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PACCA Provides TEACH Scholarship Tip Sheets for Those Seeking Professional Development
The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) has released several new TEACH Scholarship tip sheets that include resources for child care providers, early educators, high school students, and early childhood programs.
Resources for Providers to Celebrate Month of the Young Child
ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, Trying Together, celebrates Month of the Young Child (MOYC) every April in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) yearly observance of the Week of the Young Child.
Caregivers Can Identify Developmental Disorders Earlier If They Know the Signs
The Child Mind Institute has put together resources on how to keep an eye out for early signs of developmental disorders.
Items That Caregivers Will Need for Kindergarten Registration
With kindergarten registration opening in some school districts around Allegheny County and its surrounding counties, there are several items that caregivers will want to start collecting to complete the process.
OCDEL Announces Funding for Free Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced that funding has become available to offer free pediatric First Aid/CPR certification training for the next few months.
Podcast Provides Tips on How to Talk About Racism with Children
Having a discussion about racism, discrimination, and other social justice topics can be challenging for some adults.
Directory Allows Users to Find Arts Education for Students in Southwestern PA
A map and directory created by the Arts Ed Collaborative allows caregivers to search for programs supporting arts learning for students in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
PA Promise for Children Releases List of March Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has compiled its list of March books for kindergarteners in its Kindergarten Here I Come newsletter.
LEAF Scholarship Applications Available for March Events
Individuals with disabilities and their family members can apply for LEAF Scholarships to participate in programs taking place this month.