February 3, 2023 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 with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
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 with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
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 with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. Session Details Thursday, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4. Tuesday, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Theresa Hetler Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14. Thursday, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1. Friday, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, 1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Cost: $15 Instructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30. Thursday, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5. Thursday, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3. Friday, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m. Location: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Cost: $15 Instructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler Register – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18. Monday, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3. Tuesday, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Instructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff Register – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8. More Information Course standards: child observation, documentation, and assessment. For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
January 18, 2023 Promoting Kindness in Afterschool Programs Join the Temescal Associates, How Kids Learn Foundation, and EduCare Foundation for this interactive webinar. It will focus on strategies which promote kindness in afterschool programs, and feature a presentation by Stu Semigran. Co-Founder and President of The EduCare Foundation, Semigran recently authored a book entitled, “Heartset Education: A Way of Living and Learning.” Following his presentation, registrants will have the opportunity to share their strategies and ask questions. Session Details Monday, January 23, 2023 | 1 – 3 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Cost: $12.24 Register
March 2, 2021 Study Opportunity: Parents Promoting Early Learning Are you interested in participating in a fun, compensated research study? Sign up for the University of Pittsburgh’s Parents Promoting Early Learning study! About Parents Promoting Early Learning studies how parents and their two-year-old children (up to 38 months) interact and how such interactions help prepare the child for school. Due to COVID-19, this study will be conducted online. Laptops and WiFi are available by request. Requirements Study participants will be compensated and must complete: two to three online video calls where the parent and child complete games and assessments, questionnaires and interviews about the child’s development and activities, and a one-year follow-up visit for more games and assessments. Enrollment If you are interested in enrolling, complete the study contact form. More Information For questions, please contact ppel@pitt.edu or 412.204.6845. Share this flyer with your network.
November 24, 2020 ECE Job Openings: 11/26 – 12/2 Are you looking to start or transition your career in the early childhood field? You’re in luck! Early learning programs in Pennsylvania are currently looking to fill positions. To view this week’s featured job descriptions, see the list below. Featured Jobs Education Program Supervisor The Children’s Home is seeking a Full-Time Education Program Supervisor for Child’s Way, a child care center for medically fragile children. This professional will be responsible for the supervision of all educational activities led by the teachers and will be a resource for teachers as well as families. This professional will also be responsible for ensuring that developmentally appropriate programming is provided for children, optimizing their growth and development. To apply, complete the online application. Infant and Toddler Teacher Love, Learn, and Play is looking to hire an Infant and Toddler Teacher who is able to work Monday through Friday. This professional will be responsible for coordinating the curriculum and managing a fun classroom. To apply, email llpchildcaredirector@gmail.com. Submit a Job Description Each week, Trying Together publishes a news post that features employer-submitted job positions from early learning programs across Pennsylvania. Trying Together shares these posts online through our website, social media channels, and newsletter. To make it into next week’s post, please submit the Child Care Provider Job Post Submission Form no later than Tuesday, December 1. This form is intended for positions in the early childhood field. Job descriptions not related to the early childhood field will not be included. All job descriptions submitted after December 1 will be published in the next week’s news post. Please note that news post publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. For questions, contact Lainey Yockey at lainey@tryingtogether.org. Search Additional Jobs Are you interested in starting or shifting your career in early childhood care and education? Visit the ECE Hire website or sign up for their weekly newsletter for current job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more. To stay up to date on our featured positions and more, follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter.
November 19, 2020 ELRC Region 5 Office to Close November 23 Due to rising COVID-19 cases and the stay-at-home advisory in Allegheny County, the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 downtown office on Wood Street will be closed to the public beginning Monday, November 23. About On November 18, a stay-at-home and stop social gatherings public health advisory was issued by the Allegheny County Health Department. Due to this advisory and the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County, ELRC Region 5 will close its downtown office to the public. The downtown and satellite offices will remain closed through December 31, 2020. ELRC Region 5 staff will continue to provide high-quality customer service via phone and video conferencing. More Information For more information, read this news post from ELRC Region 5.
November 5, 2020 Early Literacy Virtual Conference Are you interested in learning actionable strategies for teaching the five pillars of reading, especially in distance and hybrid learning environments? Join Learning Ally on December 4, 2020 for the “Early Literacy Virtual Conference.” About Join Learning Ally on December 4 for a full day of early literacy professional learning featuring keynote speakers Kai-leé Berke and Barbara Steinberg, in addition to 12 other experts. By attending, professionals will: Discover actionable strategies for teaching the five pillars of reading, especially in a distance or hybrid learning environment. Understand the milestones in early literacy development so you can better meet the needs of all your students. Learn what it means to be intentionally anti-biased and culturally relevant when teaching literacy in a diverse classroom. Connect with the experts and other educators to share first-hand experiences to drive lasting change in your teaching practice. Registration To register for the conference, visit the Learning Ally website. Attendees will be able to earn up to 16 Continuing Education (CE) hours live or on-demand through January 31, 2021.
Early Childhood Job Openings: 11/5 – 11/11 Are you looking to start or transition your career in the early childhood field? You’re in luck! Early learning programs in Pennsylvania are currently looking to fill positions. To view this week’s featured job descriptions, see the list below. Featured Jobs Lead Pre-K Teacher Hilltop Children’s Center is looking to hire a Pennsylvania-licensed early childhood educator for their pre-k classroom. This is a year-round position. Interested professionals must be nurturing, empathetic, and dependable. Excellent classroom management skills desired. To apply for this position, please contact lisazappa@hilltopccc.org or submit the online application. Teacher/Assistant Teacher Beulah Christian Preschool and Child Care is looking to hire an experienced, positive educator to successfully lead a team or to work with an established team in providing engaging, developmentally appropriate activities based on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards within NAEYC high-quality criteria. Successful candidates should be comfortable with all ages and available for an eight-hour shift from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round. To apply for this position, please email Tracy Belmonte at tbelmonte@beulahpresby.org. Young Toddler Teacher Helping Hands Childcare is looking to hire a passionate teacher to work with one- and two-year-old children. Applicants should have two or more years of experience working with children and/or an early childhood degree. Applicants must be able to work between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., and must have or be able to obtain clearances for working with children. This position will start in November. To apply for this position, call 724.695.9200 or email helpinghands001@verizon.net. Please ask for Lori or Melissa. Assistant Group Supervisor Stubblefield’s Childcare and Early Head Start is looking to hire an Assistant Group Supervisor to supervise children ages six months to 12-years-old. To apply for this position, please email stubblefielddaycare@yahoo.com. Metropolitan Preschool and Nursery Metropolitan Preschool and Nursery is looking to hire Group Supervisors and Assistant Group Supervisors to ensure that all children are actively supervised and that their individual needs are met. To apply for this position, contact Dawn Fowler at 412.281.8315 or info@pghchild.care. Early Learning Program Certification Representative The Allegheny County Department of Human Services is looking to hire an Early Learning Program Certification Representative to conduct inspections of child care facilities and assess compliance with regulations that are in place to ensure the health and safety of children in regulated child care settings. This is a full-time position. This professional must be willing to travel. To qualify, applicants must meet a Pennsylvania residency requirement and have at least two years of professional experience providing direct services to children and youth and a bachelor’s degree that includes 24 semester hours of college-level courses related to early childhood, or have an equivalent combination of professional experience and training. Before you apply, please read the full job description. If you qualify, please contact Abigail O’Shura at 717.772.2219 or aoshura@pa.gov to apply. Submit a Job Description Each week, Trying Together publishes a news post that features employer-submitted job positions from early learning programs across Pennsylvania. Trying Together shares these posts online through our website, social media channels, and newsletter. To make it into next week’s post, please submit the Child Care Provider Job Post Submission Form no later than Wednesday, November 11. This form is intended for positions in the early childhood field. Job descriptions not related to the early childhood field will not be included. All job descriptions submitted after November 11 will be published in the next week’s news post. Please note that news post publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. For questions, contact Lainey Yockey at lainey@tryingtogether.org. Search Additional Jobs Are you interested in starting or shifting your career in early childhood care and education? Visit the ECE Hire website or sign up for their weekly newsletter for current job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more. To stay up to date on our featured positions and more, follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter.
October 21, 2020 Allegheny County Family Resource Map Now Available Are you interested in accessing food, housing, parent, or employment services? Check out ELRC Region 5’s Allegheny County Family Resource Map to view resources available near you! About The Allegheny County Family Resource Map highlights the addresses, phone numbers, and websites of a variety of family supports, including: Aging Care and Education Employment Family Activities Food Health Housing New Parents Outdoors and Recreation Transportation Through the map, families can find countywide resources and services closest to them, such as senior community centers, family centers, early learning programs, public schools, WIC offices, parks, libraries, food pantries, diaper banks, clinics, public housing, Port Authority bus stops, and more. More Information For questions or to submit a map suggestion, please contact ELRC Region 5 at 412.350.3577 elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
