Montana Early Childhood        
              Workforce Incentives

To view a chart of Montana's Incentives to support professional development and improve overall program quality in early care and education for young children and families click HERE.

Practitioner Registry
Renewal AWARD

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION UNLESS YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR 2011 RENEWAL AND HAVE YOUR NEW CERTIFICATE!!
Starting in 2011 the Early Childhood Project (ECP) is pleased to offer Registry Renewal AWARDS!  Individuals who complete their consecutive renewals with The Registry for the second time and every other year thereafter (up to ten years) will be eligible for this award. You must be a Level 2 or higher on the Career Path to receive a $100 or $200 AWARD for your consecutive renewals. Check the diamonds on your certificate!

You will need to complete the application and W-9 below and mail or fax to the ECP within 90 days of the day you receive your certificate. You will be notified by email if your application is approved or denied.

Download Application for Renewal Registry AWARD

Download W-9

              Practitioner Registry
             Achievement AWARD

This award is designed to reward early childhood practitioners who move up to a Level 4 or beyond on the Career Path.  Level 4 is the first level on the Career Path that requires an early childhood college course of study.  To be eligible, one must complete early childhood courses and move up after January 2011. 

You will need to have been employed in a state licensed or registered early childhood program for 12 consecutive months after you have achieved your new level to apply for this AWARD.  

Download Application for Practitioner Registry Achievement AWARD

Download W-9

Download Employment Verification Form

 

        Professional Development
             Incentive Awards

Information about these two awards may be found by clicking on "What's New" at the bottom of the home page.