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The Pennsylvania Key Report Focused on Food Allergies in Children
The Pennsylvania Key’s Health Trends in Early Childhood series for July focuses on an increase in food allergies in young children.
Pennsylvania Key Releases Resources to Prevent Measles Outbreak
The Pennsylvania Key has released new resources on measles as part of its health-related trends in early childhood for May.
OCDEL to Release Updated Edition of PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will release an updated version of the Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood.
OCDEL’s New Confluence Podcast on CPSL Requirements Now Available
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released a new Confluence podcast titled “Clarifying the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL) Requirements for Child Care.”
Fred Rogers Institute Guide Provides Guidance on Children Dealing with Difficult Situations
The Pennsylvania Key has shared a guide from the Fred Rogers Institute about how to support children during difficult moments in life.
OCDEL Releases CPSL Compliance Notice for DHS-Certified Facilities
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development and Bureau of Certification Services has released a new compliance notice regarding the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL).
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 to Offer Course on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the Pennsylvania Key are offering an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course.
Applications Open for Equity in Early Childhood Champion Awards
Applications are now open for Pennsylvania’s fourth annual Equity in Early Childhood Champion Awards.