Presenters and Proposals Sought for Early Childhood Conferences

Presenters and proposals are being sought for several upcoming conferences relating to early childhood education in Pennsylvania.

News, ProvidersNathan DukeFebruary 18, 2025OCDEL, early childhood education, Division for Early Childhood, Pre-K Counts, Head Start

Enrollment Open for Free Early Education Programs in Allegheny County

Parents can now enroll their children in free early education programs in Allegheny County.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeJanuary 14, 2025Head Start, Pre-K Counts, Pittsburgh Public Schools, early childhood education, Allegheny County, free preschool

OCDEL: There’s Still Time to Complete Early Childhood Education Survey

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is reminding early child care facility workers that they still have time to complete a survey for early childhood professionals.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeJanuary 14, 2025OCDEL, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, The Pennsylvania Key, Penn State Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, Head Start

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.

Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeMay 22, 2024vaccinations for children, vaccinations, flu, COVID-19, measles, Head Start

Head Start Coaching Companion Available

Learn more about the Head Start Coaching Companion to see if it’s the right model for your early learning program.

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