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March 22, 2023
OCDEL Ends Option for Director Instructor PQAS
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) recently ended the option for individuals to apply for the Director Instructor (DI) Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS). Effective March…
March 22, 2023
Additional Course to be Required for PQAS Certification
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL) recently adopted a new set of Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators (PA PSCECE), which require an additional…
March 22, 2023
Resources for Changes to SNAP Benefits
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Acting Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh are reminding Pennsylvanians of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that are taking…
March 21, 2023
2023-24 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently announced its 2023-24 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications (RFA). This is a full, competitive rebid opportunity to disperse…
March 21, 2023
Vote School Board First Shares Key Election Information
Vote School Board First! recently shared key dates regarding the 2023 Pittsburgh Primary Election and is encouraging voters in the City of Pittsburgh to vote for school board members on May…