2023-24 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications: Full Competitive Rebid

OCDEL has released the competitive 2023-24 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) Request for Applications (RFA). This is a full, competitive rebid opportunity to disperse all available funding to select eligible grantees for a five-year grant period beginning in FY 2023-24. All FY 2022-23 PA PKC grantees wishing to serve children in FY 2023-23 MUST apply as part of this competitive rebid process. Applications from those seeking to become new PA PKC grantees will also be reviewed.

OCDEL ECE Recap - March 13, 2023

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).

Using Sign Language to Enhance Children's Learning

Tuesday, March 21 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn the benefit of using sign language in the classroom and how to incorporate it into your lesson plans. Everyone will walk away learning some basic signs to use with children, as well as a few songs and tips for using signs when reading to children.

Build Your Best Summer

Wednesday, March 29 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Network and discuss various summer activities and field trip options local to you! Take away new and innovative ideas to begin building your best summer!

Pennsylvania Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program

Check out this program designed for early childhood employers and employees who want to learn about Registered Apprenticeship and its benefits! Multiple virtual information sessions available in late March and April.

Recipe Ideas!

Green beans with potatoes and smoked turkey, local harvest bake, chicken and veggie couscous, and more can be found on the RECIPE pages of the USDA website. Find something new for your weekly menu!

New Learning Opportunities Bloom this Spring!

Spring has sprung and so have many new learning opportunities! Check out the conferences and training opportunities that cover a whole garden of topics available on the EITA Portal.