Welcome to the
ELRC 8, 9, & 10 Newsletter
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Your source for all relevant resources, updates, PD, and events
relating to Child Care and School Age Care in your region!
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Work Force Support Grants - Deadline to apply is Friday!!
This Friday, June 17, 2022, is the deadline to apply for the Work Force Support Grant. Providers who meet the eligibility guidelines can apply for funds to support expenses related to staff recruitment and retention costs.
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ARPA Grant Reporting Notice
If you received a message regarding unspent funding when trying to submit and finalize your programs spending report for the ARPA grant, please go back into the spending report after Friday, June 17 to submit and finalize.
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OCDEL ECE Recap June 13, 2022
Welcome to the ECE Recap where you can find the most recent and important information from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).
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Your Input Requested for PA Child Care Provider Survey
June 14, 2022 - Pennsylvania Child Care Provider Survey Dear - As a state-licensed child care provider, your input and experience is very important to us.
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Work Force Support Grants - Recorded Session |
Use the link below to view the information session discussing the current Work Force Support Grant. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 17.
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ELRC Learning Opportunities |
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CDA Support Work Session
Wednesday, June 15 @ 6:30 pm
Join our Quality Coaches for support in starting, working through, or completing your CDA credential.
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ELRC Information Sessions
Thursday, June 16
1:30 pm | 6:30 pm
Join our ELRC staff and Community Partners as we discuss recent updates and announcements, including the new STARS Standards.
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HealthyMinds@Work
Wednesdays in June
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PA Early Childhood Apprenticeship
Click the link in the flyer to register.
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Stay Hydrated This Summer
Summer's here! That means that it's time to do what we can to stay cool and refreshed! The healthiest way to hydrate - for your CACFP participants and for you - is to quench thirst with plain drinking water. That's where our friends from the...
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www.cacfp.org
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STARS Webinar for Providers - Available Now!
Keystone STARS Webinar for Providers - Available Now! A recorded webinar on the 2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards has been developed and is now available.
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Live Demonstration of New STARS Designation System
The PD Registry team invites directors, administrators, and owners of child care programs in Pennsylvania to a live demonstration of new system features. Register and learn more on the Designation Demonstration page on the Pennsylvania Key website.
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www.pakeys.org
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Community Partners & Resources |
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Join the Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip!
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is going on a virtual Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip! During June-August 2022, follow along and discover highlighted Pennsylvania libraries and the resources...
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International Mud Day
International Mud Day is right around the corner! Join others around the globe in a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding, making mud pies, and more! It's time to plan and spread the word about how you will celebrate.
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worldforumfoundation.org
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Click on the flyer above to view the latest issue of Baby Talk: Resources to Support the People Who Work with Infants and Toddlers.
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Family Night Out in the Park!
June 21, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Click on the flyer for more details.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion |
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9 Ways to Honor Juneteenth with Children - ChildSavers
Juneteenth, also known as also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is honored on June 19th. Because Black people in the United States were initially excluded from the freedom we celebrate on July 4th, our...
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www.childsavers.org
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Creating Father-Friendly Environments in Early Childhood ...
Explore this practical guide to enhance knowledge about effective father engagement strategies. It includes useful tips programs and agencies can apply right away, as well as opportunities for practice and reflection. It is intended for program...
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eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
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Two Hours of Training Can Help Teachers Reduce Racial Bias
Interventions that seek to evoke empathy in teachers can sideline biases and narrow the racial gap in suspensions of middle school students, suggests new UC Berkeley research.
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greatergood.berkeley.edu
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Social-Emotional Learning |
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Five Tips for Talking With Kids About What's Going On in ...
"Mom, I'm feeling nervous," my 12-year-old daughter shared one night as I tucked her into bed. "Are you just having nervous feelings or are you thinking about something?" I asked. "Ukraine," she replied. I asked if she wanted to talk about it....
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greatergood.berkeley.edu
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Nature helps children recover from Adverse Childhood...
Time in nature can be a powerful antidote to the negative impacts of trauma and stress in children's lives. When family service providers incorporate nature into their therapeutic work, children and families experience a wide range of benefits,...
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www.childrenandnature.org
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Health, Safety, & Wellness |
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Safe Infant Sleep Checklist
A checklist for parents and caregivers to make sure their infant is safe while sleeping.
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www.safekids.org
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Two Online Business Classes by Tom Copeland Now Available! -
I've created two online, self-directed classes to help family child care providers be more successful in their business. The classes are free. Family Child Care Record Keeping and Taxes After completing this class, you will be able to:* Keep...
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tomcopelandblog.com
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Professional Development: on the PD Registry |
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6/21- Excel Health Plans
Excel Health plans take the concepts that have helped large employers stay cost-competitive & give small to medium-sized businesses the same opportunity. Cost containment & employee engagement are at the core of how the plans function.
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www.memberleap.com
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Program Quality Assessment Program Observation Instrument State-Wide Calendar |
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Program Quality Assessment Environmental Rating Scale State-Wide Calendar |
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Professional Development: Other Opportunities |
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6/15- Creating an Earth-Friendly and Sustainable Preschool..
Sponsored by Nature Explore. Wondering how to create a more sustainable, Earth-friendly environment for young learners? In this webinar, environmental education expert, Dr. Patty Born Selly offers an approachable, efficient entry point for...
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www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com
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6/16- How to encourage children to lead their own learning
Teacher Tom will be joining us to discuss effective play based learning in early childhood education and how to encourage children to lead their own learning. He will be sharing some of his own ideas for play based learning experiences and give...
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wow.himama.com
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6/16- How to Support Your Teachers by Improving Your Culture
With educators feeling more burnt out and leaving the field more than ever, it's critical that school leaders create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for their team. In this webinar, you'll learn how you can create a culture...
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info.teachstone.com
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Additional Online Training Opportunities |
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Thank you for all you do for children, families, and your community by being part of the STARS program.
Sincerely,
Child Care Consultants
(717) 854-2273 or
(800) 864-4925
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