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ELRC Region 5 Shares Resources and Information on Facebook
Did you know that Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 makes resources and information available on social media? With an active presence on Facebook, ELRC Region 5 provides families, early learning service providers, and communities support for their child care needs in real time.
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 Announces 2023 Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award Recipients
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Equity in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Champion Award. Among them are several local child care providers.
Anxiety Disorder Fact Sheets for Educators and Childcare Providers
Nemours KidsHealth has compiled common anxiety disorder facts sheets that affect children.
Allegheny County Conservation District to Offer Free Soil Lead Screenings
In partnership with Grow Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) will offer free soil lead screenings to interested county residents from April 19 - April 22.
Review and Comment Period Now Open for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is inviting families, community members, child care providers, early childhood educators, and other professionals to review and make comments on the 2023 proposed grant application for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Applications Open for Educators' Neighborhood 2023-24 Cohort
The application for the 2023-24 cohort of the Fred Rogers Institute Educators’ Neighborhood is now open.
APOST Relaunches as Independent Nonprofit
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) has relaunched as an independent nonprofit organization.
NAEYC Sponsoring Week of the Young Child Sweepstakes
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is sponsoring a Week of the Young Child (WOYC) Sweepstakes.