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December 15, 2022

The Early Childhood Credential Project Needs Your Voice

The Early Childhood Credential Project Team is interested in understanding the ways in which early childhood providers access educational opportunities. This survey is intended to discover how providers access opportunities…

December 12, 2022

Free Training Available: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the PA Key are offering Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs beginning January 2023. About The training content and…

December 12, 2022

Deadline Extended: Apply for the 2023 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards

First Up is seeking applications for the 2023 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards. UPDATE: The application deadline has been extended to Friday, January 6, 2023. About the 2023 Terri Lynne…

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December 7, 2022

Free Science Center Programs for Northside Families and Early Childhood Classrooms

The Carnegie Science Center is offering free programs for Northside families and early childhood classrooms. About Classroom Program Incoming Landing! Saturday, 12/10/22 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. For ages 3–5…

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December 7, 2022

Applications Open for 2023 Pennsylvania Equity in ECE Champion Awards

Applications are now open for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) 2023 Pennsylvania Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Awards. About the Awards The Pennsylvania Equity in…