PA Pre-K Counts Showing Results for PA's Children
First year reports from Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts grantees show that nearly 70% of children achieved age-appropriate skills and behaviors after participating in the program. Click HERE for more information and a fact sheet.
Added by: Kelly Swanson (Pennsylvania Key) , 6/18/2008 |
Diversity Institute Handouts Now Available
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), and the Pennsylvania Key recently held the first Pennsylvania Higher Education Institute. This unique and exciting two day professional development event provided methods, models and materials to enhance our work. The focus of the Institute was to increase the emphasis on cultural, linguistic and ability diversity and address Chapter 49-2 requirements in course offerings, practica and program practices. Click here to download the handouts and PowerPoint presentations.
Added by: Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 6/11/2008 |
New from the Center for Afterschool Education & Arcadia University
Teaching and Learning in Out-of-School Time (ED561S)
Summer Institute at Arcadia University
August 15-17 2008
Earn three undergraduate* or graduate credits
$799 - Special discount for Keystone STARS participants
Eligible for the PA Keys to Professional Development Voucher Program (some exclusions apply)
Click Here for More Information.
Added by: Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 6/3/2008 |
Recommendations to promote quality in regulations-exempt child care settings
Click HERE to download the report from the BUILD Task Force on Quality in Regulation-Exempt Child Care Settings on recommendations to OCDEL.
Added by: Kelly Swanson (Pennsylvania Key) , 5/21/2008 |
Do you live in the Southwest and Need ECE certification?
Two southwest universities, Chatham and Seton Hill, are holding Open Houses for teachers needing ECE certification:Seton Hill University - May 28, 6:30 pm CLICK HERE for a flyer and more info Chatham Unviersity- June 4, 6:30 pm
CLICK HERE for a flyer and more info
Added by: Kelly Swanson (Pennsylvania Key) , 5/16/2008 |
ECE Certification
Click here for a list of colleges and universities in Pennsylvania offering ECE certification.
Added by: Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 5/9/2008 |
STARS Leadership Institute
STAR 3 and 4 child care directors and Community Engagement are invited to the STARS Leadership Institute in State College on July 25 & 26. Click here to register and for more information.
Added by: Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 5/5/2008 |
2006-2007 OCDEL Annual Report
Click HERE to download the Office of Child Development and Early Learning's Annual Report for FY 2006-2007 (PDF)
Added by: Kelly Swanson (Pennsylvania Key) , 4/25/2008 |
Search for Child Care Programs Online
Parents interested in finding child care can now search online for child care programs by location, STARS level, ages of children served, even if transportation is available to/from nearby schools! Click HERE to download a flyer to share with parents about this great new service.
Added by: Kelly Swanson (Pennsylvania Key) , 4/16/2008 |
Funding Available!
Tuition Reimbursement is available for practitioners working in a Keystone STARS facility, STAR 1 or higher, and pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. For a flyer to give to your staff and friends, click here. For more information and to apply, click here.
Added by: Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 4/16/2008 |
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