Duolingo’s Early Learners First and La Escuelita Arcoiris

Duolingo's Early Learners First and La Escuelita Arcoiris is an innovative learning community initiative designed for children from birth to age 5 and their caregivers. Learn More The space will offer a high-quality, immersive environment that fosters development through play. The program is grounded in the belief that joyful, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate experiences lay […]

Introduction to ASQ: SE-2

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. Introduction to ASQ: SE-2 Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-SE-2® as a social-emotional developmental screening tool for children ages three months to 5 years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool […]

DIY Fidget/Stim Tools Workshop

Attendees at this workshop will learn how to design and make their own stim tools and sensory supports with reused materials at the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse. Learn More Stim tools and sensory supports are objects or materials that stimulate or soothe the senses. They can be used to help people focus, regulate emotions, […]

American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide a hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to early childhood professionals. About the Course This PQAS-certified blended learning course consists of an in-person class and online coursework.  The course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]

Supervision 101

The ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. Supervision 101 This live webinar will give a foundational overview of supervision in licensed early childhood programs.  This course will focus on the supervision aspects of the DHS Certification Regulations for child care in PA.  The participants will be able to define supervision per […]