Professional Development Reimbursement – SEED is a grant from Thread Alaska that reimburses early childhood and school-age professionals for job-related training, coursework, and conferences. Eligible applicants must have an active Alaska SEED Registry membership and work as a paid employee of a licensed or approved child care facility in Alaska.

Reimbursements of up to $2,000 per application period are available: up to $500 for approved trainings and conferences, and up to $2,000 for accredited higher education courses in early childhood education or related fields. Applications must be submitted within 60 business days of completing each training. The current deadline is June 30, 2026.

Professional Development Reimbursement – SEED Professional Development Reimbursement Professional Development Reimbursement We’re pleased to support your professional development! Get reimbursed for attending a training, course, or conference until June 30. Submit a completed PDR application within 60 business days of completing each training and receive reimbursement—up to $2,000.

To be eligible for a PDR: Your membership in the Alaska SEED Registry is current/active. You are an early childhood or school-age professional operating or working as a paid employee of a licensed or approved child care facility. You are currently residing in the state of Alaska.

Licensed Definitio n: Licensed Child Care Provider, who is licensed by the State of Alaska, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) or the Municipality of Anchorage, Child Care Licensing (CCL). Approved Definition: Approved Provider, who is approved by the State of Alaska, Child Care Program Office (CCPO) Child Care Assistance (CCA) Program as an Approved Relative Provider, or an Approved in-Home Provider.

To confirm a child care facility is licensed by CCPO or CCL, please use the “Find a Child Care Provider” at State of Alaska . Please note: A $32 stop payment fee will be deducted when a replacement check must be issued for lost or misplaced checks or checks which are undeliverable when an incorrect mailing address is supplied.

Guidelines for Reimbursement While you choose your professional development path, you must meet the following guidelines and deadlines to receive up to $2,000 in reimbursements. Use a portion — up to $500 — for trainings and conferences, and use the remainder (or the entire $2,000) for higher education. Only Alaska SEED approved or NWRA (National Workforce Registry Alliance) approved trainings or accredited University.

Click here to see a list of Alaska SEED approved trainings. Allowable Reimbursement Amount Up to $500 to attend Alaska SEED Approved Training (reimbursed at 100% of the membership rate), minus PDR funds used for higher education. Up to $2,000 to earn Alaska SEED Approved EC Related Field credits (reimbursed at 100% of actual cost), minus PDR funds used for training and/or conferences.

GED Application Fee (max $150) Required Health & Safety Orientation Training from an approved trainer listed on CCPO website For undergraduate & graduate courses at accredited colleges and universities thread trainings/webinars General Education Requirement (GER) courses Membership fees for professional organizations Translations services to have documents translated into English Early childhood and/or school-age education (age birth-12) Other topics related to working with young children Facility Administration (Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Program Management) Proof of completion (copy of transcript, credential, certificate of attendance).

Proof of payment (receipt, credit card/bank statement, canceled check, etc.,). Must include name of payer, amount paid, payment date, and item(s) purchased. Conferences : Copy of the Certificate of Participation with stickers or signatures for each workshop session matching the day(s) registered as proof of attendance.

The entire conference day for each day registered must be attended. Failure to attend the entire day registered for and/or document full attendance for each day registered will result in ineligibility for reimbursement. Proof of completion (copy of college/university transcript) with at least a “C” equivalent or “Pass.

” Proof of payment (receipt, credit card/bank statement, canceled check, etc.). Must include name of payer, amount paid, payment date, and item(s) purchased. Application and required documentation must be submitted within 60 business days of completing each training.

Reimbursement will be made within 45 business days from completed application receipt date. Reimbursement applications are processed in the order they are received while funding is available. Reimbursements will be reduced by the amount of other scholarships and/or financial aid already received.

A $32 stop payment fee will be deducted when a replacement check must be issued for lost or misplaced checks, or checks which are undeliverable when an incorrect mailing address is supplied. PDR funds will be reduced by the amount of other scholarships and/or financial aid you have already received. Submit your application, receipts, and proof of completion within 60 business days of completing your higher education/training .

Upload the required documentation directly within the online application. The recommended web browser is Google Chrome. PLEASE NOTE: Paper applications will no longer be accepted after 10.

01. 2023.