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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December 2021 PA Early Ed News
December 2021 Edition View as Webpage Early Childhood Education in Pennsylvania OCDEL Extends Deadline to Apply to Participate on the ELC Subcommittee for Child Care Certification Regulation Rewrites
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Announcement ELRC 21 #10, Non-Traditional Care Add-on Rates
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development, has released the Announcement ELRC 21 #10, Non-Traditional Care Add-on Rates. This Announcement shares that DHS ...
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ELRC Learning Opportunities |
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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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Illness and Injury Policies and Parent Handbooks Work Group
December 14th, 1:00-2:30 PM
Have you recently reviewed your Parent Handbook? Do you feel your policies/procedures reflect COVID or injuries that could happen at your facility? Come join Judy Patterson, Bea Prosseda and Michaelle Book along with a copy of your Parent Handbook to discuss together your policies and procedures for illness and injury.
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Workgroup: Effective Ways to Advertise Your Child Care Business
Thursday, December 16th, 1:30-3:00 PM
Looking to hire new staff? There may be more effective ways for you to advertise your business to attract new talent! Join this workgroup for in-depth conversation about strategies for finding new child care talent. Rian Reed, Educator and Business Administrator, will join us to discuss “Writing Effective Job Descriptions for the Child Care Industry".
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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.
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Congratulations to the following facilities who moved up in the STARS Program in November 2021! |
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Ava's Garden - STAR 4
Busy Beaver - STAR 2
Clearview Elementary School Age Program - STAR 2
Color Our World - STAR 2
Each Child Matters - STAR 2
Emory Markle Intermediate School - STAR 2
Hansel and Gretel Early Learning Center - STAR 4
Libertad Gonzalez - STAR 2
Little Lights Learning Center - STAR 3
MMJJ- Winnie the Pooh - STAR 4
NDC YMCA Summer Camp - STAR 2
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Pre-register! Using ARPA Funds for Nature-Based Learning
The Food Trust and ELRC 8, 9, and 10 will share evidence-based programs and ideas that will bring your classrooms outside, playing, learning, and growing, that can actively support physical and mental health. Watch our promo video here!
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion |
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How Our Knee-Jerk Assumptions Can Drive Prejudice
The new science of bias suggests that we all carry prejudices within ourselves-and we all have the tools to keep them in check. March 29, 2019 A new book uncovers the neurological roots of bias and the ways to combat its effects on...
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greatergood.berkeley.edu
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Everyone's history matters: The Wampanoag Indian...
The Thanksgiving story deeply rooted in America's school curriculum frames the Pilgrims as the main characters and reduces the Wampanoag Indians to supporting roles. It also erases a monumentally sad history. The true history of Thanksgiving...
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www.smithsonianmag.com
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Social-Emotional Learning |
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Preschool Behavior Problems - Challenging Behavior
Do you have children in your class who hit, push, or yell whenever someone tells them what to do or even just stands too close to them? Maybe they even hit kids and teachers with blocks (scary!).
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www.transformchallengingbeh...
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Bits About Behavior Principles - Early Intervention...
6 Dimensions of Behavior Behavior is Communication Just as you can measure the dimensions of an object (e.g., height, width, depth, weight), you can measure the dimensions of behavior. The six dimensions of behavior: frequency/rate, duration,...
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www.eita-pa.org
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Health, Safety, & Wellness |
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Newly revised Mandated Reporter Module now available!
Do you have new staff at your program that need Mandated Reporter professional development? Are you aware of the nationally recognized protective factors to support families? The ECELS Child Abuse and Neglect (Child Abuse Mandated Reporter)...
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ecels-healthychildcarepa.org
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"How to Get Organized for Your 2021 Taxes": Free Webinar ...
I'm offering a free webinar on "How to Get Organized for your 2021 Taxes" on Monday, December 13th at 8:30-9:30pm Eastern Time. The webinar is sponsored by the KidKare online software program. I'll be covering: What are the new tax... Read More ›
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tomcopelandblog.com
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Center for Safe Schools Recorded Webinars
How to Engage in Courageous Conversations: Current events in our nation have made it more important for leaders to engage in courageous conversations, even when they are difficult or make us feel uncomfortable.
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thirdthursday.safeschools.info
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The Role of Play in Post-Pandemic Healing
Play is one of the most natural vehicles for self-expression in children. When children feel seen and heard through play, they are more likely to follow a parent's lead in areas outside of play. Reawakening a child's sense of playfulness can also ...
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www.psychologytoday.com
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Learning is Everywhere: December 2021
We're learning while in the car or on the bus! December 2021 Fun activities, aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, to help prepare children for school success!
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Kindergarten Here I Come!
December 2021 edition December 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 you k
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Kindergarten Here I Am
December 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 December Now that your c
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Refocusing Leadership Goals and Aligning Program Change...
The term developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) may bring to mind teaching that is matched in content and approach to meet the needs of children at specific ages. The term was defined in the National Association for the Education of Young...
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mccormickcenter.nl.edu
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Creating Nature-Connecting Experiences in Urban Settings ...
People who commit their lives to young children and their families have powerful stories to tell and we can find our own hope and inspiration as we listen. Bonnie's Global Café is the space where people gather to share their stories. Stop by for...
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bonniesglobalcafe.worldforu...
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Professional Development: on the PD Registry |
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Professional Development: Other Trainings |
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Fire Safety Trainings
Click here for a list of in-person fire safety trainings in your area.
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12/3- 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
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12/8- Home Visiting Series: Strategies to Promote...
Young children need their families’ support to build cognitive self-regulation—or executive function—skills like focusing, maintaining attention, and controlling impulses. In this Home Visiting Series webinar, explore research, home visiting...
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event.on24.com
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12/9- What Early Care and Education Staff Need to Know...
Join pediatric experts to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. This webinar will provide information about this new way to protect children from serious illness due to COVID-19. Explore strategies to address parental...
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us06web.zoom.us
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12/9- BabyTalks Series: How Infants Think and Feel: What...
This BabyTalks webinar begins a three-part series that explores development from the child’s perspective as it changes across the first three years of life. Tune in to the first webinar to learn what research has uncovered about the remarkable...
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event.on24.com
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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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