• Introduction to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool

    The Pennsylvania Key will hold an upcoming virtual course that will introduce participants to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool (YBRST). Learn More The tool was specifically developed for program teams to use when they are faced with challenging behaviors within their K-6 School-Age Child Care (SACC) program. The purpose of the tool is to […]

  • Tummy Time

    Tummy Time

    The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. Learn More Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical, emotional, social, and gross […]

  • SAC Youth with Big Emotions

    SAC Youth with Big Emotions

    The Pennsylvania Key will host a course over the next eight months on how to manage youths' big emotions. Learn More When youth have big emotions, they might display them through various behaviors. This course will help providers identify these emotions and provide techniques to manage them. It will provide an overview of brain development […]

  • Let’s Chat About Webinars

    Let’s Chat About Webinars

    Pennsylvania's Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) will co-host a series of four webinars on language and literacy development. Learn More The webinars will include information on structured literacy and provide resources to share with families and use in classrooms and centers. The free, hour-long webinars will […]

  • American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training

    Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to early childhood professionals. About the Course This PQAS-certified in-person course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training […]