1. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today State of the State: Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today The State of Early Childhood Initiatives across the Commonwealth: A Policy Update 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 Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Source: 2012-13 OCDEL Program Reach and Risk Report 2

3. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Supporting Positive Social-Emotional Health in Young Children 96% of more than 500 children at risk of expulsion remained in quality STARS programs thanks to Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation in 2013-14 program year. 3

4. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health Grant 4

5. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Federal grant opportunities Early Head Start- Child Care Partnerships Preschool Expansion Grants 5

6. > 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 6

7. > 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

8. > 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 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 Refining and expanding Keystone STARS Improving quality across early childhood education programs 9

10. > 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 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 Comprehensive Assessment Systems Making the most of early childhood services 11

12. > 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 12

13. > 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 13

14. > 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 14

15. > 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 15

16. > Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Thank you! 16