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Professional Development Institute to Offer Series on Awe in Nature for Early Childhood Settings
Early childhood professionals can take part in an upcoming seven-part series offered by the Professional Development Institute (PDII) program focused on exploring awe in nature in the early childhood setting.
Nominations Open for the 2024 Voice for Children Award
The VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania that recognizes early care and education professionals, who are not paid advocates, that go above and beyond their daily work in the field by being grassroots leaders through advocacy and public policy efforts.
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Prevention Tactics
For some children, childhood may be marred by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can have a lasting impact on their lives.
PA DHS Accepting Applications for Children's Trust Fund Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is accepting applications for the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants.
2023 Summer Reading Programs for Young Readers
There are plenty of summer reading programs, resources, and activities to allow young readers the opportunity to expand their vocabulary with their parent or caregiver.
Nominations Open for the 2023 Voice for Children Award
The VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania that recognizes early care and education professionals, who are not paid advocates, that go above and beyond their daily work in the field by being grassroots leaders through advocacy and public policy efforts.
Nominations Open for the 2021 Voice for Children Award
The VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania that recognizes early care and education professionals, who are not paid advocates, that go above and beyond their daily work in the field by being grassroots leaders through advocacy and public policy efforts.
Crosswalk of 2020 Keystone STARS Performance Standards to Previous Version
A crosswalk document that can be used to compare the most recent version of the Keystone STARS Performance Standards to the new standards is available for child care providers.
Provisional Hire Waiver Change
Early learning programs can now apply for a 45-day provisional hire waiver.