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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Child Care Technology Access Award
Learn more about the recently-released Child Care Technology Access Awards currently available to providers. Click the link for more details!
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www.pakeys.org
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Updated Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning
To update policy on federal requirements for Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and the expectation for all certified child care facilities operating under 55 Pa. Code Chapters § 3270, § 3280, and § 3290 for compliance.
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www.pakeys.org
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ELRC Learning Opportunities |
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Check out what the ELRC is offering for the month of May! Click the image to view more and register today! |
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Simple Ways To Be An Active Role Model
Did you have a role model? Do you suspect that you are a role model? What happens when a role model lets down the ones who watch them? One of the best ways to encourage healthy choices in children is to model them as an adult.
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www.cacfp.org
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Farm to Early Care and Education Curricula
The following list contains all of the farm to early care and education curricula available through the National Farm to School Network.
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www.cacfp.org
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Four Tips to Improve Teacher Retention at Your Program -
It's no secret that COVID-19 has had drastic effects on the early childhood industry. When the pandemic hit and centers began to shut their doors, it was reported that 1 in 4 teachers were contemplating quitting ...
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www.earlylearningleaders.org
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Top 15 Reasons Your Employees Stay
Companies with highly-engaged employees grow revenue 2.5x as much as those who don't, and engaged employees are 87% less likely to leave their organization. Creating and building a company culture of engagement is vital to a healthy company and...
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blog.thecenterforsalesstrat...
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion |
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Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
During April, we uplift Arab American Heritage Month. These resources will help educators celebrate Arab identity, counter negative stereotypes, teach about Arab history and cultures, and ensure an inclusive environment that supports Arab...
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www.learningforjustice.org
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What Anti-racism Really Means for Educators
"If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you do not see." -James Baldwin Anti-racist work in all schools is essential. It is the exercise of hope, the practice of undoing and dismantling systems of oppression, the practice of...
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www.learningforjustice.org
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Social-Emotional Learning |
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Awareness and Action
Explore leveraging the latest social and emotional learning research and practice. Build awareness and take action, creating a positive school climate that supports student success. Join mindfulness workshops, peer networking and hear ...
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selconference.center-school...
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How to Promote DAP | Part 4 of Let's Dig Deep:...
In Part 4 of this limited series, Dr. Nefertiti Poyner talks about how we can all work to promote developmentally appropriate practices.
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www.youtube.com
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Health, Safety, & Wellness |
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Health Resources and Links
At Child Care Aware® of America, we envision a happier, healthier child care system. These pages provide resources to support both child care providers and children in their care to be more active, less stressed, and eat and rest well.
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www.childcareaware.org
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5/4- COVID Vaccines for Children in ECE
Join Penn State Better Kid Care and Dr. Timothy Shope, MD, MPH for the latest update on COVID vaccines for children in early care and education settings. Questions about availability and effectiveness of the vaccine, ongoing research, how the...
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psu.zoom.us
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Recording Now Available - The Business of Family Child...
A recording of the webinar "The Business of Family Child Care: Marketing with Tom Copeland" is now available. In this webinar I covered: How to identify the benefits of your program Learning how to take advantage of five key marketing strategies...
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tomcopelandblog.com
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STEM+Arts in the Community Family Event - Remake...
Families will engage in Hands-on experiences as they work together to solve problems. The purpose of the event is to show how STEM+ art is used in our community and in our daily lives. PA STEAM Academy is hosting a STEM+Arts in the Community...
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remakelearningdays.org
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Professional Development: on the PD Registry |
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5/4- Nature-based Learning
You've heard the terms. "Nature-based learning", "nature-based ECE", "nature play", "forest school", "forest kindergarten". But are they really crucial for young children?&
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www.memberleap.com
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Professional Development: Other Opportunities |
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4/28- 5 core components of transforming challenging behavior
Prerna will be joining us for a conversation on the 5 basic needs of children and how educators can meet each of these needs in the classroom. Prerna will also discuss the role adults should play in positive interactions, how to develop trust...
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wow.himama.com
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5/5- Practical Strategies to Promote Resilience
Early childhood is an important period in the social and emotional development of young children. It is also an important time to learn skills related to resilience. This process does not have to be difficult ... it can actually be fun! Learn...
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zoom.us
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5/5- Supporting Creativity in Preschoolers
Young children draw upon their curiosity, persistence, and creativity to gather information and solve problems. This happens whether climbing onto a couch to retrieve a toy, building increasingly elaborate block structures, or deciding the...
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event.on24.com
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Click the image to view details of Pediatric First Aid and CPR being offered in York on Saturday, May 7! |
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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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