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Tip of the Week: Engaging Families with an Open House
An open house is a great opportunity for programs to build strong relationships with families and create a welcoming start to the school year.
PA Promise for Children’s July Book List for Kindergartners Includes Activities
PA Promise for Children has paired its list of July books for kindergartners with activities that can sensory experiences for children as they read.
OCDEL Releases 2026 Literacy Road Trip Book Lists That Focus on Trees and Rocks
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning has released two nature-related book lists for children that focus on rocks and trees as part of its 2026 Summer Learning & Literacy Road Trip.
U.S. Dept. of Education Notifies OCDEL That It Meets Designated Requirement
The U.S. Department of Education has notified Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) that the state’s Part C Infant and Toddler Early Intervention system has met the highest designation a state can receive.
Resources Focus on How to Keep Children Reading During the Summer
It can be challenging to ensure that children do not lose the skills they have obtained during the school year.
Pitt’s P.R.I.D.E. Program Releases Survey to Gain Feedback Amid 10th Anniversary
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the University of Pittsburgh’s Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education (P.R.I.D.E.) program is asking that those who engage with the program take part in a survey about its services.
How to Recognize and Prevent Cyclosporiasis
The Allegheny County Health Department has identified 11 cases of the intestinal disease cyclosporiasis in the county and has released a list of symptoms and methods to prevent contracting it.
Meaningful Play Opens Registration for 2026 Conference
Registration is open for the Meaningful Play conference that will be held at Carnegie Mellon University on October 13 to 15.
2026 Early Childhood Education Summit Opens Early Bird Registration
The 2026 Early Childhood Education Summit, an event that draws hundreds of early learning professionals annually, has opened early bird registration.