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OCDEL Seeks Feedback from ECE Professionals for PA ECE Career Pathway Redesign
The Pennsylvania Key is calling for early childhood educators to join a focus group or share feedback on a project to redesign the PA ECE Career Pathway.
OCDEL Creates Internal Evaluation Process for ECE Professionals with Foreign Degrees
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and The Pennsylvania Key have developed an initiative to support early childhood education professionals who obtained education outside of the United States by creating an internal process for foreign degree evaluations.
Provider Tip of the Week: Create a Calm Holiday Environment for Children
Creating a calm holiday environment for children requires thoughtful preparation.
List Features Best Books for Children That Tackle Mental Health
The Child Mind Institute has compiled a list of 2025 books that tackle the topic of mental health and included other resources.
Registration Open for UnConference: Kindergarten Transition
Registration is now open for Trying Together’s UnConference: Kindergarten Transition scheduled for Monday, February 16 at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.
Article Discusses Importance of Caregivers Teaching Children to Cultivate Gratitude
In a recent article, PBS Kids for Parents discusses how families can find things to be grateful for even during difficult times.
PA Partnerships for Children Report Finds Hundreds of Thousands of Children Without Health Insurance
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children has released a new report that found more than 153,000 children in the state are currently without health insurance, which is the highest number in a decade.
National AfterSchool Association to Host Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards Sessions
The National AfterSchool Association will offer three upcoming virtual Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA) sessions.
PA Promise for Children Shares Tips for Helping Children Learn to Read
Pennsylvania Promise for Children has put together a list of six tips for caregivers on helping children learn to read.