHIPS provides financial assistance to early care and education professionals who:
Work in a licensed center, a registered family care or group care home, and
Work at least 25 hours a week as a teacher/assistant teacher or 40 hours per week as a director/assistant director, and
Earn les
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Bright from the Start Professional Development Registry
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NEW! Care Solutions Develops Online and CD-Based Trainings
Childcare teachers, directors and family childcare providers have a new alternative for obtaining required training hours that won’t break the budget! Care Solutions, Inc., well-known for its statewide professional development conferences and trainings, is making many of its popular courses availab
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES
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Special drawing among web site visitors who attended the Conference
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why the “CARE” in Care Solutions?
One of our most frequently asked questions! Care Solutions was founded in 1990 to provide consulting services to federal- and state-funded agencies in the human services arena. Families and children needing “care” of one kind or another are the focus of many o
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Free Educational Advisement
SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES staff help early childhood education professionals by providing information and answers to questions about many aspects of going back to school, including:
Identifying educational options in the early childhood education field.
Identifying places to go that offer early ch
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Bright from the Start
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS is Georgia's statewide educational assistance program for eligible early care and education professionals pursuing credentials or degrees in early childhood education. SCHOLARSHIPS provides tuition assistance and a support stipend to approved applicants.
INCENTI
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Bright from the Start INCENTIVES Program
New! Program changes
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Bright from the Start Professional Development Registry
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FIRST FAQs
First-time Incentive to Raise Standards for Teachers (FIRST)
Frequently Asked Questions
November 2009
Eligible Credentials and Degrees
Can a candidate receive the incentive from FIRST and assistance from the SCHOLARSHIPS program?
Are there any online Child Development Associate (CDA) progra
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SCHOLARSHIPS Changes for Fiscal Year 2007
Follow the links below to learn more about the changes made to the SCHOLARSHIPS and INCENTIVES programs effective July 1, 2006.
SCHOLARSHIPS Letter to program recipients from the Commissioner (March 2006)
Summary of Award Enhancements
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Final Report: SCHOLARSHIPS and INCENTIVES
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Informal/Unregulated Child Care Provider Trainings
Informal Provider Training **Winter/Spring 2007 Courses Added**
Care Solutions, Inc. is providing training through the DHR, DFCS, Child Care Unit to help informal/unregulated and family child care providers obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to establish and maintain a safe and developmental
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Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees - tell me more!
There are many reasons to advance your education - and your career. Increasing your education:
Increases your classroom effectiveness
Increases your self-esteem and personal confidence
Increases your overall professionalism
Increases opportunities for career advancement
Increases your earning
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Training -- Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I complete a course?
What does this course cost?
What equipment do I need to use this CD? Do I need internet access?
Are these courses approved by Bright from the Start? Do they count towards…?
Will my hours be reported to the Georgia Early Care and Education P
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Going Back to School for Early Childhood Education?
You may be at any one of a number of places in your career – but the important thing to remember is that there are many people and organizations who can help you along the way!
One path to professional growth is through education … and there are lots of ways to “go back to school” or improve
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Care Solutions Designs New Curriculum Focusing on Childhood Obesity Prevention
The news reports on obesity in America are astounding and a number of research studies have shown that childhood obesity is becoming epidemic. Across the U.S., one third of American children and youth are either obese or at risk of becoming obese.¹ In Georgia, nearly one-quarter of 3rd
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SCHOLARSHIPS and INCENTIVES CDA Contact Information
The SCHOLARSHIPS and INCENTIVES programs encourage professional development among early care and education teachers and administrators. If you are interested in obtaining your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, you may be looking for a CDA class in your area. By providing your name and
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New Online Courses!
Warm-Weather News and New Online Courses!
Warm weather starts the outdoor water play season for child care programs. Sunny days, summer camps and special water activities are fun for everyone. That’s why it’s also time for National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week, the week before Memo
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Final Report: Incentives & Scholarships Program FY 2002-2005
Smart Start: The Early Childhood Division of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta releases Final Report.
Click here to download the report.
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Care Solutions Supports Literacy and United Way of Metro Atlanta
Care Solutions, in conjunction with United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta and Smart Start Georgia, presents the Early Reading First Symposium being held on January 2 - 3, 2009 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta, GA.
Click here to view the Symposium Program.
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Final Report: Incentives & Scholarship Programs, FY 2002-2005
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SCHOLARSHIPS and INCENTIVES - Annual Program Summary FY2006
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SCHOLARSHIPS Fiscal Year 2005
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Letter to Program Recipients from the Commissioner and Summary of Award Enhancements
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES Annual Program Summary FY2007
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES Annual Program Summary FY2007
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES Programs Boost Early Care and Education in Georgia
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES College Fair at GAYC Conference
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Care Solutions Publishes Louisiana’s 2009 Child Care Market Rate Survey
For the fourth time since 2003, Care Solutions, Inc. was chosen by the Louisiana Department of Social Services to survey the local market costs of child care throughout the state. The results of these studies assist the state in determining payment rates for subsidized child care.
In addition t
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Early Childhood Care and Education Training Classes
Getting Started
As a childcare professional, you want to be informed about the latest and best practices for keeping children safe, happy, and healthy - and you need to meet training requirements while working a demanding job. That's why Care Solutions, Inc. created CD-based and online versions of
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Care Solutions President Carla Rogg Nominated for Industry Technology Award
Carla S. Rogg, President of Care Solutions, Inc., was nominated for the 2009 Woman of the Year in Technology Award, an annual program that celebrates women executives in technology in their accomplishments as leaders in business, as visionaries of technology, and as women who make a difference in th
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Congratulations to Terri Martin-Yates, who visited the Care Solutions booth at the Bright from the Start Early Learning Conference, then entered our web drawing and won a $50.00 prepaid gas card!
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