1. The Value of PA’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us 1 The value of Pennsylvania’s early education system Select slides from the OCDEL budget powerpoint, March 2011

2. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Overview Pennsylvania’s economic & education outlook What early education can do to improve Pennsylvania's outlook The value of Pennsylvania’s early education system Vision for 2011-2012 Governor’s budget proposal

3. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Current outlook: slow recovery, higher public costs PA, US facing “jobless” recovery – economy will not be back on track until 2015 Estimate $4.2 state budget deficit Increasing costs for prisons, public assistance, healthcare

4. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Future outlook: new, better jobs that require more education Well-paid, low skilled jobs a thing of the past 63% percent of jobs in the next decade will require some post-secondary education

5. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Current and future workforce not prepared to fill 21 st century jobs 60% of new jobs in the 21st century will require skills that only 20% of the current American workforce has. Over 20% high school dropout rate in Pennsylvania U.S. students rank 17th out of 33 developed nations in science proficiency and 25th in math. By 2018, US will have a 3 million college graduates gap to meet labor demands If US doesn’t meet workforce needs, jobs may go elsewhere

6. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us What early education can do to improve Pennsylvania’s outlook 1.Helps control costs for special education, public assistance, prisons and health care 2.Facilitates job growth 3.Effectively prepares students for new workforce demands

7. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us 1. Savings on special education Serving 20% of Pennsylvania’s four- year olds in quality pre-kindergarten would save $68 million in special education costs. In PA, the average cost for special education per student is nearly $20,000 a year, 110% more than typical education.

8. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Early education helps control spending for public assistance, prison, special education and health care As adults, children from quality early education programs are less likely to commit crimes or require public assistance; and are more likely to retain good jobs and have higher earnings.

9. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Savings on corrections Fight Crime Invest in Kids projects that high quality early learning could cut a quarter or more of the costs of corrections in Pennsylvania. Cutting a quarter of the $1.8 billion a year spent on corrections in Pennsylvania would eventually save $450 million a year. Source: Source: Fight Crime Invest in Kids Pennsylvania, “Invest in Early Education Now, Spend Less on Prison Later,” 2009 PA spends on average $35,000 a year per person in prison

10. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Improved health outcomes, lower health care costs Harvard University: children exposed to continued toxic stress are more likely to have chronic diseases as adults, such as diabetes and heart disease, and cancer; early education helps prevent toxic stress for young children. Columbia University: individuals who had received the intensive early education starting in infancy had significantly better health and better health behaviors as young adults.

11. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us 2. Early education facilitates job growth today Economic stimulus: Every dollar spent on early education generates $1.06 dollars in local economy through local hiring and purchasing goods and services Job producer: For every10 jobs created in early education sector, 3 more jobs created outside early education Source: America’s Edge. “Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Business through Investments in Early Care and Education,” 2011

12. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Early education keeps parents working, cuts absenteeism In Pennsylvania, approximately 60% of children under age six need some form of child care as their parents work. Parents with access to quality, reliable early education are more likely to be employed, be productive, and have fewer absences. Employee absences due to child care breakdowns cost U.S. business approximately $3 billion in 1998. Source: Child Care Action Campaign. Child Care: The Bottom Line. 1998.

13. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Early education increases earning potential Parents who can stay in the workforce because of early education can experience a long-term earnings increase up to 30% even after their children leave early education.

14. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Because children who receive quality early education are more likely to graduate high school and college, they can more than double their earnings potential. Note: Data are 2009 annual averages for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey.

15. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us 3. Early education prepares our future workforce to attract, fill, create jobs The window of opportunity is small. Many of the skills that employer value that many of the skills employers value — such as being team oriented, literate and numerate — are essentially shaped by age five.

16. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Early education gives all children a level playing field for future achievement Pew Center on the States: High- quality pre-kindergarten programs, especially for at-risk children, have been shown to significantly improve children’s early literacy, language and math skills; decrease special education placements by 50%; and reduce grade repetition by 33% Differences in vocabulary growth between children in low and high socio- economic households begin to appear as early as 18 months

17. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us By third grade, it may be too late Reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a crucial marker in a child’s educational development. Failure to read proficiently is linked to higher rates of school dropout, which suppresses individual earning potential as well as the nation’s competitiveness and general productivity. Source: Annie E Casey Foundation, Early Warning! Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters, 2010

18. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Long-term return on investment in early education Nobel Laureate James Heckman: The rate of return for quality early childhood education is 10% per year. This graph demonstrates that rates of return on human capital investment decrease with age, with the highest return on investments at preschool age (shaded in portion of the graph). (Heckman, 2008)

19. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us The benefits of quality early education add up… A targeted pre-kindergarten program costing $298 million in 2008 would: –pay for itself in 9 years; and –generate total benefits of $9.9 billion by 2050 Source: “Investments in Pennsylvania’s early childhood programs pay off now and later,” Pew Center on the States, Partnership for America’s Economic Success, March 2011

20. The Value of PA’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us It’s a question about priorities. Early childhood education is a high return/low risk investment. Michael J. Mandel, Ph.D., Former Chief Economist at BusinessWeek, at the 2010 Early Learning Investment Commission’s Economic Summit

21. The Value of PA’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us

22. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us The value of Pennsylvania’s early education system 1.Setting the standard for early education in Pennsylvania 2.Providing families with more quality early learning choices 3.Maximizing impact of public resources 4.Demonstrating results for Pennsylvania’s children and families

23. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us OCDEL’s Mission The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) promotes opportunities for all Pennsylvania children and families by building systems and providing supports that help ensure access to high quality child and family services. The office is a joint initiative between the Departments of Education and Public Welfare.

24. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us OCDEL Programs Child Care Certification Child Care Works Children’s Trust Fund Early Intervention, birth- five Full-Day Kindergarten Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program Keystone Babies Keystone STARS/ PA Early Learning Keys to Quality Parent-Child Home Program Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Nurse-Family Partnership Public-private partnerships

25. The Value of PA’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us

26. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us 1. Excellence by design: Setting the standard for early education in PA Pennsylvania’s early education programs are designed to reflect evidence-based best practices for teacher and program quality. Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts meets or exceeds nearly every quality benchmark identified by the National Institute for Early Education Research. PA is one of 23 states to include all core components for a quality rating and improvement system for early childhood programs through Keystone STARS.

27. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Design: PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood Standards for Infant-Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First and Second Grade Outline the approaches to learning, (emerging) literacy and numeracy, science and social studies, creative expression, social, and physical skills that a child develops throughout the year and provides guidance for activities to support this development in the classroom and at home All OCDEL programs use the standards to guide instructional practice Align with 3 rd -12 th grade standards Pennsylvania is one of the first states to establish learning standards for early childhood from birth through second grade and commission an independent study to ensure alignment of all standards.

28. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Design: Professional career track for early childhood teachers Early Childhood Education Career Lattice Three professional credentials Pennsylvania’s Quality Assurance System for professional development Financial and other supports for early childhood teachers and directors to earn credentials, college degrees More early childhood teachers are earning credentials and degrees than ever before

29. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Design: Child observation, assessment and documentation of progress Programs assess children’s development upon entry and progress throughout the year Use information to guide learning activities and share with families Can help identify children with special needs early and provide services when they are most beneficial Early Learning Network Data system that gives Pennsylvania the ability to review children’s progress over time and evaluate effectiveness of OCDEL programs to improve child outcomes. Progress for children participating in Early Intervention, PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start Supplemental, and Keystone STAR 3 and 4 programs currently included.

30. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Design: Monitoring classroom quality Independent assessments of classrooms using nationally- recognized Environment Rating Scales (ERS) ERS a standard tool to assess the quality of instruction in Keystone STARS, Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts programs There is a six-year trend of increasing quality in classrooms in OCDEL programs Note: Figure presents all available ECERS-R scores, including Keystone STARS, PA Pre-K Counts, and Head Start facilities. Assessments are made at the classroom level. Each data point is a single assessment of a classroom

31. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Design: Linkages with school districts Early Learning Standards aligned with 3 rd -12 th grade academic standards Early childhood professional development being aligned with Teacher Certification Pennsylvania’s Inspired Leadership program for school leaders now includes early education topics

32. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Design: More linkages with school districts Pennsylvania’s Standard Aligned System (SAS) resources include early education Title I Transition to Kindergarten grants Local networks bring together local schools and early learning programs to help children make smooth transition to kindergarten The percentage of school districts offering pre-kindergarten has quadrupled since 2003

33. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us 2. Providing families with more quality early learning choices Programs available at home, in child care, Head Start, preschools, or schools Keystone STARS reversed a 10-year trend of declining quality in child care Quality programs (Keystone STARS, Head Start, Early Intervention) available in every county The number of quality publicly-funded pre-kindergarten opportunities has doubled since 2002 Nearly 40% of parents surveyed identified the quality of their child’s early learning program as their greatest concern Source: “The Economy’s Impact on Parents’ Choices and Perceptions About Child Care,” NACCRRA, Sept 2010

34. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Parents choosing quality early education more than ever before Parents of more than half of children receiving Child Care Works subsidy enroll their children in Keystone STARS programs. Parents rate very high satisfaction with OCDEL programs on Family Survey. Approximately 7,000 children were on waiting lists for Head Start, PA Pre-K Counts, Nurse-Family Partnership at beginning of 2010-2011 school year.

35. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us 3. Maximizing resources: OCDEL Pennsylvania is one of the first states to create a cohesive Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) that brings together the resources and expertise for early education, across the Departments of Education and Public Welfare. Because of OCDEL: PA doesn’t have to duplicate staff, systems or processes Quality and accountability of PA’s early learning programs better aligned Families can more easily access the services they need School districts can more easily partner with and provide early education programs

36. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Maximizing resources: Reach and Risk Assessment Report identifies cities and counties where children are most at risk of school failure OCDEL uses report to determine best areas for new/expanded early education services Risk levels help determine eligibility for programs like PA Pre-K Counts and Keystone Babies

37. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Maximizing resources: Comprehensive accountability Pennsylvania monitors programs’ adherence to performance standards and fiscal requirements through data review and site visits. Pennsylvania’s Enterprise to Link Information for Children Across Networks (PELICAN) data system helps prevent children being enrolled in two programs for the same time period. Families applying for programs that have eligibility guidelines must show documentation that they meet guidelines which may include –Documentation of income –Documentation of work or education

38. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us 4. Results: Parents of at-risk children choosing regulated care More families receiving Child Care Works child care assistance are choosing regulated care than ever before since the unification of child care services for TANF, former TANF and low income families under the Child Care Information Services (CCIS) agencies in 2006-2007.

39. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Results: Children entering school ready to learn 2009-2010 child outcomes for preschoolers in Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Keystone STARS 3 and 4 centers, and Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program show children are progressing throughout the year and coming to school ready to learn. Each program is meeting the needs of its populations, with 65% - 78% of children showing age-appropriate language, numeracy and social skills by the end of the 2009-2010 program year.

40. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Results: Quality early education programs reducing needs for special education Evaluation by the OMG Center for Collaborative Learning: School districts serving the largest number of PA Pre-K Counts children had a fewer percentage of children entering kindergarten in 2008-2009 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to address special needs than districts enrolling no PA Pre-K Counts children.

41. The value of Pennsylvania’s ECE system Tom Corbett, Governor | Ronald J. Tomalis, Acting Secretary of Education | Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare www.education.state.pa.us | www.dpw.state.pa.us Results: Children continuing progress, achievement in school Harrisburg: Third-grade children who had participated in the high- quality Harrisburg Preschool Program (HPP) scored significantly higher on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests than did a matched group of students who did not participate in HPP. (51 vs. 29 percent advanced/proficient in math, 45 vs. 23 percent advanced/proficient in reading). Pottstown: By the end of the 2009-2010 kindergarten year in the Pottstown School District, 94% of children who participated in PA Pre-K Counts were at grade level in early literacy, while 85% of the total kindergarten population was at grade level.