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ELRC Region 5 to Host CCDF State Plan Listening Sessions
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 will be hosting Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan listening sessions during the Virtual Director Roundtable sessions on Tuesday, November 17.
Hotline Helps Families Navigate Academic Needs
The Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative launched a new Family Hotline to support families as they navigate academic and personal needs.
PACCA Accepting T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Applications for Spring 2021 Semester
Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college for the Spring 2021 semester can submit applications to receive a T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education And Compensation Helps) Scholarship.
PCADV & OCDEL Team Up for Domestic Violence Awareness Toolkit
A new toolkit aims to provide domestic violence programs with a deeper understanding of the OCDEL network and the services their programs provide within all communities across Pennsylvania.
Participation Opportunity: Parents Promoting Early Learning Study
The University of Pittsburgh is seeking parents to participate in its Parents Promoting Early Learning study.
Remote Learning Resources Available
The Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together has compiled a list of remote learning resources to support teachers, parents, and students as they transition to and navigate remote learning.
PA Keys Offers Recorded Webinar for School-Age Care Tips
The Pennsylvania Keys is offering SAC Tips for Current Events, a pre-recorded professional development webinar with school-age care tips.
Benefits of Having a PD Registry Profile
Pennsylvania PD Registry Profiles offers early learning professionals and child care providers plenty of benefits including the ability to schedule professional development, request financial assistance, and more.
2020 Family Support Needs Assessment
On October 22, the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) released a new Family Support Needs Assessment that covers the needs and challenges experienced by families with young children and opportunities to address these needs and better serve families.