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PA Key Holding Monthly Gathering for Early Childhood Educators to Explore Mindfulness
The Pennsylvania Key is holding a monthly gathering for early childhood educators, leaders, and support systems staff to explore mindfulness.
OCDEL Makes Announcement on Keystone STARS - Alternate Pathways Requirements
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has announced changes in requirements for programs using an OCDEL-approved Keystone STARS - Alternate Pathways.
Nonprofits Serving Children and Youth Asked to Take Transportation Survey
A+ Schools is asking Pittsburgh nonprofits that serve children or youth to take a survey regarding the costs involved for the transportation of children to their programs.
OCDEL Bureau Directors Discuss Their Work in New Confluence Episode
A new episode of the Confluence podcast introduces listeners to the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s bureau directors, who discuss their work in early childhood education.
PD Registry’s New App Helps to Manage Professional Development Opportunities
The Pennsylvania Professional Development (PD) Registry has debuted its new app on Apple and Android devices.
Spanish Translation Now Available for Keystone STARS Performance Standards
The Keystone STARS Performance Standards are now available in Spanish.
OCDEL Clarifies Requirements Regarding Program Licensure
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has made a clarification regarding program licensure requirements.
PA State Advisory Council Accepting Applications for Subcommittees
Those interested in serving on one of the Pennsylvania State Advisory Council’s (SAC) subcommittees can apply fill out an application online.
Scholarships Available to Attend Conference with Focus on Autism and Sensory Disabilities
Scholarships are available for free registration and lodging for the Building Knowledge to Know How Conference in August.