November 3, 2021

Welcome to the
ELRC 8, 9, & 10 Newsletter
Your source for all relevant resources, updates, PD, and events relating to Child Care and School Age Care in your region!
OCDEL Updates
November 2021 PA Early Ed News

November 2021 Edition View as Webpage Early Childhood Education in Pennsylvania OCDEL Announces Impact Project to Re-write Child Care Regulations; ELC Subcommittee Application Deadline Nov. 19, 2021 T

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OCDEL ECE Recap Nov. 1, 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 Your Vote Counts! To

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ELRC Updates
Health and Safety Coaching

Whether you need center-wide consultation, specific classroom coaching, training for staff, or just have a question, your Child Care Health Consultants Janice Maker and Judy Patterson are here to help! Topics include COVID-19, cleaning and disinfecting, diapering, nutrition, and playground safety.

Click here to view or download the flyer.
Play-Based Coaching

Want to offer more play-based learning opportunities to your children? Looking to get outside more during your day, or bring nature into your classroom? We offer professional development or customized center-based or individual classroom coaching around address challenging behaviors, increase play-based, child-led learning, naturalize their indoor or outdoor learning spaces, or simply increase the joys of learning and teaching!

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ELRC Learning Opportunities
Benefits Work Group: How Benefits Can Retain and Attract New Talent!
Wednesday, November 17th, 1:00-2:30 PM

Are you struggling to retain and find qualified child care staff? Benefits may be the answer! Benefits are a great way to retain current staff and attract new talent for your center, especially right now! Offering a benefits package can be affordable and using ARPA funds can help get you started! Experts from McConkey and Human Interest will discuss how easy and affordable benefits can be.

Click here to view the flyer and to register.
Learn about PICCOLO

Thursday, December 9th, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

PICCOLO-Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes- is one of the choices providers have for their annual Program Observation Instrument. Using PICCOLO will meet EC 2.1, EC 3.4.5 and EC 3.4.6. If this tool is unfamiliar to you, this is your opportunity to learn more about how it will benefit your program.

Register HERE by 11/16/21 for the Zoom link.

Participants will receive 1 PQAS hour of Professional Development. Email Jen Destephano with any questions.
December Sack of SACC
Homework Reimagined: Applying Academics in Afterschool/Sack of Activities that Support Academic Mastery

Tuesday, December 14th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

In this session, we will look specific factors– Students, Staff, Schedules and Spaces that help determine to what extent you can realistically provide academic support. We will also use the SACC activities to explore and reflect on your program’s mission and goals, and generate ways you can provide academic support or enrichment that align with your program’s resources and desired outcomes. Participants will receive a “sack” of Activities that reinforce and provide enrichment for concepts learned in school.

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Director Boot Camp Community of Practice

Are you a new director or assistant director Do you feel like you could use more support in your day-to-day responsibilities? The coaches in ELRC 8, 9 &10 have created a 5-week Director Boot Camp series to teach you everything you need to know!

Click here to view the flyer, session dates and times, and to register.
OCDEL Extension Workgroup Recording and Resources

As you know, OCDEL granted all programs a one year extension of their current STAR level and year. That means that you do not have to do anything to renew your STAR level between 10/1/21 and 9/30/22. (Please note, programs that renewed between 7/1/21 and 9/30/21 also have the option to extend one year during the 22-23 year.) While your expiration has been paused, that does not mean that you should pause on all quality programming at your site. There are many things you can still do to maintain quality in your program.

Listen in as we share some ideas with you during the recently recorded “OCDEL Extension Workgroup”. The STARS Timeline can help you plan for your next year.

Handouts referenced in recording:
Keystone STARS
Congratulations to the following facilities who moved up in the STARS Program in October 2021!

Little Steps Infant Care & Early Learning Center - STAR 2

Mechanicsburg Learning Center- Shepherdstown Elementary School Age Program - STAR 4

Perry County Generations - STAR 3
Introduction to Strengthening Families: Focus on the...

Introduction to Strengthening Families: Focus on the Protective Factors Framework Strengthening Families™ is a research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and...

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www.caltrin.org
Resources
Early Intervention Resources

Looking for more information about what Early Intervention is, who is eligible, and what supports and services are available? Click on the resources below for more information and to download the brochures.

Little Neighbors | Sesame Street in Communities

We all want children to think and act with concern, respect, and kindness for others. We also want to introduce important ideas of fairness, equality, and justice. That’s the foundation for a happy, healthy, safe future for all our neighborhoods...

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sesamestreetincommunities.org
Calendar Time DAP Tweaks in Preschool - Challenging Behavior

Today's question comes from Sam who teaches 2 and 3 year olds.... Q. Do you think it's appropriate to ask them 'what day is it?', 'what month is it?', 'how many days are there in the week and month?' I think they're too little.

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www.transformchallengingbeh...
Why This Word Is So Dangerous to Say or Hear

f I were to put you into an fMRI scanner—a huge donut-shaped magnet that can take a video of the neural changes in your brain—and flash the word “NO” for less than one second, you’d see a sudden release of dozens of stress-producing hormones and...

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www.psychologytoday.com
Learning in Nature - 5 Tips to Get You Started -...

For young children, learning in nature can take place without an extensive collection of specific outdoor equipment and resources. In order for children to play and learn through nature play, they just need space, time and adults who are able to...

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blog.storypark.com
ed-flicks | ChildCareExchange.com

Ed.Flicks Exchange Training Videos on Demand puts the power of video in your hands for all your professional development needs.

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www.childcareexchange.com
Social-Emotional Learning
Supporting Social and Emotional Well-Being | ECLKC

Social and emotional well-being is the foundation for early childhood mental health. When early educators and families know more about early childhood mental health, they are better able to support children's learning and help ensure school...

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eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Family Providers
Creating Learning Opportunities with Household Materials

Please plan to join Gee Whiz ( www.geewhizeducation.com) for this interactive FREE webinar! We guarantee you will walk away with many, many new and creative ideas for using common household materials as teaching materials with your mixed-age group.

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Tom Copeland Video: How to Find and Choose a Tax...

Here is the six of eight new videos on the business of family child care! These videos summarize the key aspects of what it means to run a family child care business. They include: Top Three Record Keeping Tips for Family Child Care Providers...

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tomcopelandblog.com
Health, Safety, & Wellness
Taking Care of Your Child's Dental Health

Plenty of adults have a hard time staying on top of their own dental health and may even dread going to the dentist for care. Some people may even wrongly think that baby teeth aren't important since little kids are just going to lose those baby...

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startearly.org
Three Ways to Build Resilience Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

The worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a source of unexpected stress and adversity for many people. Resilience can help us get through and overcome hardship. But resilience is not something we're born with-it's built over ...

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How the Top 100 U.S. Cities Rank for Seasonal Pollen...

It's the season for sneezing and itching! If you live in one of the top 2021 Allergy Capitals™, use AAFA's tips to reduce your contact with pollen and improve your quality of life. More than 50 million Americans are living with nasal allergies...

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Parents & Families
Learning is Everywhere: November 2021

We're learning while in the bathroom! November 2021 Fun activities, aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, to help prepare children for school success! View as Webpage We're learning

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Let's Learn with Kindergarten Here I Come!

November 2021 edition November 2021 Activities aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards to help your preschooler prepare for Kindergarten. View as Webpage Let's Play and Learn Did

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Kindergarten Here I Am

November 2021 edition Fun activities, aligned with the PA Early Learning Standards, to help your child have a successful Kindergarten year. View as Webpage We Are Learning in November Now that your c

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Families to the MAX Presents Family Virtual Drop In's

Informal Gatherings and Networking for Families Transitioning from Early Intervention to Kindergarten

  • Bring your questions, share feelings and learn from each other
  • Listen to families who have gone through the process
  • Get ideas for creating the vision and dreams of your child
  • Network and make connections

Click the flyer below to learn when your county's drop in is scheduled:
PN3 Parent's Corner

Families and caregivers have a lot to think about when it comes to raising their children and trying to give them a good life. You may not realize that every day, government is making policy decisions that can impact your ability to achieve hopes and dreams for your family. That’s why it’s important for family voices to be represented in these decision-making processes. This newsletter will make it easier for you to know when and how to do that, and to access resources and supports for your family.

CACFP
Spanish Materials Available from Team Nutrition

Recursos Disponibles de Team Nutrition en Español Team Nutrition es una iniciativa del United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), que ayuda a los programas de nutrición infantil a través de...

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myKidzDay App

myKidzDay is a daycare management software for the child and adult care food program (CACFP) & touchless attendance tracking. myKidzDay childcare app allows you to upload lunch menus and track meal counts by age for free/reduced/paid categories. Reports are automatically created for easy and error free reimbursements!

To get started call 860.593.2955 or email info@mykidzday.com. More information is available on www.mykidzday.com
ECE Professional Development Organization (PDO)
Empowerment Conversations for Students

To reach our potential, we must be intentional about personal growth. This training series will help you understand how personal growth really works, and how you can develop yourself to become a more effective and fulfilled professional, leader, and legacy builder.

In this series of 1-hour sessions, you will learn how to build up your sense of purpose and become more successful in every area of your life. We will come alongside you in your growth journey to become the person you are destined to be! Success is not a destination. It is a life-long strategy of empowerment that builds on strengths, minimizes weaknesses, and focuses on the people and points of life that are most important.

Click here to access the flyer for dates and times of sessions and to register.
Apply through the PDO today to register for Spring 2022 classes!
Professional Development: Other Trainings
11/4- Teacher Time Series: Supporting Infants' & Toddlers'..

Join this webinar to discuss the importance of emotional and behavioral self-regulation for infants and toddlers. Learn ways teachers and family child care providers support self-regulation through responsive teaching practices and consistent...

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event.on24.com
11/4- 7 Classroom Strategies To Support Emotional...

For: Childcare directors, owners, and educators Join us on Thursday, November 4th, at 2 PM ET as we welcome back Prerna Richards, Coach, Consultant, and Founder of Prerna is going to dive into strategies to help us all meet the emotional needs of ...

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11/5- Webinar: About Autism in Toddlers

This webinar series will help you learn about the core diagnostic features and early signs of autism in toddlers and see early intervention in action. Each webinar will cover the following agenda: What is autism and what are the early signs in...

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autismnavigator.com
11/17- HighScope Roundtable

This session focuses on how early childhood educators (teachers and administrators) work with and sometimes struggle to connect with communities and families. Chapter 4 of Segregation by Experience explores parents’ reactions to the film of...

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highscope.org
11/17- Building Your Bounce: Simple Strategies for a...

"If you get up one time more than you fall, you will make it through." - Chinese Proverb. In this webinar, learn how to take care of YOU so you can better take care of the children whose lives you touch.

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zoom.us
11/18- A Strong Commitment to SEL with Al's Pals-Teaching...

Thursday, November 18, 2021 | 3:00PM EST Support teachers and young children with a strong commitment to social-emotional learning (SEL) with Al's Pals, a nationally recognized, evidence-based, and comprehensive social-emotional learning...

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teachingstrategies.com
12/1- Resilient Leadership: Building STAFF Bounce

In this webinar, leaders will have an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a resilient leader and how to build the bounce (resilience) of staff. Learn how to use the Devereux Resilient Leadership Survey (DERLS) to reflect on and create...

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zoom.us
12/9- Strengthening Families webinar: Racism, Anti-Racism...

This webinar will explore how racism permeates the social ecology of children's and families' lives through the lens of a new infographic from the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), and what it looks like to implement anti-racist...

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Additional Online Training Opportunities
News
Baby Talk: Resources to Support the People Who Work with Infants and Toddlers

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