Donna L. Bartman, Ed.S Email & Phone Number

United States

Oversee the development, implementation, and management of early childhood education initiatives, responsible for ensuring that programs align with education standards, on federal and state levels- regulatory requirements, and best practices for early childhood learning and development. Responsible for the Early Head Start Childcare Partnership (ECE CCP) grant and the Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program.

Pennsylvania, United States

The Office of Head Start (OHS) appoints an Interim Manager (CDI) to operate a Head Start or Early Head Start program when that community’s current grantee’s responsibility for the program ceases.Efforts during the interim management focus on raising the level of program performance in program quality: management systems, fiscal operations, health and safety, and school readiness to improve the practices to better serve our country’s most vulnerable children.Key Responsibilities:1. Management of Educational, Disabilities, and Mental Health Content and Day-to-Day Services:o Oversee the educational and disabilities and mental health content of Early Head Start services across Pennsylvania by providing direct support both in person and virtuallyo Provide coaching to staff.o Ensure that all services provided meet the specific developmental needs of children in these regions.2. Comprehensive Monitoring and Transition:o Conduct rapid startup assessments and monitor the transition of services, ensuring that education, health, and safety standards are met.o Implement strategies to minimize disruption for both families and staff during transitions or new service rollouts.3. Health, Safety, and Active Supervision Compliance:o Regularly monitor and review Active Supervision protocols and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.o Take corrective actions as necessary to maintain or exceed Head Start Performance Standards.4. Collaboration with Content Area Managers:o Partner with content area managers to ensure smooth transitions, aligning strategies and processes to ensure minimal disruption in services for children and families.o Ensure that services remain comprehensive and aligned with the developmental and health needs of Early Head Start participants

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NeurAbilities Healthcare is the premier provider of neurological, behavioral and neurodevelopmental services in New Jersey and Pennsylvania offering comfort, hope and answers that transform the lives of individuals of all ages and their families.Key Responsibilities:1. Business Performance Optimization:Monitor and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:Census: Ensure a steady inflow of new clients and retention of existing clients.Billed Clinical Hours: Maximize the number of hours that can be billed for services provided.Staff Productivity: Improve efficiency and output of clinical and support staff.Cancellations: Minimize client cancellations and ensure rescheduling as needed.Staff Retention: Implement strategies to improve retention of clinical paraprofessionals and operational staff.2. Operational and Clinical Leadership:Directly lead clinical paraprofessionals and operational team members, ensuring high-quality service delivery and efficient site operations.Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment to maintain high staff morale and job satisfaction.Partner with local agencies to collect IFSP and IEPCollaborate with early intervention services to support implementation with ABA services.3. Facility Management and Compliance:Oversee the day-to-day management of the facility, ensuring that the site remains well-maintained and conducive to both clinical activities and staff operations.Coach the staff to ensure treatment plan are being implemented accordinglyEnsure compliance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices for ABA services.4. Client and Staff Experience:Focus on providing an excellent experience for both clients and staff by improving processes, communication, and team engagement.Develop solutions to operational challenges while maintaining the quality of clinical services.

Gordon Early Literacy Center 351 Kersey Street Coatesville Pa 19320

Key Responsibilities:1. Program Management:Oversee all aspects of a federally funded Early Head Start program.Serve as the central hub for the OCDEL Early Head Start Child Care Partnership, managing 11 centers with 20 classrooms across three counties (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester).Ensure alignment with Head Start Performance Standards and program goals.2. Collaboration with OCDEL:Work closely with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to ensure compliance and success of the EHS Child Care Partnership Program.Manage critical areas such as:EnrollmentStaff qualifications and development (Coaching)Licensing and compliance with state and federal regulationsSTAR level accreditation (related to Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS program)Data collection and reportingChildLine Reports (background checks and child safety protocols)3. Early Home-Based Program Grantee:Act as the grantee and oversee the EHS Home-Based program, ensuring comprehensive services are delivered to families and children in home settings.4. Human Resources Duties:Perform HR functions, including:Interviewing and orientation of new staffEnsure that staff onboarding meets HSPS for early childhood educators.*Key member on the development of the PA Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators- Pa PSCECE- State level.

Key Responsibilities:1. Compliance and Quality Assurance:Oversee compliance and quality assurance, ensuring that 10 sites across Philadelphia and Montgomery counties maintain the STAR 4 rating.Lead efforts to uphold the highest standards of service delivery.2. Accreditations and Renewal Processes:Successfully led the organization through the renewal process for NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation and COA (Council on Accreditation), maintaining compliance with rigorous national standards for early childhood education programs.3. PreK Counts Partnerships and Performance:Strengthen PreK Counts partnerships with two school districts (Philadelphia and Pottstown), fostering collaboration and enhancing program effectiveness.As the PreK Counts grantee, ensure seamless execution and compliance with program requirements.Achieved the highest possible score in the Program Information Report (PIR) for PreK Counts programs in Philadelphia, Pottstown, and Haverford.4. Early Head Start and Head Start Partner Program Management:Manage the Head Start and Early Head Start partner program in collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia and the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIUCoach the staff and provide the necessary supports.5. Private Kindergarten Program Leadership:Executed a PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education) licensed private Kindergarten, attending Department of Education Board meetings and completing DOE site visits to ensure compliance with state educational standards.6. Operations Team Leadership:Serve as a key member of the operations team, contributing to the successful opening of a state-of-the-art early learning center in Philadelphia, expanding the organization’s capacity to serve children and families in the region.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Managed all aspects of operations for 29 academies across Philadelphia with over 650 staff and serviced ~4000 children daily.Placed a strong focus on contract programs (federal Head Start and state PreK Counts), increased growth by 133% within one year, and formed two strong partnerships with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), not to mention profitability increase due to contract programming. Implemented a state-funded PreK Counts program (80 slots) in the Philadelphia region. Ensured program implementation with a focus on standardizing Philadelphia while increasing school readiness goals to create life long learners.Placed a strong focus on customer service, enrollment/retention, CAPT (child attendance per teacher), collections, grassroots marketing while ensuring the company is positioned for growth and increased profitability.Achievements, 26 academies achieved STAR 3 or 4 delivering high-quality programming within 12 months along with overall regional growth. Restructured the regional support systems to better serve and strengthen programming needs for children.Out of four regions in the company, (Ohio, Pittsburgh, New York, and Philadelphia), Philadelphia was the largest and grew to serve over 4000 children a day, which did not exist in prior years. 2014 was the first time in history the company exceeded serving 8000 children a day, largely due to the growth of Philadelphia.*RD position was eliminated across the companyProgram Manager Head Start-PhiladelphiaPromoted to Regional DirectorArea Business DirectorManaged all aspects of an operation for 3 full-sized academies.Ensured program implementation, and created a sound profitable area.Demonstrated a 92% growth within five months at a SWOT academy.Achieved and maintained STAR 3 status while delivering a high-quality program.*Promoted to Program Manager for Head Start-new start-up program in the Philadelphia region

Launched a new department (budget line) for the YMCA region-Special Needs• Created /designed programs for individuals with special needs(Camp MAJIC and Camp AKAI) • Created a special needs cabinet for the SEPA/DE (Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware) with Y USA • Formed partnership with Spring-Ford School District - S.T.E.P (Spring-Ford Transitional Employment Program) a transition program for individuals with disabilities age 18-21 years• Community engagement speaker to promote special needs programming• Collaborate with outside agencies-Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, Lion's club• SACC – Managed the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) school-age license for 11 multi-site school age centers.Branch Executive DirectorUpper Perkiomen ValleyOpened a 15,000 sq. ft. Annex YMCA.Created a member services department, a full wellness center, a fitness program as well as youth programs and formed a partnership with the local school district to implement a school age, "links to learning" enrichment program.Supported the capital campaign to raise funds for a full YMCA facility. Created and managed the Annex budget to increase membership.*Pottstown YMCA merged with the Phoenixville Area YMCA to become the "Freedom Valley YMCA"…see more• Senior Director of Child Care ServicesOpened a PA licensed high-quality early childhood learning center for the branchManaged the school-age program and partnered with the Garnet Valley SDManaged the Kid Zone programServed on the executive senior leadership teamRegional trainer for Child Abuse Awareness and Harassment in the workplace

Presidential Member, Leadership And Success, 3.740

National Society of Leadership and Success

Education Specialist Degree, Eds - Leadership And Accountability

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education With A Specialization In Early Childhood Education

Activities and Societies: College ambassador

Ba, Organizational Management

Activities and Societies: Eastern University Alumni Council Awarded: Perseverance Award Recognition Award

Aas, Early Childhood Education

Pa Private & Academic Certificate, Elementary Education And Teaching, Up To Grade 3