Apply to Serve on the Early Learning Council

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is seeking members for the Pennsylvania Early Learning Council (ELC) Executive and Subcommittees.

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Established in 2008, the ELC is a governor-appointed council that advises the work of OCDEL by providing feedback on current and proposed OCDEL initiatives and policies.

The ELC’s work is devoted to identifying and recommending opportunities to the Governor and Pennsylvania State Agencies for the elimination of disparities (e.g. race/ethnicity, social class, gender) due to systemic factors that may hinder the development of young children.

Inclusion, diversity, equity, and respect are foundational values embedded in three principles that should guide the work and recommendations made by ELC. Those core principals are:

  1. A whole child approach to education is essential to meeting the holistic and individual needs of each and every child and family.

  2. Knowledgeable and responsive early care and education professionals are essential to the development of children and the support of families.

  3. Building and sustaining ongoing positive relationships among children, families, early care and education professionals and community stakeholders is essential for the growth and development of every child.

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Applications, including a resume/vita with contact information, will be received until 5 p.m. on September 30, 2021.

Learn more about the work of the ELC, its members’ responsibilities, and how to apply. All questions should be directed to Karen Grimm-Thomas, OCDEL Director of External Relations at c-kgrimmth@pa.gov.

Heidi Winkler