Bobette Thompson Legacy Scholarship Application - Association for Early Learning Leaders

Bobette Thompson Legacy

Commission Scholarship Application

Bobette Thompson Legacy

Commission Scholarship Application

The Presidents’ Legacy Commission was formed by past Board Presidents of the Association with the purpose of “giving back” and supporting the mission and legacy of AELL and all it represents. As an extension of that effort, we are making available a limited number of scholarship awards for use at 40th Annual National Conference, How Successful Directors Lead. It is truly our joy to support the ongoing professional development of early learning leaders like you!

Please review the eligibility requirements and guidelines and submit completed application below along with requested supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Dates and Location

The 40th Annual National Conference will be held April 17-20, 2024 at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel in New Jersey.

Eligibility

Candidate must be a current member in good standing with AELL.
Candidate must be actively working in the field of early education.
Candidate must submit all required documents in a timely and complete manner.

Criteria

Completed scholarship application
Updated resume
Letter on company letterhead from your current employer stating why you are deserving of this scholarship
Typewritten, double-spaced 200-word essay addressing the following questions:
- Why have you chosen a career in Early Education?
- What are your career goals?
- What impact would this scholarship have on your education and career goals?

Procedure

Applications should be completed by filling out the form below and must be received no later than December 31, 2023, for consideration for the 2024 conference awards. Award notifications will be made on or before February 15, 2024.

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Mr. McGuckin is a graduate of Duquense Law School and is the owner of Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates Law Firm, which represents child care agencies in Pennsylvania, and has consulting agreements with child care agencies across the country, including several large Head Start programs. Because of his extensive expertise in the area of law affecting the child care industry, Mr. McGuckin has gained a national reputation as "The Child Care Lawyer". Having done so for over forty years, he continues to train child care professionals on a variety of issues including personnel, administration, and other management and legal issues. In addition, he is the author of three publications designed for child care administrators, "Current Issues in Child Care,” “ Model Personnel Policies for Child Care Agencies 1 st through 6 th Editions," and “Model Parent Handbook for Child Care Agencies,” all which have proven to be valuable assets to the child care industry nationwide. Since 2007, Mr. McGuckin has served on the Board of Directors of the National Accreditation Council (NAC) of the Association for Early Learning Leaders (AELL). Most recently, Ron served a four year term as Board President of the Association of Early Learning Leader’s Board of Directors.