{"id":3534,"date":"2020-08-11T19:58:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T19:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrm.msiak.net\/seed\/financial-support\/professional-development-reimbursement"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:47:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T19:47:55","slug":"professional-development-reimbursement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/financial-support\/professional-development-reimbursement","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development Reimbursement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading blue has-text-color\" style=\"color:#6e94b6\">Professional Development Reimbursement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#32373c;background-color:#573363\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-notice gb-font-size-18 gb-block-notice\" data-id=\"d0e89b\"><div class=\"gb-notice-title\" style=\"color:#fff\"><p>Special Event: Northwest Early Learning &amp; Pyramid Summit<\/p><\/div><div class=\"gb-notice-text\" style=\"border-color:#573363\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are attending the Northwest Early Learning &amp; Pyramid Summit (NWELPS) in Anchorage on November 4-5, 2026, use this special Professional Development Reimbursement (PDR) form to get reimbursed for your registration fee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deadline: December 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-seed-dark-green-color has-seed-lignt-green-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thread.tfaforms.net\/322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NWELPS PDR Form<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re pleased to support your professional development! Get reimbursed for attending a training, course, or conference until June 30. Submit a completed Professional Development Reimbursement (PDR) application within 60 business days of completing each training and receive reimbursement\u2014up to $2,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible for a PDR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your membership in the Alaska SEED Registry is current\/active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are an early childhood or school-age professional operating or working as a paid employee of a licensed or approved child care facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are currently residing in the state of Alaska.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Licensed Definition<\/strong>: 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Approved Definition: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To confirm a child care facility is licensed by CCPO or CCL, please use the provider search in the Department of Health\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/akccis.com\/client\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Child Care Information System (AKCCIS)<\/a>&nbsp;or the Municipality of Anchorage\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hhs.muni.org\/cac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inspection report search<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5e94b6\">Guidelines for Reimbursement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 \u2014 up to $500 \u2014 for trainings and conferences, and use the remainder (or the entire $2,000) for higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only Alaska SEED approved or NWRA (National Workforce Registry Alliance) approved trainings or accredited university courses are eligible.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/trainer-training-approval\/accepted-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here&nbsp;<\/a>to see a list of Alaska SEED approved trainings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Allowable Reimbursement Amount<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-7374356c wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f0f8e6;flex-basis:32%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-seed-lignt-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Trainings &amp; Conferences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Up to $500 to attend <strong>Alaska SEED Approved<\/strong> Training (reimbursed at 100% of the membership rate), minus PDR funds used for higher education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-7374356c wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#e4edf2;flex-basis:32%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-seed-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Higher Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Up to $2,000 to earn <strong>Alaska SEED Approved EC Related Field<\/strong> credits (reimbursed at 100% of actual cost), minus PDR funds used for training and\/or conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\" style=\"color:#ddd\"><hr style=\"height:8px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s Covered?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a42db414 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f0f8e6;flex-basis:32%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-seed-lignt-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">Trainings &amp; Conferences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seminars <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPR\/First Aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GED Application Fee (max $150)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required Health &amp; Safety Orientation Training from an approved trainer listed on CCPO website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-7374356c wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#e4edf2;flex-basis:32%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-seed-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">Higher Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For undergraduate &amp; graduate courses at accredited colleges and universities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\" style=\"color:#ddd\"><hr style=\"height:8px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NOT Covered<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e5eada;flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>thread <\/strong>trainings\/webinars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Education Requirement (GER) courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership fees for professional organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translations services to have documents translated into English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\" style=\"color:#ddd\"><hr style=\"height:8px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Approved Topics<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e5eada;flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early childhood and\/or school-age education (age birth-12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other topics related to working with young children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facility Administration (Finance\/Accounting, Human Resources, Program Management)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\" style=\"color:#ddd\"><hr style=\"height:8px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Documentation<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f0f8e6;flex-basis:32%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-seed-lignt-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">Trainings &amp; Conferences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of completion (copy of transcript, credential, certificate of attendance).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of payment (receipt, credit card\/bank statement, canceled check, etc.,).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must include name of payer, amount paid, payment date, and item(s) purchased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conferences<\/strong>: Copy of the Certificate of Participation with stickers or signatures for <strong>each <\/strong>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edf2;flex-basis:32%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-seed-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">Higher Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of completion (copy of college\/university transcript) with at least a &#8220;C&#8221; equivalent or &#8220;Pass.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of payment (receipt, credit card\/bank statement, canceled check, etc.).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must include name of payer, amount paid, payment date, and item(s) purchased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Please note: submitted documentation that does not indicate name of payer will be declined.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\" style=\"color:#ddd\"><hr style=\"height:8px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deadlines<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e5eada;flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application and required documentation <strong>must be submitted within 60 business days of completing each training.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\" style=\"color:#ddd\"><hr style=\"height:8px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Payment Policies<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e5eada;flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reimbursement will be made within 45 business days from <strong>completed<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\" style=\"color:#ddd\"><hr style=\"height:8px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>PDR funds will be reduced by the amount of other scholarships and\/or financial aid you have already received.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#5e94b6\">Apply Now!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit your application, receipts, and proof of completion&nbsp;<strong>within 60 business days of completing your higher education\/training<\/strong>. Upload the required documentation directly within the online application. <em>The recommended web browser is Google Chrome.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thread.tfaforms.net\/f\/SEEDPDR\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#82a42a;font-size:20px\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional Development Reimbursement We\u2019re pleased to support your professional development! Get reimbursed for attending a training, course, or conference until June 30. 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