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Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Survey
OCDEL is seeking to identify community-based and educational entities statewide currently delivering Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training for potential partnership opportunities.
Celebrating Early Learning Programs During Month of the Young Child
During the Month of the Young Child (MOYC) in April, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together is offering child care programs in Allegheny County the opportunity to host a staff appreciation event and/or receive MOYC materials and experiences.
Spring Forward 2022: Complete Daylight Saving Time Tasks
Daylight saving time is a great time to check a few other items around your program.
March 2022 PA Child Care Staffing Crisis Survey
The Start Strong PA campaign is collecting information from child care program owners and directors via a brief survey to help tell the story of Pennsylvania’s on-going child care crisis.
Child Care Hiring Days for PA
During this three-day event, ECE programs will host walk-in hiring events, featuring on-the-spot interviews at their locations.
Summer 2022 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application
Are you interested in attending college in Summer 2022? The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H) Scholarship application period is now open!
PD Registry Spanish Speaking Virtual Office Hours
The Pennsylvania Key will host recurring office hours for Spanish speaking early childhood education providers interested in learning more about the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
Survey: Chronic Child Care Staffing Shortages Persist, Threaten Economy
Current NAEYC survey results show that federal and state relief funds have provided critical support for stabilizing child care programs.
Apply: PA ECE Provider Advisory Board
The Start Strong PA and Pre-K for PA Campaigns are seeking out early childhood professionals to apply to participate as a lead advocate in their region by serving on the first statewide Start Strong PA and Pre-K for PA Provider Advisory Board.