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PNC Foundation to Match Donations to Pre-K and Head Start Requests
The PNC Foundation is partnering with DonorsChoose—an online nonprofit that allows individuals to fund classroom projects and teacher requests for resources and materials—to help early childhood educators obtain quality resources and experiences for students in public pre-K, public charter, and Head Start classrooms.
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.
Strategies to Foster Risk Taking During Outdoor Play
The National Association for the Education of Young Child (NAEYC) has provided five strategies to help early childhood educators foster risk taking in play.
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.
Applications Open for PA Farm-to-School Grant Program
The application period for the Pennsylvania Farm-to-School Grant Program is now open.
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).
PA Department of Health Gauging Interest in Free Cleansing Device
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is currently evaluating air and surface cleaning devices and asking small businesses, nonprofits, child care providers, and similar organizations to express their interest in receiving such a device free of charge.