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At the Council, we are proud to highlight the achievements of our members who are driving change in the community. To celebrate 50 Years of Impact, the Council is launching

The Providers’ Council welcomed Dave Cerrone as its eAcademy® LMS Manager.   In his new role, Cerrone oversees the day-to-day operations of the Council’s eAcademy® program, leads support and eAcademy® training initiatives and guides program workflows

The Trump administration is preparing a major rollback of federal Head Start requirements, removing many longstanding standards for education, health, and program quality. Supporters warn the changes could undermine the

Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe, the Trump Administration’s termination of TPS for Haiti went into effect August 5, 2026, ending work authorization for several former TPS holders.  

On August 2, the U.S. Senate released the text of a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government open and funded through December 11. The CR also includes a key provision

In a recent Boston Globe article, Providers’ Council President & CEO Bill Yelenak discussed the devastating impact that the loss of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Haitian residents will have on

On August 5, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S.3211). The bill would establish a standard occupational

Mastering Residential Program Management (RPM): Building Strong, Compliant, and Person-Centered Programs  This interactive, in-person training is designed for current and emerging leaders in residential services who are responsible for overseeing program operations,

The Council’s August DEIJA calendar is out now!   Click here to view the August 2026 calendar!  This calendar marks multi-cultural celebrations, holidays, days of remembrance and days of awareness, along with monthly and multi-week

The Summer 2026 e-Edition of The Provider newspaper is now available! Click here to read the e-Edition.    This month, the Council featured content on the opening of early-bird registration for its 51st Annual Convention &