Curious about Conscious Discipline?

Join us for three free, virtual trainings with Conscious Discipline Master Instructor Lety Valero. Lety has over 30 years of experience in education and brings her conviction to Conscious Discipline, love of learning and education, and energy to all training opportunities.

Thursday, January 8 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Intro to Conscious Discipline

Thursday, January 22 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Safe Place Set Up

Thursday, February 5 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | How to Effectively Use Classroom Jobs and Choice Boards

International Degrees Evaluated at No Cost!

OCDEL and the Pennsylvania Key have developed an initiative to better support the ECE workforce who obtained education outside of the United States. Foreign Degree evaluations for individuals applying for Career Pathway placement will now occur seamlessly through services provided by the Educational Credential Evaluators. Evaluations will be available at no cost for the duration of this fiscal year (June 30, 2026).

Learn More about PA CareerLink Business Services and How They Can Support Your Program

Now that early childhood educator is a High Priority Occupation in Southcentral PA, CCC and ECHO are partnering with PA CareerLink to offer education about resources and funding opportunities, like On-the-Job Training reimbursement and Paid Work. Learn how to promote job openings, support your workforce, recruit early learning professionals, and explore new funding streams.

Thursday, January 29 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | via ZOOM

Open to all DHS-Certified Early Learning Programs

Registration is required and the session will be recorded.

The Three Rs to Classroom Management - Relationships, Responsibility, and Respect

ELRCs 8, 9, & 10 and the CAIU are excited to sponsor Donna Porter and DJ Batiste from Conscious Discipline on Monday, February 16 at Crosspoint United Methodist Church in Harrisburg. Donna and DJ will share their story of teacher and student, weave in their perspectives and experiences with classroom management, respond to questions and answers, and delight the audience. Registration is open and space is limited.