Utopia Airways

AB212 Project

For state-subsidized preschool/center based providers

Background:

The AB212 Project is a state funded program legislated with the passage of AB 212 in 1999. Early care and education providers working in state subsidized child development programs serving children 0-13 years of age in Yuba and Sutter Counties are eligible to participate in the project.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Employed as a permanent employee with the current state-subsidized child development preschool/center in Yuba or Sutter County;
  • Employed one year as of hire date or application due date;
  • Works directly with children ages 0-13 years old (K-6th grade), a minimum of 15 hours per week in an assigned classroom;
  • Has completed a minimum of 6 units in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development (may have less than 6 units with the approval from Project staff);
  • Hold or will hold a Child Development Permit;
  • Will continue employment with the same state-subsidized child development preschool/center.

Incentives

  • Level/Tier Incentive, $500 - $1250, based on education participant has completed at time of enrollment;
  • Degree Incentive, up to $250 (Associate) to $500 (Bachelor) per semester;
  • Unit Based Incentive, up to $250 per unit
  • Workshop/Training Incentives, maximum $200 per year
  • Specialization Incentive, $100 for 6 units completed in one of the following areas: Infant/Toddler and Special Needs.

For more information, please call Rebecca Canada, Project Specialist, at 749-3276, ext. 103.

Please note: Potential participants must schedule an appointment with a Project Specialist in order to receive an application. Applications will not be mailed. Incentives are awarded after all project requirements are completed and supporting documents are submitted by scheduled due date.