PAEYC - Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children

New requirements on FBI clearances for child care staff: effective July 1, 2008

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:26:53 -0500

Click here for a Department of Public Welfare Bulletin containing information
regarding the new requirements for obtaining FBI criminal record checks
effective July 1, 2008. The requirements for FBI criminal record checks are
a result of Act 73 of 2007 which amended the Child Protective Services Law.

As of July 1, 2008, the following individuals are required to submit FBI
criminal record checks in addition to child abuse and Pennsylvania State
Police criminal history clearances:

* Individuals who want to operate child care facilities;

Congratulations to New and Returning Board Members!

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:48:34 -0500

Congratulations to New and Returning Board Members!
Christine Battista, Sharon Carver, Angela Casile, Bill Hillgrove, Lauren Laird, Shelley Martin, Sally McCrady, MaryBeth McCulloch, Susan Polojac, David Pribish, Darcy Stiteler, Jamie Wincovitch Sandi Koebler, (Secretary) and Jacki Thomas (President-Elect)

Announcing PAEYC/BAM Radio!

Wed, 07 May 2008 22:25:06 -0500

Stay on top of what a child needs at every stage of their development from birth through early childhood. Click on the "play" button to hear the program you've selected right on your computer. Click the "download" button to place the program on your iPod and listen on the go! Each program is 8-12 minutes long. Click here to see this new feature

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:12:09 -0500

Are you working on your degree in Early Childhood
Education or thinking about going back to school?
Do you work in a facility that is in Keystone STARS,
STAR 1 or higher?
Do you need financial assistance?
The Pennsylvania Keys to Professional Development may be able to help you with the
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
More information is available at www.pakeys.org or call us at 1-800-284-6031.
Funding is also available for the CDA Assessment Fee.

2008 PAEYC CONFERENCE

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:33:56 -0500

2008 PAEYC CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT
“Children, Nature and Wellness:Open the Door to Learning”
October 25, 2008—
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
► Keynote address by Cheryl Charles, President
Children & Nature Network
► Nearly 80 educational sessions-Receive 6 hours of DPW/Act 48 Hours
► Exhibit showcasing 50 organizations, products & services
► Excellent networking opportunities with peers
Registration information will be coming soon!
Discount rates for online registrations!
Check back for updates on the presenters list,session topics and exhibit information. Click here for Exhibit, Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities