What is the $TART Bonus Program?
The $TART program awards education bonuses to individuals working in prioritized early care and education settings and programs* for the successful completion of targeted levels of training through the Training Program in Child Development (TPCD) and/or the acquisition of a CDA Credential and/or degrees in early childhood education. It also awards retention bonuses to teachers** who hold an associate’s degree or higher and continue their employment in a publicly funded program. Click here for the $TART Flyer.
* School Readiness (SDE), DSS or Head Start Programs that serve 3 and 4year olds.
**Teacher refers to an individual who has primary responsibility for a group of children.
|
Training Requirement |
Level on CCAC Career Ladder |
Education bonus for level* |
|
75 hrs of TPCD or |
4 |
$250 |
|
CDA Credential or |
6 |
$500 (CDA) |
|
CDA Credential with |
7 |
$750 (CDA) |
|
30 ECE Credits or |
8 |
$1000 |
|
AA Degree with |
9 |
$1500 |
|
AA Degree in ECE |
10 |
$1500 |
|
BA Degree with |
11 |
$2000 |
|
BA Degree in ECE |
12 |
$2000 |
* If an individual reaches Level 6 as a result of a CDA (only) and receives the $500 bonus, they are entitled to an additional $250 if they reach Level 7 and acquire the 12 ECE credits.
