Updated OCDEL Approved Curricula and Developmental Assessment Listings

Providers who are using a curriculum and/or developmental assessment tool or previous version of a tool that is no longer considered approved, will need to choose a new tool, or newer version of a tool, that is OCDEL-approved to continue meeting EC.3.4.1 and/or EC.3.4.2. If you have questions regarding your curriculum and assessment tool choices, please contact your STARS Quality Coach.

CQI Award Updates

All CQI Award payments have been made for ELRCs 8, 9, & 10. You should have received an email with payment notice and reminder to complete your Final Expense Report (FER). Please return your completed FER to grants@cccforpa.org by May 15, 2024. If you have questions regarding your award or FER, please contact your STARS Quality Coach.

TFEC Virtual Early Learning Conference

March 18 - 22, 2024

This conference was developed through the work of TFEC's Early Education Initiative, South Middleton School District, United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County, and First Start Partnerships for Children and Families. The conference is low-cost and be attended around your schedule.

A Place to Play Webinar

Tuesday, March 5 | 12:00 pm

Play and access to safe green spaces - like parks and playgrounds - support a child's healthy growth and development. Yet access to safe, stimulating, and joyful play space is not equally distributed. Join a panel of experts from Harvard's Center for the Developing Child for a one-hour discussion to learn more about the importance of having quality places to play.

Applications Now Available for PA Farm to School Institute

The PA Farm to School Institute is a unique year-long learning opportunity for selected school, district, or early care and education program teams from Pennsylvania. During the institute, teams will participate in a 2-day summer retreat, work with an experienced farm to school coach, and receive a $7,000 stipend to support their farm to school activities.