Purpose...

The purpose of SCECA is to work on behalf of young children and their families. In particular SCECA will:

1. Increase awareness of the needs of children birth through eight by providing opportunities for better
coordination among parents, teachers, health workers, religious and social workers, and others concerned
with the childbirth through eight.

2. Aid teachers by promoting workshops and conferences; and establish health and educational standards for
nursery schools, kindergartens and other child care centers.

USC Early Childhood Special Education
Master’s Degree Program

We are soliciting a new cohort of up to 10 full-time graduate students who have undergraduate early childhood, elementary, or early childhood special education degrees; teacher certification; and South Carolina residency. Full-time status includes 12 hours of course work and a 20-hour per week internship in an early childhood setting with young children with and without developmental delays each semester. Successful applicants will receive tuition reimbursement and a small student stipend of $4,000 spread across the spring and fall semesters. The next group of graduate students will begin their studies in the fall of 2008.

For complete information, click below:
[USC Early Childhood Special Education Master’s Degree Program]

For Members Only:

You are eligible to apply for a teacher grant of $250. for classroom materials. Click here for more information.
[SCECA Teacher Grant]

If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, you may apply for an educational grant of $250. Click here for more information.
[SCECA Teacher Education Scholarship]

And....

SCECA would like to recognize persons who have contributed to the early care and education of SC's children with four new honorary awards:

Rhonda Corley Friend of Children Award
This award is to be given annually to an outstanding South Carolinian who is a strong advocate for the needs of South Carolina’s children. The recipient does not have to be a member of SCECA to receive the award.

Jeanne Greene Administrator’s Award
This award is given annually to an outstanding person who serves in an administrative position who works for the needs of South Carolina’s children. The recipient must be a current member of SCECA and work with public, private or church related centers.

Saundra Ground Early Childhood Educator’s Award
This award is given annually to an outstanding educator (childcare worker, teacher, teacher assistant, etc.) who works with children in South Carolina. The recipient must be a current member of SCECA.

Noelle Patrick Student of the Year Award
This award is given annually to a deserving student of Early Childhood Education. The recipient does not have to be a member of SCECA to receive the award.

[CLICK] on the award title to download a Nomination Form. Deadlines are approaching soon. Don't delay!

If you have questions concerning any of the above information, please send email to info@sceca.org