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Tip of the Week: Engaging Families with an Open House
An open house is a great opportunity for programs to build strong relationships with families and create a welcoming start to the school year.
U.S. Dept. of Education Notifies OCDEL That It Meets Designated Requirement
The U.S. Department of Education has notified Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) that the state’s Part C Infant and Toddler Early Intervention system has met the highest designation a state can receive.
Pitt’s P.R.I.D.E. Program Releases Survey to Gain Feedback Amid 10th Anniversary
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the University of Pittsburgh’s Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education (P.R.I.D.E.) program is asking that those who engage with the program take part in a survey about its services.
2026 Early Childhood Education Summit Opens Early Bird Registration
The 2026 Early Childhood Education Summit, an event that draws hundreds of early learning professionals annually, has opened early bird registration.
NAEYC Survey Asks Educators to Weigh In on Regulatory Systems and Requirements
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is asking for early childhood educators in various settings to take a survey that focuses on regulatory systems and requirements.
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.