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CDC Issues Update on Spread of Parvovirus B19 in United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an update on Parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.
Pennsylvania’s Professional Development Registry Debuts Training Organization Directory
The state’s Professional Development (PD) Registry has launched a Training Organization Directory for finding organizations approved by the Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS).
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.