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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July 2022 PA Early Ed News
As of July 1, 2022, the updated Keystone STARS Performance Standards are in effect for all Pennsylvania certified child care programs.
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ELRC Learning Opportunities |
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Emergency Planning
Tuesday, July 12 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Recently, changes were made to DHS regulations related to emergency planning. Join our session to discuss these changes and how it effects your current emergency plan and processes. Ample time will be allotted for Q&A regarding the changes and regulations.
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Using Sign Language to Enhance Children's Learning
Wednesday, July 13 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Teaching sign language to young children is a great way to introduce children to a second language and to the deaf and hearing impaired culture. Research has also shown that teaching signs for words and the alphabet can help with letter recognition and build their vocabulary. Another advantage is that sign language enhances fine motor skills. Kids think it’s fun and entertaining to sign!
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Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed
Type your location or address into the interactive map to find directions to nearby sites as well as hours of operation and contact information. USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder (Summer Site Finder) USDA works closely with states to ensure that...
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www.fns.usda.gov
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7/7- Child Nutrition Flexibilities and Support for Summer
USDA will provide an overview of the recently enacted Keep Kids Fed Act, and discuss the additional resources and flexibilities that will be available for summer, school, and child care program operations during Summer ’22 and SY '22-23.
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us02web.zoom.us
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) PROFESSIONALS & PROGRAM...
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Professionals Pennsylvania's Professional Development (PD) Registry supports the professional growth of Early Childhood and School-Age Professionals by serving as a one-stop shop to: Track employment, education and ...
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www.pakeys.org
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Summer Enrichment Camps - IU13
IU13 offers challenge, learning, and fun through its summer enrichment camps. Each camp is set up as an enrichment opportunity that requires teamwork, flexibility, and social interaction on the part of campers. Challenging concepts are explored...
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www.iu13.org
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion |
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7/7- Innovate ... Activating Anti-Bias Approaches
What does it mean to be Anti-Racist? Anti-Biased? Inclusive? How can we take these ideas and incorporate them into ECE policy, curriculum and the classroom? Join the conversation with our diverse panel of ECE anti-bias experts as they share...
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www.cayl.org
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Displacement & Resettlement - Sesame Street in Communities
Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. Sesame Street is here for you with activities and tips for the challenges and joys along the way.
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sesamestreetincommunities.org
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Social-Emotional Learning |
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7/12- A Brave Conversation on Trauma in Early Childhood
Trauma affects us all. Many early childhood professionals are trauma survivors and many remain silent. Join Holly Elissa Bruno and Crystal Sanford-Brown to explore the courage and power of working skillfully with trauma, to better care for...
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www.childcareexchange.com
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Ensuring Safe and Healthy Education Spaces ft. Keith...
In this episode of Social Emotional Us, Anna-Lisa Mackey and Keith Anderson discuss what makes an education space safe, healthy, and inclusive. Keith also discusses the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues in the workplace.
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open.spotify.com
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Health, Safety, & Wellness |
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Explore Textures on an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
We went on a scavenger hunt as a backyard exploration. We've done outdoor scavenger hunts quite a bit. This time we made it a learning experienc as well as a way to explore our backyard in a different way. This time we set out in our backyard to...
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handsonaswegrow.com
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Sunscreen Guide - Rated by Scientists | EWG
EWG scientists rated more than 1,800 sunscreens and other products with SPF. Our guide tells you which sunscreen products offer you the best protection and are free of concerning ingredients, such as oxybenzone.
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www.ewg.org
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Tips for Sun Safety
To ensure children enjoy the benefits of outdoor play safely, it’s essential we protect them from the sun’s harmful rays safely. Use mineral-based sunscreens such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide and avoid sunscreens that use chemical...
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cehn.org
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How to Avoid Allergy and Asthma Triggers During Outdoor...
Outdoor events, cookouts, and picnics are great ways to get together with family and friends during warmer months. If you have allergies or asthma , take steps to avoid triggers and prevent flare-ups. Make sure you have your emergency medicines,...
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community.aafa.org
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FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 Months...
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is sharing this press release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to bring you the latest research news quickly. [PRESS RELEASE] Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Moderna and ...
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community.aafa.org
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Welcome from Gary Romano! -
Since taking over this blog, our team from Civitas Strategies Early Start has had a chance to get to know some of you, Tom Copeland's loyal readers. Now it's your turn to get to know some of us. Our President... Read More ›
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tomcopelandblog.com
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IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate -
By: Gary Romano Breaking news from the IRS that can increase your 2022 deductions: In light of the increasing cost of gas, the IRS standard mileage rate has increased to 62.5 cents per mile for travel from July 1, 2022... Read More ›
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tomcopelandblog.com
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Learning is Everywhere: July 2022
We're learning while doing laundry! Fun activities, aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, to help prepare children for school success!
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Let's Learn with Kindergarten Here I Come!
July 2022 edition July 2022 Activities aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards to help your preschooler prepare for Kindergarten. View as Webpage Let's Play and Learn Did you know that
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Kindergarten Here I Am
July 2022 edition Fun activities, aligned with the PA Early Learning Standards, to help your child have a successful Kindergarten year. View as Webpage We Are Learning in July Your child may not begi
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Professional Development: on the PD Registry |
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RISING STARS TUITION ASSISTANCE
The Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program Application is now part of Pennsylvania's PD Registry. Login to your PD Registry account to access this program today.
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www.pakeys.org
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Professional Development: Other Opportunities |
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7/7- Connecting with your inner child to support children
Ron will be joining us to discuss how all early learning professionals can be reunited with their inner child so that they can authentically connect with the children in their care. Through laughter and excitement...
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wow.himama.com
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7/13- Linking Sensory Integration and Mental Health in...
Each child has a unique pattern of receiving, registering, combining, discriminating, and responding to information from their senses about the world. You have a vital role to play in helping infants and young children interact with their...
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elearn.zerotothree.org
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7/19- Using the 5Rs to Support Creativity in Young Children
Creativity in early childhood is about much more than crayons and fingerpaint! Creativity includes the ways in which children try out new ideas, experiment with their problem-solving skills, and exercise their imagination as they make sense of the...
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event.on24.com
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7/21- Using Your Outdoor Classroom - Nature Explore
A multi-faceted exploration of research-based principles for creating effective, inspiring natural outdoor classrooms. *This workshop plus one other Nature Explore online workshop meets the staff development...
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natureexplore.org
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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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