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WIDA Early Years Program to Sunset in June
WIDA Early Years Program to Sunset in June

WIDA and the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will sunset the WIDA Early Years Membership Program for Pennsylvania on June 30.

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Providers, NewsMaria PisanoJune 12, 2023WIDA, WIDA Early Years, OCDEL, June, multilingual, bilingual, resoruces
Restaurants Add Books to the Menu with Summer Reading Programs
Restaurants Add Books to the Menu with Summer Reading Programs

Millie's Ice Cream and Pizza Hut are sponsoring summer reading programs to keep children engaged and learning while school is out and to inspire a love of literature by rewarding reading.

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Families, Providers, NewsMaria PisanoJune 12, 2023summer, summer reading, summer reading program, summer learning, learning, learning loss, reward, Millie's, Pizza Hut, Book It
CDC Shares Sun Safety Tips for Schools
CDC Shares Sun Safety Tips for Schools

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shared sun safety tips for schools, as recess and other outdoor activities can excessively expose children to the sun.

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Providers, NewsMaria PisanoJune 8, 2023sun, sun safety, sunscreen, child, child care, schools
Organizations Publish New Education and Equity Resources for Families and Educators
Organizations Publish New Education and Equity Resources for Families and Educators

The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice and the Erikson Institute have recently published new education and equity resources for parents, caregivers, teachers, policy makers, and child care providers.

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Providers, Families, NewsMaria PisanoJune 7, 2023Department of Education, Department of Justice, equity, discrimination, school, education, curriculum, assessment, pre-k, Erikson Institute
Organizations Publish New Child Safety and Development Resources for Families and Educators
Organizations Publish New Child Safety and Development Resources for Families and Educators

Sesame Workshop and Trying Together have recently published new child development or safety resources for parents, caregivers, teachers, policy makers, and child care providers.

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Families, Providers, NewsMaria PisanoJune 7, 2023lead, lead remediation, school readiness, sesame workshop, trying together, resources
Allegheny County Shares Summer Safety Guidance
Allegheny County Shares Summer Safety Guidance

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) and Department of Health (ACDOH) have published a Summer Safety Guide and Video to help families implement protective practices in the coming months.

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Families, Providers, NewsMaria PisanoJune 5, 2023summer, summer safety, sun, sunscreen, fire safety, water safety, child safety, child health
OCDEL Invites Families to Participate in Free Professional Photo Session
OCDEL Invites Families to Participate in Free Professional Photo Session

The Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) Team at the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) invites pregnant and parenting families of children birth to age six to participate in a free professional photo session.

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Families, NewsMaria PisanoJune 5, 2023photo, photos, photo session, free, families, ocdel
Resources for June Observances
Resources for June 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.

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Families, Providers, NewsMaria PisanoJune 1, 2023resources, june, observances, pride, gay pride, lgbtq, fathers, father's day, caribbean, caribbean american heritage
Pennsylvania Women Work Accepting Nominations for 2023 Circle of Hope Awards
Pennsylvania Women Work Accepting Nominations for 2023 Circle of Hope Awards

Pennsylvania Women Work invites members of the community to nominate groups, organizations, and individuals for two of its 2023 Circle of Hope Awards: the Corporate Volunteerism Award and the Diversity & Inclusion Award.

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Providers, Families, NewsMaria PisanoMay 31, 2023pa women work, women work, nominations, nominate, circle of hope awards, award, awards, diversity, dei, deib
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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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