NOW Available: 2023 Keystone STARS Performance Standards, Program Manual, & Accompanying Resources

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released the updated 2023 Keystone STARS Performance Standards, Program Manual, and Accompanying Resources.

2023 ECE Professionals Conference at Shippensburg University

Saturday, September 30 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

The Shippensburg Chapter of PennAEYC is pleased to invite you to attend the 2023 ECE Professionals Conference. Attendees could receive 4 PQAS hours.

CDA and Apprenticeship Options at HACC

HACC continues to offer various CDA opportunities, as well as a new Apprenticeship program for ECE professionals. Take a look at the available options today!

PD Opportunity - Introduction to Child Development for School Age Care Providers

This course will provide an overview of child development for school age children ages 5-12 years of age. In particular, learn about the five domains of development and ways to maximize development in the out-of-school setting through schedules, materials, and activities.

Sensorimotor play that develops children's vestibular and proprioceptive systems takes some planning, but the health and wellness benefits are too important to ignore. Incorporating many opportunities to climb, spin, roll, swing, dig, shovel, and do "heavy work" (push/pull/lift) means that outdoor play time meets many standards for children's healthy development, including the ability to self-regulate behaviors.