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Report: Fewer Pennsylvania Teachers Getting Certified
A new report by Penn State College’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis found that fewer Pennsylvania teachers are getting certified and many are leaving the field altogether.
August Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
OCDEL Bureau of Certification Services’ Western Office Moves to New Address
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Services - Western Office has moved to a new address in Pittsburgh.
Free Training Available: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs
The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assistance is collaborating with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to offer Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs starting in October.
Resources for September Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Child Care Directors and Owners Asked to Take Staffing Crisis Survey
The Start Strong PA campaign is asking child care directors and owners to take a survey regarding the ongoing Pennsylvania teacher staffing crisis.
Federal Final Rule on Head Start Regulatory Changes
Pennsylvania’s Health and Human Services Department has released a final rule regarding regulatory changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
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).