Arkansas Early Childhood Association Central Arkansas Affiliate

09/13/2026

08/06/2026

Arkansas Early Childhood Association (AECA) in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is offering this short-term incentive program with time-limited Preschool Development Grant (PDG) funds. Applications will be accepted starting August 10, 2026 and will remain open until PDG funding is exhausted.

Visit our website for more information or contact wages[@]arkansasearlychildhood[.]org or call 501-680-1930 if you have any questions.

06/16/2026

UPDATE: Canceled due to low enrollment.

06/03/2026

Struggling to retain qualified staff? Grow your own teachers with the TEACH Apprenticeship:

✔ Earn up to $1,500 in apprentice incentives

✔ 90% college scholarships (Certificates* & Associate Degrees)

✔ On-site mentoring from experienced educators

✔ $1,500/year employer support

✔ Stronger classrooms + improved retention

📅 Apprenticeship Lunch & Learn

Thursday, June 18 | 12:15 PM

⭐ PDR credit available

👉 Register now https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Ou5sbwV0Qxe0hDgieCj1Bw

*CDA support only available for participants enrolled in ECE certificate programs for college credit.

03/03/2026

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01/23/2026

Stay warm and cozy, Arkansas! ❄️

Even if you’re snowed in, you can still thaw out your professional goals with our free virtual sessions. Skip the icy roads and drift through our flexible options from the comfort of your favorite armchair.

We’re here to help you weather the storm—reach out if you have any questions! ☕️✨

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