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PRT: What are the benefits of Paid Release Time?

Paid release time acknowledges the time commitment a TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado recipient is making to your program; not only are they going to school but they are committing to stay employed in your program for a year after their contract is completed. Additionally, TEACH 
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PRT: How can I offer Paid Release Time without compromising the needs of my program?

In evaluations of TEACH Early Childhood®, sponsors often identify the release time component as one of the more difficult aspects. As a potential sponsor, you may recognize the importance of paid release time, but you also may be challenged with how to balance this with 
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PRT: What is Paid Release Time (PRT) and how does it work?

An essential component of most TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado scholarships is paid release time. Because most TEACH scholarship recipients work full time and often have children of their own, paid release time helps balance responsibilities of going to school with their work and family obligations. 
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What is the sponsoring program responsible for when sponsoring a TEACH recipient?

The sponsoring program agrees to assist with tuition and fees, provide two hours of paid release time weekly, and provide a bonus or pay increase at the end of the recipient’s work commitment period. They will also agree to partnerships and ongoing communication with the 
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