Child Mind Institute Releases List of Best Books for Children on Mental Health

The Child Mind Institute has compiled a list of books about mental health and learning challenges for children that has been broken down by topic.

PA Promise for Children Releases Booklist on Riding in the Car or Bus

Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children has released a list of 10 books for children that revolve around riding in a car or bus.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeDecember 23, 2024books for children, Woody Guthrie, Rattletrap Car, Follow That Bus!, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Pennsylvania's Promise for Children, Riding In My Car, Wee Sing in the Car, The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon, The Wheels on the Bus, Cars and Trucks and Things That Go, My Car, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip, Berenstain Bears

Professional Development Institute to Offer Series on Awe in Nature for Early Childhood Settings

Early childhood professionals can take part in an upcoming seven-part series offered by the Professional Development Institute (PDII) program focused on exploring awe in nature in the early childhood setting.

News, ProvidersNathan DukeDecember 23, 2024awe in nature, early childhood, Professional Development Institute

ECE PDO Encourages Applying for Winter and Spring Coursework Opportunities

The Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) is encouraging those seeking funded credit and credential coursework to apply for winter and spring coursework opportunities.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 23, 2024Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization, ECE PDO, Public Health Management Corporation, Child Development Associate

OCDEL Announces Update to Health and Safety Pre-Service Training and PD Requirements

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced updates to health and safety pre-service training and professional development requirements.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 20, 2024OCDEL, DHS, health and safety training, professional development requirements

UPDATE: OCDEL Announces Increase to CCW Base Payment Rates

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced on December 9 an increase to the Child Care Works (CCW) base payment rates for Department of Human Services certified providers.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 20, 2024Office of Child Development and Early Learning, OCDEL, Department of Human Services, Child Care Works, CCW base payment rates

OCDEL to Offer Course on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the Pennsylvania Key are offering an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 18, 2024mindfulness, mindfulness-based stress reduction, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, The Pennsylvania Key

Pittsburgh Debuts Its First Accessible Tennis Court

Pittsburgh has debuted its first re-fitted accessible tennis court in Highland Park.

Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 17, 2024Highland Park, Pittsburgh accessible tennis court, Ed Gainey, CitiParks, Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

APOST Announces Spring 2025 Professional Development Offerings

Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time has unveiled its lineup of spring 2025 professional development courses. Offerings include courses on everything from dealing with conflict to listening actively to youth.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 17, 2024APOST, professional development

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