Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.1. The selected Vendor must facilitate all components of the early childhood education (ECE) and out-of-school time (OST) professional tuition assistance in accordance with this RFA. Early Childhood Education (ECE) Professionals 2.1.2. The selected Vendor must provide tuition assistance for ECE professionals through accredited institutions of higher education (IHE). 2.1.3. The selected Vendor must ensure tuition assistance is provided for ECE professional coursework that includes, but is not limited, to: 2.1.3.1. Teaching Infants and toddlers. 2.1.3.2. Young children with special needs. 2.1.3.3. Young children exhibiting challenging behaviors using positive behavior guidance strategies. 2.1.3.4. Child development. 2.1.3.5. Other coursework considered relevant and as approved by the Department. 2.1.4. The selected Vendor must ensure tuition assistance is provided only for courses that are compliant with the requirements of New Hampshire child care licensing rules, which require teachers and directors to have a minimum of three (3) college course credits in child growth and development or as otherwise approved by the Department. 2.1.5. The selected Vendor must not provide tuition assistance for general education courses or non-ECE related coursework. Out-of-School Time (OST) Professionals 2.1.6. The selected Vendor must provide tuition assistance for out-of-school (OST) time professionals through accredited institutions of higher education (IHE). 2.1.7. The selected Vendor must provide tuition assistance for OST professional coursework, including but not limited to: 2.1.7.1. Child, adolescent or human development. 2.1.7.2. Learning disabilities and exceptionalities. 2.1.7.3. Classroom management and behavioral guidance strategies. 2.1.7.4. Language and literacy development. 2.1.7.5. Leadership and Program Administration. 2.1.7.6. Afterschool Basics.
