Welcome to the
ELRC 8, 9, & 10 Newsletter
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Your source for all relevant resources, updates, PD, and events
relating to Child Care and School Age Care in your region!
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ARPA Grant Support Office Hours in ESPANOL
¡Horario de oficina en ESPAÑOL!
El Pennsylvania Key organizará horas de oficina recurrentes para proveedores de educación de la primera infancia que habla español y están interesados en presentar una solicitud para la...
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www.pakeys.org
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Reporting Communicable Diseases - ANNOUNCEMENT C-21-11
Purpose: To notify child care facilities that the Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Health (DOH) has added COVID-19 to the list of reportable communicable diseases. To provide guidance on the requirements of child care providers for child or...
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www.pakeys.org
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OCDEL ECE Recap Dec. 20, 2021
Welcome to the ECE Recap where you can find the most recent and important information from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). View as Webpage Announcement C-21-11
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myemail.constantcontact.com
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********ATTENTION********
Important Information Regarding COVID Absence Reporting
Providers who submit PAPER ATTENDANCE INVOICES:
- Please note “CA” on the attendance grid on the specific date(s) a child is absent due to the Corona Virus.
- Note non-COVID absences as “A”.
Providers who submit ON-LINE ATTENDANCE INVOICES:
- Please continue to note absences as “A”, use the comment section below each child’s name to note the specific dates a child was absent due to the Corona Virus.
This information is very important to process the Attendance Invoices in a timely manner and help our auditing process.
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Información Importante Sobre el Informe de Ausencias de COVID
Proveedores que presentan LAS HOJAS DE ASISTENCIA EN PAPEL:
- Por favor escriba las letras "CA" en la hoja de asistencia (Attendance), en el cuadrado de la(s) fecha(s) específica(s) en que un niño(a) ha está ausente debido al Coronavirus.
- Pero continúe anotando las ausencias que no se relacionan con el COVID como "A".
Proveedores que presentan LAS HOJAS DE ASISTENCIA ON-LINE:
- Continúe anotando las ausencias como "A", y no olvide seguir usando la sección de comentarios debajo del nombre de cada niño(a) para anotar las fechas específicas en que un niño(a) estuvo ausente debido al Coronavirus.
Esta información es muy importante para poder procesar las Hojas de Asistencia de manera correcta y a tiempo; como también ayudar a nuestro proceso de auditoría. Gracias.
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ELRC Learning Opportunities |
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Teacher Talks have returned!
Do you have questions about:
- classroom procedures?
- planning activities?
- health & safety?
- behavior concerns?
Drop in and chat with us! These sessions are geared toward teachers whose primary role is working in the classroom. They are a safe place to discuss challenges, concerns, and successes as we continue working in a world changed by COVID.
Click here to the view the flyer with dates and times of Teacher Talks and to register.
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Using T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships to Advance Quality in Your ECE Program
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® PENNSYLVANIA offers scholarships and support systems that improve the education, compensation and retention of early childhood staff. These scholarships not only provide ECE professionals with access to a debt-free college education, but also allow sponsoring employers to recruit and retain more qualified staff. By investing in staff through T.E.A.C.H., early childhood programs can incentivize degree attainment, stabilize staffing and ultimately advance their Keystone STARS level.
To effectively utilize T.E.A.C.H., directors need to understand the program requirements, along with strategies for how to make it work for their center or group/family child care home. Join PACCA and a panel of current sponsoring directors to learn more about how employers can:
- utilize T.E.A.C.H. as a strategy for hiring, developing, motivating and retaining staff,
- promote degree attainment that supports individual and program needs,
- plan for effective ways to manage scholarship logistics and budget for costs associated with sponsorship, and
- to participate in the program.
Each session will also provide time to address specific questions related to your program, staff and implementation.
Register for FREE using the link below:
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For York County families:
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion |
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Shared Source PA: Celebrating and Supporting Differences
‘Tis the season for celebrations! Along with the fun that comes with the holiday season is a great opportunity to raise awareness on how to implement practices in the classroom that respect different cultures and celebrations.
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t.e2ma.net
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Social-Emotional Learning |
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Als Pals Songs Holiday Edition - Teaching Strategies
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Kidlake at Redwood Studios in Denton, TX Kidlake is Eric Pulido, Eric Nichelson, McKenzie Smith, Jesse Chandler, and Joey McClellan. Al, Will You Come Out?/¿Vas a salir, Al?
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teachingstrategies.com
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Preschool Socio-Emotional Development Through Play
As an early childhood educator, there have been many times in which it seemed like children were the ones who taught me a lesson. One of these moments was a few years ago, when a preschooler was inconsolable during outdoor play.
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www.himama.com
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Health, Safety, & Wellness |
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1/26-COVID Vaccines for Children in Early Care and Education
Join Penn State Better Kid Care and Dr. Timothy Shope, MD, MPH for the latest update on COVID vaccines for children in early care and education settings. Questions about mandating the vaccine, how the Omicron variant might affect vaccines and how ...
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psu.zoom.us
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Kids Can! Podcast
Kids today are facing a lot of obstacles including bullying, obesity, and mental distress. Join Action For Healthy Kid's Rob Bisceglie for conversations with professionals and community members about these issues and more that today's kids are...
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link.chtbl.com
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ECELS: Toy Safety
The holiday season is a fun-filled time of year. Don’t let an injury dampen your holiday spirit. Choose safe toys to help keep kids safe.
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ecels-healthychildcarepa.org
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ECELS: Epilepsy Awareness
Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. Epilepsy is the most common childhood brain...
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ecels-healthychildcarepa.org
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End of Year Tax Savings Tips - Tom Copeland's Taking...
There are ways that you, as a family child care provider, can reduce your taxes before the end of the year. The general idea is to accelerate your deductions into this year and delay income until next year.
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tomcopelandblog.com
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2022 Standard Mileage Rate Announced - Tom Copeland's...
The IRS has announced today that the 2022 standard mileage rate will be $.58.5 per mile for business trips. The 2021 standard mileage rate is $.56 for such trips. Family child care providers using this standard mileage method may also deduct the...
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tomcopelandblog.com
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School Age Child Care Networking Group
Starting in January, ELRC 8, 9, and 10 will provide SACC-specific workgroups which will allow directors and their staff time to network together with other school age professionals in our regions.
Some of our coaches have created a survey so that we can get an idea of when to schedule workgroups and to gather interest in the topics that are most important to you and your staff. We would love your help with this!
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Free Online Learning Module: Promoting Emotional...
HRC Foundation's Youth Well-Being Program is excited to offer this FREE online learning module for social workers, counselors, educators and other youth-serving professionals. This self-paced course takes approximately one-hour to complete and...
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www.thehrcfoundation.org
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School Mental Health Virtual Learning Series 2021-2022....
Central East MHTTC in collaboration with the National Center for School Mental Health is pleased to offer a school mental health webinar series with a focus on advancing high quality, sustainable school mental health from a multi-tiered system of...
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mhttcnetwork.org
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PSAYDN: Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador Program
The Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador Program is made possible through PSAYDN, with training support from the Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC) and STEM Education Coalition, and sponsorship from the Afterschool Alliance and Overdeck Family ...
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www.psaydn.org
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The Parent Pep Talk Podcast
The Parent Pep Talk is a heartfelt and humorous podcast filled with advice and understanding from empathetic experts, honest parents, and teens who are willing to talk. It's for all parents looking for a little perspective, a few well-tested...
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www.safekids.org
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Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, parents are still trying to navigate the uncertainties of raising children during a period of disease and strife. Most kids have gone back to in-person school, but that's brought a host of challenges, from new routines...
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greatergood.berkeley.edu
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Don't Toss That Tree!
Spark new kinds of imaginative play by introducing repurposed seasonal and regional materials into your outdoor classroom! The fall and winter seasons present an abundance of materials rife with learning opportunities– many of which can be...
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dimensions.activehosted.com
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31 Simple Activities to Do Before the New Year as a family!
Countdown to the new year by celebrating all throughout December. Here are 31 activity ideas to do with your kids before the new year starts!
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www.pbs.org
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Professional Development: on the PD Registry |
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Free Professional Development On-Demand
Looking for trainings you or your staff can take next week? ELRC 8, 9, and 10 have a list of free, pre-recorded trainings you can take for PQAS credit!
Click here to view the list of PD and registration details.
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Inclusive Classroom Professional Development Opportunity
Do your teachers struggle with using inclusive practices in their classrooms? Would they benefit from additional information and strategies for working with children who may have special needs?
This Cohort, starting January 12th, combines Zoom learning sessions and one-on-one meetings with personalized feedback. When the Cohort is complete, the teachers will receive a bag of inclusive materials worth over $100 for their classrooms. This is a free professional development series.
Click here to view the flyer for more information and to register.
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Upcoming PD Registry Trainings |
Click here to view or download the calendar of upcoming PD on the Registry. |
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Professional Development: Other Trainings |
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1/5- Intentional Preschool Environments Set the Stage for...
Every early childhood program’s physical environment, both indoor and outdoor, sets the stage for learning and engagement. The physical environment sends strong messages to children and adults about what is valued, who is valued, and what...
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register.gotowebinar.com
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1/27- Family Resilience: A Journey of Strength and Support
The Devereux Center for Resilient Children invites all adults who support children and families to join us for a free, one-hour resilience-building journey. Nefertiti B. Poyner, Ed.D., will host this experience, shining a light on the most ordinary..
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zoom.us
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Additional Online Training Opportunities |
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Thank you for all you do for children, families, and your community by being part of the STARS program.
Sincerely,
Child Care Consultants
(717) 854-2273 or
(800) 864-4925
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