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Licensed Child Care Providers Can Apply for PA NAP SACC Wellness Grant
Licensed child care providers in Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply for the 2024-25 PA NAP SACC Wellness Grant.
OCDEL Issues Hazardous Waste Handling, Storage, and Disposal Advisory
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning has issued an announcement regarding the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants.
PA Promise Releases Book List for Families and Friends
Pennsylvania's Promise for Children
has compiled a list of books that are best for families and friends.
APOST Offering Fall Professional Development and Training Workshops
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators this fall.
Report: Fewer Pennsylvania Teachers Getting Certified
A new report by Penn State College’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis found that fewer Pennsylvania teachers are getting certified and many are leaving the field altogether.
OCDEL Bureau of Certification Services’ Western Office Moves to New Address
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Services - Western Office has moved to a new address in Pittsburgh.
Free Training Available: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs
The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assistance is collaborating with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to offer Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs starting in October.
Child Care Directors and Owners Asked to Take Staffing Crisis Survey
The Start Strong PA campaign is asking child care directors and owners to take a survey regarding the ongoing Pennsylvania teacher staffing crisis.
Federal Final Rule on Head Start Regulatory Changes
Pennsylvania’s Health and Human Services Department has released a final rule regarding regulatory changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.