ECE PDO

Welcome!

Welcome to the Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) at Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC)! As one of two 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 in the Central, Northeast, Northwest and Southwest regions of the state.

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.

NEW to our website is our ECE PDO at PHMC Work Plan! CLICK HERE for more information about the goals, strategies and activities of the ECE PDO.

Please check back for updates on our Career Advising Services. In the meantime, email us with any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

News and Announcements

PHMC Releases FY24 ECE Career Pathway Services Request for Proposals (RFP)

The Early Childhood Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) at PHMC is soliciting proposals for the provision of career pathway services for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify institutions of higher education (IHEs) and professional learning organization (PLOs) 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.

Please note: This RFP does not include the provision of Pediatric CPR and First Aid services for FY23. An application for CPR and First Aid will be released under separate cover in the coming weeks.

Procurement Timeline:

Event	Date
RFP Released to Public	March 20, 2023
PHMC Hosts Bidder's Conference	March 30, 2023 at 11AM
RFP Submission Deadline (RFPs must be submitted electronically. Late submissions will not be accepted)	April 28, 2023 at 5PM
PHMC Announces Successful Bidder/Notice of Intent to Award	June 2, 2023 (tentative)
Contract Negotiations and Execution of the Contract Completed	July 1, 2023

Application Materials:
FY24 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:
The ECE PDO at PHMC will hold a Bidder's Conference on Thursday, March 30th at 11AM. CLICK HERE to pre-register for the conference. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. Please save this link for the meeting date. Questions may be submitted ahead of the conference date by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Submission:
Complete applications are due Friday, April 28 by 5PM. RFPs must be submitted electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Late submissions will not be accepted

PHMC Announces FY24 RFP for ECE Career Pathway Services

The ECE PDO at PHMC is now accepting proposals for ECE Career Pathway Services for the 2024 Fiscal Year. PHMC invites Institutions of Higher Education and qualifying community partners to submit applications by April 28, 2023. CLICK HERE for the announcement.

COVID-19/Coronavirus Communication

PHMC and the ECE PDO continue to monitor information on COVID-19/coronavirus. We are focused on quality care for all participants and ensuring organizational preparedness, including our employee’s health and wellness. We are continuing to provide services to our clients and are ensuring extra preventive and precautionary measures are in place based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. If you have a specific question about ECE PDO at PHMC’s services, please contact 267-773-4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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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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