November 7, 2024 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 observation used in the classroom. They will also learn how observations can be linked directly to observation-based child assessments, and discuss how to identify their own biases to prevent them from affecting their objective observations. This session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. Session Details Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 6 – 8 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Cost: $10 Register Instructors: Shawna Preston and Elizabeth Foreman Standards: Child Observation, Documentation, and Assessment Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
November 4, 2024 FLIP IT The ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. FLIP IT FLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense, and effective four-step process to help caregivers understand what children are trying to communicate with their day-to-day behaviors. The four steps embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic are: F – Feelings L – Limits I – Inquiries P – Prompts FLIP IT is nothing new, but transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, applicable in a variety of challenging situations, and portable. FLIP IT is most appropriate for children ages 3 to 8. This session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. Session Details Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 6 – 8 p.m. Virtual Cost: $10 Register Instructor: Shawna Preston Standards: Child Growth and Development Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Shawna Preston at shawna.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
October 9, 2024 ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings This Fall ELRC Region 5 is offering a series of developmental screenings at no cost to families in October and November. Ages & Stages Developmental Screenings ELRC Region 5 will conduct screenings using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). Families with children ages two months to five years are invited to participate. Screenings will be offered on these dates: Thursday, Oct. 24 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 304 Wood Street, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Friday, Oct. 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Friday, Nov. 1 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 304 Wood Street, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 More Details The screening can take 40 minutes to an hour and results are immediately provided. If necessary, staff can offer referrals for full evaluations and developmental resources. Call 412-350-3577 or email kris.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us to request an appointment or more information.
October 4, 2024 Professional Development: Supervision 101 ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. Learn More The live webinar Supervision 101 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 Pennsylvania. The participants will be able to define supervision per the regulations. This session will also focus on ratio, scenarios, and the vital importance of supervision in child care. This is an excellent course for new early childhood professionals or for those who might need a refresher. This session is eligible for one hour of PQAS and Act 48 credit. Session Details Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 10 – 11 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Cost: $5 Register Instructors: Holly Cessna Standards: Health and Safety Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
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 observation used in the classroom. They will also learn how observations can be linked directly to observation-based child assessments, and discuss how to identify their own biases to prevent them from affecting their objective observations. This session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. Session Details Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | 6 – 8 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Cost: $10 Register Instructors: Shawna Preston and Elizabeth Foreman Standards: Child Observation, Documentation, and Assessment Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
August 21, 2024 American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to early childhood professionals. About the Course This PQAS-certified in-person course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. Certification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for two years. The cost is $38. Session Details Monday, August 26 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pitt CEC Homewood 622 N. Homewood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Register Wednesday, October 9 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pitt CEC Homewood 622 N. Homewood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Register PLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. Participants will be conducting strenuous activities, such as performing CPR on the floor. If you have a medical condition or disability that will prevent you from taking part in the skills practice sessions, please let your instructor know so that accommodations can be made for the practice portion. The CPR and AED evaluations must be completed with the manikin on the ground. Questions? For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.
American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to early childhood professionals. About the Course This PQAS-certified in-person course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. Certification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for two years. The cost is $38. Session Details Monday, August 26 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pitt CEC Homewood 622 N. Homewood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Register Wednesday, October 9 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pitt CEC Homewood 622 N. Homewood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Register PLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. Participants will be conducting strenuous activities, such as performing CPR on the floor. If you have a medical condition or disability that will prevent you from taking part in the skills practice sessions, please let your instructor know so that accommodations can be made for the practice portion. The CPR and AED evaluations must be completed with the manikin on the ground. Questions? For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.
August 14, 2024 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 (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. The online coursework must be completed prior to the in-person class. Access to the online coursework will be provided via email upon completion of registration. Allow yourself three to four hours to complete. We advise completing the online coursework at least 48 hours prior to your in-person course. You will need to provide proof of completion by providing a copy of your completion email either printed or on your mobile device of class in order to participate in the in-person class portion of the training. Certification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for two years. Session Details The course will take place on: Monday, September 16 | 3 – 6 p.m. Trying Together – Conference Room 5604 Solway Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 The cost is $38. Registration will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. PLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. Participants will be conducting strenuous activities, such as performing CPR on the floor. If you have a medical condition or disability that will prevent you from taking part in the skills practice sessions, please let your instructor know so that accommodations can be made for the practice portion. The CPR and AED evaluations must be completed with the manikin on the ground. Questions? For questions about the session, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.
August 8, 2024 FLIP IT The ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. FLIP IT FLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense, and effective four-step process to help caregivers understand what children are trying to communicate with their day-to-day behaviors. The four steps embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic are: F – Feelings L – Limits I – Inquiries P – Prompts FLIP IT is nothing new, but transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, applicable in a variety of challenging situations, and portable. FLIP IT is most appropriate for children ages three to eight. This session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. Session Details Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 9 – 11 a.m. Location: Heart Prints Center for Early Education 850 Cranberry Woods Drive #1227 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Cost: $10 Register Instructors: Shawna Preston Standards: Child Growth and Development For questions about the course or credit, contact Shawna Preston at shawna.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
July 3, 2024 ELRC 5 Offers FLIP IT for Professional Development Early Learning Resource Center 5 is offering a professional development opportunity known as FLIP IT for early learning educators. Learn More FLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense, and effective four-step process to help caregivers understand what children are trying to communicate with day-to-day behaviors. The four steps embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic are: F – Feelings L – Limits I – Inquiries P – Prompts FLIP IT transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, applicable in a variety of challenging situations, and portable. FLIP IT is appropriate for children ages three to eight. The session is eligible for two hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. Session Details Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 6 – 8 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Cost: $10 Register For questions about the course or credit, contact Shawna Preston at shawna.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
