Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >
Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >On July 30, 2025, the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Services released “Episode #6 – Preventing Child Behaviors that Challenge Us and Resources Available to Providers” of their podcast The Confluence.
For this episode, the Confluence Podcast explore a variety of prevention strategies for behaviors we know are occurring in programs and potentially could cause health and safety concerns. Hosts welcome special guest, Staci Kenney, Division Chief of Bureau of Early Intervention and Family Supports. Kenney provides insight on when and how to request early intervention.
Started in 2024, the Confluence Podcast comes from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s Bureau of Certification Services. Confluence means a flowing together. In a literal sense, it’s about rivers. But it’s more often used to talk about the coming together of factors or ideas. Join hosts Ruby Martin, Director of OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification Services and Chris Loos, Bureau of Certification Services Division Chief for their monthly podcast that will take you on a journey to understand the complexities of OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification Services, DHS Certification Services Bureau in partnership with stakeholders across the commonwealth, most importantly Early Childhood providers, children, and families.