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April 8, 2026

Assessor Spotlight: Angel Avery-Wright

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April 6, 2026

How to Search Professional Development Events

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March 25, 2026

Encouraging Language Development in an Infant Room

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March 17, 2026

FREE Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training for ECE Providers

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March 16, 2026

OCDEL Releases Episode #9 of the Confluence Podcast

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March 13, 2026

NEW CDA Exam Study Guides Available

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March 11, 2026

Opportunity for FREE Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training for ECE Providers

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March 11, 2026

Assessor Spotlight: Claribel Nieves Soto

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February 25, 2026

From the PA DOH: Backyard Birds Can Share Their Germs

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