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Presenters and Proposals Sought for Early Childhood Conferences
Presenters and proposals are being sought for several upcoming conferences relating to early childhood education in Pennsylvania.
Enrollment Open for Free Early Education Programs in Allegheny County
Parents can now enroll their children in free early education programs in Allegheny County.
OCDEL: There’s Still Time to Complete Early Childhood Education Survey
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is reminding early child care facility workers that they still have time to complete a survey for early childhood professionals.
OCDEL Calls for Early Childhood Education Professionals to Take Survey
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is calling on early childhood education professionals to take a survey regarding staffing, retention, and professional development resources.
OCDEL Offers Scholarship Through Pitt’s Infant Mental Health Certificate
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is offering a scholarship for professionals serving children and families in prenatal, infant, toddler, and preschool programs.
Resources for October Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Federal Final Rule on Head Start Regulatory Changes
Pennsylvania’s Health and Human Services Department has released a final rule regarding regulatory changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Toolkit Aims to Educate Early Care Education Providers on Vaccinations
The Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a toolkit for early care and education providers to help families keep their children up-to-date on routine vaccinations.
Head Start Coaching Companion Available
Learn more about the Head Start Coaching Companion to see if it’s the right model for your early learning program.