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.
  • Stay Put Stipend which rewards early care practitioners with a $500 stipend every 6 months for providing continuity of care.

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.





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