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Equivalency Report to Help Internationally Educated ECE Professionals to Obtain Documents
A new equivalency report to launch in early August will make it easier for internationally educated early childhood professionals to obtain necessary educational documents.
Allegheny County DHS Shares Information About Upcoming Medicaid Changes
Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services has asked organizations that serve county residents who receive Medicaid benefits to notify them about upcoming changes to the federal program in the coming months.
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.