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UPDATE: OCDEL Announces Increase to CCW Base Payment Rates
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced on December 9 an increase to the Child Care Works (CCW) base payment rates for Department of Human Services certified providers.
OCDEL to Offer Course on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the Pennsylvania Key are offering an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course.
Pittsburgh Debuts Its First Accessible Tennis Court
Pittsburgh has debuted its first re-fitted accessible tennis court in Highland Park.
APOST Announces Spring 2025 Professional Development Offerings
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time has unveiled its lineup of spring 2025 professional development courses. Offerings include courses on everything from dealing with conflict to listening actively to youth.
PACCA Releases Report on 2023-24 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship
The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) released its annual report on the scholarships it provided to early learning professionals during the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.
CWRC to Host Listening Sessions for Parents with Closed Youth Agency Cases
The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center (CWRC) wants to hear from birth parents who have a closed case with a county children and youth agency.
The Buzzword is DIRECTION
This month’s Buzzword is DIRECTION, which means the path along which someone or something moves.
Pennie Enrollment Deadline for Jan. 1 Coverage This Week
Pennie’s open enrollment for health insurance will remain open until mid-January - however, those who need coverage for January 1 must enroll no later than December 15.
A+ Schools Releases Annual Report to the Community on Public School Progress
A+ Schools Pittsburgh has released its 2024 Report to the Community on Public Schools Progress.