Teachers employed by public school divisions are not eligible for RecognizeB5. This determination was made due to the limited availability of funds and a commitment to more fully supporting child care teachers who are far less financially compensated and more likely to experience high rates of turnover which can negatively impact teacher-child interactions.
Teachers working in programs, including Head Start, whose site is co-located in a public-school building are eligible if they are not employed by the public school system.