Join Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School-Time (APOST) on June 14 for their Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time. PQAS/Act 48 credit available upon request.
About
The APOST Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time is a professional development conference that shares best practices in youth development. This conference is open to youth practitioners who desire to increase their skills in working with youth in out-of-school time programs or in mentoring relationships. This year’s event will feature Keynote Speaker Timothy Jones, an expert in youth development and hip-hop culture/pedagogy who has developed, implemented, and evaluated out-of-school time programs inside and outside of schools for over 20 years.
Limited free parking is available, but carpooling is recommended.
More Information
To learn more and register, visit APOST’s Eventbrite page.
For questions, contact APOST via phone at 412.456.6876.
Are you an educator that encourages creative learning and expression? The Heinz Endowments and the University of Pittsburgh are looking to receive your input via the Creative Learning Educator Survey.
About
The Creative Learning Educator Survey was established to learn more about creative learning opportunities for youth in the Pittsburgh region. The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete, with questions related to teaching artistry and creative learning. Results from this study will be utilized to better inform how to support our region’s creative learning programs and organizations.
After completion, participants will be entered into a raffle to win an iPad. Participation is voluntary.
Learn More
To learn more and participate in the survey, visit their website.
For questions, contact Principal Investigator, Tom Akiva at tomakiva@pitt.edu or Project Coordinator, Esohe Osai at ero19@pitt.edu.
Join the Allegheny County Children’s Fund Working Group this spring for a series of community meetings to share your views on what works best and what additional support is needed when it comes to early learning and out-of-school time.
About
Allegheny County’s goal is to make sure that every child can benefit from quality early learning and out-of-school time. A series of six Community Meetings are being held across the County to learn from families, caregivers, and educators what access to quality early learning and out-of-school time looks like today—from your perspective and in your community.
Each meeting will include child care, refreshments, and opportunities for community members to voice their input on how Allegheny County can be a leader for kids moving forward.
Community Meeting Dates
The Allegheny County Children’s Fund Working Group and community members will convene on the following dates:
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- City Meeting – May 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Jeron X Grayson Community Center, Hill District
- West Meeting – June 3 | 6:30 p.m. | The Landing Community Center, Moon Township
- South Meeting – June 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Bethel Park Community Center
- North Meeting – June 5 | 6:00 p.m. | Shaler North Hills Library
- East Meeting – June 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Founders Hall Middle School, McKeesport
- Spanish-Language Meeting – June 18 | 6:30 p.m. | YWCA Building, Downtown Pittsburgh
Registration & Questions
Visit the Community Meeting website to learn more, RSVP, or contact event organizers.
Join Apraxia Kids on May 16 for their Pittsburgh Apraxia Specialists Panel. Attendees will join local speech-language pathologists (SLPs) for a one-of-a-kind panel and Q&A session, visit the Apraxia Kids headquarters, and network with local families, caregivers, and therapists.
About
Apraxia Kids is the leading nonprofit that strengthens the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech by educating professionals and families; facilitating community engagement and outreach; and investing in the future through advocacy and research.
This event coincides with Apraxia Awareness Month, an important time for informing the local community of the struggles that children with apraxia face each day. Apraxia Kids hopes to bring the Pittsburgh community together to raise awareness, support each other, and build a bridge between parents and professionals!
Speakers
- Megan Overby, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Duquesne University
- Kathy Helfrich-Miller, Ph.D., CCC-SLP- Rehabilitation Specialists
- Jen Rakers, MSLP, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd. – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Carrie Van Soest, MS, CCC-SLP – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Eileen Cirelli, MS, CCC/L-SLP – Allegheny Intermediate Unit
- Gretchen Myers, MSLP-CCC; Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Center4Speech
- Katie Micco, MS, CCC-SLP; Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Duquesne University
Registration
Registration for this event is free and may be accessed via the event’s webpage.
