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Government Organizations
View government organizations, resources, and programs related to ECE.
AID in PA
877-231-4244
AID in PA is a collaborative effort between ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training) and its subsidiary teams #ASDNext and the Philly Autism Project, the HCQUs (Health Care Quality Units) across the state and Temple University’s department of Disability Resources and Services, all operating under Pennsylvania’s ODP (Office of Developmental Programs).
CDC Backpack Emergency Card
It is important to have your emergency contact information with you in case of an emergency. Complete the cards below, cut
them out around the dotted line, fold in half, and keep the Child’s Card in your child’s backpack and the Guardian’s Card in
your wallet. Make this card part of an emergency planning family night! Fill this card out with your school-aged children and
explore more emergency planning recommendations here: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/before-during-after.html
Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) 15
Marnie Aylesworth-Hogan, M Ed.
ELRC Administrator
610-713-2478
20 South 69th St, 4th Fl, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Free COVID Tests
Starting 1/19/2022, each household can order 4 at-home COVID tests delivered to your house. There is no cost for the tests or shipping.
Keystone STARS
1-800-284-6031
200 North 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). A QRIS is a continuous quality improvement systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early and school-age care and education programs. Keystone STARS is a program of Pennsylvania's Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).
Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)
717-783-6788
333 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) (a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services) is focused on creating opportunities for the commonwealth's youngest citizens to develop and learn to their fullest potential.
PA Dept. of Education Standard Aligned System (SAS)
The Standards Aligned System (SAS), developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is a comprehensive, researched-based resource to improve student achievement. SAS identifies six elements that impact student achievement: Standards, Assessments, Curriculum Framework, Instruction, Materials & Resources, and Safe and Supportive Schools.
PA Dept. of Human Services
Caitlin Palmer
Special Advisor
717-772-4141
"Office of the Secretary 3rd Floor, Health & Welfare Building 625 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120"
Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources.
Philadelphia Coordinated
Health Care (PCHC)
Melissa DiSipio
Director
(215) 546-0300 ext. 3685
1601 Market Street, 5th Floor - Philadelphia, PA 19103
Our Mission is to enhance access to community physical and mental health care through education, public health outreach, advocacy and empowerment as well as to improve health care outcomes for individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ID) and/or Autism.
Special Kids Network
1-800-986-4550
The SKN helpline assists providers and parents of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) access local services and supports. SKN connects families to resources within their community to allow CYSHCN to be successful and develop to their full potential. SKN serves children and youth with physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional needs from birth through age 21.
The Pennsylvania Key
Marnie Aylesworth
Executive Director
717-213-3736
"200 North Third Street, 3rd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101"
This is Pennsylvania's early childhood source for professionals. We have all the latest information for OCDEL's early childhood programs and helpful facts for your professional career development. You can also check for latest news, events and links to additional initiatives and resources. If you are a parent, family member, or guardian looking for more information on quality child care in Pennsylvania, vist PA's Promise for Children.
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