Early Childhood Education Department of Harper College

01/23/2023

01/12/2023

Great resources are available to support your professional journey!

“Harper and perfectly align on the importance of identifying and removing barriers to success for early childhood education students and for incumbent workers looking to advance in the field.” - Dr. Avis Proctor

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3vVAH7D

09/06/2022

Scholarship Opportunity! Courses starting in September, October and January

06/13/2022

If you have ever worked in childcare, you may qualify for an ECACE scholarship! This AMAZING opportunity can fund your entire education. Fast forward your teaching career at Harper this fall!

04/01/2022

Great opportunity for those working in the field!

If you work or have worked in early childhood education and are interested in getting an undergraduate degree or credentials, then check out the Illinois Ear...

12/09/2021

09/30/2021

Current students!!

The Preschool Development Grant Birth-5 Education Reimbursement Initiative is available!

This is your chance to apply for funds during 2021. If you currently attend an accredited Illinois college or university, you can apply for a maximum of $600 to repay existing debt owed directly to your higher education institution.

Funding will be given to early educators (center director, assistant director, teacher, assistant teacher, family child care provider, family child care assistant, group home provider, group home assistant, Preschool for All teacher, or Preschool for All teacher aide) working directly with children ages birth through five who are employed by an Illinois early childhood program and are currently enrolled in coursework at an accredited Illinois college or university. Illinois early educators who are attempting to enroll in coursework at an accredited Illinois college or university but are blocked from doing so due to a current outstanding balance may also apply. Educators performing other direct services in early childhood settings and educators working in license exempt programs are not being considered for reimbursement through this program at this time.

This is a limited time offer available through December 2021, or until funding has been expended.

To learn more about this program, or to download an application, visit https://www.ilgateways.com/financial-opportunities/education-reimbursement.

Please email [email protected] for more information or to submit your completed application and required documents.

09/23/2021

09/16/2021

Don't delay, register today! GoAEYC's Back to School event featuring Author Heather Shumaker is this Saturday. Use the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goaeycs-back-to-school-event-with-heather-shumaker-tickets-164029489619

08/05/2021

Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper College President, spoke at Governor JB Pritzker's signing ceremony for House Bill 2878, which established the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity. 👏 Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3AeVYcF