9:30 am to 11:30 am Duolingo’s Early Learners First and La Escuelita Arcoiris Friday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am 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 […]
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Recurring Let’s Chat About Webinars Friday, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Recurring Let’s Chat About Webinars Pennsylvania's Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) will co-host a series of four webinars on language and literacy development. Learn More The webinars will include information on structured literacy and provide resources to share with families and use in classrooms and centers. The free, hour-long webinars will […]
9:30 am to 11:30 pm Introduction to ASQ: SE-2 Saturday, 9:30 am to 11:30 pm 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 […]
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm DIY Fidget/Stim Tools Workshop Sunday, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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, […]
10:00 am to 1:00 pm American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Monday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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 […]
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Supervision 101 Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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 […]
8:00 am to 9:00 am Recurring Theiss Training Center: Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed and Proficient Wednesday, 8:00 am to 9:00 am Recurring Theiss Training Center: Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed and Proficient The University of Pittsburgh's Theiss Training Center will host a series titled Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed, and Proficient from January to March and from May to June. Learn More The center's online course on trauma is designed for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered […]
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Strengthening Families Webinar Thursday, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Strengthening Families Webinar Strengthening Families will offer a webinar in which participants will learn about dual-language development in young children and explore practical strategies that home visitors can use to support families in fostering bilingualism from birth. Learn More The presentation will be based on recent research by UnidosUS as part of the Early Learning Nation Collective. It […]
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3 Monday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3 In “Introduction to ASQ-3,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results […]
8:30 am to 9:30 am EEOC: Virtual Learning & Networking Opportunity Tuesday, 8:30 am to 9:30 am EEOC: Virtual Learning & Networking Opportunity The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a virtual learning and networking opportunity in January. The event will include an overview of the EEOC and what to expect in 2025. Learn More Attendees will learn about the EEOC's role in enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws. They will also gain insights into the protections provided […]
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Pitt’s National Day of Racial Healing Program Tuesday, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Pitt’s National Day of Racial Healing Program The University of Pittsburgh is hosting an event to honor the National Day of Racial Healing in January. Learn More The theme for this year's program is "Understand and Navigating Racial Anxiety: Cultivating Transformative Racial Healing." The event invites participants to engage in meaningful dialogue and reflection on the personal and collective steps needed to […]
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations Thursday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations ELRC Region 5 is offering a professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. Through whole and small group discussions and activities, students will understand what observation is and identify various types of […]
10:30 am to 11:00 am Carnegie Library: Little Artists Friday, 10:30 am to 11:00 am Carnegie Library: Little Artists The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will hold an event to help children learn and grow through art at its Lawrenceville branch in January. Learn More Little Artists is a sensory experience for young children and their caregivers. It will enable them to explore colors, shapes, textures, and materials. The program encourages open experimentation and self-expression […]
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Recurring Let’s Chat About Webinars Friday, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Recurring Let’s Chat About Webinars Pennsylvania's Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) will co-host a series of four webinars on language and literacy development. Learn More The webinars will include information on structured literacy and provide resources to share with families and use in classrooms and centers. The free, hour-long webinars will […]
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Squonking in the Library Part 2 Saturday, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Squonking in the Library Part 2 This workshop offered by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh enables children to explore science and art. Learn More Squonk's Lindsay Herring and Mia Taylor will lead the workshop, which is aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 13. In the workshop, participants will use Rube Goldberg Machines and learn how to harness the […]
8:00 am to 9:30 am Recurring Theiss Training Center: Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed and Proficient Wednesday, 8:00 am to 9:30 am Recurring Theiss Training Center: Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed and Proficient The University of Pittsburgh's Theiss Training Center will host a series titled Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed, and Proficient from January to March and from May to June. Learn More The center's online course on trauma is designed for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered […]
9:15 am to 2:00 pm Summer Planning Kickoff Meeting Wednesday, 9:15 am to 2:00 pm Summer Planning Kickoff Meeting The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) are hosting a Summer Planning Kickoff meeting in January. Learn More Southwestern Pennsylvania out-of-school providers are invited to gather, get started, and get support on their 2025 summer program planning. The event will include: APOST and United Way updates Networking Panel discussions […]
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm New America: Updates on Dos and Don’ts in Early Learning Thursday, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm New America: Updates on Dos and Don’ts in Early Learning New America will kick off a two-part webinar series in late January that explores the latest research and guidance on using technology in preschool and K-3 classrooms. Learn More Part 1, Tablets and Teaching: Updates on Dos and Don'ts in Early Learning will highlight resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Children and Screens, and […]
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Brown Mamas: Comprehensive Plan Launch Party Thursday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Brown Mamas: Comprehensive Plan Launch Party Brown Mamas will host a Comprehensive Plan Launch Party, where attendees will be able to share their vision for Pittsburgh over the next 20 years. Learn More The event will include free food and interactive activities during which attendees will be able to discuss what they'd like to see in Pittsburgh's future. The party is […]
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures: Kelly Starling Lyons Thursday, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures: Kelly Starling Lyons Celebrating the 120th anniversary of the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing," Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures will hold an event with Kelly Starling Lyons about her book that celebrates the Black National Anthem and how it inspired five generations of a family. Learn More The song was written by two Florida brothers, one of whom […]
Wednesday, 8:00 am to 9:00 am Recurring Theiss Training Center: Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed and Proficient
Wednesday, 8:00 am to 9:30 am Recurring Theiss Training Center: Becoming Trauma Aware, Informed and Proficient
