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Pennsylvania to Discontinue PA Position Statements for Environment Rating Scales
As of Aug. 1, the state has discontinued the use of PA Position Statements for the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) and School-Age Environment Rating Scale (SACERS).
Trying Together Receives Rapid Response Team Grant
Trying Together was one of 18 early childhood organizations to receive state mini-grants for $200,000 in November.
The Learning Lamp Offers Free Lesson Plans For Summer
The Learning Lamp, a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization that offers child care, preschool, and school-age programs, is offering free, ready-made lesson plans for preschool and school-age summer camps, after-school activities, and days when school is out.
State Departments Extend Insurance Survey Deadline, Add Spanish Option
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) have developed a survey on health insurance in the child care industry and are asking child care providers to complete it.
Dr. Val Arkoosh Takes Office as Secretary of the Department of Human Services
Dr. Val Arkoosh officially became Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) on Thursday, June 29.
Carnegie Museums Offer Free Memberships to Teens
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are offering Teen Membership to area teenagers.
Remake Learning Days Return to Southwest Pennsylvania
Remake Learning Days returns to the southwestern PA region from May 4 - 23, 2023 with events for youth, families, grandparents, caregivers, and educators to explore creative and fun ways of learning!
OCDEL Ends Option for Director Instructor PQAS
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) recently ended the option for individuals to apply for the Director Instructor (DI) Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS).
Request for Applications: PA Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is requesting applications for Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships (EHSCCP).