Quality Talks Session 1: VIDEO
Quality Talks Session 1: VIDEO
William Penn Foundation is hosting a four-part series called Quality Talks to discuss new evidence about the provision of early childhood education. On July 28, 2015, early childhood education providers and policymakers came together to discuss findings from the new report, Overcoming Financial Barriers to Expanding High-Quality Early Care & Education in Southeastern Pennsylvania, conducted by the Nonprofit Finance Fund. The report examines the financial challenges program providers face, and offers recommendations about actions to increase access to quality care. Highlights from the research study presentation and panel discussion are included below.
Background on state and local level progress in early childhood education
Sharon Easterling explains why this is the time for change in early childhood education.
Presentation of research study by the Nonprofit Finance Fund
Kristine Alvarez presents the findings and recommendations from the research study.
National expert details finance challenges of early childhood education across the U.S.
Louise Stoney comments on four national trends in early childhood education funding.
Louise Stoney explains how shared services models can help alleviate financial challenges.
New OCDEL Deputy Secretary discusses Pennsylvania’s plans to support access to quality
Michelle Figlar describes the state’s actions to address financial barriers.
Michelle Figlar comments on how alignment between Child Care Information Services and Quality Rating and Improvement Systems can address financing.
How one early childhood education provider addresses financial challenges
Otis Bollock shares how Diversified Community Services creates financial efficiencies with available resources.
Otis Bollock comments on how Diversified Community Services maintains high quality programming in spite of workforce challenges.