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Southeast Regional Key (SERK) is one of six regional keys working in partnership with the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to develop and implement an integrated and coordinated system of program quality improvements and professional development supports for Early Childhood Education (ECE). As of July 1, 2010, Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) serves as the SERK provider for the Pennsylvania Early Learning Keys to Quality initiative, a statewide quality improvement program targeting ECE providers.

State Budget ALERT/UPDATE

Senate passes budget bill with impacts on early education

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PHMC releases Request for Proposals for Professional Development and Technical Assistance Services for the SERK

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is soliciting responses for a Request for Proposal (RFP), for the FY 2012-2013 delivery of Professional Development and Technical Assistance services for the Southeast Regional Key (SERK).   It is anticipated that the contract for these services will be effective July 1, 2012.  A bidders' conference webinar will be held on Monday. May 7th, 2012 at 10am. To register for the webinar or ask questions on the RFP, please email  JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING . Please note that current PD and TA providers will be invited to submit proposals via a separate process. 

Click here to download the Request for Proposals.

And click on the following links to dowload proposal attachements:
Attachment A.1 - Credit and Credential PD Work Plan
Attachment A.2- Needs Based PD Work Plan
Attachment B - Staff Plan

Current SERK/PHMC contracted providers will be invited to respond separately.

SERK provides a wide variety of professional development opportunities to Keystone STARS practitioners. These opportunities include training on issues related to childcare as well as credit bearing opportunities at regional colleges and universities. SERK supports both Child Development Associate (CDA) and Director’s Credential course work.

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  • SERK Career Nights are back!

    A drop-in event to learn more about how you can move up the career lattice and find funding for school. Visit with STAR Specialists and representatives from higher education institutions in the southeast region. CLICK HERE for more information. CLICK HERE to download a Career Snapshot form. Each session runs 5:30-8:30pm. No reservation required.

    May 9: Career Night Philly, The Gershman Y
    May 16: Career Night DelCo, Delaware County Intermediate Unit
    May 30: Career Night MontCo, Plymouth Meeting Community Center

  • PA One Book returns

    altStop Snoring Bernard! read to nearly 20,000 children in the Southeast Region

    Thank you to all the readers and facilities which hosted readers for making the 7th Annual Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child campaign a huge success.

  • New Race Matters series

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    Back by popular demand...you won't want to miss this
    thought-provoking, two-day professional development event!
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  • SERK Honor Roll

    Public Health Management Corporation’s Southeast Regional Key began its operation on July 1, 2010: nearly one year ago. In order to recognize a few “STARS” who “shine bright” to SERK’s staff, each member of the SERK team has identified a SERK honor roll nominee(s). The nominee(s) are individuals or organization that stood out for various reasons in the eyes of the SERK staff member and, therefore, that we want to recognize and commend for their work.

    Find the full list of nominees here.

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“I’m very satisfied with the Keystone STARS program. It helped me understand how important it is to have a curriculum aligned with learning standards.”

– Michelle, Delaware County