Welcome to the

ELRC 8, 9, & 10 Newsletter

Your sources for all relevant resources, updates, PD, and events relating to Child Care and School Age Care in your region!

Special Announcement: Opportunities for Regional Collaborative Meetings about Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts prior to full rebid in 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is announcing opportunities to participate in regional meetings to prepare for and collaborate prior to the full rebid for the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) program. FY 2022-2023 is the last program year for the current five-year grant cycle of the PA PKC program.

OCDEL ECE Recap December 12, 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 Dec. 15 is Next PA

December ELRC Info Session

TODAY! - Thursday, December 15

1:30 pm | 6:30 pm

Join ELRC Representatives and Partners to learn updates on the latest topics!

Child Care Works - FAQ about Appendix I and Required Trainings
Keystone STARS - Alternate Pathway Requirements & Curriculum/Assessment Updates
Professional Development Organization (PDO) - Higher Education and CDA Supports
Work Force Support Grants - Reporting Deadlines and Updates
Certification - Most Recent Updates and Clarifications

To join, simply click the appropriate time above.

Required CCW Training - Appendix I due by December 30, 2022

Regulated child care providers with current Child Care Works (CCW) Provider Agreements are required to complete the Attestation of Professional Development (Appendix I) and return to the ELRC by December 30, 2022.

**Failure to complete and return the Attestation will result in termination of current CCW Provider Agreements as of Januasry 1, 2023.**

More information can be found at the "Read More" link below.

Appendix I can be found HERE.

Questions? Contact info@childcareconsultants.org.

CCW Provider Attendance Invoice Submissions

Did you know there are multiple ways to submit your monthly attendance invoices by the 5th of the following month?

Provider Self Service (PSS) - You can opt for online attendance invoices and submit with just a few clicks! Find out more HERE.
Email - Simply snap a picture and email your attendance sheet(s) directly to the ELRC at attendance@childcareconsultants.org. You will receive a confirmation notice to verify your submission.
Fax - Send your attendance sheet(s) directly to our York office at (717) 843-4158.
Postal Service - Mail your attendance sheet(s) to our York office at 29 N Duke Street, York, PA 17401.

Questions? Contact info@childcareconsultants.org.

Presidents' Day In-Service

Monday, February 20, 2023

Registration is now open for our Presidents' Day In-Service! In addition to the Keynote (Teacher Tom!), 3 morning choices, and 3 afternoon choices, we've included 2 evening choices for a potential of 7.5 PQAS hours of training for the day!

Please refer to the attached flyer for all of the details, session descriptions, and the link to register.

General Questions?

Contact Jenn at jwertz@childcareconsultants.org

Registration Questions?

Contact Lorrie at Lhall@childcareconsultants.org

**Providers in ELRCs 8, 9, & 10 ONLY**

Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs

Participate in a PQAS training series surrounding your business practices including: