Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
College of Education and Human Development
The overall mission of the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education (EECE) is to prepare responsive and effective educators for working with learners of all ages, infancy through adulthood. With its major emphasis in teacher certification programs for individuals seeking to teach in public school settings. Additional responsibilities include preparing personnel to teach in private kindergarten centers, day care centers and education programs operated by community agencies, businesses and industries.
(Teacher Education And Compensation Helps)
What is T.E.A.C.H.?
T.E.A.C.H. is a scholarship program that was developed to increase the level of education and effectiveness of early learning professionals by making the educational process more affordable, increasing wages, and reducing staff turnover rates. Scholarships are currently offered for Associate Degrees and Bachelor Degrees in Child Development and Early Childhood Education.
Are you interested in receiving a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship? Click the links below to access scholarship applications.
Bachelor Degree Scholarship Application for Child Care Center/Preschool Teachers
Associate Degree Scholarship Application for Child Care Center Directors
Associate Degree Scholarship Application for Part-Time Child Care Center Teachers
Associate Degree Scholarship Application for Child Care Center Teachers
CDA Assessment Fee Scholarship Application
For more information on T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Mississippi or for additional information on deadlines and qualifications please call 601.359.4614 or email TEACHMississippi@gmail.com.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MISSISSIPPI is a licensed program of Child Care Services Association.
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For more information, please contact us at (601) 979- 2341. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.