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 $1,500. 

To be eligible for a PDR, you must be a:

  • Current/active member of the Alaska SEED Registry
  • Early childhood or school-age professional operating or working as a paid employee of a licensed (State of Alaska or Municipality of Anchorage) child care facility, Head Start, or pre-elementary school district program, or a State of Alaska Child Care Assistance Program approved child care facility

Guidelines for Reimbursement

While you choose your professional development path, you must meet the following guidelines and deadlines to receive up to $1,500 in reimbursements. Use a portion — up to $500 — for trainings and conferences, and use the remainder (or the entire $1,500) for higher education.

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Apply Now!

Choose one of the following application options to submit:

  • NEW ONLINE APPLICATION FORM  – [Note: This form has been moved to a new platform as of April 1, 2021. A Google Account is no longer required to complete an online form.] Save time by uploading your required documentation directly within the application. The recommended web browser is Google Chrome.
    • To translate the form into Spanish or another language:
      1. Open the form using Google Chrome web browser. Download Chrome here.
      2. Anywhere on this form, right click and you will see a drop-down menu.
      3. Select “Translate to …”
      4. Choose the language you would like it to be translated to.
      5. Repeat steps 2-4 on each new form page.
  • Fillable Application Form  | Versión en Español [PDF] – Save to your computer before filling out.
  • Printable Application Form |  Versión en Español [PDF]

Submit your application, receipts, and proof of completion within 60 business days of completing your higher education/training.