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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship Program
Are you looking to earn an early childhood degree or credential at low or no cost? The Trying Together Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship Program can help.
FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use for Children Five to 11
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children five through 11 years of age is administered as a two-dose primary series, three weeks apart, but is a lower dose than that used for individuals 12 years of age and older.
Dressing Children for Colder Weather
Children in child care settings are required to be taken outdoors daily. As colder weather approaches, providers must ensure that children wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
Child Development Associate (CDA) Programs for Spring & Fall 2022
Looking to receive a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential? Check out Trying Together’s programs to get certified, renew your certification, and more.
Complete Daylight Saving Time Tasks
Daylight saving time is a great time to check a few other items around your program.
Course Available to Introduce New Set of Professional Standards
OCDEL is now offering an asynchronous course to introduce the new set of Professional Standards to anyone interested in learning more.
Join ELC Subcommittee for the Child Care Certification Rewrite
OCDEL is seeking members for the Pennsylvania Early Learning Council (ELC) Subcommittee for the Child Care Certification Rewrite. Members should expect to participate in an iterative process of writing, review, and revisions for each section of the certification regulations.
Spring 2022 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application
Are you interested in attending college in Spring 2022? The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H) Scholarship application period is now open!
2021 Children’s Mental Health Report
The report examines ongoing research about childhood mental health, including a survey of thousands of parents conducted by Child Mind Institute.