Section 1-4 - General Provisions (a) Educational Development Scholarships - (i) Educational Development Scholarships provide funds intended to encourage individuals working in the child care industry to enroll in and complete formal education that will enhance the quality of child care provided by the industry. The program will fund three (3) types of training:
- (A) Scholarships for Remedial Education, Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees and Post-Graduate Endorsements;
- (B) Scholarships for the Apprenticeship Program for Child Care Development Specialists; and
- (C) Scholarships for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate.
(b) Continuing Education Grants - (i) Continuing Education Grants provide funds to upgrade the skills of child care owners and staff to obtain continuing education training in early childhood development or related topics.