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PA Child Care Centers Invited to Participate in Equity-Focused Research Study
PA Child Care Centers Invited to Participate in Equity-Focused Research Study

Programs are invited to join a research opportunity to improve the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3).

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News, ProvidersMaria PisanoMay 17, 2023
P.R.I.D.E. and Trying Together to Host Author Britt Hawthorne for Anti-Racist Seminar
P.R.I.D.E. and Trying Together to Host Author Britt Hawthorne for Anti-Racist Seminar

The University of Pittsburgh’s Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education (P.R.I.D.E) Program, in conjunction with Trying Together, will host Britt Hawthorne, author of “Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Guide” for a community discussion on Wednesday, May 24.

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NewsMaria PisanoMay 17, 2023
City of Pittsburgh Invites Community Members to Attend In-Person Budget Meetings
City of Pittsburgh Invites Community Members to Attend In-Person Budget Meetings

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is inviting Pittsburgh residents to share their input on the City's 2024 Capital and Operating Budgets at a series of in-person community meetings.

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NewsMaria PisanoMay 16, 2023
Carnegie Science Center Offering Free Program to Northside Families
Carnegie Science Center Offering Free Program to Northside Families

The Carnegie Science Center is offering a free space-themed program to Northside families on Saturday, May 20, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

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News, FamiliesMaria PisanoMay 15, 2023
OCDEL Ends COVID-19 Reporting Requirement for Child Care Providers
OCDEL Ends COVID-19 Reporting Requirement for Child Care Providers

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently announced that it will end its requirement for child care providers to report cases of COVID-19 on May 11, 2023.

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Providers, NewsMaria PisanoMay 11, 2023covid, covid-19, phe, public health emergency, covid-19 reporting, OCDEL
Healthy Childcare Partnership Asking Child Care Providers to Complete Environmental Health Survey
Healthy Childcare Partnership Asking Child Care Providers to Complete Environmental Health Survey

The Healthy Childcare Partnership (HCP), a statewide group of child care organizations, is asking child care providers in Pennsylvania to complete their Childcare Programs Environmental Health Survey.

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Providers, NewsMaria PisanoMay 11, 2023epa, environment, environmental health, child health, child care, child care providers
PA's Promise For Children Recognizes Teachers, Requests Nominations for Teacher Appreciation Week
PA's Promise For Children Recognizes Teachers, Requests Nominations for Teacher Appreciation Week

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, Pennsylvania's Promise for Children is sharing the stories of inspiring educators and encouraging families to nominate teachers for recognition.

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Families, Providers, NewsMaria PisanoMay 11, 2023pa's promise for children, teachers, national teacher appreciation, teacher appreciation week, educators, ece, early childhood educators, nominate
PaTTAN Announces Summit on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
PaTTAN Announces Summit on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments

The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) recently announced plans to host a two-day summit for early childhood educators in August 2023.

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Providers, NewsMaria PisanoMay 10, 2023PaTTAN, summit, ece, early childhood educators, early childhood education, education, learning, learning environment, inclusion, behavior, behavioral well-being
May 12 Proclaimed Provider Appreciation Day
May 12 Proclaimed Provider Appreciation Day

Friday, May 12, 2023, has been proclaimed as Provider Appreciation Day in Allegheny County.

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Families, Providers, NewsMaria PisanoMay 10, 2023provider appreciation, provider appreciation day, proclaimation, allegheny county
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Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1928

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Wood Street

Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 downtown office and satellites are open for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support. At this time, appointments are strongly preferred.

Virtual and phone appointments continue to be available for convenience and safety.

Virtual after hours personal interviews and provider orientations also are available on an as-needed basis.

ELRC Region 5 currently offers evening phone hours on the first and third Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

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The Allegheny County Family Resource Map provides caregivers of young children the opportunity to locate available supports closest to them, including food, housing, new parent, and employment resources.

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