What's New - The Pennsylvania Key

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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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Feb

Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

February 13, 2026

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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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Feb

Pennsylvania’s Investment in the Early Childhood Education Workforce

February 9, 2026

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Jan

Call for Presenters: PA PKC & HSSAP Grantee Gathering

January 28, 2026

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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.