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Carnegie Library Launches Summer Reading Challenge
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has opened registration for its citywide summer reading challenge that includes events and prizes.
Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder is a condition that is characterized by a frequent pattern of angry or irritable moods and argumentative or defiant behavior that is typically diagnosed in childhood.
OCDEL Provides Update on Certification Regulation Rewrite Project
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) shared a video in which its deputy secretary, Shante’ Brown, discusses an update on its Certification Regulation Rewrite project.
PA Promise for Children Releases May Booklist for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of books for preschoolers for May that includes eight books across four categories.
Tips for Protecting Children from Tick Bites During Warmer Seasons
The spring and summer months bring warmer weather, but also ticks, which are more active at this time of year.
Rapid Response Team Provides Educator Coaching, Resources for Children in Danger of Expulsion
Trying Together and Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) 5’s Rapid Response Team provides hands-on coaching for educators and resources for families and caregivers to prevent the expulsion or suspension of children in early childhood education.
Clairton Public Library Hosts Weekly Children’s Story Hour
Parents of children in kindergarten and grade schoolers will have the opportunity to promote their children’s love of books during a weekly event at the Clairton Public Library.
Pennsylvania Key Releases Resources to Prevent Measles Outbreak
The Pennsylvania Key has released new resources on measles as part of its health-related trends in early childhood for May.
ELRC Provider Support Line Available to Help Child Care Providers
A new Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) provider support line is now available to help child care providers with ELRC agreements.