ECE PDO Application 2024

Welcome to the Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) at Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC). As one of two statewide PDOs, we coordinate Career Pathway services and supports for the ECE workforce in Philadelphia and surrounding Southeast counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery). In partnership with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) the PDO supports direct access for the ECE workforce to pursue career pathways that lead to degrees or credentials. This information in this application will help determine whether you are eligible for PDO funded coursework or services.

To be eligible for PDO funding applicants must:
·       Be a Pennsylvania resident
·       Be a current employee at a certified child care program for 3 months or more or demonstrate employment history of 6 months in child care if newly hired. Participants actively enrolled in PDO activities will not be impacted by change of employer as long as the new employer is a certified child care program
·       Work a minimum of 25 hours per week directly in a certified child care program
·       Meet salary requirements for child care directors make no more than $25.00 per hour; for child care teachers, asst. teachers and aides make no more than $21.63 per hour
·       Be interested in pursuing coursework at a participating college toward an AA or BA degree or a CDA credential
·       Maintain GPA and course grades meeting transfer requirements; a watch plan is developed for participants not meeting transfer requirements

Please note:

· Applicants who are in a non-PA DHS certified program or classroom (such as Head Start, Pre-K Counts, etc), or have other questions about meeting the eligibility requirements outlined above, should contact the PDO before completing this application OR enrolling in coursework

· Enrollment is based on prioritization and available funding

· Students may not participate in PDO funded coursework if determined ineligible

· Applicants will be required to upload supporting documentation to verify eligibility, such as paystubs

· Applicants must sign a Pennsylvania Early Childhood Education Commitment Form. This form is an attestation to a two year commitment to the ECE field in PA once coursework is complete, along with individual understanding of accountability, evaluation, and personal responsibly measures outlined by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)

If you need assistance completing this application or have any questions about eligibility, please contact the ECE PDO at 267-546-4184, Toll Free: 1-877-201-6899, or ecepdo@phmc.org . Once your application is submitted, an ECE PDO team member will follow-up with you to discuss next steps.

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* 1. Please select the IHE or PLO partner from which you were referred:

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* 2. Select your current applicant status:

I am a new PDO applicant

I am a returning PDO student

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* 3. If you were not referred from an IHE or PLO partner, and need assistance in selecting a PDO funded program, select Yes

Yes, I need assistance selecting a PDO funded program

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* 4. Estimated Start Date

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* 5. First Name

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* 6. Last Name

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* 7. PA Registry ID Number
- If you are unsure of your PD Registry ID number, please search for your PD Registry profile here: https://www.papdregistry.org/v7/trainings/search
- If you have never had a PD Registry profile, follow steps to create a profile here: https://www.pakeys.org/pdregistry/

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* 8. Race

American Indian or Alaskin

Asian

Black or African American

Other

White

I prefer not to answer

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* 9. Ethnicity

Hispanic

Non-Hispanic

I prefer not to answer

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* 10. Address

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* 11. City

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* 12. State

Other- contact PDO

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* 13. Email Address

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* 14. Home Zip Code

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* 15. Phone Number

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* 16. Best method to reach you

Telephone

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* 17. Best time to reach you

Before 9AM

Between 12PM and 2PM

After 6PM

Anytime

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* 18. Program Name

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* 19. Program Address

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* 20. City

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* 21. Program Zip Code

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* 22. MPI Number (If unsure, ask your employer)

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* 23. ELRC Region

ELRC 15- Delaware County

ELRC 16- Bucks County

ELRC 17- Montgomery County

ELRC 18- Philadelphia

ELRC 19- Chester County

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* 24. Program Phone Number

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* 25. Director Name

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* 26. Program STAR Level

STAR 1

STAR 2

STAR 3

STAR 4

Unsure

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* 27. Are you serving families enrolled in Child Care Works Subsidized Child Care Program?

Yes

Unsure

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* 28. Provider License Type- Employment Demographic

Licensed Family Child Care

Licensed Group Child Care

Licensed Center Based Program

Pre-K Counts

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* 29. What is your role within your organization

CTE or High School Student

Licensed Family Child Care Provider

Licensed Child Care Center Teacher who serves CCW children

Licensed Child Care Center Director who serves CCW children

Licensed Child Care Center Teacher

Licensed Group Child Care Teacher

Licensed Child Care Center Director

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* 30. Role- Participant Demographic Drop Down

Primary age group you are serving in your role

0-3 Infant Toddler

3-5 Preschool

5-12 School Age

Mixed Age Group

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* 31. How long have you been employed with this program?

Less than 3 months

Less than 6 months

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

10-20 years

More than 20 years

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* 32. List the number of hours you work per week

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* 33. List your hourly salary

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* 34. Employment History: If you are newly hired and have not been employed in your childcare program for more than 3 months, please list employment history of 6 months in a PA DHS licensed childcare program.

Former Employer Name 1

Program Address

Phone Number

Date of Hire

Date of Departure

Former Employer Name 2

Program Address

Phone Number

Date of Hire

Date of Departure

Former Employer Name 3

Program Address

Phone Number

Date of Hire

Date of Departure

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* 35. Current education level (select highest level of education)

HS Diploma/GED

Some college

CDA

PreK-4 Certification

Other

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* 36. Desired education level

CDA

PreK-4 Certification

Other

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* 37. Previous education experience

Some College

No College

Enrolled

Other

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* 38. Have you enrolled in T.E.A.C.H. or Rising STARS Tuition Assistance

Yes

Unsure

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* 39. Have you applied for any additonal student aid or scholarships?

Yes

If yes, please specify

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* 40. Have you applied for placement on the Career Pathway?

Yes

Unsure

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* 41. If yes, what is your current Career Pathway Level?

Entry Level

Level A

Level B

Level C

Level D

Level E

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* 42. Is there any additonal information that would be helpful for the ECE PDO at PHMC to know about your education experience or Career Pathway goals?

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* 43. How did you hear about the ECE PDO at PHMC?

Employer

STARS Quality Coach

ECE Collegue

CDA Instructor

IHE Faculty

Newsletter or flyer

Other

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* 44. The information I have provided in this application is true and accurate to my knowledge.

Name

Date

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* 45. By signing this application, I understand PHMC PDO Staff will share pertinent application details with partner Institutions of Higher Education and Professional Learning Organizations, including PennAEYC, who will provide periodic NAEYC membership registration incentives. "

Name

Date

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* 46. Paystub

Submit a copy of your most recent paystub, including name, address, hours worked and hourly pay rate. If you are unable to provide a paystub, please continue with application and we will contact you to discuss.

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ECE PDO Application 2024

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* 1. Please select the IHE or PLO partner from which you were referred:

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* 2. Select your current applicant status:

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* 3. If you were not referred from an IHE or PLO partner, and need assistance in selecting a PDO funded program, select Yes

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* 4. Estimated Start Date

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* 5. First Name

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* 6. Last Name

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* 7. PA Registry ID Number- If you are unsure of your PD Registry ID number, please search for your PD Registry profile here: https://www.papdregistry.org/v7/trainings/search- If you have never had a PD Registry profile, follow steps to create a profile here: https://www.pakeys.org/pdregistry/

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* 8. Race

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* 9. Ethnicity

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* 10. Address

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* 11. City

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* 12. State

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* 13. Email Address

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* 14. Home Zip Code

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* 15. Phone Number

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* 16. Best method to reach you

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* 17. Best time to reach you

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* 18. Program Name

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* 19. Program Address

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* 20. City

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* 21. Program Zip Code

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* 22. MPI Number (If unsure, ask your employer)

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* 23. ELRC Region

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* 24. Program Phone Number

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* 25. Director Name

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* 26. Program STAR Level

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* 27. Are you serving families enrolled in Child Care Works Subsidized Child Care Program?

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* 28. Provider License Type- Employment Demographic

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* 29. What is your role within your organization

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* 30. Role- Participant Demographic Drop Down

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* 31. How long have you been employed with this program?

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* 32. List the number of hours you work per week

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* 33. List your hourly salary

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* 34. Employment History: If you are newly hired and have not been employed in your childcare program for more than 3 months, please list employment history of 6 months in a PA DHS licensed childcare program.

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* 35. Current education level (select highest level of education)

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* 36. Desired education level

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* 37. Previous education experience

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* 38. Have you enrolled in T.E.A.C.H. or Rising STARS Tuition Assistance

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* 39. Have you applied for any additonal student aid or scholarships?

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* 7. PA Registry ID Number
- If you are unsure of your PD Registry ID number, please search for your PD Registry profile here: https://www.papdregistry.org/v7/trainings/search
- If you have never had a PD Registry profile, follow steps to create a profile here: https://www.pakeys.org/pdregistry/