1. > 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 1

2. > 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

3. > 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 3

4. > 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 4

5. > 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 5

6. > 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 6

7. > 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 7

8. > 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 8

9. > 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 9

10. > 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 10