office of child development and early learning

Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us

Office of Child Development & Early Learning

Office of Child Developmentand Early Learning

Because every child is Pennsylvania’s future



OCDEL ProgramsCertification Services:• Licensing and Inspection of child care • Information source on DPW regulations for child care

Subsidy Services:• Child Care Works• Child Care Information Services (CCIS) with Parent Counseling and Referral Services

Early Intervention Services:• Infant/Toddler Early Intervention• Preschool Early Intervention• Early Intervention Technical Assistance

Early Learning Services:• Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts• Keystone STARS• Keystone Babies• PA Early Learning Keys to Quality• Head Start State Supplemental• Early Head Start• Family Support Programs



Early Learning Services



Why Early Learning Services? Helps children reach their promise by promoting quality learning

opportunities in the home and in early learning programs.

Helps families reach their promise by partnering with families to promote the healthy development of their child.

Quality early learning helps prepare children for success in school and in life.



Early Learning Services at a Glance

Develop and implement standards for early learning programs and professionals to improve the quality of early learning for young children.

Provide financial supports and technical assistance for programs and professionals to improve quality.

Provide family support programs that strengthen families, reduce risk and increase early learning opportunities for children.

Provide quality professional development for early learning professionals.



Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood

Helps teachers and families work together to promote a child’s development.

Provides a continuum of quality learning from birth through school age.

Early learning standards available for: Infant/Toddler Pre-kindergarten Kindergarten 1st and 2nd grade



PA Early Learning Standards Resources

Early Learning Standards booklets with pull out posters for classroom

Guidance to aligning curriculum and assessment with early learning standards

Professional development on using the Early Learning Standards

Family Activity Guides: Kindergarten, Here I Come!, Kindergarten, Here I Am!, and Learning is Everywhere



Early Learning Services Programs & Supports

Programs Family Support Programs

Parent-Child Home Program Pennsylvania Children’s Trust Fund Pennsylvania Nurse-Family Partnership Strengthening Families

Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program Keystone Babies Keystone STARS Pennsylvania Early Head Start Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts PA-PACT (Formerly Accountability Block Grant)

Pre-kindergarten Full-day kindergarten

Supports Early Learning Network Pennsylvania Early Learning Keys to Quality Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early

Childhood Pennsylvania Promise for Children Standards Aligned System Transition to Kindergarten



Family Support Program:Pennsylvania Parent-Child Home Program

Home visitors model for parents how to read and play with their children in a way that strengthens verbal interaction and language development, builds a positive parent-child bond and provides a quality learning experience.

Home Visitors use carefully chosen books and toys, which families may keep.

Visits begin when a child is two years of age and continue for two years.

In 2009-2010, 1,324 children in 26 counties were served.



Results: Parent-Child Home Program

The Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) is a nationally-replicated, research-based early literacy and home visitation program for families with infants and toddlers.

In 2009-2010, of the 1,324 children served by PCHP: 82 children were referred to Infant-Toddler Early Intervention

49 determined eligible and received services (60%) 61 children were referred to Preschool Early Intervention

36 determined eligible and received services (59%)



Family Support Program:Pennsylvania Children’s Trust Fund (CTF)

Pennsylvania Children’s Trust Fund’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect in Pennsylvania through grant funding to community-based organizations for prevention programs.

CTF supports program strategies that focus on strengthening families and building protective factors within parents and children in order to prevent child abuse and neglect.

During the 2009-2010 grant year that ended October 2010, 17 grantees served approximately 5,430 children, 2,810 parents and 2,200 early childhood education practitioners.

Friends of the Children’s Trust Fund was created in March 2007 to expand fundraising efforts and promote awareness of CTF's mission.



Family Support Program:Pennsylvania Nurse-Family Partnership

Registered nurses work with the expectant mothers to ensure a healthy pregnancy, to engage in activities with the baby that will promote healthy development, and to make plans for the future.

Nurses meet with mothers until the child is two years old.

Served 40 counties in 2009-2010

Over 4,635 families served in 2009-2010



Results: Pennsylvania Nurse-Family Partnership

Helps low-income, first-time parents experience healthy pregnancies, learn how to take good care of their babies, and make plans for the future. Services are provided to families prenatally until the child reaches two years of age. Over 4,600 children and families are being served in 2010-2011.

Results from three separate randomized-controlled trials of this program indicate: Reduction in child abuse and neglect Reduction in arrests of mothers and fewer arrests and fewer convictions in 15 year olds whose

mothers participated in the program Fewer intended subsequent pregnancies and increases in intervals between the first and second

births



Family Support Program:Strengthening Families

The Strengthening Families framework is based on building protective factors within families to prevent child abuse and neglect.

National Strengthening Families involvement is driving the current Children’s Trust Fund grant focus in Pennsylvania. This has led to the creation of a state Strengthening Families Leadership Team and a more systematic incorporation of Strengthening Families language into existing standards and Professional Development.

Pennsylvania, through the Strengthening Families Leadership Team, works to sustain and weave the five protective factors into policies, program and practice across child and family service systems.



Family Support Program:Strengthening Families Leadership Team

Offers guidance to state child- and family-serving programs in incorporating the Strengthening Families approach within their work.

Accomplishments 2006 – Joined Strengthening Families National Network 2007 – PCAN training in South East Region 2009 – Strengthening Families language in Keystone STARS 2010 – Statewide PDII on Building Protective Factors with Families

Next Steps Building Parent Partnerships Infusing Protective Factors into Professional Development Building Collaboration across Systems



Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP)

Head Start programs can serve additional children through HSSAP: Comprehensive early learning services to children at 130% of FPL or less; and Strong parent involvement and serving the whole child.

Encourages partnerships between Head Start and other early learning programs (child care, school districts);

Offer half-day or full-day classrooms;

59 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties served; and

Over 5,300 three to five year olds participated in 2010-2011.



Results: Head Start Provides comprehensive services to children living in

poverty. Serving approximately 5,632 children through Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP); with more than 36,000 total children being served in Head Start in 2010-2011.

In 2009-2010, the percent of children Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP) who consistently demonstrated: Language/literacy skills increased from 15% in Fall to 67%

in Spring Numeracy skills increased from 12% in Fall to 64% in

Spring Personal and social development skills increased from

23% in Fall to 76% in Spring



Keystone Babies

Funding provided through ARRA Stimulus funding to Keystone STAR 3 or 4 providers;

Provides addition program enhancements to classrooms of eligible children birth through 3 yrs. who are receiving Child Care Works. Some of the enhancements include increased professional development targeted to staff; more resources; regular health and mental health consultation; and increased expectation for staff qualifications of the teachers.

Offers full day/ full year services;

14 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties served;

208 children participated in 21 centers beginning on May 3, 2010; and

Current funding provides service though September 2011.



Keystone STARS Promotes continuous quality improvement in early

learning and school age environments.

Proven to improve the quality of child care programs in PA.

Provide families with a tool to gauge the quality of care and early education their child will receive.

Over 4,400 child care programs participating in Keystone STARS. (As of June 2010)

Over 168,000 children enrolled in STARS programs. (As of June 2010)



Keystone STARS: How it works

Builds on the health & safety requirements of certification.

Learning Programs enroll at Start with STARS or STAR levels 1-4.

Must meet research-based performance standards for: Staff qualifications and professional development; Learning Program (child observation, curriculum, classroom

environment); Partnerships with family and community; and Leadership and management (business practices).



How Keystone STARS works, continued

Based on program participation in Child Care Works and the Commonwealth of PA Early Intervention Program, may be eligible for support grants, merit awards and education & retention awards.

Monitoring, accountability, and supports conducted through the PA Early Learning Keys to Quality System.



Keystone STARS: How providers can participate

Certified or registered child care providers, Head Start programs and PA Pre-K Counts programs may be eligible to participate in Keystone STARS.

Standards and application forms available on PA Key website: www.pakeys.org/pages/get.aspx?page=Programs_STARS

Submit application to your Regional Key.

Regional Key info available at www.pakeys.org.



Keystone STARS:How can families can locate Keystone STARS programs

County Child Care Information Services (CCIS) agencies can provide a listing of programs by STAR levels.

Find your local CCIS online at www.dpw.state.pa.us/helpfultelephonenumbers/childcareinformationservices/index.htm

Apply for Child Care Works online at COMPASS www.compass.state.pa.us

Find a provider online at http://www.pakeys.org/pages/stars_centers.aspx



Keystone STARS: Achievements in 2009-2010

Nearly a quarter (24%) of child care programs in STARS moved up at least one STAR, increasing the quality early learning opportunities for children in their programs.

The number of STAR 3 & 4 programs increased by nearly 10%.

The Environment Rating Scale (ERS) scores increased, with STAR 4 programs achieving an average overall score of 5.62 (from a 5.48 overall score from 2008-2009).

Nearly all (96%) of parents and families in STAR 3 & 4 centers reported high satisfaction with Keystone STARS and their child’s learning.



Keystone STARS: Achievements in 2009-2010 continued

The Family Standards for Keystone STARS were revised by a provider work group in 2009-2010 and published in 2010-2011.

All Keystone STAR 3 & 4 providers now record child level authentic assessments in the Early Learning Network.

OCDEL issued the Good, Better, Best document as a means of assisting center and group providers on the Continuous Quality Improvement Curriculum.

Implemented a Designator Reliability Study to determine the level of consistency between STARS Designator inter-regionally & intra-regionally.



The results

The percentage of child care centers

participating in Keystone STARS has more than doubled;



Results: Keystone STARS Serves children from birth – 12, making it possible for child care programs to

increase the quality of care and education they provide. Over 170,000 children are being served in 2010-2011.

Reversed the negative trend in declining quality in child care, and improved the quality of child care across Pennsylvania, through an independent study.

Nearly one-quarter (24%) of Keystone STARS programs moved up at least one STAR level in 2009-2010.

More than 65% of preschools who attended Keystone STARS 3 & 4 centers finished the 2009-2010 program year with age-appropriate literacy, numeracy and social skills.

• The percent of children with age-appropriate scientific thinking skills increased from 28% in Fall to 65% in Spring.

• The percent of children with age-appropriate mathematical thinking skills increased from 27% in Fall to 64% in Spring.

• The percent of children with age-appropriate Language and Literacy skills increased from 32% in Fall to 69% in Spring.

• The percent of children with age-appropriate personal and social development skills increased from 38% in Fall to 74% in Spring.



Good Better Best

This optional tool will support programs in meeting the targeted standards at a level that is the best fit for them.

Understanding the quality continuum of a standard will enable programs to be more focused and specific in quality improvement efforts.

Version 2 of the Center and Group Good Better Best will be released in July 2011.

Version 1 of the Family Child Care Good Better Best is also scheduled for a July 2011 release date.



Keystone STARS: New award amounts

Support Grant (FY 10-11)

SUPPORT AWARDS

Family Home

All Group Homes & Center up to 6 FTE

Center 7-12 FTE

Center 13-45 FTE

Center 46-99 FTE

Center 100-180 FTE

Center 181+ FTE

Start with STARS –

1 X Award

$315 $420

$435 $580

$473 $630

$945 $1,260

$1,890 $2,520

$2,835 $3,780

$4,725 $6,300

STAR 1 – 2 X Award

$450 $600

$630 $840

$709 $945

$1,418 $1,890

$2,835 $3,780

$4,253 $5,670

$7,088 $9,450

Note: Top award is for programs enrolling 5% - 25% children in child care receiving Child Care Works subsidy and/or the Commonwealth of PA’s Early Intervention Program

Bottom award is for programs enrolling 26% - 100% in child care receiving Child Care Works subsidy and/or the Commonwealth of PA’s Early Intervention Program



Keystone STARS: New award amounts, cont’d

MERIT AWARDS

Family Home

All Group Homes &

Center up to 6 FTE

Center 7-12 FTE

Center 13-45 FTE

Center 46-99 FTE

Center 100-180 FTE

Center 181+ FTE

STAR 2 – 3X Award*

$788 $1,050

$1,575 $2,100

$2,363 $3,150

$4,725 $6,300

$9,450 $12,600

$14,175 $18,900

$23,625 $31,500

STAR 3 – Ongoing

$1,181 $1,575

$2,363 $3,150

$3,544 $4,725

$7,088 $9,450

$14,185 $18,900

$21,263 $28,350

$35,438 $47,250

STAR 4 - Ongoing

$1,575 $2,100

$3,150 $4,200

$4,725 $6,300

$9,450 $12,600

$18,900 $25,200

$28,350 $37,800

$47,250 $63,000

* Award 2 additional years with CQI Plan and demonstrated progress

Note: Top award is for programs enrolling 5% - 25% children in child care receiving Child Care Works subsidy and/or the Commonwealth of PA’s Early Intervention Program

Bottom award is for programs enrolling 26% - 100% in child care receiving Child Care Works subsidy and/or the Commonwealth of PA’s Early Intervention Program

Merit Awards (FY 10-11)



Education and Retention Awards 10/11

ERA 07/08

Director - BA in ECE

Staff - BA in ECE

Staff - AA in ECE

CDA/SA Credential

STAR 2 $3,090 $2,320 $1,545 $600

STAR 3 $3,605 $2,705 $1,805 $700

STAR 4 $4,120 $3,090 $2,060 $800

Education and Retention awards 10/11 for highly qualified staff (prorated less than 35 hours per week)



Keystone STARS: Subsidy Add-on

Add-On Daily Rate for children receiving Child Care Works Subsidy

Source for Add-On Daily Rate is ARRA Funding

Daily increase for

STAR 2 STAR 3 STAR 4

Full-time $0.70 $2.20 $3.00

Part-time $0.30 $0.95 $1.30



Keystone STARS: What’s Ahead

• Increasing access to higher education and continuing professional development. As Keystone STARS programs move up the Keystone STARS ladder, more lead teachers are required to have bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education. Pennsylvania will continue its support of early childhood teachers earning college degrees and certification through initiatives such as the revision of the Early Learning Career Lattice, increase in program-to-program articulation agreements, and Teacher Induction Supports.

• Promoting best practices and continuous quality improvement. Based on research and years of experience in continuous quality improvement for early learning programs, OCDEL is developing and continues to refine good, better, and best practices for each STARS performance standard.

• Refining data systems and documenting progress for more children. OCDEL is committed to the continuing development of PELICAN Keys to Quality to include child, family, teacher and classroom data for Keystone STAR 3 and 4 group and family child care homes, and include child outcomes in the Early Learning Network as well.

• Increased reliability and accountability. Pennsylvania will continue to support consistency in Keystone STARS designations across the state through specialized professional development for Keystone STARS Managers/Specialists and other supports.



Pennsylvania Early Head StartJanuary 2010, Pennsylvania's Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) became the

first state to be awarded an Early Head Start Grant.

Early Head Start programs can serve children birth through age 3, as well as pregnant women. Provides comprehensive early learning services to children at 100% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or less; and Strong parent involvement and serving the whole child.

OCDEL partners with 8 community based providers to offer services to: 40 center based slots with 3 partners; 88 home-based slots with 5 partners.

5 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties served by the OCDEL grant.

The OCDEL Early Head Start grant funding is provided via ARRA Stimulus funds through September 2011.



Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts High quality pre-kindergarten education

for 3 and 4 year olds in Pennsylvania which is free to economically at-risk families.

Full or half-day pre-kindergarten classes in school districts, Head Start, Keystone STARS child care programs with a STAR 3 level or higher, or licensed nursery schools.



Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, continued

153 grantees (lead agencies) with 153 PA Pre-K Counts grantees with 165 early partners participating.

Classrooms available in 62 Pennsylvania counties.

Focus in enrollment and translating quality design into quality implementation.

First and second year results show positive outcomes for children as a result of quality design & implementation.



Pennsylvania Pre-K CountsMaking Strides with Children



Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts: Quality standards Teachers with education in early childhood

Small class size (No more than 20 children per teacher & teacher’s aide; however, average class size is 17)

Curriculum aligns with PA Early Learning Standards

Child assessment and outcomes reporting

Program assessment (Environmental Rating Scales)



Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts: Standards, continuedNIEER Quality Standard NIEER Benchmark Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Standards Early Learning Standards Comprehensive Comprehensive Teacher degree Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree + ECE Certification* Teacher specialized training Specializing in pre-k ECE certification* Assistant teacher degree Child Development Associate (CDA)

credential or equivalent CDA or equivalent*

Teacher in-service At least 15 hours a year Meet requirements of Act 48 (180 hours over five years) Maximum class size 20 or less Average class size is 17 Staff-child ratio 1 staff per 10 children (1:10) 1 teacher and 1 aide per 20 children (1:10) Required screening/referral and support services

Vision, hearing, health; and at least 1 support service

Programs required to develop collaborations with Early Intervention service providers to be able to provide support services/referrals; develop parent engagement strategies to support parents’ involvement in child’s early learning; and support the smooth transition of children into the preschool program and on to kindergarten

Meals At least 1 a day For full day - one meal and one snack; for half day - one snack

Required monitoring Site visits Site visits by preschool program specialists; ECERS-R ratings in select classrooms; child outcomes reporting online; monthly and quarterly program and fiscal online reporting



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Results: Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts

Provides at-risk 3 and 4 year olds with a high quality pre-kindergarten educational experience, either for 2.5 hours or five hours a day.

In 2010-2011, 11,500 children are being served in 62 counties.

Nearly every child (98 percent) showed age-appropriate or emerging age-appropriate proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and social skills after attending the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program in 2009-2010.



How to enroll in Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts

Families with children between ages three until kindergarten who are at risk of school failure due to income (300% FPL) are eligible to apply. Programs can prioritize enrollment based on additional risk factors such as language, special needs, involvement in child protective services or other issues.

Enrollment is year-round; children may be placed on waiting lists until an opening becomes available.

Contact the program directly to enroll; enrollment contacts are located at www.pakeys.org



The results continued

The percentage of school districts offering

pre-kindergarten has quadrupled



Pennsylvania PactThe Pennsylvania Department of Education is supporting schools and districts in reaching the goal of 100% proficiency through the establishment of the Pennsylvania Pact (PA-Pact).

PA-Pact provides resources for schools and districts to invest in proven practices that will ensure that all students achieve greater academic success.



Pennsylvania PactA PA-PACT Consolidated Application for funding that includes: Increase in Basic Education (BEF) Funding Accountability Block Grant (ABG) Education Assistance Program (EAP)

9 High Impact Strategies, three of which are related to early childhood education: Quality Pre-Kindergarten Full-day Kindergarten Reduced Class Size K-3rd Grade 4 additional strategies related to district

operation and special education services



Pennsylvania Pact: Pre-kindergarten Three & four year old children are offered programs from 2.5 to 5 hours a day for a

minimum of 180 days.

Instructional delivery is based on scientific research and Early Childhood Education best practices.

Assessment tools are used to review the environment and children's outcomes for learning.

Family-community partnerships and cultural diversity are encouraged.

Highly qualified teachers with Early Childhood certification.

In 2009-2010, 3,554 children in 33 school districts were enrolled in pre-kindergarten programs through PA PACT funds.



Full-day Kindergarten Full-day Kindergarten provides children with at least a 5 hour school day for a minimum of 180

days or 900 hours per year.

Studies show that students who attend full-day kindergarten perform significantly better in reading and math achievement at the end of kindergarten and continued to show better performance into first grade.

Children benefit from expanded opportunities for learning and teacher-student interaction and can participate in special subjects such as art and physical education and music.

In 2009-2010, 80,454 children in Kindergarten participated in full-day Kindergarten programs.

Contact your school district to register.



Early Learning Network:What is the Early Learning Network (ELN)?

The Early Learning Network (ELN) is Pennsylvania’s electronic data system for gathering information on early childhood programs and for studying the development of children in those programs.

ELN combines information about the program including the quality and experience of the staff, with information on a family and their child’s development over time. This information is then used to build and maintain high quality early childhood programs.

ELN benefits a family, their child, and their child’s teachers or therapists by providing: Information on a child’s development in his/her early childhood program; Information for the teacher to improve classroom instruction; Ideas on how to prepare a child for school; and Strategies to help children who have different kinds of learning needs.



PA Keys to Quality Environment Ratings Scales (ERS) Assessment

The Environment Ratings Scale (ERS) is a nationally-recognized standard tool to assess the quality of early learning programs participating in Keystone STARS, Head State Supplemental Assistance Program, and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts.

ERS professional development provides ECE practitioners with in-depth understanding of detailed quality indicator expectations in ECE classrooms.

Appropriate ERS assessment tools are available for all early childhood settings. Preschools Head Starts Child care centers Before/After school programs Home based child care programs

Independent, reliable assessors conduct ERS assessments in a random sample of classrooms. Assessments assure accountability of ECE programs participating in PA QRIS. 1477 classrooms assessed conducted in 2009-2010. 1398 classrooms assessments projected for 2010-2011.



Early Learning Keys to Quality

Early Learning Keys to Quality is a system of supports for providers which includes: Professional development opportunities for

early childhood and school-age; Independent Environmental Rating Scale

(ERS) assessments for early learning and school-age programs; and

Community engagement and outreach.

Consists of Statewide PA Key and six Regional Keys.



PA Keys System: Regional Keys Six Regional Keys across Pennsylvania.

Implements regional quality improvement plan for professional development.

Encourages participation and provide technical assistance for Keystone STARS.

Conducts STARS Designation visits.

Provides regional professional development opportunities.

Access contact info at www.pakeys.org



Regional Keys Map

Northwest

Southwest

Central

South Central

Northeast

Southeast



Standards Aligned SystemA comprehensive approach to support student achievement

across the Commonwealth.

Student Achievement

Clear Standards

Fair Assessments

CurriculumFrameworkInstruction

Materials & Resources

Interventions

For more information, visit www.pdesas.org or

www.pdesas.org/ocdel



Transition

Supporting young children and their families as they transition through the continuum of services and developmental stages in early learning in Pennsylvania.

Coordinating early learning systems Promoting positive outcomes for children and families Providing resources for practitioners to meet continuing quality

improvement standards

Highlight: Formation of Statewide stakeholders workgroup.



Children Served through OCDEL Programs



Children served by programProgram FY 09-10 FY 10-11 1 FY 11-12 1 Program FY 09-10 FY 10-11 1 FY 11-12 1

Child Care Works Head StartTANF 34,845 38,612 37,623 Total Head Start in PA 36,602 36,561 36,561

Former TANF 33,807 31,854 32,611

Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program 5,632 5,500 5,500

Low Income 61,085 64,615 64,615 Keystone STARS 168,530 172,520 172,520TOTAL (monthly average) 129,737 135,081 134,849 Nurse-Family Partnership 4,635 4,635 4,635

Early Intervention PA Pre-K Counts 11,863 11,500 11,500Birth to 3 Program 33,288 34,385 35,3003 to 5 Program 45,442 47,300 48,800

1 Fiscal Year End Goal or Projection



2011-2012 Highlights: State and Federal

Investment (in thousands)

(1) FY 2010-11, post-budget freeze

FY 2010-11 FY 2011-2012 Change

Keystone STARS/Keys to Quality

Child Care Services - State Funds $28,762 $28,762 $0

Child Care Services - Federal Funds $38,967 $38,967 $0

Total Funds $67,729 $67,729 $0

Child Care Works

Child Care Services - State Funds $142,959 $142,959 $0

Child Care Services - Federal Funds $203,225 $201,286 ($1,939)

Child Care Assistance - State Funds $189,582 $190,335 $753

Child Care Assistance - Federal Funds $197,197 $197,197 $0

Total State $361,303 $362,056 $753

Total Federal $439,389 $437,450 ($1,939)

Total ALL funds $800,692 $799,506 ($1,186)

Early Intervention

Early Intervention Birth - 3

State Funds $103,700 $117,800 $14,100

Federal Funds $84,376 $73,838 ($10,538)

Total Funds $188,076 $191,638 $3,562

Early Intervention 3-5

State Funds $182,142 $198,116 $15,974

Federal Funds $70,072 $60,611 ($9,461)

Total Funds $252,214 $258,727 $6,513

Total Birth -5 EI Funds $440,290 $450,365 $10,075

State only Funded Programs

Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts $83,620 $83,620 $0

Head Start Supplemental $37,655 $37,655 $0

Parent Child Home Program $2,084 $0 ($2,084)

Nurse Family Partnership (Includes Health Care Reform Home Visiting)

State Funds $11,978 $11,978 $0

Federal Funds $4,644 $7,740 $3,096

Total Funds $16,622 $19,718 $3,096

Funding amounts for FY 2010-2011 reflect post budgetary freeze amounts and/or actual available amounts.

References in Governor’s proposed budgetListed below are the appropriations by Department and the page number on which you can find these appropriations in the Governor’s budget proposal. The full document is available online at www.budget.state.pa.us

DPW programs Early Intervention – E35.9Child Care Works/ Keystone STARS - Child Care Services – E35.9 - Child Care Assistance - E35.9Nurse Family Partnership – E35.9

PDE programs PA Pre-K Counts - E14.6Head Start Supplemental - E14.6Early Intervention - E14.6



Useful links Pennsylvania Department of Education –

www.education.state.pa.us

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare – www.dpw.state.pa.us

Pennsylvania Key – www.pakeys.org

Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children – www.papromiseforchildren.com



Resources

OCDEL Annual Report: http://www.pakeys.org/pages/get.aspx?page=EarlyLearning_Tools

Program Reach & Risk Assessment: http://www.pakeys.org/pages/get.aspx?page=EarlyLearning_Reach

BUILD ECE News: http://paprom.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=Build_home_page

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