Early Childhood Education- APPR
Application Process
Spring 2025 Term – Dade City Campus ONLY
Application Opens: Monday, September 9
Application Deadline: Friday, December 6
The following steps must be completed to enroll in the Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship program:
Step 1: Pay the $25.00 application fee (plus $1.00 processing fee) and complete the Online Application. The link to the application can be found here.
Step 2: Provide a copy of your High School Transcript* (not required for Pasco graduates)
or GED (can be requested at GED.com)
Note: Students who received their GED in Pasco County must submit transcript.
Upload your high school or GED transcript here.
* Academic Admission Requirements
Students who have earned a standard high school diploma or GED may apply for enrollment in the program. A copy of the student’s high school transcript or GED transcript must be provided as part of the application and accepted by Pasco County Schools.
Students who receive their diploma through a private school or home-school should contact Kim Dunn at 727-774-1703 or kdunn@pasco.k12.fl.us for instructions.
Transcripts from international institutions must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service in order to be reviewed for enrollment. If the official transcript is in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by a certified English translation from an accredited evaluation service. Transcripts for an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution are accepted for enrollment.
Application Assistance
Your application is not complete until the above 2 steps are complete. The student is responsible for the submission of their application. Incomplete applications will not be processed and may impact the student’s opportunity to apply to the program.
If you have questions or need assistance regarding your application, please contact the admissions advisor or admissions secretary.
Kim Dunn
Admissions Advisor
727-774-1703
kdunn@pasco.k12.fl.us
Mercedes Amor
Admissions Secretary
727-774-1709
mamormil@pasco.k12.fl.us
Important Links
Program Instructors
Katie Chefero, Instructor
Certifications:
DCF Train the Trainer
DCF 45 Hour
Florida Staff Credential:
Formal Education
Child Care Operations Certification:
Director Credential
Florida Educator Certification:
– Prekindergarten/Primary Education
– Elementary Education
Experience:
30+ Years in Field
Location:
Building 7, Room 07-011
Andi Walker, Instructor
Certifications:
DCF Train the Trainer
Florida Educator Certification:
– Prekindergarten/Primary Education
– Family and Consumer Science
– Director of Career and Technical Ed
DCF 45 hour
30 hour Family Child Care
Experience:
31+ Years in Field
Location:
Building 7, Room 07-018
Barbie Sheats, Instructor
Certifications:
Florida Educator Certification:
– Prekindergarten/Primary Education
Experience:
29+ Years in Field
Location:
Instructional Service Center, Dade City
Contact
Katie Chefero, Instructor
kchefero@pasco.k12.fl.us
Andi Walker, Instructor
awalker@pasco.k12.fl.us
Barbie Sheats, Instructor
bsheats@pasco.k12.fl.us