Congratulations to the 2023 Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award Recipients!

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is honored to recognize the work of the early childhood education (ECE) programs and professionals with the 2023 Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award. 

OCDEL ECE Recap - April 10, 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).

Early Child Education Summit - Call for Presenters

The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) is pleased to announce the Call for Presenters for the 2023 Early Childhood Summit, October 16-18, 2023. Instructors are invited to submit proposals for presentations that address the important issues facing Pennsylvania's early childhood education programs and professionals in 2023 and align with the theme "From Surviving to Thriving: Tools to Support Early Learning."

ELRC Information Session - April 2023

Thursday, April 20 | 1:30 pm or 6:30 pm

Join the ELRC for monthly updates related to Child Care Works and Certification. As well, we will take an in-depth look at the various resources and supports available to STAR-rated programs.

PA Farm to School Grant Opportunity

The Pennsylvania Farm to School Grant Program provides funds to improve access to healthy, local foods and increase agriculture education opportunities for kids. Schools are eligible to apply and producers, community leaders, and anyone who is a farm to school stakeholder is encouraged to partner with their local school when applying for and implementing this grant. 

**Applications due by May 19, 2023.

April is Autism Awareness Month

Check out Pennsylvania's Early Intervention Technical Assistance resources on autism, including support in looking for early signs.