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	Regional Keys (hover mouse over region for contact information) Central Central Regional Key 2138 Lincoln Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Ph: 800-346-3020 Fax: 570-323-7510 John LaRose, Director Northeast Northeast Regional Key 1520 Hanover Avenue Allentown, PA 18109 Ph: 800-528-7222 Fax: 610-437-6500 Raine Neal, Director Northwest Northwest Regional Key 3823 West 12th Street Erie, PA 16505 Ph: 800-860-2281 Fax: 814-836-9615 Darlene Hamilton, Director PA Key Pennsylvania Key 301 Market Street, 8th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 Ph: 800-284-6031 Fax: 717-213-0585 Gail Nourse, Director South Central South Central Regional Key 13 West Market Street York, PA 17401 Ph: 800-864-4925 Fax: 717-843-4158 Maureen Murphy, Director Southeast Southeast Regional Key 1500 S. Columbus Blvd, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19147 Ph: 877-660-2273 Fax: 215-271-1607 Debra Lawrence, Director Southwest Southwest Regional Key 305 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Ph: 877-349-4850 Fax: 412-255-1178 Nedra Perkins, Director

 

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Financial Support

Pennsylvania Department of Welfare (DPW) supports the professional development efforts of early childhood and school-age practitioners in many ways:

Low cost professional development opportunities through the Regional Keys (Search the Professional Development Calendar)

PA Keys to Professional Development Refund Voucher Program

The professional development refund voucher program provides the opportunity for reimbursement for courses that earn college credits (including Child Development Associate Professional Development Programs) and payment for the CDA Assessment Fee. 

New Requirements - The following guidelines are effective 7/1/07.  Click here for the complete guidelines.

• Students must be currently employed in OCDEL Keystone STARS program designated STAR 1 or higher

For the College Tuition Reimbursement Voucher

• Courses must provide college credit
• Students must receive a grade of "C" or better
• Courses must be a part of an early childhood degree program (see guidelines for more details)
• The maximum refund amount allowed is $3,000 per year (July 1 to June 30) and a maximum of $500 per credit hour.

To apply for reimbursement for courses use this application
[Download the College Tuition Reimbursement Voucher Application]

To apply for CDA Assessment fee payment
[Download the CDA Assessment Fee Voucher Application]

 

T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships

T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) Early Childhood PENNSYLVANIA works with providers, colleges and child care staff to offer scholarship programs and support systems that improve the education and compensation of child care workers.

Every T.E.A.C.H. scholarship has four key components:

• Scholarship.The scholarship covers most of the cost for tuition and books. Recipients also receive a travel stipend each semester they are enrolled in class. T.E.A.C.H. requires that the sponsoring child care program offer paid release time for the student to attend class, study, or handle personal needs. Participants are assigned a counselor to assist them in scholarship management and career development.
• Education. In one scholarship year, each participant must successfully complete a required number of credit hours (usually 9-15) toward a degree or credential in early childhood education.
• Compensation. At the end of the scholarship year, if they complete their educational requirement, participants are eligible to receive either a bonus or a raise.
• Commitment. Participants agree to continue working in their child care program for one year after each scholarship year.

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