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Teach Plus to Host Virtual Focus Groups on ECE Recruitment and Retention
Teach Plus Pennsylvania wants to learn about compensation for Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers, and strategies for recruitment and retention of high-quality educators in the state’s early learning environments.
OCDEL Seeks Families to Participate with the Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Advisory Committee
The ECCS team seeks diverse parents and caregivers who have experiences with many aspects of maternal and early childhood services in Pennsylvania.
Staffing Crisis Survey for PA Child Care, Pre-K Counts, and Head Start Directors
Survey results will be used to demonstrate the need for increased child care funding in the 2023-2024 state budget proposal and to continue to demonstrate the need for increased wages.
January Recalls on Children's Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
New Video for Families: Positive Racial Identity Development
The ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together has released a new resource about positive racial identity development through its Parenting Together Pathway video series.
2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration Information
Kindergarten registration information is available for the 2023-2024 school year.
Western Allegheny Community Library Eliminates Library Fines
Western Allegheny Community Library (WACL) in Oakdale is no longer charging late fees on borrowed library materials. It joins 30 other Allegheny County libraries, which previously made the move to a fine-free model.
Affordable Connectivity Program Available for Families in Need of Internet Service
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible, low-income households with up to $30 monthly broadband subsidies on internet service plans, and a one-time benefit of up to $100 to help buy a device.
ELRC Region 5 Satellite Offices Offer Local Service
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 has satellite offices in neighborhoods throughout Allegheny County.