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May 7, 2026

New Resources from the CDA Council

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May 7, 2026

Recording from the 03/19/26 meeting of the CDA PDSs in PA and link to resources for PDSs from CDA Council

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May 7, 2026

Cafe Q&A: Updates to CDA® Education Documentation from April 30, 2026

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May 7, 2026

CDA Council Virtual Town Hall Recording from April 7, 2026

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May 6, 2026

Assessor Spotlight: Jill Kortright Wood

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May 1, 2026

PQAS Reminders & Opportunities for Current & Future Instructors

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April 30, 2026

Celebrating 20 Years of Supporting Pennsylvania’s Child Care Providers and the Children They Serve

April 30, 2026

Proposal Opportunity: Childcare Services for L&I Parents’ Association Facility

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April 24, 2026

PQAS Reminders & Opportunities for Current & Future Instructors: May 2026

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