Early Learning Resource Center Region 17 Local Leadership Council May 18, 2022
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Local Leadership Council
Early Learning Resource Center Region 17
Local Leadership Council
May 18, 2022
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Please add your name and
Serving Montgomery County organization to the chat!
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrc
Local Leadership Council
What is the Local Leadership Council?
The formation of the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 17 Local Leadership
Council (LLC) is one strategy being utilized to ensure that ELRC Region 17 is working in
an integrated and collaborative way within the local early learning service community. We
enjoy working with you and your agency to enhance the visibility of ELRC Region 17 as a
hub for early learning resources. We are excited to have a diverse group of community
stakeholders including early childhood programs, providers, families, school districts,
higher education, businesses, and funders.
ELRC Region 17 has assembled and strengthened strong, clear and shared leadership at
the local level by engaging a wide range of community stakeholders in the early learning
agenda.
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrc
Local Leadership Council
Contacting Us
An Employee Directory and our monthly Newsletter is available on our
website, montcopa.org/elrc.
Email: ELRCRegion17@pa.gov
Phone: 610-278-3707
Fax: 610-278-5161
Mail: ELRC Region 17
PO Box 311
1430 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrc
Local Leadership Council
PA CareerLink® Montgomery County
Em Sanders (they/them/their)
Community Outreach Coordinator
PA CareerLink® Montgomery County
Montgomery County Human Services Center
1430 Dekalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401
P: 610.270.3429 x. 6138
F: 610.278.5979
E: v-esanders@montcopa.org
Follow @PACLMontCo on social media! Text "PACLMontCo" to 22828 to sign up for
updates, hot jobs, training opportunities, and much more!
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrc
Local Leadership Council
PA CareerLink® Montgomery County
At PA CareerLink® Montgomery County, meeting the needs of our career seekers and employers is a top
priority. Give us a call at 610-270-3429 to learn more about the many ways we can help you through a full
range of in-person and virtual services including:
• General Unemployment Compensation claim guidance and support (we do not determine eligibility but
can help answer questions)
• Career Counseling
• A full menu of online workshops
• Short-term online and in-person (where available) training programs
• Support services which can include direct service referrals through our partnership with Community
Connections, assistance with transportation (as needed), supplies/equipment needed for training or
employment, and other supports needed to successfully complete their online training and enter
employment (we are prepared to go as close to the edge of the box without going outside of it for
support services).
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrc
Local Leadership Council
Work Force Support Grants - Introduction
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is offering Work Force Support Grants to Department of
Human Services’ (DHS) certified child care providers through the Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRC). This
opportunity will utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stabilization and Coronavirus Response and Relief
Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) funds to support the work force of DHS certified child care providers.
OCDEL continues to recognize the work force crisis faced by many DHS certified child care providers throughout the
commonwealth. As the need for child care remains high, providers simply do not have the necessary staff to meet the
demand. Many providers operate at reduced operational capacity as more staff leave the industry for higher paying jobs
and better benefits. The result of these staff shortages is a disruption to the availability of child care for families.
DHS certified child care providers who are identified as ARPA eligible will be funded through $27.9 million of uncommitted
ARPA Stabilization Grant funds and $70 million of ARPA Stabilization administrative set-aside funds. DHS certified care
providers who are identified as not ARPA eligible will be funded through CRRSA funds.
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrc
Local Leadership Council
Work Force Support Grants – Eligibility
To assist DHS certified child care providers in addressing this ongoing work force crisis, the Work Force Support Grants focuses on
supporting child care staff that have continued to provide services to children throughout the pandemic but also supports providers with
expenses related to staff recruitment and retention costs.
All criteria outlined below must be met at the time the application is submitted for a DHS certified child care provider to be eligible:
• Held a regular or provisional Certificate of Compliance on or before May 16, 2022
• Be open and actively providing child care to one or more child(ren) in attendance at the provider location;
• Hold a Certificate of Compliance that is not in a Revocation or Refuse to Renew status with OCDEL Bureau of Certification Services;
• Not be under investigation by the Office of State Inspector General for, or previously convicted of fraud; and
• Not had their Child Care Works (CCW) provider agreement revoked due to fraud.
Additional eligibility criteria for staff are included in the Instructions document below. These should be reviewed before an application is
submitted to ensure all requirements are met and any necessary documentation is included with the application. If any of these criteria
change after the application is submitted by the provider, the provider must reach out to discuss how unused funds will be returned to the
ELRC.
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrc
Local Leadership Council
Work Force Support Grants – Timelines
May 16 – June 17, 2022:
Work Force Support Grant application submission period.
It is preferred that applications are submitted by email, when possible.
June 17, 2022:
Last day applications will be accepted.
If mailing in application, any application postmarked after this date will not be eligible for grant funds.
July 1 – September 16, 2022:
ELRC will release payments to eligible providers.
July 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023:
Timeframe for providers to use grant funds.
NOTE: For Staff Retention grant funds, providers must pay staff within 30 calendar days of receiving grant
funds from the ELRC.
July 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023:
Timeframe for providers to submit the Work Force Support Grant Reporting Form to the ELRC.
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrcLocal Leadership Council
Work Force Support Grants
For more information, please visit: https://www.pakeys.org/workforcesupportgrants/
Contact your ELRC Keystone STARS Quality Coach with any questions or concerns.
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrcLocal Leadership Council
Professional Development
Esther Joseph, ejoseph@phmc.org
Sara Lennon, slennon@phmc.org
Jacqueline Hinnant, jhinnant@phmc.org
Discuss programs available to earn a degree in ECE
ECE PDO at PHMC offerings/supports
Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO)
Public Health Management Corporation
Centre Square East | 1500 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19102
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrcLocal Leadership Council
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood Education professionals
Cynthia Carter, JD
Partner Liaison | Strategic Partnerships
Drexel University Online
3020 Market Street, Suite 104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: ceec@drexel.edu
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrcLocal Leadership Council
Open Space
Brainstorming and Networking
How can ELRC 17 support the ECE Work Force in Montgomery County?
Suggestions
Challenges
Small Successes
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrcLocal Leadership Council
Our next meeting will be held on
Wednesday 8/17/2022 | 1:00-2:30pm
Announcements from other organizations
Questions, Comments, Concerns
We welcome your feedback!
In partnership with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Serving Montgomery County
P.O. Box 311 | 1430 DeKalb St. | Norristown, PA 19404 | (610) 278-3707 | montcopa.org/elrcECE Scholarships and Programs Cynthia Carter Strategic Partnership Liaison May 18, 2022
ECE Scholarships and Programs
• Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
• Post Graduate Certificate/Prek-4
PA T.E.A.C.H. PHMC
95% of Tuition 100% of TuitionDrexel Highlights
u Drexel is an Approved Program Provider by PA
Department of Education (PDE)
u Reciprocity with 48 States and U.S. Territories
u Innovative Online Course Design, Asynchronous
Classes & Delivery for Diverse Learners
u Professional Development Opportunities and
Student Services to Support Students & In-
service Teachers/Field Experience
u PA T.E.A.C.H. and PHMC Early Childhood
Scholarships available to qualified applicantsPA T.E.A.C.H. EARLY CHILDHOOD
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The PA T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher
Education And Compensation
Helps) Early Childhood®
PENNSYLVANIA Scholarship
Program works with early childhood
providers, colleges and childcare
staff to offer scholarship programs
and support systems that improve
the education and compensation of
child-care workers.PA T.E.A.C.H. SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
PACCA AND DREXEL REQUIREMENTS
• A resident of Pennsylvania
• Work directly with children for approximately 25-30 hours per week in a certified
Keystone STARS child-care facility, DHS-certified child-care program in PA
- For at least 6 months to a year beforehand at the approved Keystone STARS facility
• Currently earn an income of $19 per hour or less ($25 or less per hour for Directors)
• BS Applicants must have 55-90 acceptable transferrable credits into Drexel’s PK4 program
- If not, candidates must complete min transfer credit requirement at a local community
college that is a T.E.A.C.H. partner such as the Community College of PhiladelphiaPA T.E.A.C.H. SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
PACCA AND DREXEL REQUIREMENTS
§ Apply and be accepted into Drexel’s BS in Education or Post-bac/MS PK-4 online
program
§ Post-Grad Applicants must have an UG cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Any outstanding content knowledge requirements must be taken online at a
community college that is a T.E.A.C.H. partner such as the Community
College of Philadelphia
§ Complete the PA T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application and follow all guidelines and
requirements outlined by PACCA.orgPHMC SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
§ Accepted BS in Education online students seeking PK4 certification or non-
certification concentration who are
- Unable to access any PA T.E.A.C.H. funding during a specific term, and
work in Keystone Star’s affiliated daycare center in Philadelphia or surrounding PA
counties
§ Benefits of PHMC-ECE Scholarship:
- No minimum transfer credit requirement
- No maximum wage eligibility requirement
- No minimum number of working hours per week
- Tutoring sessions available for core pedagogy coursework
The PHMC Funded Scholarship cove 100% tuition and reimburse book purchases per
term.Bachelor of Elementary Education The PreK-4 specialization covers required competencies such as (180 credits): o Child Development o Language Development o Early Literacy and Math Foundations o Early Intervention o Integration of the Arts for the Developing Child o Family and Community Partnerships The Special Education specialization covers required competencies such as (188 credits): o Understanding the Complexities of the Disabled Learner’s Needs o Modifying a Curriculum o Providing Remedial Instruction o Using Technology to Address the Learner’s Needs o Managing Instruction for Students with Special Needs in the Inclusive Classroom
Bachelor of Elementary Education
A completed application
Transfer Students
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary
educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
First-Year Students
Official high school transcripts
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary
educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
Personal Essay
Additional requirements for International StudentsPost Graduate Certificate 42 credits, including field experience Application Components: • A completed application • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended • Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic) • Resume • Essay describing why you're interested in pursuing the program • Additional requirements for International Students
Easy Application Process
Review Program Schedule an Apply Online
Info Interview
Online.Drexel.edu/School of Interview Scheduling Link - Program
Education Provided
- ScholarshipWe’re Ready For Questions!!
Cynthia Carter
Strategic Partnership Liaison
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