AWARD & INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

OVERVIEW

The Marin Quality Counts Awards and Incentive programs are designed to increase workforce retention, and academic and professional preparedness of early learning practitioners working with children, birth to 3rd grade, and their families in Marin County. Participants are awarded monetary awards in recognition of advancement towards higher education degrees and child development permits or completion of approved professional learning opportunities. The program supports development and leadership skills of the early learning workforce, in order to maintain high quality early learning programs.

2023-2024 

MARIN QUALITY COUNTS AWARD AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Applicants may need a California Workforce Registry Number.

Click here to apply for your free account at the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry!.

Early Education Teacher Development Reimbursement Program

For EETD support, contact Tanya Taylor, ttaylor@marinschools.org  

• • Flyer and registration information through links below.
    • CA State Preschool Teachers (Maestros de preescolar del estado de CA)
    • TK Teachers, Interns and future TK Teachers
  • Additional forms
    • Eligibility Certification Form (CSPP) (CSPP español) (TK)
    • Employer Verification Form (CSPP) (TK)
    • Reimbursement Request Form (English) (español)
    • W9 Form

Academic Awards (Premios Academicos)

For Academic Award support, contact Iris Marin, imarin@marinschools.org  

Applications are located online at the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry website on your Workforce Registry Dashboard. Due by December 31, 2023 

• • How to apply for an Academic Award - Cómo solicitar un Premio Académico
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  • Supplemental Forms - Formularios Complementarios:
    • Eligible participants are required to apply online AND complete supplemental forms

Professional Learning Programs

Contact Iris Marin at imarin@marinschools.org for more information. Stipend Application due by November 15, 2023

• • Review the Program Menu (Click here)

• • Register for the program through the registration link on the Program Menu.

• •  Stipend Application Packets: Please include a completed W9 Form with your packet
    • • Application Packet (Solicitud)
      • Virtual Norm Agreement Form
      • W9 Form

USEFUL FORMS

• W-9 Form
• Professional Learning Reflection Form 
• Formulario de Reflexión Sobre el Aprendizaje 
• Student Education and Goals Form
• Release and Exchange of Information
• Liberación e Intercambio de Información
• Verification of Professional Development Form
• Virtual Learning Norms Agreement
  
• Acuerdo de Normas de Aprendizaje Virtual