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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.
Deadline Extended: Child Development Associate Program for Spring 2022
Looking to receive a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential? Check out Trying Together’s programs to get certified, renew your certification, and more.
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships for STAR 1 and 2 Providers Available
Additional funds are available to support approximately 100 more scholarships for staff employed in STAR 1 and STAR 2 programs.
Health and Safety Training Requirement Updates for Child Care Providers
All staff in certified child care programs must have preservice or orientation training (to be completed within three months) and an annual minimum of 12 hours in health and safety professional development.
UnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care
Registration is now open for Trying Together’s “UnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care,” which will be held February 8 to February 18, 2022.
Nominations Open for Francine Bunch Memorial Award
Celebrate the successes of your Head Start or Early Head Start program by honoring a Head Start parent or staff member for the Francine Bunch Memorial Award.
COVID-19 Isolation Guidance for ECE/Child Care Programs
OCDEL is reminding ECE and child care programs that they should continue to follow the CDC’s COVID-19 recommendations regarding child care and early learning settings.