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Changes to Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Self-Paced Professional Development in the PD Registry
The Pennsylvania Key no longer offers the self-paced Environment Rating Scale (ERS) online courses.
Resources for Impacts to Medicare and CHIP
Now that the public health emergency surrounding COVID-19 has expired, states will require eligibility renewals for most receiving Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the first time since March 2020.
OCDEL Announces Obsolete Certification Announcements for Certified Child Care Providers
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development and Bureau of Certification Services have issued that several Announcements for certified child care providers have been rendered obsolete.
Continued Suspended Child Care Certification Regulations Until October 31
OCDEL has announced some child care certification regulations relating to indoor child care spaces, child growth and development reports, and school-age children continue to be suspended until October 31, 2022.
Complete the 2022 Child Care Market Rate Survey
OCDEL is asking all Pennsylvania licensed child care facilities to complete the 2022 Child Care Market Rate Survey and share information about tuition rates and the true cost of care.
CDA Program Available At No Cost to Eligible Professionals
ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together is offering a CDA program at no cost to eligible early childhood professionals in Pennsylvania.
2022 Keystone STARS Program Manual Now Available
The program manual provides information on the updates and edits made to the 2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards.
Free Summer Camp Curriculum Available
The curriculum, Best Day Ever!, is designed by teachers for teachers. Lesson plans are available for preschool and school-age students.
New Text4FamilyServices Available for Head Start Professionals
The text messaging service is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the vital work of Head Start and Early Head Start family services professionals, supervisors, and other staff who work directly with families.