WSA Awards and Scholarships



The Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP is starting a brand new annual Awards and Scholarships program in 2012

The following Awards and Scholarships will be awarded:

WSA Director of the Year

  • Recognition only, no cash award.

WSA Staff Person of the year

  • Alternates between Teaching & Support Staff – this year is for Teacher of the Year
  • $250 awarded to the recipient, $250 awarded to the recipient’s program to help the winner attend the WSA Fall Conference in Spokane, October 10-12, 2012.

WSA Parent of the Year

  • $250 awarded to the recipient, $250 awarded to the recipient’s program to help the winner attend the WSA Fall Conference in Spokane, October 10-12, 2012.

WSA Scholarships

  • $500 scholarship to each recipient, for use in attending an institution of higher education
  • 2 scholarships awarded to Head Start/ECEAP staff, 2 scholarships awarded to HS/ECEAP Parents or Graduates

Innovation Award

  • $1000 awarded to a program that demonstrates effective innovation in their program.  The winner will be required to do a workshop at the WSA Fall or Winter Conference to introduce their project and enable other programs to replicate their success.

Applications should be sent to:                 

Washington State Assn of Head Start & ECEAP
345 118th Ave SE, Suite 220
Bellevue, WA  98005
Or scan/email to katy@wsaheadstarteceap.com

 


Deadline for Application:                               September 1, 2012
Awardees notified by phone or email:       September 15, 2012
For more information contact:                     Katy Warren, 425.453.1227 or email.