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12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Live broadcast from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2008 Pre-K Now Satellite Conference  Breaking Down Barriers to Quality Pre-K: A National Strategy Session  Viewing sites are scheduled in:  **Harrisburg King of Prussia Mercer County (coming soon) Pittsburgh Stroudsburg** To find the closest viewing site and to register for the event go to: (http://www.preknow.org/advocate/conference2008/) **PA's Governor Edward G. Rendell will be featured in the broadcast. Last year, Governor Rendell won the Pre-K Star award from Pre-K Now with your help.** This year's topic is "Breaking Down Barriers to Quality Pre-K." The broadcast will feature success stories from communities where pre-k advocates are conquering common implementation challenges that can impact the quality of programs. Here are just some of the lessons and activities you can expect from the conference: * How local public schools and community-based providers have fostered the collaboration needed for a diverse or mixed delivery system; Time during the broadcast will be reserved for local brainstorming and planning to apply shared lessons, discuss other challenges, and celebrate victories in your area. For questions and information contact: Diane Barber, Early Childhood Education Director, PPC at 717-236-5680 x 210 or email dbarber@papartnerships.org. **Don't see a site near you? Sign-up today to host a site.** To host a site you need access to a satellite dish that can access programming on the __"C" analog band__ or the __Dish Network__ (a.k.a. EchoStar Transmission Satellite System), **OR** a broadband Internet connection, a computer with software such as Windows Media Player, and a large monitor with speakers or television set that can be connected to the computer. For more information on how you can host a site visit: (http://www.preknow.org/advocate/conference2008/ This message was sent to jcohen@delawarevalley.org. Visit your [|subscription management page] to modify your email communication preferences or update your personal profile. To stop ALL email from Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, click to [|remove] yourself from our lists (or reply via email with "remove or unsubscribe" in the subject line). ||
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 * **Save the Date** Dec. 10, 2008
 * How states have built professional development systems that help all pre-k teachers improve their skills;
 * How teachers and administrators have employed innovative tactics to better engage families in pre-k programs;
 * How we can make progress on these and other fronts during these tough times for our economy and government budgets.