Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >
A new resource, Pennsylvania Community Inclusion for All, created by an OCDEL Policy Fellow, Sadia Bartool, highlights the importance of and provides resources for meaningful Community Inclusion, geared towards Pennsylvania children, ages birth to grade 6, and their families. The PA Community Inclusion for All web page and public Facebook group can help increase opportunities...Read More
Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention Program (Infant/Toddler and Preschool) wants to hear from families about their experience with Early Intervention. Families whose children are receiving Early Intervention Services can respond to the survey February 1 through June 30, 2020. If you know a family receiving Early Intervention services, please share with them the flyer. The survey can...Read More
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s Rising STARS Tuition Assistance (RSTA) program (administered by The Pennsylvania Key) helps cover a portion of tuition costs for early childhood educators. A change has been made for FY 2019-2020. The maximum benefit of this program has been increased to $8,000. Tuition costs net of other...Read More