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Dr. Shelli Henehan

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Arkansas Scholarship

High School Concurrent Enrollment Program for the Early Childhood Certificate and Paid Youth Apprenticeship in Early Childhood.

This two-year youth apprenticeship gives eligible high school students the opportunity to earn college credit hours, receive a recognized credential in early childhood and obtain 400 hours of work experience in the early childhood field while earning up to $6,000.

After earning the certificate, the student will have the qualifications to immediately enter the workforce as an early childhood teacher or teacher assistant, obtain a national credential, and/or continue their education in a college program.

Am I Eligible?

  • Are you enrolled in a participating high school for 2024-25 as a junior or senior?
  • Has a teacher, principal or administrator recommended you for the program?
  • Do you have transportation? (See the program advisor for what transportation may be needed for your specific program.)
  • If you answered ‘YES’ to these questions, then you are eligible to participate.

How does the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Youth Apprenticeship work?

Category T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship High School Student School District

Tuition & Fees

 100% No Charge -
Books 90% No Charge 10%
District Stipend $200 per semester per student paid
to school district

Education: Student will
complete coursework with
minimum grades required for
credit towards the early
childhood certificate.
Work

Experience: Student
will document at least 400
hours of supervised work
experience in the early
childhood classroom over
two years.

 -
Paid Work Experience Up to $1,500 paid to the student
each semester. Stipend will be based
on completion of work hours and will
be paid at the end of each semester.		 - Assist in arranging for a work
experience opportunity for the
student in a licensed child care
or pre-K program.
Education Incentive $350 incentive paid at the end of
each year to the student upon
successful completion of coursework		 - -
Technology One-time stipend of $500 paid to the
student for the purchase of a new
laptop		 - -
Child Development Associate (CDA) Assessment T.E.A.C.H. will pay 100% of the $425
assessment fee for students who
wish to apply for the Child
Development Associate (CDA)
credential at the end of the program.		 - -