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    Child Development Center Holds In-Service Training Focused on New Navy-Wide Curriculum

    Child Development Center Holds In-Service Training Focused on New Navy-Wide Curriculum

    Photo By Christy Trabun | On Jan. 16, the Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg Child Development Center team...... read more read more

    MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES

    01.23.2026

    Story by Christy Trabun 

    Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg

    Child Development Center Holds In-Service Training Focused on New Navy-Wide Curriculum
    On Jan. 16, the Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg Child Development Center team came together for an in-service training day focused on strengthening the care and education they provide every day.

    The full staff participated in safety training, an all-hands discussion with Commanding Officer Capt. Geno Dawson, and in-depth instruction on the rollout of Early Learning Matters (ELM), which is a Navy-wide curriculum designed to support kindergarten readiness and provide continuity of learning for children who might find themselves moving between various CDCs as their parents move duty stations.

    The day’s “Camp ELM” theme carried through with snacks and goodies provided by the Parent Involvement Board, including handmade s’more plushies created by the CDC’s own fiber artist, Patricia Jones.

    During the event, Lindsey Ellis was also recognized with the Civilian Service Achievement Medal in advance of her upcoming departure, honoring her contributions to the CDC and the installation.

    Training days like this ensure our CDC professionals are equipped, informed, and supported as they care for our military families.

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    Date Taken: 01.23.2026
    Date Posted: 01.29.2026 13:34
    Story ID: 556703
    Location: MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, US

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