"Unlocking Excellence in Early Education"

The Pennsylvania Early Learning Keys to Quality, sponsored by the Department of Public Welfare's Office of Child Development and Early Learning, is a quality improvement program in which all early learning programs and practitioners are encouraged and supported to improve child outcomes.

Vision:
All Pennsylvania families will have access to high quality care and education for their children, fostering successful futures in school and in life.


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PA Promise for Children
NEWS AND NOTES
Job Openings: Pre-School Program Specialists 

The PA Key and Berks Intermediate Unit are seeking a two dynamic individuals with experience in providing technical assistance to pre-school programs in a variety of early learning settings to support and maintain high quality standards. This position requires an ability to perform a leadership role, work collaboratively, develop partnerships and communicate effectively with pre-school sites. One specialist will work with programs in Clearfield, Indiana, Butler, Armstrong, and Jefferson-Clarion counties and the other specialist will work with programs in the Philadelphia area. Minimum of Bachelors Degree, preferred in early education or child development; masters degree in early education, child development or administration preferred. Minimum of 5 years of high level work in the field of early learning with experience in partnership work and administration. Send cover letter and resume to Kelly Hollenbach, BCIU,

1111 Commons Blvd., P.O. Box 16050, Reading, PA 19612-6050
or email to kelhol@berksiu.org. Online application available at www.berksiu.org. Deadline: September 15, 2008. EOE


Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 9/4


Keystone STARS Provider Survey 

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning is requesting your feedback regarding the Keystone STARS program. To participate in an anonymous survey please click on the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ndQRmaSrv1fIValUsxwLjQ_3d_3d
Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 9/2


ECE Resources at Public Libraries 
Click here for information for Keystone STARS providers about services available to you at your local public library.
Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 8/27

FBI Clearances FAQ 
The Bureau of Certification Services in the Office of Child Development & Early Learning has prepared a Frequently Asked Questions document regarding the required FBI Clearances.
Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 8/27

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