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September 11, 2023

Public Review Period Open for CDA Competencies Standards Changes

The Council for Professional Recognition is inviting the early childhood education (ECE) field to share regarding their recent review of the CDA Competency Standards. The Council, along with the Children’s Equity…
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September 8, 2023

Families, Early Educators, and Communities Invited to Share Input

Trying Together and The Early Excellence Project want to hear from parents, guardians, early educators, and concerned community members of young children. Southwestern Pennsylvania residents are invited to take a…
Adult caregiver instructing children through activity.
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September 6, 2023

Lights On Afterschool Mini Grants Available

Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School-Time (APOST) is offering mini grants to organizations in Allegheny County that are hosting a Lights On Afterschool event. About Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide…
Girl playing outdoors with natural loose parts.
Babies on carpet and in bouncers.

September 6, 2023

2023 Keystone STARS Performance Standards Effective October 1

The new 2023 Keystone STARS Performance Standards, Program Manual, and accompanying resources are now available on the Pennsylvania Key website. About the 2023 Keystone STARS Performance Standards The program manual…
Babies on carpet and in bouncers.

September 5, 2023

Free Training Available: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs

The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance, in partnership with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the PA Key, is offering Strengthening Business Practices for…
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