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New Opportunities Available to Families to Help Impact Early Learning in PA
Pennsylvania families can share their experiences and make an impact in early learning with two new opportunities.
2022-23 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications Guidance
A competitive Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications process will be used to award expansion funds beginning in fiscal year 2022-23.
2021-22 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications Guidance
A competitive Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications process will be used to award expansion funds beginning in fiscal year 2021-22.
2021-22 Governor’s Executive Budget Overview
OCDEL has released highlights from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s 2021-22 Executive Budget Address as they pertain to early childhood education professionals.
OCDEL Issues Monitoring Clarification for Dually Licensed Programs
OCDEL has issued an announcement to clarify the distinction of and interaction between Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) licensed programs, PDE funded programs, and Department of Human Services (DHS) licensed child care as it relates to program monitoring and or complaint investigation.
PDE Tool Could Forecast Increased Needs for School-Age Child Care
Early childhood education programs, including child care, Head Start, and Pre-K Counts may find the PDE’s Determining Instruction Models During the COVID-19 Pandemic tool useful for operational planning.
COVID-19: FAQs for Pre-K Counts and Head Start Programs
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has released COVID-19 guidance for Pre-K Counts and Head Start programs for the 2020-21 school year.