Review the Town Hall Recap

Indiana's Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) hosted informational town halls for providers to learn more about key system updates and recent changes to support the early child care and education system.

Thank you to those who participated. A recording of the town halls is available here or by clicking the button below. Key topics discussed in the town halls included: 

• Expanded CCDF Eligibility to Child Care Workers: The application for expanded child care assistance will open on September 30. Employees must be referred by their program administrator/supervisor and then complete an application. Learn about eligibility.

• On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) Eligibility for Public Schools: Public/charter schools may now participate in OMWPK and receive a pre-K voucher regardless of Paths to QUALITY™ (PTQ) status. This change is a result of Senate Enrolled Act 2 and does not include private schools. Public/charter schools must comply with CCDF provider eligibility standards and will have the option to apply to be either a Legally Licensed Exempt (LLEP) or a Licensed Center facility. Reimbursement for both facility types will be at PTQ Level 4. The OMWPK application has been updated to support this new eligibility change. LLEPs can complete the PTQ form through their LLEP consultant. Schools that are licensed as a center currently can contact pre-k@fssa.in.gov for assistance. 
  
  
• The Indiana Student Performance Readiness and Observation of Understanding Tool (ISPROUT): The ISPROUT is part of a pilot early learning assessment system from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). You can opt in to use this tool based on the age of the children you serve: 
  • Opt in for children ages birth to 2
  • Opt in for children ages 3-5
  • Learn about ISPROUT 
• Pay by Enrollment: Stay updated on Pay by Enrollment information and access online support. You can also register to attend upcoming office hours.