3526 Ninth Street W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
941.757.2900 Phone
941.757.2915 Fax
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Professional Development
Scholarship & Reward Programs
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is proud to offer a number of incentives to early education practitioners:
- College Scholarships to increase knowledge in the early childhood education field and help educators pursue their formal education.
- Professional Development Reimbursement Scholarships to attend classes, credentialing courses or early childhood conferences.
Additional Support Programs
A range of additional programs have been created to support our early education practitioners in providing for the comprehensive development of the young children in their care. Learn about our:
Credentials and Transcripts
Our Credential and Transcript Information is a guide to the information necessary to begin a career as a child care professional or to maintain your eligibility in the field.
Training Opportunities
There are annual continuing education requirements for most early childhood educators. Learn about opportunities to attend in-service trainings offered by the ELC of Manatee, as well as opportunities to earn CEUs.
College/ Going Back to School
To learn about opportunities to pursue your formal education, read on! Learn about College Scholarship opportunities, our Textbook Loan Program, or what steps you can take to pursue your FCCPC/CDA, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree.
