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Professional Development Institute to Offer Series on Awe in Nature for Early Childhood Settings
Early childhood professionals can take part in an upcoming seven-part series offered by the Professional Development Institute (PDII) program focused on exploring awe in nature in the early childhood setting.
ECE PDO Encourages Applying for Winter and Spring Coursework Opportunities
The Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) is encouraging those seeking funded credit and credential coursework to apply for winter and spring coursework opportunities.
OCDEL Announces Update to Health and Safety Pre-Service Training and PD Requirements
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced updates to health and safety pre-service training and professional development requirements.
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.