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2022-23 Proposed PA Budget Overview
OCDEL has released highlights from the 2022-23 proposed Pennsylvania Budget as they pertain to early childhood education professionals.
PA Homeowner Assistance Fund Now Accepting Applications
The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund supports statewide homeowners who are facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Career Pathway: Level A-Plus Changes
Effective July 1, 2022, non-regionally accredited Associate of Specialized Business/Associate of Specialized Technology will be removed from the Career Pathway Level A Plus.
Project Offers Free Internet Access for Wilkinsburg Families
The Wilkinsburg Digital Inclusion Project provides an internet device with a year's worth of internet access to qualifying participants in Wilkinsburg for free.
Child Care Providers Needed for Keystone STARS Focus Groups
Early childhood education providers working in Pennsylvania child care who have knowledge of, or experience with, the Keystone STARS system are invited to participate in an online focus group in February.
ECE Lending Library Open House
The Trying Together Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lending Library will host an open house for all early learning providers on Saturday, February 19.
Deadline Extended: 2022 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards
Applications for the 2022 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards are being accepted through February 15, 2021.
Allegheny Lead Safe Homes Program
The Allegheny Lead Safe Homes program offers qualifying homeowners and renters in Allegheny County with free lead-paint testing throughout their homes and hires a certified lead abatement contractor to repair any lead hazards.
2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration Open
Kindergarten registration has opened in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Greene, and Westmoreland Counties for the 2021-2022 school year.