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IECMH Offers Resources to Raise Awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMH) has released resources and information in observance of April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Early Childhood Educators Can Gain Voice in Policy Decisions Through Teach Plus Fellowship
Early childhood educators can deepen their understanding of education policy and gain a voice in decisions that affect their students and profession by applying for the Teach Plus Pennsylvania Policy Fellowship.
National Afterschool Association to Celebrate Week Honoring Out-of-School-Hours Professionals
The National Afterschool Association is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week in late April to recognize those who work with young people during out-of-school hours.
Small Business Administration Ends Hardship Plan for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans
As of March 19, the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has ended its Hardship Accommodation Plan (HAP) for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Application Review and Comment Period Open
The review and comment period is now open for the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C application for the Infant Toddler Early Intervention program.
OCDEL Releases Announcement on Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement to provide information on approved curricula and developmental assessments for use by Keystone STARS 3 and 4 programs.
Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center Hosts WOYC Open House
The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center held an open house event on April 7 as part of its Week of the Young Child (WOYC) activities.
PA Promise for Children Releases List of April Books for Preschoolers
Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children has released its list of April books for preschoolers that includes eight books in four categories.
Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program Application Process Open
The application process is open for Pittsburgh’s Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program. Those interested in submitting must do so by Friday, June 6.