FY20 PHLpreK Quality Support RFP
Through this Request for Proposal (“RFP”), Public Health Management Corporation in behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Education seeks to identify expert organizations to deliver quality supports to early learning programs contracted to provide PHLpreK services. Two Quality Support Service Areas are included in this application :
1. PHLpreK Coaching
2. Instructional Leaders Institute ( Content Development and Delivery)
Well qualified organizations have staff that are knowledgeable about best practice in Early Childhood pedagogy and have experience in the Early Childhood landscape in Philadelphia, working with diverse populations of Early Childhood providers that also serve diverse populations of children and families.
The application dead line is May 15, 2019 5:00 PM EST. Interested applicants are encouraged to participate in the RFP application webinar on May 8, 2019.
RFP Application Webinar
Wednesday May 8th from 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/278558109
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
One-touch: tel:+12245013412,,278558109#
Access Code: 278-558-109
RFP Application Deadline
May 15, 2019 5:00 PM EST
The PHLpreK Quality Support RFP Application Materials
- Quality Support RFP
- RFP Application PHLpreK Coach Support (I.D.1)
- RFP Application Instructional Leaders Institute (I.D.2)
- Staff Plan Quality Support RFP
- Update* FY19 Coaching Service Budget Template
- Update* FY20 Coaching Service Budget Template
- Quality Support Corporate Reference Questionnaire
- Tax and Regulatory Clearance Statement
- W-9 Form
- Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard
- City of Philadelphia General Provisions
- Acknowledgement and Attestation Form
- Q & A responses for the Quality Support RFP
- Quality Support RFP Webinar
For PHLpreK Providers
PHLpreK Application Resources for Program Year 2019-2020
- Please note – the RFQ and CAP deadline (April 8) has passed. Contact phlprek@phmc.org with any questions.
- FY20 RFQ (for new providers and current providers with new sites)
- FY20 CAP (for current providers)
- FAQ about the FY20 RFQ and CAP
- Application process for FY2020 PHLpreK funding and seats
- (New!) PHLpreK FY20 RFQ and CAP tips and reminders
For parents and caregivers
- Access the PHLpreK Application
- Mayor’s Office of Education: Get PHLpreK enrollment alerts
- Great Philly Schools Early Childhood Education (ECE): Find quality ECE programs near you
- Find Bright Futures & Head Start pre-K at local schools
- Child Care Information Services: Making child care & pre-K affordable
- Keystone STARS: Quality ratings for child care programs
- Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children: Understand developmental milestones
- Register for kindergarten
- Parent University: Skills training
- Ready Rosie: Register to receive free videos and activities in English and Spanish to do with your children to help prepare them for school. Free access for Philadelphia parents by clicking “Free Library of Philadelphia” as the organization on the registration page. Create your own password when asked.
- Help your child read & write
- Ready by 4th literacy campaign
- Bully prevention & reporting
Career resources for Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- PHLpreK Job Openings: View a list of PHLpreK programs with recently open positions for ECE teachers and support staff.
- PHLpreK Education and Training Resources for Early Childhood Education Careers Brochure: This printable brochure from the Mayor’s Office of Education details where to get a certification or degree in ECE as well as helpful resources to get you started.
- T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) Early Childhood® PENNSYLVANIA: The T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Program works with early childhood providers, colleges and child care staff to offer scholarship programs.
- ECEHire: Professional Development Resources: ECEhire.com is an employment portal for early care and education providers and professionals in Pennsylvania.
- Keystone STARS Professional Development Resources: Review guidelines and resources for professional development, as well as information about Keystone STARS specific professional development classes and workshops.
- PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning: Guiding Principles for Early Childhood Professional Development: View the OCDEL guiding principles for professional development.
- Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies for Early Childhood & School-Age Professionals: The Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies for Early Childhood and School-Age Professionals (formerly known as the Core Body of Knowledge) identifies a set of content areas that help define the knowledge expectations for professionals in settings within the early childhood and school-age field.
- PA CareerLink: PA CareerLink is a free, one-stop shop with highly trained staff ready to assist with job searches. Services include: Resume Workshops, Job Fairs, Computer Training, Access to a Computer Lab, Job Search Assistance and more
- Graduate Philadelphia: Graduate! Philadelphia supports students who have some college credit and want to go back to school to complete their two or four-year degree. Graduate’s services include a case manager, financial aid and program selection guidance.
For providers
- Fill out and submit the LETTER OF INTEREST ON REVIEWR HERE (note – December 14, 2018 deadline has passed)
- Common questions and answers about the FY2020 LOI
- Application process for FY 2020 PHLpreK funding and seats
- Mayor’s Office of Education: Get news about the latest funding and partnership opportunities for pre-K providers
- Fund for Quality: Funding to expand or enhance your facility
- Child Care Licensing Guidelines *NOW ONLINE*
- Southeast Regional Key: Managing PA’s program quality ratings
- Keystone STARS: Performance standards for child care programs
- Keystone STARS: Apply for assistance to change your STARS level
- Philadelphia Facility Fund: Apply for ECE facility improvement grants
- Marketing Tools for Child Care Providers
- First Up: Quality improvement
- Pre-K for PA Campaign
Early Intervention Services
- CAP4Kids Early Intervention
- Early Intervention (EI) in PA: free services to help families with young children with developmental delays. Infant Toddler EI for children 0-3 and Elwyn SEEDS for children over 3 years old
- Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Services: EI services for developmentally at risk preschool children ages 0-3 years old
- Office of Child Development and Early Learning: 215-685-4646
- Office of Dispute Resolution if you are unhappy with EI services: 717-346-9320
- Elwyn SEEDS (Special Education for Early Developmental Success): Early Intervention evaluation and services for children 3 to 5 years old
- elwyn.org; 215-301-9375
- Learn the Signs. Act Early: CDC website outlining normal development from birth to 5 years old and what to do if you are worried about your child
- CONNECT Early Intervention Hotline: Call 800-692-7288 to find early intervention services in counties throughout PA.