February 9, 2022

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!
Supports and Contacts
STARS Contact List
OCDEL Updates
ARPA Grant Reporting

If you were approved for and have received an American Recovery Program Act (ARPA) Child Care Stabilization Grant, you are required to report back on how your program used, OR plans to use the grant funds. The ability to report on grant fund...

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OCDEL ECE Recap Feb. 7, 2022

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 Today is Final Oppor

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ELRC Learning Opportunities
ELRC 8, 9 and 10 had a successful first “ELRC Information Session” on January 20, 2022! Quality Coaches and CCW were present to answer questions regarding CCW, Provider Liaison contacts, STARS, and ARPA funds. DHS Certification staff will be at the next ELRC Information Session on February 17 to review the recent announcements and to answer questions.
Community of Practice - Start Strong: Social Emotional Learning Foundations and Resiliency in Infants and Toddlers from Conscious Discipline
 
Early Childhood Teachers are invited to participate in a CoP that will use Start Strong as the foundation. Upon successful completion of 5 Zoom meetings and short homework activities, participants will receive 6 hours of professional development.
 
Participants will have access to over 25 hours of videos and resources that can be viewed independently. Each meeting will use breakout rooms to discuss videos of their choice with a facilitator.
 
Sessions are March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 6:30-7:30 PM.
 
Click here to view the flyer for more information and to register.
Director Boot Camp Spring 2022 Series
 
To date, we have trained over 220 new Directors/Asst. Directors/Admin in our Director Boot Camp series. If you, or someone in your program, would benefit from this 5 week Community of Practice that gives an overview of DHS, STARS/CQI, Family Engagement, Business Practices & Leadership, share this flyer with them. We are now registering for our Spring series, running on Tuesday mornings from April 5th – May 3rd. All of the details can be found on the flyer along with the registration link. Registration closes March 4th and will be limited to the first 30 registrants. The series is FREE and course materials will be delivered to you the week prior to the first session.
 
If you are not “new” to your position, but feel that a refresher would be helpful, you are also welcome to register! Each week will be a two hour training with multiple opportunities for you to go into breakout rooms and discuss things with your cohort group. You’ll interact with the same 4-6 people each week, allowing you to make connections and form relationships. It is our hope that these connections will last long after boot camp ends.
 
Please note: The Director Boot Camp series is intended for Directors in ELRCs 8, 9 and 10 only. If you are a Family or Group provider, be on the lookout for our Family/Group Boot Camp series registration. We will be offering this in late Spring 2022.
CACFP and Nutrition
Black History Month Book Giveaway

We're celebrating Black History Month with a book giveaway on Facebook. Head over to our page and comment on the post for a chance to win a book about Martin Luther King, Jr.; Jackie Robinson; Rosa Parks or Harriet Tubman.

Keystone STARS
Let's Talk Quality! - Program Quality Assessment in PA

What's New on The Blog? Find out here!

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Community Partners




York/Adams County LICC presents: Baby Sign, a virtual presentation to support caregivers
Tuesday, February 22nd at 7:30 P.M.

Click here to view the flyer for more information and to register.
Provider Self-Service (PSS) and YOU

Tuesday, March 1st, 1:00 - 2:30 PM. How much do you know about using PSS to help you in your everyday work? Do you know where the information about your program in COMPASS comes from? This webinar will answer your questions. Join Be

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PA-AIMH Naptime Series presents: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others
Thursday, March 17th and Thursday, April 21st from 1-2 P.M.

Click here to view the flyer for more information and to register.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Part 2 - Let's Dig Deep: Culturally Responsive

February 8, 2022What does the term "culturally responsive" mean to you? How does it apply in early childhood education? With Black History Month in mind, Dr....

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How to Celebrate Black History Month with Infants,...

February is Black History Month ! Officially observed from February 1 to March 1 in the United States since 1976 (and unofficially celebrated for many years before), Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate Black achievements and...

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Social-Emotional Learning
14 Great Friendship Supports for Early Childhood...

After the upheavals of the past few years, many parents and early childhood educators worry that young children may need extra supports to develop strong social skills. Social distancing and periods of relative isolation may have interrupted the...

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Neuroscience and parental influence shape our experiences

Early emotional experiences leave children with much more than memories. Neuroscience suggests how these experiences can literally shape the ways in which children - and the adults they become - think. These early experiences contribute to the...

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6 Essential Resources for Implementing the Pyramid Model ...

Young children who develop a solid foundation of social-emotional skills are more likely to achieve positive outcomes, both inside and outside of school. For more than a decade, the widely used Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional...

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Social and Emotional Wellness

The purpose of this quarterly newsletter is to provide you with information, resources, and professional learning opportunities in the focus areas identified in the Social and Emotional Wellness Statewide System of Support Statement of Work...

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Health, Safety, & Wellness
2/16- February 2022 Update on Covid-19 Infections & Vaccines

Two years into the global pandemic, Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care programs continue to need to be informed about protecting children, families, and staff. This webinar will provide the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic...

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Poison Safety

Let's face it, sometimes kids get into things that they probably shouldn't. Everyday household items such as cleaning products and personal care products can be harmful to kids. Here are a few poison prevention tips to keep little explorers from...

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Getting Started - Inside-Outside

Inclusion and nature-based education | Nature's benefits for children with special needs | Portable handwashing stations | Outdoor seating | Videos to get you started | Books to get you started | Outdoor protocols and guidelines |

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Family Providers
Is My Telephone Bill Tax Deductible? - Tom Copeland's...

The answer should be simple for family child care providers. You need a telephone to operate your business and therefore it should be deductible as an "ordinary and necessary" business expense. Not so fast.

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School Age Providers
PA School-Age Professional Credential 2021-2022
A 120-hour School Age Professional Credential (SAPC) Course is available online and will meet on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, along with assigned independent study. Registration is now open to any qualified ECE professional in the commonwealth and it will start on March 1st running through August 9th.

Click here to view the flyer for information on tuition assistance, eligibility, and registration.
OST Playbook " Learning Heroes

This Playbook is designed to help educators, providers, and advocates communicate about the value of out-of-school-time (or "extracurricular") activities. It can also inform the design of programs and policies that make high-quality OST...

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Parents & Families
Outreach Science-U | Eberly College of Science

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SUMMER 2022: We are planning to hold the summer 2022 Science-U camps in person on the Penn State University Park campus. As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still a high need to protect the...

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Professional Development: on the PD Registry
Program Quality Assessment Professional Development

PQA Professional Development Catalog for Program Observation Instruments and ERS: provides an overview of the PD that is available for each POI as well as links to an overview of each POI.

PQA on-site PD Request and PQA Virtual PD Request: apply for private PD either virtually or face-to-face.

Facilitated POI Orientation Request: apply for 1 hour of PD about a POI in which there is currently no training in the Registry.
FCCERS-R Professional Development Available

There are two new FCCERS-R virtual professional development sessions available. Even if you took the FCCERS-R training in the past, you might want to take one of the new trainings as a refresher.

Foundations of FCCERS-R: This session will give you an overview of the scale and will help you to learn how to use the 7 point scoring system. You will be able to order the book when you register for no additional fee. (Registration fee is $7). The next session is being offered on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6 pm. Event ID# 335260

Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale: This session goes into detail about specific items and indicators in the FCCERS-R. There will be plenty of time for questions. Registration fee is $7. You should attend the Foundations session prior to this OR have attended a FCCERS-R session in the past. The next session is being offered on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 6 pm. Event ID# 335264
Registration for both events needs to occur at least 3 weeks prior to the event. We cannot hold the event if there are not enough participants registered.





PD Registry Training Opportunities
Click here to view the full flyer with PD Registry trainings through March 2022.
Professional Development: Other Opportunities
2/10 - Trauma-Informed Care & Education in the Aftermath...

ECE Webinar Series: Teacher as Shelter: Trauma-Informed Care and Education in the Aftermath of COVID-19 with Michelle Salcedo

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2/10 - Addressing Staff Burnout at your Childcare Center

Join us on Thursday, February 10th, at 2 PM ET as we welcome Ellen Drolette from Positive Spin, LLC! Ellen will be talking to us about a very critical and timely topic in early childhood education - burnout. She will share tips on how to overcome...

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2/22 - Inclusion Series: Individualizing Instruction for...

High-quality language and literacy practices are vital to support the development of children who are dual language learners (DLL) with disabilities or suspected delays. The webinar series, Inclusion, uncovers ways to create culturally and ...

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2/23 - How to Lead a Nature-based Program Without Losing...

Sponsored by Samara Early Learning. Nature-based learning is growing in popularity, particularly in the time of COVID. Yes, there are many benefits to children and teachers alike by integrating nature into the preschool curriculum. Yet, many...

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2/24 - Promoting the Positive Racial Identity of Black ...

Produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. The first 1,000 days are a sensitive period in children's development. This is critical period for language, emotional, and...

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3/1 - VIRTUAL: Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop

Please note this workshop is virtual and will be presented on Microsoft TEAMS. Are you a college student, pre-service teacher, classroom teacher, environmental educator, or homeschool provider seeking lessons and skill-building to engage early...

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CPR and Pediatric First-Aid
  • March 3, 2022 at 6 P.M.
  • Calvary Kids Care, 150 Harvest Fields Drive, Boalsburg PA
  • Instructor is PA Keys Certified
  • $50 per person 
  • Email kaytom@hotmail.com to register.
Instructor-Led Course Catalog - Think Small Institute

Welcome! We're proud to be your hub for early education trainings and courses. Please choose your courses below to get started! February Trainings from Think Small Institute Creativity and Play in Early ChildhoodWednesday, Feb. 9, 6:30pm - 8:30pm ...

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Additional Online Training Opportunities
News




Baby Talk: Resources to Support the People Who Work with Infants and Toddlers
Click here to view the February 2022 issue of Baby Talk.
With Love and Friendship from Nature Explore

Don't miss this Year's Leadership Institute, July 24-27! Heart-centered connections, amazing speakers, inspiring outdoor sessions, delicious food, powerful presentations from programs celebrating ten years in our network, and so much more is...

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Additional News Sources
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