2023-24 CDA Classes offered by PennAEYC

The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) is offering several CDA class cohorts in partnership with the ECE PDO. The offerings also include a SPANISH CDA course. These courses are FREE to most ECE professionals.

Harvard Early Education PD Opportunity

October 3 - 5, 2023

This program explores what the latest science reveals about creating optimal formal and informal language-learning environments and experiences - ultimately supporting children's healthy brain development and laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

Director Boot Camp - Fall Series

The FREE 5-week series is available to directors in ELRCs 8, 9, and 10. The series focuses on DHS regulations, STARS/Best Practices, Family Engagement, Business Practices, and Leadership. Participants can earn up to 10 PQAS hours. Contact Teresa Wilson, TWilson@cccforpa.org, with questions.

Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15

In recognition of Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month, THANK YOU to all our child care providers who are part of the Hispanic/Latin American community for their service to families and communities everywhere! Click below for some fun activity ideas to celebrate!

Recursos adicionales - Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Latinos Educando Juntos ha elaborado cuidadosamente un completo kit de herramientas para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana para el Maestro y la Familia, diseñado específicamente para usted. Repleto de una variedad de recursos invaluables, este kit de herramientas abarca libros recomendados que representan bellamente el rico tapiz de la cultura latina, actividades artísticas atractivas para dar rienda suelta a la creatividad y fomentar el aprecio, deliciosas recetas que tientan las papilas gustativas mientras honran las tradiciones culinarias, videos cautivadores que muestran la herencia diversa en acción, música melodiosa que nos transporta a ritmos y melodías latinoamericanas que hacen que nuestros corazones bailen de alegría.

Additional Resources - Hispanic Heritage Month

Latinos Educando Juntos has thoughtfully crafted a comprehensive Teacher's and Family Hispanic Heritage Month tool kit, designed specifically for you. Packed with an array of invaluable resources, this toolkit encompasses recommended books that beautifully depict the rich tapestry of Latino culture, engaging art activities to unleash creativity and foster appreciation, delectable recipes that tantalize taste buds while honoring culinary traditions, captivating videos showcasing the diverse heritage in action, melodious music that transports us to Latin American rhythms and melodies that make our hearts dance with joy.