Professional Development
The Apple Tree Fund: Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators
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Summit County recognizes the need for and importance of Early Childhood Educators. Issues concerning quality programs all hinge on the need for consistent care by experienced and educated providers.
The Apple Tree Fund is a program of Early Childhood Options designed to support and encourage early childhood professionals in their professional development.
On this page you will find information about the Apple Tree Fund
Scholarships
ScholarshipsEarly Childhood Options has funds available to help teachers who are working towards certification and/or degrees in Early Childhood Education. Persons working or planning to work at a licensed childcare center or home program in Summit County are eligible to apply. The following are deadlines for each semester:
Fall Scholarships-October 15th
Spring Scholarships-March 15th
Summer Scholarships-July 15th
For more information call 970-513-1170 x305 or email elowe@earlychildhoodoptions.org.
Early Childhood Professional Scholarship Application-for college credit courses
Summit Apple Tree Application for College Course
Early Childhood Professional Training Assistance-for trainings
Summit Apple Tree Application for Trainings
A team of early childhood specialists is available to work with childcare centers and providers to increase the level of professionalism and quality of childcare in Summit County. For more information about mentoring and coaching opportunities in Summit County, please contact Lucinda Burns at 970-513-1170 x307 or email Lucinda@earlychildhoodoptions.org.
There are numerous trainings available throughout Summit County. Please visit our calendar to view trainings month by month. The Apple Tree Fund has Teacher Training Assistance dollars to help local teachers attend trainings that support the core knowledge areas. For more information call 970-513-1170 x305 or email elowe@earlychildhoodoptions.org.
Links
Colorado Online Courses for Early Childhood Education
www.ccconline.org
Colorado Mountain College
www.coloradonmtn.edu
Colorado Child Care Bureau
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/childcare/pro__development.htm