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Nomination Process Open for Award Recognizing Non-Teaching School Employees
The nomination process is open for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award, which honors full- or part-time non-teaching school employees.
Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program Covers Most Costs and Fees for Early Learning Professionals
Eligible early learning professionals can get most of their tuition costs and fees for courses covered by applying to the Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program.
NAEYC Report Highlights Low Compensation Impact on Early Childhood Education
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has released a report that highlights the inadequate and inequitable compensation in early childhood education that affects educators, children, families, businesses, and the economy.
Report Touts States With Initiatives to Improve Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Start Strong PA has released a new report that describes how other states are tackling the child care teacher shortage by funding initiatives that improve recruitment and retention of staff.
Pennsylvania Meets U.S. Department of Education’s Highest Recognition of Parts B and C of IDEA
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports has announced that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that the state meets the requirements and purposes of Part C and Part B of the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA).
Brown Clarifies Provider Agreements in Video Announcement
Shante’ A. Brown, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s deputy secretary, has released an announcement regarding updated provider agreements for certified child care providers.
PA Launches ELS Website to Replace Management Systems Used by State Agencies
Pennsylvania has launched a new website dedicated to the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) project.
Allegheny County Parents and Family Members Invited to Take Early Intervention Survey
Parents and family members of children in Allegheny County are invited to participate in a survey regarding their experience with early intervention services in the county.
Pennsylvania Center for the Book Announces 2024 Baker’s Dozen Booklist Selections
The Pennsylvania Center for the Book has included 13 books for its 21st annual “A Baker’s Dozen: The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy.”