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OCDEL Announces 2023 Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award Recipients
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Equity in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Champion Award. Among them are several local child care providers.
Anxiety Disorder Fact Sheets for Educators and Childcare Providers
Nemours KidsHealth has compiled common anxiety disorder facts sheets that affect children.
Applications Open for PA Farm-to-School Grant Program
The application period for the Pennsylvania Farm-to-School Grant Program is now open.
Allegheny County Conservation District to Offer Free Soil Lead Screenings
In partnership with Grow Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) will offer free soil lead screenings to interested county residents from April 19 - April 22.
Review and Comment Period Now Open for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is inviting families, community members, child care providers, early childhood educators, and other professionals to review and make comments on the 2023 proposed grant application for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
PA Department of Health Gauging Interest in Free Cleansing Device
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is currently evaluating air and surface cleaning devices and asking small businesses, nonprofits, child care providers, and similar organizations to express their interest in receiving such a device free of charge.
The Learning Lamp Offering Free Summer Camp Lesson Plans Through Best Day Ever
The Learning Lamp, a Pennsylvania-based program that aims to give children, families, and schools greater options for improving academic achievement, is offering free preschool and school-age summer camp lesson plans to out-of-school time (OST) and summer camp educators.
Applications Open for Educators' Neighborhood 2023-24 Cohort
The application for the 2023-24 cohort of the Fred Rogers Institute Educators’ Neighborhood is now open.
APOST Relaunches as Independent Nonprofit
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) has relaunched as an independent nonprofit organization.