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Buzzword to Explore ENTERTAINMENT at Family-Friendly Event in September
This month’s Buzzword is ENTERTAINMENT, which means being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
Pennsylvania to Discontinue PA Position Statements for Environment Rating Scales
As of Aug. 1, the state has discontinued the use of PA Position Statements for the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) and School-Age Environment Rating Scale (SACERS).
Allegheny County Opens Four Low-Vision Tennis Courts
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato recently announced the opening of the county’s first Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) tennis courts at four local parks.
OCDEL, Penn State Project ECHO to Host Series for Spanish-Speaking Families
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Penn State Project ECHO will release a new series this fall that features the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and focuses on the needs of Spanish-speaking families.
Report, Webinar to Inform Early Educators on Affordable Care Act Benefits
A report by nonprofit Opportunities Exchange and an upcoming webinar aim to inform early educators of the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Department of Human Services Warns of EBT Card Scams
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is warning that scammers are skimming electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to steal benefits from state residents.
Carnegie Science Center to Host Free Programs for North Side Families This Fall
The Carnegie Science Center is hosting one free program per month for North Side families this fall.
Webinar Recording: Program Liability Insurance Options and Risk Management Tools
The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) recently hosted a webinar on how its web platform can save money, time, and resources for program liability insurance options and risk management tools.
CLP Introduces Library of Things Collection Featuring Board Games and Activities
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has introduced its Library of Things, a collection of outdoor activities and board games that is available at all library locations.