PASSHE: ECE PDO Grant at Shippensburg University Prioritizing Those Enrolled as of May 1

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has announced that new funding for its Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) grant at Shippensburg University is currently on pause.

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In early July, Shippensburg University announced the formal execution of the ECE PDO, administered by PASSHE, for the upcoming fiscal year. Through the award, PASSHE will continue to serve as the PDO as it has for the past seven years for the Northeast, Central, and Southwest Region of Pennsylvania, sustaining a professional development system that empowers the ECE workforce and enriches outcomes for Pennsylvania children.

However, PASSHE has noted that funding is currently prioritized for students who were actively enrolled in coursework as of May 1 and that all new funding is on pause.

“We understand that many of you are eager to plan for the fall semester, and we want to assure you that we are actively working to determine the availability of funds,” a PASSHE statement read. “Our goal is to notify students as soon as possible regarding their funding status for fall 2025.”

While PDO funding is currently paused, programs are encouraged to consider covering the cost out of pocket for teachers who need to start a CDA program this fall.

Anyone with questions should contact their regional PD coordinator.