OCDEL Calls for Early Childhood Education Professionals to Take Survey

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is calling on early childhood education professionals to take a survey regarding staffing, retention, and professional development resources.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeNovember 18, 2024The Pennsylvania Key, OCDEL, Institute of State and Regional Affairs, Penn State Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Head Start, early childhood education

OCDEL Offers Scholarship Through Pitt’s Infant Mental Health Certificate

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is offering a scholarship for professionals serving children and families in prenatal, infant, toddler, and preschool programs.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeOctober 17, 2024OCDEL, University of Pittsburgh, PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start, Early Head Start, child care providers PA, The Pennsylvania Key

Resources for October Observances

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

Families, NewsNathan DukeSeptember 25, 2024Head Start, Head Start Awareness Month, October observances, dyslexia, Dyslexia Awareness Month, National Book Month, National Child Health Day, National Walk to School Day, National Play Outside Day, Indigenous People's Day, World Mental Health Day, National Coming Out Day

Federal Final Rule on Head Start Regulatory Changes

Pennsylvania’s Health and Human Services Department has released a final rule regarding regulatory changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.

News, ProvidersNathan DukeAugust 27, 2024Head Start, early childhood learning, Pennsylvania Health and Human Services Department, Federal Register

Toolkit Aims to Educate Early Care Education Providers on Vaccinations

The Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a toolkit for early care and education providers to help families keep their children up-to-date on routine vaccinations.