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March Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
Pennsylvania Key Offering School Age Child Care Mental Health Consultation
The Pennsylvania Key Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Program is now offering School Age Child Care Mental Health Consultation, with support from the Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL).
OCDEL Ends Option for Director Instructor PQAS
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) recently ended the option for individuals to apply for the Director Instructor (DI) Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS).
Additional Course to be Required for PQAS Certification
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) recently adopted a new set of Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators (PA PSCECE), which require an additional self-paced Professional Development (PD) Registry course for Professional Development Instructor Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approval, beginning July 1.
Resources for Changes to SNAP Benefits
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Acting Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh are reminding Pennsylvanians of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that are taking effect this month.
2023-24 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently announced its 2023-24 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications (RFA).
Gee Whiz Education Providing Free Onboarding Training for Product Users
Gee Whiz Education, a family child care curriculum company, is providing free onboarding training to product users.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Offering Medical Grants for Children
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is offering medical grants to families unable to afford child medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by commercial health insurance.
OCDEL Releases Updated Approved Listings for Curricula and Assessment Tools
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently released updated approved listings for Keystone STARS curricula and developmental assessment tools.