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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Announcement C-21-09 Reinstating and Extensions of Child ...
In September 2021, Governor Wolf signed Act 73 into law, which extended many of the Department of Human Services' (DHS) temporary regulatory suspensions through March 31, 2022, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, Governor...
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ARPA Stabilization Grant Reporting Update
Child care providers who applied for and received an APRA Stabilization Grant are required to report on the use of funds and child care capacity as a condition of receiving funds. Reporting is quick and easy, and it can be found in the same place ...
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April 2022 PA Early Ed News
April 2022 Edition View as Webpage Early Childhood Education in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award Winners The Office of Child Development and Early Learnin
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OCDEL ECE Recap April 4, 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). View as Webpage Open Position: Certi
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Welcome Emily Diep, STARS Quality Coach! |
After working in the Healthcare field for 14 years, I decided to change careers after receiving my Bachelors. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 7 years and absolutely love shaping little minds. I am super excited to hit the ground running with Child Care Consultants.
I grew up and live in Camp Hill with my roommate, caretaker, and partner Lane. We built a house along the Conodoguinet Creek. I spend most of my time with him and always working around the house on little projects.
When I can get away from that, I love to spend time with my family and 4-year-old nephew. In fact, family is super important to me. I love the outdoors. I enjoy running, swimming, and going for a bike or scooter ride.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO CROSSPOINT & LANCASTER YWCA!
Crosspoint Child Care Center and the Lancaster YWCA were recognized as GOLD recipients of the 2022 Pennsylvania's Equity in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Champion Awards!
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www.pakeys.org
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ELRC Learning Opportunities |
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CDA Support Work Session
Tuesday, 4/12
1:00 pm
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Sack of SACC - STEM
Wednesday, 4/13
10:00 am
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STAR 1 Meet & Greet
Thursday, 4/14
1:30 pm or 6:30 pm
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The Health Benefits of Gardening - National CACFP...
Take a look at the benefits of gardening and get gardening ideas from Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
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www.cacfp.org
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Earth Day: Celebrating Our Planet
This document may be printed, photocopied, and disseminated freely with attribution. All content is the property of the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. More than a billion people, representing 193 nations, participate in honoring ...
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mccormickcenter.nl.edu
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Provider Appreciation Day
Child care providers were "essential" long before the pandemic. They keep our children safe, nurture their curiosity and prepare them for a lifetime of learning and growth. Together with our network of Child Care Resource and...
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providerappreciation.org
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3 Things to Look For When Selecting Classroom Materials...
In preschool classrooms, children naturally want to play, write, and investigate. Their learning experiences are supported with materials such as books, clipboards, paper, paint, an art easel, kitchen utensils, blocks, puppets-classroom materials ...
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teachingstrategies.com
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Early Learning Economic Summit - PA Early Learning...
The Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission is pleased to announce our annual Early Learning Economic Summit, Investments in Caring PA, will be held on Tuesday, May 10 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Save the date! Register Now!
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paearlylearning.com
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion |
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A holiday or a tradition? Learning about Ramadan in...
Photo Credit: Markus Spiske - Unsplash Ramadan marks the 9th month of the lunar calendar, a calendar that goes back to Judaic, as well as Asian traditions. Since lunar months follow a full cycle of Moon phases, each lunar month equals to about 29 ...
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www.njsacc.org
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Stand Against Racism Challenge 4/4-5/2 - YWCA York
Stand Against Racism Challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Beginning April 4th and running through ...
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www.ywcayork.org
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Social-Emotional Learning |
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The Definition | Part 1 of Let's Dig Deep:...
Who else out there hears the acronym "DAP" more often than not? In the early childhood world, this stands for "Developmentally Appropriate Pract...
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5 Ways to Foster Social-Emotional Skills - National...
Whether at home or in care, there are many simple ways adults can help develop social-emotional skills in children and adolescents.
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www.cacfp.org
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Health, Safety, & Wellness |
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Being Well Podcast: Hedonic Adaptation: How to STAY Happy
Forrest and I consider the human tendency to return to the same basic level of happiness regardless of recent positive or negative experiences - also known as hedonic adaptation - and how to contend with it so we can get off the hedonic treadmill.
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www.rickhanson.net
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Nurturing positivity and confidence in our educators
Caring for those that lead from the front of the classroom is essential. We want our educators to feel confident, exhilarated, and positive about teaching. If students are going to be learning, they need to feel their teacher's emotional...
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www.himama.com
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Lead-Safe Toolkit for Child Care - Children's...
Lead-Safe Toolkit for Child Care THERE IS NO SAFE LEVEL OF LEAD IN A CHILD'S BLOOD. The Lead-Safe Toolkit for Child Care can help child care providers (home and center-based) reduce lead hazards. Lead can be found in water, paint, soil, dust, and ...
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cehn.org
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PlayMonster Recalls Kid O Hudson Glow Rattles Due to...
Kid O Hudson® Glow Rattles Specialty stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, walmart.com, playmonster.com, and zulily.com from February 2018 through February 2022 for about $25. This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under...
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www.cpsc.gov
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Universal Security Instruments Recalls Combination...
2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms Electrical distributors nationwide and online at Walmart.com and other websites from June 2017 through December 2019 for between $50 and $80. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...
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www.cpsc.gov
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1st Quarter Estimated Taxes Due April 18th - Tom...
April 18th is the deadline for family child care providers to file your federal estimated tax payment for the first quarter of 2022. Most child care providers do not need to file estimated taxes ( IRS Form 1040 ES Estimated Tax for Individuals)....
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tomcopelandblog.com
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Summer Planning Bootcamp, Day 2
Incorporating Innovative Health, Fitness, Arts, and Academic Learning in Summer Learning
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Tell Us Your Afterschool Story | Survey Deadline: April 10
Afterschool & summer programs, please take approximately 10 minutes to answer the following questions on the survey. Activities & services. Challenges you are facing. Resources that would be helpful to you. Plans for the summer.
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surveyresearchfeedback.com
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3 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Around Cleaning Products
With spring cleaning already underway, the American Cleaning Institute and Safe Kids Worldwide have teamed up to remind parents and caregivers to be especially attentive about keeping cleaning products out of the reach and sight of children.
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www.safekids.org
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Sign up to get Early Learning Newsletters!
Pennsylvania's Promise for Children, known as PA Promise, is a campaign to help families make good choices about their child's early learning and choose quality early learning programs that are right for their family. The Pennsylvania Office of...
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papromiseforchildren.com
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Professional Development on the PD Registry |
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4/20- ACES and the Effect of Family Stressors on Children
Children's experiences influence their development. The ACES study brings to light the long-range impact of stress on children into adulthood. Join us as we explore the myriad of stressors faced by today's families, the potential effects, and how ...
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thelearninglamp.org
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Virtual ERS PD Offerings
View the online offerings for ITERS, ECERS, SACERS, & FCCERS for April, May, & June!
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Virtual POI PD Offerings
View the online offerings for additional Program Observation Instruments for April, May, & June!
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Family involvement vs. family engagement will be discussed, with the importance on the relationship. Strategies for increasing engagement and offering activities will be reviewed.
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Professional Development: Other Opportunities |
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4/7- Co-regulation strategies to support emotional dev...
Marcelle will discuss what is happening in a child's brain when they are experiencing big emotions, and how we can support them through unique co-regulation strategies. You will learn how to respond appropriately during these situations...
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wow.himama.com
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4/7- Achieving Equity & Quality: 11 Simple Rules to Build...
All children deserve the opportunity to thrive! For this to happen, every adult must embrace the critical role they play in ensuring that children grow and develop in communities where they feel safe and secure.
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www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com
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4/23- Executive Functions in Early Childhood
Hundreds of studies have shown that these skills are predictive of achievement, health, wealth, school readiness, quality of life, and success throughout the school years from preschool through university—often more so than IQ or socioeconomic...
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candelen.org
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Additional Online Training Opportunities |
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Baby Talk: Resources to Support the People Who Work with Infants and Toddlers |
Check out the various resources for improving and maintaining your interactions with our youngest learners! |
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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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