On behalf of OCDEL and The Pennsylvania Key, the Institute of State and Regional Affairs (ISRA) at Penn State Harrisburg is conducting a survey of early childhood education professionals in Pennsylvania. The purpose of the survey is to learn about and identify solutions related to staffing, retention, and professional development resources throughout the state.

The survey is open to all Pennsylvania early childhood education professionals at any child care facility (including Head Start and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts), including teachers, assistant teachers, classroom aids, directors, owner-operators, administrative staff, and all other staff. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. As a thank you for participating, respondents can enter an optional drawing for the chance to win one of 50 $50 Amazon e-gift cards.

Begin the survey in English or Spanish. Please share this link with others who are eligible to participate. The survey will close in January 2025. Download this information as a printable flyer in English or Spanish.

If you have any questions, please contact ISRA at Email ISRA, Contact. Thank you for your help with this important initiative!

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