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Resources for April Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings for Month of the Young Child
In recognition of MOYC, ELRC Region 5 is offering a series of developmental screenings at no cost to families.
NAEYC Issues Call for Papers on Identity and Early Childhood Education
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) recently issued a Call for Papers for the fall 2023 issue of their online journal, “Voices of Practitioners.”
Pennsylvania Key Offering School Age Child Care Mental Health Consultation
The Pennsylvania Key Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Program is now offering School Age Child Care Mental Health Consultation, with support from the Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL).
OCDEL Ends Option for Director Instructor PQAS
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) recently ended the option for individuals to apply for the Director Instructor (DI) Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS).
Additional Course to be Required for PQAS Certification
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) recently adopted a new set of Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators (PA PSCECE), which require an additional self-paced Professional Development (PD) Registry course for Professional Development Instructor Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approval, beginning July 1.
Resources for Changes to SNAP Benefits
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Acting Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh are reminding Pennsylvanians of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that are taking effect this month.
Gee Whiz Education Providing Free Onboarding Training for Product Users
Gee Whiz Education, a family child care curriculum company, is providing free onboarding training to product users.
OCDEL Releases Updated Approved Listings for Curricula and Assessment Tools
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently released updated approved listings for Keystone STARS curricula and developmental assessment tools.