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ECE Professionals Asked to Take Survey on Resources for Children Experiencing Homelessness
The Pennsylvania Youth Homelessness Coalition is asking early childhood education professionals to take part in a survey to help the organization better understand which services and resources are helping children and youth experiencing homelessness to succeed in school. The survey also aims to collect information on where additional support is needed.
Confluence Podcast Provides Tips on How ECE Programs Can Prevent Falsified Documents
A new episode of the Confluence podcast discusses how early childhood education providers can protect their programs from falsified documents.
Providers Must Apply for PA NAPSACC Grant By October 2
Licensed child care providers can help young children build healthier eating habits by applying for the 2026-2027 PA NAPSACC Wellness Grant.
Health and Safety Tip of the Week: Practice Before the Fire Drill
Early childhood educators and children should practice fire safety-related measures before taking part in their monthly fire drill, said Dominique Webster-Outten, ELRC Region 5’s health and safety coach.
OCDEL Seeks to Award Funds for Family Support Programs
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports will award funds to qualified applicants for the implementation or continuation of Family Support Programs.
OCDEL Calls for Strengthening Prevention Efforts Amid Measles Outbreak
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is calling for early childhood providers to strengthen measles prevention efforts, contribute to vaccination awareness, and ensure that rapid response procedures are up to date as the number of cases rises statewide.
OCDEL Provides Information for Educators on Air Quality Warnings
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released some tips for child care providers and early educators on what to do during air quality warnings.
TEACH Scholarship Opens Application Process with Updated Income Criteria for Spring Semester
The application process for the spring semester has opened for the TEACH scholarship with update income criteria from Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).
Update Announced for Pennsylvania PD Registry’s Designation System
Pennsylvania’s PD Registry Designation System will be updated starting Monday, September 14 so that a program’s valid-through date reflects the date when its next annual renewal is due.