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May Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
Fall 2023 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application Now Open
Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college in the Fall 2023 semester can now submit applications to receive a T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education And Compensation Helps) Scholarship and earn their teaching degree at little to no personal cost.
National Mandated Reporter Survey
Survey data will help inform the development of a toolkit that supports mandated reporters in connecting families with concrete resources in times of need.
Register: Navigating Conversations with Families about Childhood Vaccines
This webinar will dive into why these conversations are uncomfortable at times and how professionals can approach them in ways that stay true to fact-based information while also preserving their relationships with families.
PA Child Care Centers Invited to Participate in Equity-Focused Research Study
Programs are invited to join a research opportunity to improve the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3).
OCDEL Ends COVID-19 Reporting Requirement for Child Care Providers
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently announced that it will end its requirement for child care providers to report cases of COVID-19 on May 11, 2023.
Healthy Childcare Partnership Asking Child Care Providers to Complete Environmental Health Survey
The Healthy Childcare Partnership (HCP), a statewide group of child care organizations, is asking child care providers in Pennsylvania to complete their Childcare Programs Environmental Health Survey.
PA's Promise For Children Recognizes Teachers, Requests Nominations for Teacher Appreciation Week
In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, Pennsylvania's Promise for Children is sharing the stories of inspiring educators and encouraging families to nominate teachers for recognition.
PaTTAN Announces Summit on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) recently announced plans to host a two-day summit for early childhood educators in August 2023.