Serve on the PA Pre-K Counts & Head Start Advisory Committee

The Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PKC)/Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP) Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications for new members.

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Committee members will reflect diverse geographic regions of the state and have a range of attributes, collective skills, and experiences. The application process is open to individuals who possess practical program content knowledge, skills, and experiences, including those of family members whose child(ren) or grandchild(ren) have participated in early learning experiences that will enable the Committee to achieve its goals.

About the Committee

The PKC/HSSAP Committee is open to all who represent the interests of pre-kindergarten programs in Pennsylvania including Montessori, Private Pre-K, Religious affiliated programs.

The Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Human Services, as well as the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) established the Pennsylvania Prekindergarten Program Advisory Committee in 2007. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to advise OCDEL about the Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental program including operations and program design. The Committee is comprised of no more than 35 members who serve three-year terms and consists of Committee Co-Chairs who assist OCDEL with agenda development and quarterly meeting management.

To Apply

The application can be found on the PA Keys website.

All completed applications should include the form and a resume or vita with contact information. Application materials should be mailed to:

The Pennsylvania Key
ATTN: Tara Osborne
200 North Third Street, 2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Applications may also be faxed to 717.213.0585.

The application deadline is July 26, 2021. All those who wish to strengthen and advance the PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental initiatives are encouraged to apply.

More information on the roles/responsibilities of committee members and the application can be found on the PA Keys website. Direct questions should go to Deb Wise at dewise@pa.gov.