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Institute of Excellence in Early Care & Education (IEECE)

About IEECE

From birth to 5 years of age, we educate our future leaders and members of society. We are educators of the early childhood workforce, whose teaching practices will make the difference in the success of children. We are trainers, advisors, educators and mentors. We are experts in the field of early childhood education. The mission of the Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education is to provide the child care workforce of Palm Beach County with a comprehensive approach to career development in the field of early childhood education.

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Institute of Excellence in Early Care & Education (IEECE) About IEECE From birth to 5 years of age, we educate our future leaders and members of society. We are educators of the early childhood workforce, whose teaching practices will make the difference in the success of children.

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Early Childhood Education -Spring Courses

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Early Childhood Education -Spring Courses

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Associate in science- Early Childhood Education

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Associate in science- Early Childhood Education

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SEEK Scholarship

Seeking Excellence and Education through Knowledge (SEEK) is a scholarship program dedicated to improving the quality of Palm Beach County early childhood education environments through staff development.

SEEK scholarship is funded by the Children's Services Council and administered by Palm Beach State College through the IEECE.

Funds are available to help pay costs associated with credit coursework, non-credit coursework, books, approved trainings, testing fees, and foreign degree translation/evaluation.

SEEK Scholarship Deadlines
PBSC College Credit, Prep, ECPC/FCCPC & Non-Credit Language Classes For Summer 2023 Semester
Deadline: November 28, 2023, by 5 p.m.
SEEK Scholarship Video (English) SEEK Scholarship Video (Spanish)
ACHIEVE - Salary Supplement Award Program

ACHIEVE is a salary supplement award program for practitioners employed at a Strong Minds In-Network or Promising Early Childhood program in Palm Beach County.

ACHIEVE awards are intended to encourage ongoing professional development and to reduce turnover at early childhood education programs by providing monetary awards for completion of specific college credit classes and/or non-college credit Registry-approved trainings.
ACHIEVE Eligibility

Employed at the same In-Network or Promising Site for at least one consecutive year (12 months) at the time of application submission

Work with children ages birth-5 years, for at least 20 hours per week on an annual basis

Eligible Positions: Director, Assistant Director, Curriculum Specialist, Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, Floater, Family Child Care Home Provider, Large Family Child Care Home Employee

Active member of the Palm Beach County Early Childhood Registry and all registry documentation, including transcripts, must be up to date

Eligible for SEEK Scholarship (i.e. not on suspension)

Earn $20.00 or less per hour as an early childhood professional

Steps To Apply Required Application Documents ACHIEVE Program Video (English) ACHIEVE Program Video (Spanish)
Other Scholarships

Palm Beach State College offers a wide range of scholarships for students. Visit the PBSC Scholarships page for more information.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship
The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood® Scholarship program provides scholarships for early care educators and center directors to work towards earning an associate's degree or credentials in early childhood education.

It is funded by the Florida Office of Early Learning and involves a three-way partnership for the sharing of expenses by the caregiver receiving the scholarship, the sponsoring child care center or family child care home and T.E.A.C.H.

For more information, visit the T.E.A.C.H. website or call 877-FL-TEACH.

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SEEK Scholarship Seeking Excellence and Education through Knowledge (SEEK) is a scholarship program dedicated to improving the quality of Palm Beach County early childhood education environments through staff development. SEEK scholarship is funded by the Children's Services Council and administered by Palm Beach State College through the IEECE.

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IEECE's micro-credential program is a digital badging system that visually shows identified education pathways that move students forward to achieving proficiency in employability skills. The pathways are comprised of trainings/noncredit college courses that the Institute created so that these educators can enhance their skill set in the classroom.

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Financial Recognition for completing Your CDA Choose the ECPC or FCCPC through Palm Beach State College (9)

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How to Enroll for an HEO course on Eventbrite - Video

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How to Enroll for an HEO course on Eventbrite - Video

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How to Apply for the SEEK Scholarship- Video

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How to Apply for the SEEK Scholarship- Video

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How to apply for the ACHEIVE Salary Supplement Award - Video 

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How to apply for the ACHEIVE Salary Supplement Award - Video 

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How to get started : College Credit Pathway 

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How to get started : College Credit Pathway 

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How to request change your program of study.

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How to request change your program of study.

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Instructions for Requesting to Change your Program of Study