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OCDEL Opens Comment Period for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Application
The state’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL has opened the review and comment period for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C application for the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program.
Three Ways Early Learning Programs Can Make the Most of Summer
Early learning programs can make summertime feel special by transforming their programming into a summer camp atmosphere.
ECE Organizations Asked to Take Survey on NFL Draft Week Programming
A+ Schools and the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative (PLC) are asking Pittsburgh region early learning childhood organizations to take part in a brief survey about programming being offered during the NFL Draft week this month.
PennAEYC To Honor 5 Educators at Annual VOICE for Children Celebration
The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) will honor two educators who have worked with ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, Trying Together, along with three others during its 2026 VOICE for Children Celebration in April.
OCDEL Announces Bonus Amount Increase Through Recruitment and Retention Program
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced an opportunity to increase the bonus amount provided through the Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention (CCSRR) Program.
Trying Together to Launch Online, Self-paced Course on 'The Business of Family Child Care'
Are you a family child care owner looking to strengthen your business? Do you currently care for children as a relative provider but are considering becoming licensed?
Zero2Eight Highlights Local Initiative That Promotes Intergenerational Play Spaces
A Pennsylvania initiative that provides funding to local organizations to create playful learning experiences for people of all ages in public spaces was recently highlighted in a post by the Zero2Eight substack.
Meaningful Play Conference Opens Submissions for Fall Event
The 2026 Meaningful Play conference has opened submissions for those interested in leading a variety of activities, from games to talks, at the conference.
PA Promise for Children Pairs Activities with Booklist for Children
PA Promise for Children has recommended a list of activities that correspond to the topics of math, social-emotional development, literacy, and science and included two children’s books per subject to pair with the activities.