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Study results show importance of early childhood education, Capital Area Head Start executive director says By DIANA FISHLOCK, The Patriot-News //www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/10/study_touts_math_literacy_resu.html Children who were in the Harrisburg Preschool Program for at-risk children scored higher on Pennsylvania System of School Assessment literacy and math tests, even into the fifth grade, according to astudy released Wednesday. “This […]

Thursday, October 13, 2011, 5 – 7 pm, Open House for Early Head Start/SafeStart’s new Infant, Toddler Center, 530 N Oswego St, Allentown (on the edge of the Allentown State Hospital). Free and open to the public. Tours provided.  The Infant Toddler Center for Early Head Start/SafeStart is a unique therapeutic program for children born […]

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning recently rated the CCIS of Lehigh County as commendable in categories of customer service, compliance with regulations, caseload management and administrative management for program year 2010-2011. “Commendable” is the highest rating. CCIS of Lehigh County administers childcare subsidies for qualifying low income working families living in […]

CSC’s Family Library, 1520 Hanover Ave, Allentown, will hold public story time throughout the school year on Tuesdays at 10 am and Thursdays at 1 pm. Every one-hour story adventure includes stories, crafts and a snack. Each month holds a thrilling new theme. September’s theme is ‘I am Special.’ Children will learn about themselves and […]

William Stillman, author and national speaker on autism spectrum disorders, will be the featured speaker on October 7, 2011, 8:30 am – noon, at DeSales University Center. The event is presented by the Early Education Academy, a service of Community Services for Children. A two-tiered pricing is available to accommodate professionals needing continuing education credits […]

Dr. Karen Senft, a local developmental-behavioral pediatrician, and an experienced panel of clinicans and parents will address meeting the physical, behavioral, and social challenges of pre-teens and teens on the autism spectrum. Sponsored by the Autism Resource Community Hub of Lehigh Valley (ARCH of LV), Friday, October 21, 2011, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, at Community […]

August 3, 2011, 9 am – 4:30 pm: ‘Don’t Flip Out, Just FLIP IT!’ Presented by Devereux Center for Resilient Children. FLIP IT is a 4-step strategy for building supportive relationships that encourage emotional awareness and emotional control in children ages 3 through 8. 6.5 hrs of Professional Development. $30/pp. August 5, 2011, 9 am […]

Claire DeFazio has been named VP of Operations and Subsidy Services, which includes accountability for building and facilities maintenance and contracts as well as the Child Care Information Services program. CCIS administers subsidies paid to child care providers enrolling children in low income families in Lehigh County. Rebecca Fenerty recently assumed the new position of […]

Head Start of the Lehigh Valley is one of 436 recipients of a $5000 grant from Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play. The grant will be used to provide a playground for children enrolled in Head Start at Allentown’s Overland Park facility off Hanover Avenue. ‘Outdoor play is associated […]

Infants to children aged 12 and their families are invited to join our free summer reading program as we go BUGGY with story time adventures, prizes, crafts and snacks all related to learning about insects. June 6-August 12, 2011. Tuesdays 10 am; Wednesdays 10 am and 1 pm; Thursdays 10 am. Large groups please call […]