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Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant. State of the State: Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today. Barbara Minzenberg , Ph.D. Deputy Secretary Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge. Purpose of Race to the Top.
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Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant State of the State:Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today Barbara Minzenberg, Ph.D. Deputy Secretary Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Purpose of Race to the Top • Enhance quality early learning practices • Increase access to quality early childhood education • Focus on at-risk children
Early Childhood Education Community Innovation Zone GrantsTargeting supports for at-risk communities
Refining and expanding Keystone STARSImproving quality across early childhood education programs
Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early ChildhoodBuilding a stronger foundation
Comprehensive Assessment SystemsMaking the most of early childhood services
Workforce DevelopmentBuilding a stronger early childhood education workforce
Pennsylvania’s Kindergarten Entry InventoryUnderstanding children’s proficiency when they enter kindergarten to better support their academic success
Measuring Outcomes and Progress Embracing accountability for results
Governor’s Institutes for Educators Pre-K to Grade 3Promoting P-3 alignment