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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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) STABILIZATION GRANTS
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stabilization Grants The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is making American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stabilization Grants available to eligible child care providers. These grants and the...
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Compliance with Face Covering Order
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development and Bureau of Certification have released Announcement C-21-08: Compliance with Acting Secretary of Health's...
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Apply now to serve on the Early Learning Council Executive or Subcommittees
Application Deadline Sept. 30, 2021
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is seeking members for the Pennsylvania Early Learning Council (ELC) Executive and Subcommittees. Established by Executive Order in 2008, ELC is a Governor appointed council that advises the work of OCDEL by providing feedback on current and proposed OCDEL initiatives and policies. Applications, including a resume/vita with contact information, will be received until 5 pm on Sept. 30, 2021. Click here to learn more about the work of the ELC, its member’s responsibilities and how to apply.
All questions may be directed to Karen Grimm-Thomas, OCDEL Director of External Relations at c-kgrimmth@pa.gov.
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Calculating Ounce Equivalents of Grains in the CACFP
October 1, 2021 is the implementation date for using ounce equivalents in crediting grains for the CACFP. If your state is using a waiver that extends flexibility through June 2022, it is still a great idea to get ahead of the curve and become a pro at using ounce equivalents. Download this worksheet from the USDA to learn all about how to calculate ounce equivalents for grains.
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ELRC Learning Opportunities |
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Health and Safety Workgroup: Drop In Covid19-Delta Variant Updates & Questions
Wednesday, September 22, 6:00-7:30 PM
Friday, September 24, 9:00-10:30 AM
Let our health care consultants answer your Covid 19 Delta Variant questions.
RSVP to Judy Patterson with your name, organization, and session time. |
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Tuesday, September 28, 1:00-2:00 PM
Thursday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 PM
In this difficult time, remember to take care of our teeth! Join us to learn more.
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September 29th from either 1:00-3:00 PM or 6:30-8:30 PM
Please RSVP to Michaelle Book by September 27 th. Please include the time you are attending and all PD registry ID numbers for all participants.
All participants will receive 2 PQAS hours for participating. *Be aware there will be discussions involving possibly traumatic and sensitive subjects. Please see the flyer for more information. |
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October Sack of SACC: What’s In It for Me? Staff as Stakeholders in Meeting CQI Goals/Sack of Dramatic Play and Music Resources
Wednesday, October 13, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
In this Community of Practice we will discuss:
- The process participants use to determine goals.
- How they involve or could involve staff and other stakeholders in the development of goals.
- How they monitor progress and celebrate achievement.
- Tools and strategies that participants have found useful and effective in this process.
- There will also be time for questions.
Participants will receive a “Sack” of Dramatic Play and Music Resources.
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Start Strong: Social Emotional Learning Foundations and Resiliency in Infants and Toddlers from Conscious Discipline Community of Practice
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. Successful completion will satisfy STARS Indicator SQ 3.4.4.
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Talk with your child about the new school year
It's back to school time. Whether it's your child's first time, or they are returning to school, the transition from home to school comes with a sense of eagerness along with new challenges. Going "back to school" might mean attending...
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Helping Children Cope with Emergencies | CDC
Regardless of your child's age, he or she may feel upset or have other strong emotions after an emergency. Some children react right away, while others may show signs of difficulty much later. How a child reacts and the common signs of distress...
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www.cdc.gov
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Shared Source PA: Prepare, plan, protect!
Prepare to Protect - the theme for the annual recognition of September as National Preparedness Month highlights the important role planning plays when the unexpected happens. With printable and customizable checklists, emergency identification...
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15 Free Activities to Support Family Engagement in Your...
With Grandparents’ Day approaching, it is a great time to reflect on ways you welcome families into your outdoor classroom. Visit our website today to download a FREE Families’ Club Kit featuring 15 researched-based activities designed to support...
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dimensions.activehosted.com
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Social-Emotional Learning |
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Preschoolers Running Out Of the Room, Avoiding Circle...
Do you have kids who are trying to run out of the room, refuse to come to story time, or otherwise resist joining the group? This is a VERY COMMON phenomenon in toddler, preschool and kindergarten classrooms...and even in the older years....
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www.transformchallengingbeh...
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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is traditionally celebrated from mid-September to mid-October in recognition of the contributions and influence Hispanic Americans have had on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. September 15 is an ...
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Bright Start, Bright Kids, Bright Future - September 2021
Welcome to the September issue of the IECMHC newsletter! As promised, we are taking a deeper dive into the Pyramid Model. This month, we are focusing on the foundational tier, effective workforce.
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Focus on LIMITS: Back-to-School/Program Tips with FLIP IT
The back-to-school/program season is here, and we all know how overwhelming it can be, especially this year. Well, here's a new limited series...
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9/29 - The Importance of Tracking Hours When Children...
The single most important thing a family child care provider can do to reduce your taxes in 2021 is to track all the hours you work in your home when children are not present. I'll be presenting a webinar on "The Importance of Tracking Hours When ...
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tomcopelandblog.com
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Apples! Apples! Teaching Guide
At Gee Whiz, we are always trying to support providers and Quality Specialists. Creating new educational resources is just one way we do this. Our new, "Apples! Apples!" Teaching Guide is just one example of the many FREE materials we provide on...
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Health, Safety, & Wellness |
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Quick Guidance for Classrooms During COVID -19 Handbook
The “Quick Guidance for Classrooms During COVID -19” handbook was created to help you find answers easier on topics related to COVID. There is a table of contents at the beginning for quick reference and much information in between.
On the last page you will find contact information if you have any questions. Please share any concerns or questions you may have.
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ECELS Health and Safety Updates
This resource discusses COVID-19 Policy Updates, Vaccinations, COVID-19 Best Practices, Resources for Parents and Caregivers, and more.
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September is Food Safety Education Month
The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – that’s about 1 in 6 Americans each year. These illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths each year. It’s important to follow proper food safety guidelines to help lower your risk of getting sick. Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, headache, and body aches are just some of the common symptoms one may experience when contracting a foodborne illness.
Some people that may be at higher risk of foodborne illness include:
- Pregnant women and their unborn babies
- Children and older adults
- People with cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDs, organ transplants, and autoimmune diseases.
Helpful tips below to lower your risk of foodborne illnesses:
- Wash your hands (for 20 seconds) and surfaces often
- Wash cutting boards, knives, and other cooking utensils in hot, soapy water or the dishwasher after use.
- Wash food packaging, especially lids of cans and jars, before opening.
- Separate raw meats from other foods.
- Use separate cutting boards for fresh produce and raw meat/poultry/seafood.
- Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat/poultry/seafood.
- Cook foods to the right temperature
- Use a food thermometer to ensure that any food products are cooked to their appropriate temperatures to destroy any harmful bacteria.
- Refrigerate foods promptly
- Ensure that the temperature is consistently 40 degrees F and below and the freezer is 0 degrees F or below.
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Keep the Lead Out
Lead poisoning is 100% preventable. We can do this by keeping children away from sources of lead.
Where is lead found?
- Paint, chipping paint and paint dust
- Bare soil, near highways and around older houses
- Pottery, glazes found on some ceramics, can leach into food served or stored in the pottery
- Toys or children’s jewelry
- Herbal or folk remedies
- Some imported candies
- Lead bullets
- Water pipes
- Some imported canned goods
- Batteries
Symptoms of lead poisoning:
- Developmental delays
- Learning difficulties
- Irritability
- Loss of appetite
- Sluggishness and fatigue
- Abdominal pain
Prevention
- Washing hands and toys frequently
- Clean dusty surfaces with a wet mop, wipe furniture and windowsills with a damp cloth
- Remove shoes before entering the house
- Run cold water if you have older plumbing for 1 minute before using
- Prevent children from playing on the soil, plant grass
- Eat a healthy diet
- Keep your home well maintained. If sanding and remodeling keep children out of the area.
Screening is important
Young children are at the highest risk. Routine screening is done at well child check ups between 6 months and 24 months.
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Children Need a Sense of Control
"You aren't the boss of me!" Even before they have the grammatical chops to say, "You aren't my boss," very young children will voice their sense of autonomy when they feel parents or older siblings trying to control them. Even earlier, infants...
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www.parentsleague.org
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Playing With Patterns | PBS KIDS for Parents
Patterns are everywhere! Recognizing patterns helps kids build basic math skills, so exploring these ideas now sets the stage for bigger, more complex...
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Professional Development: on the PD Registry |
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Professional Development: Other Trainings |
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9/16 - Captain of the Ship: Sailing your Center to Success!
Whether you're a director, owner, or educator at your center, flexibility is one of the most important skills you need to have. Ron is going to let us in on the secrets to being flexible, and how to apply this skill in everyday situations...
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wow.himama.com
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9/16- Sonia Manzano to present How to Talk to Kids about...
Talking to kids about race and racism can be complicated and potentially uncomfortable, but it is a critical step to raising them to become our most empathetic and compassionate generation yet. To help encourage this important conversation and...
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www.watch.psu.edu
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9/17 - Coaching & Supervising - Social Emotional Development
We all understand the importance of Social/Emotional Learning for children in early childhood programs. Yet, one of the biggest challenges administrators face is ensuring all children in their programs are offered the best opportunities for...
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9/22 - Pushing Past Bias and Challenging Classroom Behaviors
When children exhibit behaviors that are not compliant, early educators often label them “challenging.” But are they really? Teachers and administrators often jump to conclusions about the child or their family and community. However...
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www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com
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9/30 - Turn Challenging Behavior Into Prosocial Learning
Being proactive and intentional is often the most effective strategy teachers can use to set children up for success. This is especially true when it comes to prosocial learning. Young children need teachers to help them navigate life in early...
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www.earlychildhoodwebinars.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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