Get Prep: Pennsylvanias Early

Career seekers must satisfy five broad requirements to be considered for certification: a bachelor's degree. completion of an approved teacher preparation program or expertise in a subject. a 3.0 GPA. passing required tests. and evidence of good moral character and physical/mental fitness.

$35,100 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $53,100 is the 75th percentile.

To make a referral for early intervention, call the CONNECT Helpline at 1-800-692-7288. For more information and resources for Early Intervention, visit the PA Department of Human Services website.

(1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or family studies, and 1 year of full-time or full-time-equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with ...

State policy leaves LEA to determine whether early entrance to kindergarten is permitted. In general, children must turn 5 on or before January 15th of the school year in which they intend to enroll, but each LEA may establish its own cut-off date.

Early Intervention (EI) is a free program for young children (birth to age 5) who have delays in their growth and development or have disabilities.

§ 4226.1. Early intervention services and supports are provided to families and infants and toddlers with disabilities and at-risk children to maximize the child's developmental potential.

Established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PA Pre-K Counts brings quality pre- Kindergarten (both half day and full day) to children ages 3 through the entry age for Kindergarten (those who will be attending Kindergarten the following year).