Muskogee County Head Start/Early Head Start
Training / Continuing Education Agreement (CDA, Higher Education)
I,
, understand that MCHS/EHS promotes the continued growth and development of its staff, through
the provision of opportunity for continuing education and training. The agency will underwrite the cost of such continuing
education training to the degree that funds are available for such purposes, and if the continuing education meets agency needs.
Determination of the continuing education needed to enhance specific individual skills and/or agency program requirements
will be negotiated between the individual and his/her immediate supervisor, with the final approval at the discretion of the
Head Start Director.
I further understand that should I receive continuing education and/or training (which may include fees for the training,
meals, travel reimbursement, etc.), I shall be expected to remain employed with MCHS/EHS (GCBHS) for a period not
less than one up to three years (1-3) based on the level of credential. Such training and/or education includes training
and/or education that may be required or a condition of my continued employment (such as Teacher Certification, advanced
degrees, Child Development Associate credentials and/or trainings required by Oklahoma State Licensing-DHS).
In the event I do not remain employed, either voluntary or involuntary, with the agency for the above-stated period, I
understand I will be required to reimburse the agency the total or a prorated amount of the financial assistance received based
on the length of service completed after receiving the training. The prorated scale for employee payback which will be
deducted from the employee’s final paycheck will be as follows (See attached Employee Payback Scale on 2nd page).
MCHS pays for Child Development Associates (CDA) in both Infant/Toddler for Early Head Start employees and Preschool
for Head Start employees, as funding is available. I understand if I am enrolled in courses specific to either infant/toddler or
preschool and I choose to change programs or transfer, I am responsible to reimburse MCHS the cost of the courses.
It is understood that if MCHS funds are used to purchases supplies, books, or materials those items will be turned into the
MCHS Staff Development Manager at the end of the course or semester or upon completion of the course.
I understand that I must maintain at least “D” average. If I receive an “F” in any class I will be responsible to reimburse
MCHS.
Before I am approved to attend any training and/or education program, I must obtain and sign this contractual form and submit
the signed, completed form with the request for continuing education and/or training expenditure to my supervisor.
A signed copy of this Agreement stating the above conditions will be kept in my personnel file, authorizing MCHS/EHS and
GCBHS to deduct the appropriate financial reimbursement from my final pay check, should my separation from the agency
occur during the prescribed time frame.
The employee’s expense statement, which includes mileage, meal, and reimbursement and semester class schedule (if
applicable), will be attached to this agreement upon admittance from the employee. The total cost of the seminar will include
the final expense statements.
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Employee’s Signature
Date
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Supervisor’s Signature Date
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Head Start Director Signature
Date
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Finance Signature
Date
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Muskogee County Head Start/Early Head Start
Training / Continuing Education Agreement
Date of Training
Description of Training
Amount
TOTAL
Employee Payback Scale
CDA Credential
Length of Employment
0-3 months
3-7 months
8-12 months
Amount for Reimbursement
Full Amount
2/3 of Amount
1/3 of Amount
Associates Degree
Length of Employment
0-8 months
9-17 months
18-24 months
Amount for Reimbursement
Full Amount
2/3 of Amount
1/3 of Amount
Bachelors Degree
Length of Employment
0-12months
13-24 months
24-36 months
Amount for Reimbursement
Full Amount
2/3 of Amount
1/3 of Amount
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Employee’s Signature
Supervisor’s Signature
Date
Date
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Head Start Director’s Signature
Finance Signature
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Date
Date