In response to some of this research and quality standards established by organizations such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC , some city and state child care licensing agencies have increased education requirements for teachers in child care settings. At the same time, the number of people pursuing education degrees has declined from Census Bureau 1.
And that number is even lower for those specializing in early childhood education. According to the National Center for Education Statistics , early education degrees account for less than three percent of college degrees.
As one of the largest employers in the field, Bright Horizons is hoping to broaden opportunities for those committed to the education of young children and raise the standard for early education. We believe that this program creates a path for all of those who are committed to the critically important work of educating young children.
Employees in Horizons can enroll in programs with one of four institutions for higher education. Research in the field of early childhood education continues to document the need for our youngest children to have highly qualified teachers," said Dr. After all, effective early childhood educators and program administrators are the linchpin to high quality early learning programs.
You can learn and earn at Bright Horizons! An education promise for everyone Watch. Frequently Asked Questions What is Horizons? Horizons includes three connected, progressive programs to support you on your journey to a college degree:. Your starting point with Horizons will be based on your previous education.
Individual coaching from EdAssist will help you determine your personal pathway to a degree through Horizons. Is Horizons really free? Tuition, fees, and books are paid for by Bright Horizons, at no cost to you. Students will become ineligible for the PAG program if they choose to receive funds from any federal student financial aid program for the same enrollment period. The PAG program will pay for up to two 2 repeat courses over your entire program of study.
Students who receive more than two 2 unsuccessful grades during their course of study will lose eligibility for the PAG. Students are expected to understand, meet, and abide by any Employer requirements in order to continue to receive PAG benefits.
If a student would like to use an alternate payment option instead of cash, they must submit a payment option change request. Please note the PAG is not retroactive to current or prior enrollments. Eligibility is determined through completion of the employer Professional Achievement Grant web form. Participating students agree to authorize Rasmussen University to release employer-required academic and enrollment information to the Employer. All required PAG forms detailed below must be completed, submitted, and approved prior to completing an enrollment agreement for each new participating student.
The PAG benefits continue as long as:. Students must send all required forms to their assigned Academic Advisor for verification at least seven days prior to the start of classes for each applicable 12 month period.
Rasmussen University provides the Professional Achievement Grant in conjunction with the funding provided by the Employer. The Employer must supply a qualified tuition payment for their students to be eligible for the Rasmussen University PAG match. Failure of the Employer or student to supply any required payment may result in loss of PAG benefits for the grant recipient.
Terms and conditions apply. Program availability varies by state and campus. Announcing the Horizons Teacher Degree Program.
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