WHAT:   Otis Hackney will celebrate the first day of PHLpreK, the city of Philadelphia’s locally-funded pre-K initiative, by visiting one of the participating quality pre-K programs. He will meet families and shake hands with students during morning drop off.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 4, 2017; 8:00am

WHO: Otis Hackney, Chief Education Officer, City of Philadelphia

WHERE: SPIN-Parkwood, 12600 Dunks Ferry Rd, Philadelphia, PA  19154

SPIN (Special People in Northeast) is a leading provider of supports for people with autism and intellectual disability in Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley, and high-quality early childhood education for children of all abilities. As a result of PHLpreK, this Northeast Philadelphia location will expand to educate 40 additional students beginning on January 4, 2017.