Important Deadlines
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Oct 2, 2020: Professional Growth Plan due
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March 1, 2021: Notify your peer mentor about the PD activities you intend to complete
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May 14, 2021: PD Stipend Application due (final grades are due by June 1st, 2021 for those completing option 1)
Stipend Amount
Stipend amounts vary depending on professional development options completed, funding, and the number of successful applicants.
Application Process
Applying is a three-step process: first, you will complete a Professional Growth Plan by October 2, 2020, second, you will check in with your peer mentor by March 1, 2021 to notify them about which professional development options you intent to complete, third, you will complete and submit a Professional Development (PD) Stipend Application on the Registry by May 14, 2021.
Step 1: Professional Growth Plan
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Create your Professional Growth Plan with your peer mentor based on the PD Option(s) you select
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Get approval of the Professional Growth Plan by your peer mentor and professional growth advisor (PGA)
Submit by 5pm October 2, 2020
Step 2: March Check In
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Notify your EQM peer mentor about which PD options you expect to complete by May 15, 2021
Check in by 5pm March 1, 2021
Step 3: PD Stipend Request
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Complete your Stipend Application on the Registry by May 14th, 2021
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Click here to view instructions on applying for a stipend on the Registry
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Include all supplemental documentation required
Submit by May 14, 2021
Final stipend amounts allocated to eligible participants may vary. The Child Care Coordinating Council will determine the final stipends to be paid once PD stipends requests have been submitted by May 15, 2021. Stipends payments are contingent upon availability of funds and the number of eligible program participants.