Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:29:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 OCDEL Early Childhood Education Conference – Apr 22-23 https://phennd.org/update/ocdel-early-childhood-education-conference-apr-22-23/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:29:06 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=85625 Registration is now open for the 2025 Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Early Childhood Education Conference, Stable and Secure: Supporting Children Through Trauma Sensitive Approaches. This two-day conference is scheduled for April 22-23, 2025, at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown in Pittsburgh, PA and is free for attendees. In addition, up to two overnight rooms will also be paid for by OCDEL. This conference is open to all child care providers, but due to attendance limitations prioritized attendance will be for early childhood directors and teachers. Registration is limited to two staff per program.

The conference is a transformative event, focused on deepening our understanding of child and adult well-being through trauma-sensitive approaches. This unique gathering brings together experts, practitioners, and educators, committed to creating stable and secure environments for young children, their families, and the adults who serve them. Attendees will be able to earn professional development credits including Act 48 and PA ECE Registry hours.

For additional information and to register for the conference, please visit the PA KEYS OCDEL Conference webpage.

]]> Family Engagement Summit: Supporting Strong Partnerships for Children’s School Readiness https://phennd.org/update/family-engagement-summit-supporting-strong-partnerships-for-childrens-school-readiness/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:28:26 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=40842 The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning has announced it will sponsor the Family Engagement Summit, Supporting Strong Partnerships for Children’s School Readiness and Achievement, to be held on October 6th at the PaTTAN Harrisburg.

The Summit will provide an opportunity for early childhood professionals, family leaders, school district personnel, and community leaders to network and discuss family engagement strategies, supports and resources in Pennsylvania around effective and efficient ways to partner to support children’s school readiness.

Registration and full conference information will be available in mid-August. For more information, email Sarah Holland at saholland@pa.gov.

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