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OCDEL Opens Comment Period for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Application
The state’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL has opened the review and comment period for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C application for the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program.
Three Ways Early Learning Programs Can Make the Most of Summer
Early learning programs can make summertime feel special by transforming their programming into a summer camp atmosphere.
ECE Organizations Asked to Take Survey on NFL Draft Week Programming
A+ Schools and the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative (PLC) are asking Pittsburgh region early learning childhood organizations to take part in a brief survey about programming being offered during the NFL Draft week this month.
March Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.
PennAEYC To Honor 5 Educators at Annual VOICE for Children Celebration
The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) will honor two educators who have worked with ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, Trying Together, along with three others during its 2026 VOICE for Children Celebration in April.
Thriving Kids Episode Examines Effect of Social Media on Children
The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode examines how social media affects children in these and other areas.
ELRC Region 5 Office Closures for NFL Draft Week
ELRC Region 5 will close the main Wood Street Office April 23 and 24 in anticipation of road closures, disrupted public transportation, and increased visitors during the NFL Draft.
Registration Opens in April for McKeesport School District Summer Camps
Caregivers will be able to register children in April for two summer camps in McKeesport this summer that will serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Resources for April Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and childcare professionals acknowledge and navigate them.