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New PA Standards & Competencies Effective July 1
The Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators (PA PSCECE) will replace the current PA Core Knowledge Competencies (CKC), effective July 1.
MOMPGH Free Dental Clinic to Be Held in August
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh (MOMPGH) is a free, two-day dental clinic for the underserved members of the community who are uninsured or don’t have access to affordable dental care.
New Social-Emotional Wellbeing Resource for Parents
Trying Together, the ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, has released a new social-emotional wellbeing resource for parents through the Parenting Together Pathway.
April Recalls on Children's Products
Here is a list of April child-related recalls collected from the major federal agencies.
Ultimate Play Day Coming May 15
This Remake Learning Days event includes fun for all ages including games, activities, art projects, and live entertainment.
Apply: Child Care Technology Access Award
Certified child care centers can now apply for funding to purchase technology items such as laptops, wireless routers, tablets, and more to expand centers’ technological capacity and enrich the educational experience providers offer to young children and families.
Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Regulations and Requirements
Changes have been made to Department of Human Services (DHS) Pennsylvania Statewide Child Care Emergency Plan.
2022-23 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications Guidance
A competitive Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications process will be used to award expansion funds beginning in fiscal year 2022-23.
OCDEL Offers Access to Healthy Minds App for Pennsylvania Early Childhood Educators
All Pennsylvania early childhood education (ECE) professionals will have two years of free access to the Healthy Minds app, Healthy Minds @Work.