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Request to Complete the Professional Development Survey
Survey Deadline Dec. 17, 2020
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is requesting the input of directors/owners of certified child care programs in the Professional Development Survey. Responses to the online survey will assist OCDEL in understanding the number of staff who will need pediatric first aid/CPR training in the upcoming year; and to understand providers knowledge of the role of Professional Development Organizations.
 
The survey can be completed in less than ten minutes and collects information about
  • the number of teaching staff at a child care program,
  • the number of staff certified in Pediatric First Aid and CPR, and
  • awareness of and connections to Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organizations (PDOs).

Directors/owners of programs holding a DHS Certificate of Compliance can click here to complete the survey. Early childhood education staff can encourage their directors to complete the survey by Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning supports families 
and their children, from prenatal through school age, by using data, research and 
stakeholder guidance to assure high quality services.