Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

This informational session will provide an in-depth overview of how Pennsylvania’s early childhood education programs, with a focus on Pre K Counts, are addressing risk factors and weaving in and enhancing protective factors. Pre K Counts is a Pennsylvania initiative offering free, high quality pre-kindergarten education to eligible children ages 3 to 5. Designed to serve families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level, the program supports school readiness. Consideration is given to families with risk factors, ensuring an equitable educational experience. Participants will learn how the program supports children and their families, as well as the importance of investing in early childhood education.

Objectives

  • Explain the purpose and key components of Pre K Counts and other ECE programs
  • Identify the eligibility criteria for families and children, including the enrollment process
  • Describe how the program supports early childhood development, the families served and how the risk factors are addressed
  • Recognize the importance of investing in early childhood education

Accreditation

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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