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Welcome to the Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) at Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC)! As one of three statewide Professional Development Organizations across Pennsylvania we support the early childhood education (ECE) workforce in Philadelphia and surrounding counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery) while Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania operates the PASSHE PDO in the Central, Northeast, and Southwest regions of the state and Northwest Institute of Research (NWIR) in Northwest region.
In partnership with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, we support direct access for the ECE workforce to pursue career pathways that lead to degrees or credentials. By coordinating with Early Learning Resource Centers to improve the quality of ECE programs, we address the existing barriers to degree attainment. Participants can choose between online, face-to-face, and hybrid options.
News and Announcements
FY26 ECE PDO at PHMC RFP Announcement
The Early Childhood Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) at PHMC is soliciting proposals for the provision of career pathway services for new student enrollments in Spring 2026. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify institutions of higher education (IHEs) and professional learning organization (PLO) partners to develop educational pathways with workforce supports through program design to provide equitable access to degree and credential attainment for the incumbent ECE workforce in Philadelphia and the Southeast Region of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.
Funding is limited for this opportunity. Awards will be based on the current ECE PDO funding application waitlist. Funding priorities for new students will reflect enrollment of educators or leaders working in Department licensed programs serving higher numbers of CCW children, and currently STAR 1 or 2 and working with Quality Coaches to improve quality or with DHS Certification citation for staff qualifications.
Procurement Timeline:
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Application Materials:
FY26 Request for Proposals and Application
Attachment A: Work Plan and Budget Summary
Attachment B: All Services Staff Plan
Attachment C: Acknowledgement and Attestation Form
Bidder's Conference Materials and RFP Questions
CLICK HERE for the Bidder's Conference PPT
CLICK HERE for RFP Questions
Submission:
Complete applications are due November 20, 2025 at 5PM. RFPs must be submitted electronically to
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This website is supported by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services (DHS) and Pennsylvania's Department of Education (PDE). For more information, visit dhs.pa.gov and education.pa.gov.
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