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OCDEL Releases Announcement on NAEYC Accreditation Standards, Keystone STARS Alternate Pathways
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released an announcement regarding changes to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation standards and system and implications for Keystone STARS Alternate Pathways.
OCDEL Releases Announcement on Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement to provide information on approved curricula and developmental assessments for use by Keystone STARS 3 and 4 programs.
Licensed Child Care Providers Can Apply for PA NAP SACC Wellness Grant
Licensed child care providers in Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply for the 2024-25 PA NAP SACC Wellness Grant.
Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program Covers Most Costs and Fees for Early Learning Professionals
Eligible early learning professionals can get most of their tuition costs and fees for courses covered by applying to the Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program.
Brown Clarifies Provider Agreements in Video Announcement
Shante’ A. Brown, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s deputy secretary, has released an announcement regarding updated provider agreements for certified child care providers.
Updated Keystone STARS Bonus Points Tip Sheets Now Available
The Keystone STARS policy team has recently worked with partner agencies to update its Bonus Points Tip Sheets.
OCDEL Names Director of Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has named Luisa Olivo-Wolf as its director of the Bureau of Earning Learning Policy and Professional Development.
School-Age Mental Health Consultation Accepting Appointments
The Pennsylvania Key Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program is now offering a new service to help school-age children as well as their teachers and families with mental health counseling.