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New Parenting Together Pathway Videos Available for Families
The ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together has added new presentations to the Parenting Together Pathway to provide high-quality information on early childhood topics for caregivers.
Three New Parts: Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series
To help guide families in understanding, identifying, and implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together developed the Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series. Three new parts, Early Intervention, Safety, and Social-Emotional Development are now available.
Annual Lights On Afterschool Event
On October 28, celebrate Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities.
IECMHC Virtual Office Hours
These virtual consultations can help adults strengthen their relationships with young children and build their capacity to respond to their social-emotional needs.
2022 Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program Eligibility
The 2022 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) participant Area Eligibility information is now available.
PKC and HSSAP Operations Report Available
The operations report is provided to the Pennsylvania General Assembly annually and shares information about program operations in FY 2020-2021.
COVID-19 CCW Payment Practices Extended
OCDEL has extended COVID-19 CCW payment practices until further notice.
Delayed: Streamlined Keystone STARS Designation System
The new process for Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications, which was supposed to launch on to Pennsylvania’s Professional Development (PD) Registry on October 1, 2021, has been delayed until early 2022.
One-Year Extension for Keystone STARS Designations
Beginning October 1, 2021 and through Sept. 30, 2022, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will grant one-year extensions to current Keystone STAR designations.