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19
Feb

OCDEL Announcement #C-25-02; PDO 25-01: Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organizations (ECE PDOs): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training

February 19, 2026
Access to free FA/CPR is no longer available from the PDOs
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13
Feb

Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

February 13, 2026
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11
Feb

Assessor Spotlight: Ingrid Álvarez Russell

February 11, 2026
Welcome to the “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!
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09
Feb

Pennsylvania’s Investment in the Early Childhood Education Workforce

February 9, 2026
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28
Jan

Call for Presenters: PA PKC & HSSAP Grantee Gathering

January 28, 2026
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28
Jan

Navigating Behavioral Challenges: Effective Strategies for Addressing Issues with Parents

January 28, 2026
Addressing behavioral challenges in students can be one of the most sensitive aspects of an educator's role. When behavioral issues arise, it’s essential to approach the situation thoughtfully and collaboratively, particularly when working with parents.
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20
Jan

Oral Health: A Silent Crisis for Children Experiencing Homelessness

January 20, 2026
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15
Jan

Update on Foreign Degree Evaluation Reimbursements for Evaluations Received by December 31, 2025

January 15, 2026
Beginning February 2026, Foreign Degree Evaluation reimbursement applications will undergo review and processing. Approved payments will be issued by the end of February 2026.
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13
Jan

Pennsylvania Selected for National Thrive from the Start Award to Address Prenatal–Three Homelessness

January 13, 2026
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12
Jan

PDO Policy Communication #25-01: PDO Youth Pathway and Enrollment Prioritization

January 12, 2026
OCDEL PDO Policy Communication #25-01
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