PACCA- Pennsylvania Child Care Association- https://pacca.org/
"The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) is a statewide non-profit, membership organization. For more than 40 years, PACCA has served as a resource and clearinghouse of information for practitioners, agencies, press, legislators and the general public. Founded in 1973, PACCA has helped to inform, update and represent child care providers on existing and changing laws, regulations, policies and developmental research relating to early education and child care."
OCDEL- Office of Child Development and Early Learning-https://www.education.pa.gov/Early%20Learning/Pages/default.aspx
"The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) (a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services) is focused on creating opportunities for the commonwealth's youngest citizens to develop and learn to their fullest potential. By developing an effective early childhood education system with high standards for programs and professionals, supports to meet these standards, accountability and community engagement, OCDEL is helping our children, families, teachers and communities reach this goal. Parents, schools, child care providers, Early Intervention and Head Start programs, libraries, community organizations, and other stakeholders have joined with the OCDEL to provide high quality early childhood programs and effective family support programs to address challenges faced by families that affect school readiness and academic success."
Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Program-https://paearlylearning.com/
"The Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission is a partnership of business leaders dedicated to making the success of every child in Pennsylvania a top priority. We work to improve tomorrow’s economy through smart policy and investment in today’s young children by fostering public and private sector investment in educationally, economically, and scientifically sound early learning programs. These investments are essential to assure the best possible return - Pennsylvania’s edge in the national and global marketplace."
Based on these opportunities, I would like to continue in my role as a director. I will be able to continue advocating for the children in my care and to help teachers better themselves. Eventually, I would like to work at the corporate level of a school where I can mentor new directors and teachers in their roles. I am thriving in my career currently and I know that I can be better and continue to make a difference.
