State of the State: Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today

1. Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant Family Engagement Initiatives State of the State:Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Barbara Minzenberg, Ph.D. Deputy Secretary Office of Child Development and Early Learning

2. Families making solid choices for their children’s early learning

3. Families engaged in their children’s early learning 95% of parents use information on their child’s performance to support their child’s learning at home OCDEL Family Survey, 2012-13 150,000 copies distributed

4. Families gaining access to high quality early learning programs 95% of 600 children at risk of expulsion remained in quality STARS programs thanks to Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation in 2012-13 program year.

5. Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge

6. Purpose of Race to the Top • Enhance quality early learning practices • Increase access to quality early childhood education • Focus on at-risk children

7. Early Childhood Education Community Innovation Zone GrantsTargeting supports for at-risk communities

8. Refining and expanding Keystone STARSImproving quality across early childhood education programs

9. Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early ChildhoodBuilding a stronger foundation

10. Comprehensive Assessment SystemsMaking the most of early childhood services

11. Workforce DevelopmentBuilding a stronger early childhood education workforce

12. Pennsylvania’s Kindergarten Entry InventoryUnderstanding children’s proficiency when they enter kindergarten to better support their academic success

13. Measuring Outcomes and Progress Embracing accountability for results

14. Governor’s Institutes for Educators Pre-K to Grade 3Promoting P-3 alignment

15. Thank you!