At Teachstone, we believe every educator deserves access to meaningful professional learning, connection, and opportunities to grow. We also recognize that financial barriers can prevent passionate early childhood professionals from accessing these experiences.
That's why we're proud to offer three scholarships to the 2027 InterAct CLASS® Summit in Baltimore, Maryland!
These scholarships celebrate dedicated educators, coaches, and leaders who are making a difference in their communities through meaningful interactions. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to connect with peers, gain practical strategies, and bring new ideas and inspiration back to the children, families, and educators they serve.
Coverage of hotel accommodations, meals, and travel expenses
Scholarships Available
DMV Leader: Celebrating an early childhood leader serving the greater Baltimore community who is committed to creating equitable, high-quality learning experiences for young children. This scholarship recognizes leaders who champion meaningful interactions, strengthen their communities, and create opportunities for children and educators to thrive.
Head Start Hero: Recognizing a dedicated professional working in a Head Start program who makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. This scholarship celebrates individuals who embody the Head Start mission through their commitment to high-quality early learning, strong relationships, and positive outcomes for the communities they serve.
Coach with CLASS: Celebrating an instructional coach who uses CLASS® to strengthen educator-child interactions and support continuous quality improvement in nonprofit early childhood education settings. This scholarship recognizes coaches who empower educators through thoughtful feedback, data-informed practices, and meaningful professional growth.
Who Should Apply
We encourage early childhood professionals to apply who:
Face financial barriers that would otherwise prevent them from attending InterAct.
Have not previously attended an in-person InterAct CLASS® Summit.
Have at least two years of experience in early childhood education.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to improving educator-child interactions and making a positive impact in their communities.
Scholarship Expectations
We hope scholarship recipients will share the knowledge, resources, and inspiration gained at InterAct with their colleagues and communities.
Opportunities to share your experience might include:
Hosting a lunch and learn or professional development session for colleagues
Sharing strategies and resources within a professional learning community
Leading a webinar or community discussion
Contributing a blog post or sharing your CLASS story with the Teachstone community
How to Apply
Ready to join us in Baltimore? We'd love to hear your story!
Please be prepared to submit the following:
Your Resume
Short responses (250 words or less) to these questions:
Tell us about your role in early childhood education and how your work supports meaningful educator-child interactions.
Describe the community you serve. How would attending InterAct 2027 benefit you and the children, families, or educators in your community?
How do you plan to apply and share what you learn at InterAct to create a lasting impact in your community?
Scholarship Timeline:
Application Deadline:November 25, 2026
Notification Date: January 22, 2027
We look forward to celebrating and supporting those making a significant impact in early childhood education. Apply today to be a part of the InterAct CLASS Summit and join a community dedicated to thriving together!
