22 Pa. Code § 405.2
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Act-Article XV-D(b) of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. §§ 15-1511-D-15-1516-D), added by the act of July 20, 2007 (P. L. 278, No. 45).
Approved provider-An eligible provider that has been approved by the Department to offer prekindergarten under the act.
At-risk child-A child who is at risk of educational failure because of poverty, economic disadvantage, limited English proficiency, academic difficulties, or individual or community factors.
CDA-Child Development Associate credential.
Department-The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.
Eligible applicant-Any of the following entities:
Eligible provider-An eligible provider as defined in section 1511-D of the act (24 P. S. § 15-1511-D). A child day care center or group day care home must have been designated a STAR 3, or higher under the Keystone STARS quality rating system established by the Department of Public Welfare as of the beginning of the 2009-2010 program year.
Eligible student-An eligible student as defined in the section 1511-D of the act.
Grant-An award of funds by the Department for the purposes of carrying out the Program.
Identified developmental delay or disability-As used in this chapter, a child who has a written Individualized Education Program under Chapter 14 (relating to special education services and programs) and the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (20 U.S.C.A. §§ 1400 - 1419.
Lead agency-An entity that submits an application for funding and will undertake reporting, recordkeeping, compliance and fiduciary responsibilities for the members of a partnership under the grant.
Location-The site, place or address where Program services are provided.
Partner-One, or more, entities that are in a formal relationship with a lead agency to provide Program services using grant funds and that have signed a written partnership agreement.
Partnership agreement-The written document that specifies the roles and responsibilities of all entities in the partnership established to provide Program services using grant funds.
Program-The PA Pre-K Counts Program established under the act.
Program year-The school year during which Program services are delivered to children enrolled in the program.
Teacher-The primary teacher in the classroom who is responsible for the instruction of children and meets the requirements in § 405.44 (relating to staffing and professional development).
Teacher aide-A paraprofessional who provides instructional support to students, including those who do one or more of the following:
22 Pa. Code § 405.2
This section cited in 22 Pa. Code § 49.31 (relating to criteria for eligibility); 22 Pa. Code § 49.82 (relating to Instructional I); and 22 Pa. Code § 405.11 (relating to eligible provider).