Phase 1 Wrap-Up
This video is a wrap-up of Phase 1 of OCDEL's Certification Re-Write Impact Project. Watch this video on the Pennsylvania Key's YouTube Channel.
October 2022 Update
Former Deputy Secretary Tracey Campanini provides an update on OCDEL's Certification Re-Write Impact Project. Watch this video on the Pennsylvania Key's YouTube Channel.
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ELRC 22-08: Requirements for Programs Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway to a Keystone STARS Designation in the Professional Development (PD) Registry GalleryELRC 22-08: Requirements for Programs Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway to a Keystone STARS Designation in the Professional Development (PD) Registry
ELRC 22-08: Requirements for Programs Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway to a Keystone STARS Designation in the Professional Development (PD) Registry
Announcement ELRC 22-08 Subject: Requirements for Programs Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway to a Keystone STARS Designation in the Professional Development (PD) Registry To: All Keystone STARS Providers using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway for STARS Designation; Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs); and The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Early Learning Resource Center [...]
ELRC 22-07: OCDEL-Approved Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS
Announcement ELRC 22-07 Subject: OCDEL-Approved Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS To: All Keystone STARS Providers; Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs); and The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Early Learning Resource Center Program Representatives From: Shante’ Brown Acting Deputy Secretary, Office of Child Development & Early Learning Issue Date: Dec. [...]
Updated Approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR Providers and Curriculums Chart Available Now
The Approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Providers and Curriculums chart has been updated to include the number of awarded PD (PQAS) hours participants will be awarded. These hours are based on the average length of the events scheduled for the course. This may or may not reflect the actual time frame [...]
Opportunity to learn about Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts prior to full rebid in 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is announcing opportunities to participate in informational webinars and regional meetings to learn about the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) program. FY 2022-2023 is the last program year for the current five-year grant cycle of the PA PKC program. In the [...]
Call for Presenters for the 2023 PA Pre-K Counts & Head Start Supplemental Grantee Meeting
The Pennsylvania Key in support of Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is pleased to announce the Call for Presenters for our annual Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts and Grantee Meeting to be held on March 8 - 9, 2023 at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Poconos, PA. We are looking for presentations [...]
Work Force Support Grant 2.0
Application, Information and Requirements For Department of Human Services (DHS) Certified Child Care Providers Please read all information on this webpage before completing and sending the Work Force Support Grant (WFSG) 2.0 Application to your Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC). The Work Force Support Grant 2.0 Grant (which includes the information on this page can [...]
C-22-07: Role of Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) in Ensuring Compliance with Immunization Regulations
Announcement C-22-07 Subject: Role of Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) in Ensuring Compliance with Immunization Regulations To: All Department of Human Services (DHS) Certified Child Care Facilities; Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs); and Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) ELRC Program Representatives From: Tracey Campanini, Deputy Secretary, Office [...]
C-22-06: Updated Health and Safety Pre-Service and One-Hour Training
Announcement C-22-06Subject: Updated Health and Safety Pre-Service and One-Hour TrainingTo:All Department of Human Services (DHS) Certified Child Care Facilities;Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs); andOffice of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) ELRC Program RepresentativesFrom:Tracey Campanini,Deputy Secretary, Office of Child Development & Early LearningIssue Date: Oct. 4, 2022Effective Date: Oct. 4, 2022End Date: N/AView this information [...]