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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OCDEL ECE Recap Nov. 22, 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 Did You Know...ARPA
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ARPA Attestation Reminders
Providers must continue paying at least the same amount or higher amount in weekly wages and maintain the same or higher benefits for the duration of the 6-month grant period. For each employee at you facility on the day of this application, the provider will not issue any involuntarily furloughs, layoffs, etc. through the duration of the 6-month subgrant period.
If there is a COVID exposure at a location or outside the location, that forces a closure or quarantine, the provider will need to continue paying staff at their standard weekly pay.
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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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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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Program Observation Instruments (POIs) |
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At STAR 2, programs select an approved Program Observation Instrument (POI) to use for internal assessment and use the results to inform goals for improvement. At STAR 3 and 4 programs develop an internal team to design their ongoing process for completing yearly internal assessments in partnership with their Quality Coach and a PA Key Assessor.
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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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A Thanksgiving Lesson Plan Booklet from a Native American Perspective
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Native American Student Services presents A Story of Survival: The Wampanoag and the English; A Thanksgiving Lesson Plan Booklet from a Native American Perspective
Click here to download a copy of this free booklet.
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My Journey to TEAR Down Implicit Bias Through Embedded...
Inescapable images of horrific violence, protests, and social injustice urged me to engage in deeper conversations, conversations during which I have felt scared, tired, angry, vulnerable but ultimately empowered to continue. It is important to be...
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mccormickcenter.nl.edu
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Social-Emotional Learning |
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Building Social-Emotional Skills | Sesame Street in...
Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. Sesame Street is here for you with activities and tips for the challenges and joys along the way.
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sesamestreetincommunities.org
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Health, Safety, & Wellness |
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Shared Source PA: Workplace Safety Plan Essentials
Your Workplace Safety plan and procedures can help you stay compliant with OSHA law AND help you reduce insurance premiums by conducting regular safety audits, training and having a written Workplace Safety Plan. The workplace safety resources...
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Fireplace Safety Infographic
New infographic shows how hot a gas fireplace gets, why younger children are at higher risk of being burned, and what parents can do to keep their kids safe.
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www.safekids.org
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Tuesday Tip | Self-Love
Would you describe yourself as "lovable"? What does that even mean to you? In this week's tip, Nefertiti tells us that it's not all about others being able to love you. The question is, are YOU able to love yourself?
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ECELS Email Alert: National Diabetes Month Resources
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant). More than 122 million Americans are living...
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Mental Health TidBIT (Better Informed Together): Sleep Hygiene Tips for Children and Adolescents
Sleep hygiene refers to the set of healthy habits we practice ensuring a good night’s sleep. Adequate sleep is critical to our overall health and wellbeing.
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Stabilization Grants and New Tax Changes for 2021:...
Here is the recording of my recent webinar, "Child Care Stabilization Grants and New Tax Changes for 2021." The webinar covered: The tax implications of the Stabilization Grants What expenses can be deducted in your business How to calculate your ...
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tomcopelandblog.com
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American Rescue Plan Dollars and Community-Based Partners
Now is the time to influence Pennsylvania youth learning! The Pennsylvania Department of Education made $4.5 billion federal relief funding available to public school districts and charter schools that can be used for a wide range of activities,...
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csiu.zoom.us
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Mental Health and Well-Being
Tools, information, and resources to support individual, family, and school community mental health and well-being.
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www.education.pa.gov
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Edge Research Survey
This fall, we continue to see the impact of COVID-19 on afterschool and summer learning programs, and the young people and families who rely on them. As we move closer to recovery, it is important for funders, policy makers, education leaders, and...
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Participate in a Research Study Conducted by Penn State
The purpose of our study is to learn how to best support parents in creating a protective environment, keeping their children safe from harm, and specifically preventing opportunities for child sexual abuse.
Eligible participants are over the age of 18, fluent or Native English speaking, and a parent/caregiver to at least one child under 13.
Parents will be asked to complete 2 brief surveys and a30-minute interview in addition to participating in the Smart Parents session. In exchange for their time and participation, they will be eligible to receive $100 in Amazon gift cards.
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When Teasing Becomes Bullying
Teasing is often part of growing up - almost every child experiences it. But it isn't always as innocuous as it seems. Teasing becomes bullying when it's repetitive or when there's a conscious intent to hurt another child. It can be verbal...
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The 2022 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards Application
In 1994 Kay and Fred Lokoff launched the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Teacher Awards to honor their daughter Terri who was a devoted childcare teacher. The Awards are designed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of outstanding early care ...
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Professional Development: on the PD Registry |
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The Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Competencies
In response to the recent national context, Pennsylvania is adopting a new set of professional standards for Early Childhood Educators. The Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators are the general knowledge..
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www.papdregistry.org
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President's Day In-Service Professional Development
Your STARS Coaches have put together a full day of virtual training opportunities that you can take advantage of on February 21, 2022. These sessions are limited to programs in ELRC’s 8, 9 and 10. Pick and choose which sessions will be most beneficial for you and your staff.
Please read both documents below for session times and registration information:
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Click on the document below to view or download the full list of upcoming PD opportunities. |
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Professional Development: Other Trainings |
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AHA (American Heart Association) Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/AEF & First Aid Training
Date/time: Saturday, January 15, 2022 and Saturday, April 23, 2022,10:00am-2:00pm
Location: CrossPoint Christian ChildCare, Crosspoint United Methodist Church, 430 Colonial Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109; Lower Level: Sholter Hall
Cost: NAEYC members: $40.00; Non Members: $50.00
Click here to view and download the flyer with more information.
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Now Available in Spanish: Civil Rights in Child Nutrition Programs
The Institute for Child Nutrition released a Spanish version of its free iLearn course that will fulfill the annual civil rights training requirement for CACFP.
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12/2- Supporting Preschoolers' Cognitive Self-Regulation
Cognitive self-regulation skills - often called executive functioning – are key school readiness skills. These skills include the ability to: maintain focus during interactions with adults and other children, control impulsive behaviors, show...
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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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