Report: Fewer Pennsylvania Teachers Getting Certified

A new report by Penn State College’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis found that fewer Pennsylvania teachers are getting certified and many are leaving the field altogether.

News, ProvidersNathan DukeSeptember 2, 2024early learning, Pre-K for PA, Start Strong PA, Pennsylvania teacher shortage, Penn State College

Carnegie Science Center to Host Free Programs for North Side Families This Fall

The Carnegie Science Center is hosting one free program per month for North Side families this fall.

Families, NewsNathan DukeAugust 13, 2024STEM, early learning, Carnegie Science Center, free programs for children

Pennsylvania Meets U.S. Department of Education’s Highest Recognition of Parts B and C of IDEA

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports has announced that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that the state meets the requirements and purposes of Part C and Part B of the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA).

Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeJuly 15, 2024OCDEL, early learning, IDEA Part B, IDEA Part C, Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports, Individuals with Disability Education Act

PA Launches ELS Website to Replace Management Systems Used by State Agencies

Pennsylvania has launched a new website dedicated to the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) project.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeJuly 10, 2024ELS, Enterprise Licensing System, early learning, Department of Health, Department of Aging, Department of Human Services, Department of Drug & Alcohol Program, OCDEL

Nia Harris Chosen as OCDEL’s Bureau of Operations and Monitoring Director

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has named Nia Harris as its Director of Bureau of Operations and Monitoring.

NewsNathan DukeJuly 9, 2024OCDEL, early learning, Director of Bureau of Operations and Monitoring, Nia Harris

PA DHS Accepting Applications for Children's Trust Fund Grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is accepting applications for the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants.

Updated Guidance for Child Care During COVID-19

The updated guidance details the steps providers are recommended to follow in order to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on early learning programs.

News, ProvidersHeidi WinklerApril 15, 2021COVID-19, coroavirus, novel coronavirus, OCDEL, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, DCD, pennsylvania department of health, pa doh, DOH, department of health, early learning, child care guidance

New Allegheny County Family Resource Map

The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 is launching an online interactive map that provides caregivers of young children in Allegheny County the opportunity to locate available supports closest to them.