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 Jan. 17, 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 Message from OCDEL D
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myemail.constantcontact.com
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Important Information Regarding COVID Absence Reporting
Providers who submit PAPER ATTENDANCE INVOICES:
· Please note “CA” on the attendance grid on the specific date(s) a child is absent due to the Corona Virus.
· Note non-COVID absences as “A”.
Providers who submit ON-LINE ATTENDANCE INVOICES:
· Please continue to note absences as “A”, use the comment section below each child’s name to note the specific dates a child was absent due to the Corona Virus.
This information is very important to process the Attendance Invoices in a timely manner and help our auditing process.
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Información Importante Sobre el Informe de Ausencias de COVID
Proveedores que presentan LAS HOJAS DE ASISTENCIA EN PAPEL:
· Por favor escriba las letras "CA" en la hoja de asistencia (Attendance), en el cuadrado de la(s) fecha(s) específica(s) en que un niño(a) ha está ausente debido al Coronavirus.
· Pero continúe anotando las ausencias que no se relacionan con el COVID como "A".
Proveedores que presentan LAS HOJAS DE ASISTENCIA ON-LINE:
· Continúe anotando las ausencias como "A", y no olvide seguir usando la sección de comentarios debajo del nombre de cada niño(a) para anotar las fechas específicas en que un niño(a) estuvo ausente debido al Coronavirus.
Esta información es muy importante para poder procesar las Hojas de
Asistencia de manera correcta y a tiempo; como también ayudar a nuestro proceso de auditoría. Gracias.
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ELRC Learning Opportunities |
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Monthly ELRC Drop-In Information Sessions
Our team wants to support you! Drop in to one of our live sessions with any questions, concerns, or support needed from the ELRC staff. Use the links above to join the Zoom session of your choice.
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STARS Standards Information Session Series
First session: Staff Qualifications and Professional Development- Tuesday, January 25th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Kick-off the 2022 year with an opportunity to attend work groups reviewing the Keystone STARS Performance Standards. Each month we will review a section of the standards, review the intent, and offer support on evidence to meet the standards. Network with other providers to share new, creative ideas to incorporate the standards into your program. This is a great opportunity for new and seasoned directors!
Click here to view the flyer with more information and to register.
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Using Your ARPA Funding for Nature-Based Early Learning State-Wide Workshop
Live session and Q&A, Tuesday, January 25th, 1-2 PM
Additional Q&A Session, Tuesday, February 1st, 6-7 PM
Join us as Pennsylvania ECE professionals share evidence-based practices and ideas that will get your classroom outside playing, learning, and growing. Whether your kitchen needs to be updated, you want to plant a garden, or your playground could use a facelift, your ARPA funds can help!
Click here to view the flyer with more information and to register.
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Teacher Talks have returned!
Do you have questions about:
- classroom procedures?
- planning activities?
- health & safety?
- behavior concerns?
Drop in and chat with us! These sessions are geared toward teachers whose primary role is working in the classroom. They are a safe place to discuss challenges, concerns, and successes as we continue working in a world changed by COVID.
Click here to the view the flyer with dates and times of Teacher Talks and to register.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion |
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Social-Emotional Learning |
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The Importance of Self-Regulation in the Classroom
How do you behave when someone cuts you off in traffic or steals the parking space you were waiting for at the mall? Do you get angry, yell, or confront the other driver? Or do you count to ten, take a deep breath, and let it go?
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www.kaplanco.com
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Health, Safety, & Wellness |
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Winter and Holiday Safety Tips for Child Care Providers...
Child Care Aware of America is helping you keep children warm and safe this winter.
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www.cacfp.org
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How Four Deep Breaths Can Help Kids Calm Down
It's one of the first things parents and teachers tell a child who gets upset: "Take a deep breath." But research into the effect of deep breathing on the body's stress response has overwhelmingly ignored young children-and studies done with...
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greatergood.berkeley.edu
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Resilience Quarterly, Winter 2022 - Devereux
Winter 2022 We are hopping on the bandwagon and joining all who have been reflecting on 2021. Below are some things our team is proud of and thankful for when thinking over the past year, and as always, we thank YOU for being a part of it all....
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centerforresilientchildren.org
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Shared Source PA: Healthy Habits for a Healthy Year
Promoting healthy habits in and out of the classroom is crucial in keeping everyone safe and in good health this winter. SharedSourcePA has printable posters, fact sheets, and more that you can use in your program and have available to hand out...
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t.e2ma.net
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2/10 Webinar - Is It Time to Raise My Rates?
Child Care programs have experienced significant financial and operational impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. What do ARPA grants and increased base rates for Child Care Works (Subsidy) children mean for the financial well-being of your pr
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www.memberleap.com
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How to Find, Choose and Work with a Tax Professional -...
Finding a tax professional who can file your taxes correctly can be a challenge for many family child care providers. The reason is that there are a number of unique tax rules affecting providers that many tax professionals do not fully understand.
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tomcopelandblog.com
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Mealtime is Learning Time!
A FREE Gee Whiz Training Webinar
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Please plan to join Gee Whiz for our next interactive webinar, “Mealtime is Learning Time!” During this webinar, you will not just learn about why mealtimes are important learning times, you will have the opportunity to practice connecting mealtimes to skills while sharing ideas with others. |
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Fire Safety Checklist
Parents, check out our fire safety checklist about how to check smoke alarms, create and practice a fire escape plan and what to do in case of a fire.
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www.safekids.org
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The Parent Pep Talk Podcast
The Parent Pep Talk is a heartfelt and humorous podcast filled with advice and understanding from empathetic experts, honest parents, and teens who are willing to talk. It's for all parents looking for a little perspective, a few well-tested...
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www.safekids.org
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Professional Development: on the PD Registry |
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Click on the calendars below to view and download the upcoming Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) and other Program Observation Instrument (POI) trainings. |
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Program Quality Assessment Virtual Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Professional Development Calendar, September 2021 – June 2022 |
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Program Quality Assessment Virtual Program Observation Instrument (POI) Professional Development Calendar, September 2021 – June 2022 |
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Capital Area Chapter of PennAEYC Mini Conference |
Saturday, March 5, 2022
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Crosspoint United Methodist Church
Click on the flyer to the left for more information on speakers, sessions, and registration.
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Professional Development: Other Opportunities |
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1/23, 1/24 - Free Live Masterclass: Make The Magic Visible
How to translate student gains in your play-based classroom into tangible wins that colleagues and parents will understand and support.
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wonder-league.com
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1/26 - 3 Connections Between Staff & Family Retention with..
Employee and family turnover can take a toll on both your mental and physical health, as well as the financial health of your childcare organization. Join ECE Business and Leadership Strategist Beth Cannon as she sharing 3 ways you can retain both...
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www.eventbrite.com
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1/26 - The Power of Emotional Intelligence for EC Educators
Early childhood educators have always been Superheroes, tasked with the single most important role, aside from parents, in a child’s early development and education. Your work is one of the most rewarding in education, one most of us cherish...
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register.gotowebinar.com
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1/27 - Using Your Outdoor Classroom - Nature Explore
A multi-faceted exploration of research-based principles for creating effective, inspiring natural outdoor classrooms. *This meets the staff development requirement for certifying your Nature Explore...
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natureexplore.org
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1/27 - Vision-Focused Action Plans Early Childhood Leader...
Sponsored by Procare Solutions. Now's the time to refresh the vision for your program. Moving beyond the stress and challenges of the past year requires early childhood leaders like you to renew your enthusiasm and refresh your optimistic focus....
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www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com
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2/8 Webinar for Centers - Is It Time to Raise My Rates?
Child Care programs have experienced significant financial and operational impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. What do ARPA grants and increased base rates for Child Care Works (Subsidy) children mean for the financial well-being of your pr
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www.memberleap.com
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2/27 -Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank...
We stand in solidarity with early childhood educators and families of color to make equity and justice an imperative. Together with Equity Research Action Coalition we will offer authoritative and compelling content to inform and unify the early...
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www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com
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Practice Improvement Tools:
The work of practitioners on the frontline is critical to improving outcomes for young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays/disabilities and their families. But practitioners do not operate in a vacuum. Their ability to...
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ectacenter.org
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Playful Transformation | Loose Parts Method
Loose Parts enhance children's ability to think imaginatively and see solutions. Loose Parts also bring a sense of adventure and excitement to children's play. This course will take you through the steps needed to start using Loose Parts in your...
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www.playfultransformationle...
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Additional Online Training Opportunities |
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Quarterly News and Views to Advance Professional Development in Early Childhood Education across Pennsylvania.
Click on the document to the left to read the full newsletter and find out what's going on in our region!
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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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