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New Civil Rights Compliance Form Required for Submitting Licensing Applications and Renewals
Certified child care providers must use a new Civil Rights Compliance form when submitting a new licensing application, according to Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).
PA Department of Health Sends Immunization Survey to Providers With October Deadline
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is sending a survey regarding child care immunization records to all licensed providers.
Mandated Reporter Training Offered for Free Through iLookOut
Penn State College of Medicine is inviting teachers and other child care staff to complete their mandated reporter training for free through iLookOut.
Campaign Aims to Reduce Disparities in SUD-Related Deaths in Allegheny County
An Allegheny County campaign has been launched to reduce the disparities in Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) deaths as well as increase access to treatment and recovery services.
William Penn Foundation Request for Proposals Are Now Live
The William Penn Foundation has announced that requests for proposal (RFPs) are now live on its website.
Tips from the CDC on Preventing Respiratory Virus Spread in Schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a list earlier this year of everyday actions that schools can undertake to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
Carnegie Library Celebrates Banned Books Week
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has provided a list of resources and titles to celebrate this year’s Banned Books Week.
PennAEYC Handouts Provides Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Information
The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) has released a new, one-page handout that provides information on infant and toddler early intervention.
APOST to Offer Mini Grants for Lights On Afterschool’s 25th Annual Event
As part of its celebration of 25 years of Lights on Afterschool (LOA), Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time will offer a mini-grant to go toward implementing an event or project that celebrates LOA.