1. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare RTT-ELC: Family Engagement Initiatives State of the State: Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant Family Engagement Initiatives Barbara Minzenberg, Ph.D. Deputy Secretary Office of Child Development and Early Learning

2. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare RTT-ELC: Family Engagement Initiatives Families making solid choices for their children’s early learning 2

3. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare RTT-ELC: Family Engagement Initiatives 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 3

4. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare RTT-ELC: Family Engagement Initiatives 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. 4

5. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge 5

6. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Purpose of Race to the Top Enhance quality early learning practices Increase access to quality early childhood education Focus on at-risk children

7. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Early Childhood Education Community Innovation Zone Grants Targeting supports for at-risk communities 7

8. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top- ELC Grant Refining and expanding Keystone STARS Improving quality across early childhood education programs 8

9. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood Building a stronger foundation 9

10. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top- ELC Grant Comprehensive Assessment Systems Making the most of early childhood services 10

11. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top- ELC Grant Workforce Development Building a stronger early childhood education workforce 11

12. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Pennsylvania’s Kindergarten Entry Inventory Understanding children’s proficiency when they enter kindergarten to better support their academic success 12

13. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top- ELC Grant Measuring Outcomes and Progress Embracing accountability for results 13

14. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Governor’s Institutes for Educators Pre- K to Grade 3 Promoting P-3 alignment 14

15. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Thank you! 15