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New Interactive Professional Development Tool
OCDEL has created an interactive tool to help ECE professionals find appropriate professional development opportunities.
Keystone STARS Internal Assessment Process (IAP) Update
The Internal Assessment Process (IAP), which began in fiscal year 20-21 will continue for the entire fiscal year 21-22 for Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs in Keystone STARS working toward STAR 3 and 4 designation.
Procedures for Child Care Regulation Waivers
OCDEL has released Announcement C-21-01 Waiver of Child Care Facility Regulations to inform child care center, group child care home, and family child care home operators of the procedures for requesting a waiver of DHS regulations.
COVID-19 Vaccine and Continued Safety Measures
With teachers, school staff, and child care professionals now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, OCDEL is reminding those who are vaccinated to continue to wear masks, wash hands, use hand sanitizer, physical distance, and follow other safety measures.
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit Developed for Child Care Programs
With teachers, school staff, and child care professionals now eligible (and prioritized) to receive COVID-19 vaccines, the CDC designed a COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit to provide vaccine information to staff in schools and child care programs.
Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid, and Fire Safety Training
Join The Life Safety Pro Founder Jeremy Manke for a blended (online and in-person) Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid Training course.
Supply Deliveries for Licensed Child Care Providers in Allegheny County
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 and local humanitarian aid organization Global Links are partnering to deliver protective and cleaning supplies to all licensed child care operators in Allegheny County.
American Rescue Plan Includes Relief for Families
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act aims to provide direct relief to Americans, rescue the American economy, and implement a national COVID-19 vaccination program. The plan includes funds to provide direct relief to families.
OurFuturePGH Website Available for Families
The City of Pittsburgh has launched OurFuturePGH, a website to connect youth, families, and organizations to educational and recreation opportunities provided by the city.