Berks Early Care and Education Council

10/29/2026

Check out all of the fun activities going on in Berks county in November!

10/26/2026

📢 Join this virtual professional training hosted by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)! Charting the LifeCourse was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and ages to develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. These standalone training sessions are for all professional stakeholders. Each session will cover the same content.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹:
- Learn about the National Charting the LifeCourse Community of Practice.
- Apply LifeCourse Principles and LifeCourse Framework.
- Practice Using LifeCourse Tools.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
- Nov. 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Registration opens 10/9/26)
- Feb. 4, 2027, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Registration opens 1/4/27)
- April 15, 2027, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Registration opens 3/4/27)
- June 25, 2027, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Registration opens 5/14/27)

***Registrants need to review pre-requisites and complete basic information before they have access to the registration link. View the Course Link: https://cstu.io/b59d4b

10/23/2026

✅ The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to register for PATC 2026! Professionals, clinicians, autistic self-advocates, and their families/caregivers will learn from leading experts in the field of autism supports.

Hosted virtually Nov. 4-5, the conference theme is 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 – focused on navigating daily tasks, unique challenges, and regulation techniques. Personal stories from self-advocates will play throughout the conference.

Register here ➡️ paautismtraining.org

10/21/2026

Another fun event!

Bean Funeral Homes is holding our first Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 22 from 5:30-8:00 PM at 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, PA. The event is free and all ages are welcome.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Taqueria el Patron, Franklyn’s Breakfast Burgers & Shakes, and Honey Pop Custom Beverages. We’ll have music by DJ Halo.

🎃 The best trunk will receive a $100 gift card. 🎃

We are still looking for five additional trunks to participate and hand out treats during the event. The sign-up deadline has been extended to Monday, October 19. Email [email protected] to sign up.

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Family fun this Friday in West Reading!

09/25/2026

The Reading Public Museum is proud to be a place of lifelong learning and enjoyment for guests of all ages and abilities. The Museum will offer Sensory Inclusive hours on Sunday September 28, 5-6pm.

Registration is suggested, as those who pre register will receive a pre-visit information packet, but it is not required. This event is free for Museum Members and free with Museum Admission for non-members. Those interested in participating should email [email protected]

09/17/2026

Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) invites families of children currently receiving Early Intervention (EI) services and parent co-chairs of the Local Interagency Coordinating Councils (LICC) to join the SICC Family Meet and Greet on Thursday, October 8th , 11:30am -12:30pm. This event takes place through Zoom. Please note the meet and greet is designed exclusively for families of children currently receiving EI services and parent co-chairs of LICCs.

The SICC Meet and Greet is an opportunity to connect with other EI families, learn more about the purpose of the State Interagency Coordinating Council and how families can be involved. See attached flyer for registration details. After registration, the Zoom details will be sent a few days prior to the meet and greet to the email chosen to register with.

The SICC meeting will follow at 12:30 pm, and participation is highly welcomed and encouraged but not required.

07/22/2026

Early Intervention Services for children under the age of 3 are available through SAM Early Intervention. Please reach out with any questions or to submit a referral to begin the process.