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PA Promise Releases Book List for Families and Friends
Pennsylvania's Promise for Children
has compiled a list of books that are best for families and friends.
APOST Offering Fall Professional Development and Training Workshops
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators this fall.
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.