Resources
Intranet
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Reports
2008-2009 PA Pre-K Counts Annual Report
PA Pre-K Counts 2008-2009 Annual Report 
PA Pre-K Counts 2008-2009 Appendix
The newly released PA Pre-K Counts Annual Report 2008-2009 demonstrates the success of the PA Pre-K Counts program for Pennsylvania families for Year 2.
Highlights to the report include:
- Nearly every child (99 percent) showed age-appropriate or emerging age-appropriate proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and social skills after attending the PA Pre-K Counts program.
- Nearly 75 percent of children who attended Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts finished the school year with age-appropriate proficiency in literacy, numeracy and social skills.
- Progress was made in closing achievement gaps for English Language Learners and children with
developmental delays or disabilities.
The report also provides details as to the successes in PA Pre-K Count graduates excelling in Kindergarten, how PA Pre-K Counts is reducing the need for special education services, and how PA Pre-K Counts is getting parents involved in their children's early learning.
2007-2008 PA Pre-K Counts End-of-Year Report
On October 1, OCDEL released the 2007-2008 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts year-end report. The report highlights the positive impact the program has had on children and families across the commonwealth:
- Children are learning. Ninety-four percent of Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts children finished the school year with age-appropriate skills and behavior, or emerging age-appropriate skills and behavior – a stunning success rate.
- Parents are engaged. Parents’ involvement in their children’s early learning is increasing as they conduct learning activities at home and volunteer in programs.
- Children at risk of school failure are receiving access to this high-quality program. Ninety-five percent of children in Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts are affected by at least one risk factor for school failure; 75 percent are affected by two or more risk factors.
- Teachers are qualified. Sixty-three percent of lead teachers have obtained or are working towards teacher certification in early childhood education.
- Class sizes are small. The average class size of 16 children per lead teacher and teacher aide surpasses best practices in the field.
- The program is a sound public investment. Grantees are following strict fiscal guidelines and are being monitored to insure best use of public dollars.
PA Pre-K Counts Mid-Year Report
OCDEL’s mid-year report on Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts highlights the amazing progress our 146 grantees and179 partners have made as they offer quality pre-kindergarten to 10,980 children in 845 classrooms.
According to the report:
- Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is serving children ages 3 and 4 in every region of the state in a mix of settings (school-based and community-based programs) (pages 9-10).
- In a comparison of PA Pre-K Counts quality expectations to the National Institute for Early Education Research’s (NIEER) benchmarks for a quality early education program, PA Pre-K Counts meets or exceeds nearly every benchmark (page 12).
- Of the 827 lead teachers in PA Pre-K Counts classrooms, 86 percent have their bachelor’s degree, and 72 percent either have earned their ECE teaching certificate or are pursuing ECE certification* (page 13).
- Average class size of a PA Pre-K Counts classroom is 15 children, which is fewer than the PA Pre-K Counts expectation of no more than 20 students and provides even greater one-on-one time between the teacher and students.
The report also highlights the extremely positive feedback from school administrators, teachers, and parents about how Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is changing the lives of thousands of children and their families.
*As per the State Board of Education regulations, lead teachers in Head Start and child care programs have until December 2011 to meet ECE certification requirements, but now must have an associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education. Licensed nursery schools must have a BA and private teaching license.