February 26, 2025 Free Developmental Screenings for Children ELRC Region 5 is hosting free Ages & Stages Questionnaires developmental screening events in April. Learn More Families with children between the ages of two months and 5 years are invited to participate on the following dates: Friday, April 11 at Hosanna House (807 Wallace Avenue) Wednesday, April 16 at 304 Wood Street, suite 400, in Pittsburgh Screenings will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The screening can take 40 minutes to an hour and results are immediately provided. Staff can offer referrals for full evaluations and developmental resources if necessary. Those interested in taking part in the screenings should call 412-350-3577 or email elrc5@alleghenycounty.us to make an appointment.
Free Developmental Screenings for Children ELRC Region 5 is hosting free Ages & Stages Questionnaires developmental screening events in April. Learn More Families with children between the ages of two months and 5 years are invited to participate on the following dates: Friday, April 11 at Hosanna House (807 Wallace Avenue) Wednesday, April 16 at 304 Wood Street, suite 400, in Pittsburgh Screenings will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The screening can take 40 minutes to an hour and results are immediately provided. Staff can offer referrals for full evaluations and developmental resources if necessary. Those interested in taking part in the screenings should call 412-350-3577 or email elrc5@alleghenycounty.us to make an appointment.
January 30, 2025 American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide in person and hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings 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 $70. 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. Information for Hybrid Sessions The online coursework for hybrid sessions 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 3-4 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. Session Details Tuesday, 6/17/25 | Hybrid | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Register 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 in person and hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings 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 $70. 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. Information for Hybrid Sessions The online coursework for hybrid sessions 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 3-4 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. Session Details Tuesday, 3/18/25 | Hybrid | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146 Register Tuesday, 5/13/25 | In person | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pitt CEC Homewood, 622 N. Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Register Tuesday, 6/17/25 | Hybrid | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Register 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 in person and hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings 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 $70. 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. Information for Hybrid Sessions The online coursework for hybrid sessions 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 3-4 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. Session Details Tuesday, 3/18/25 | Hybrid | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146 Register Tuesday, 5/13/25 | In person | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pitt CEC Homewood, 622 N. Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Register Tuesday, 6/17/25 | Hybrid | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Register Questions? For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.
January 9, 2025 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 is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and resources to support making referrals to additional services as needed. Participants must have taken “Introduction to ASQ-3” prior to this professional development course. The cost is $15 for the session. Session Details Saturday, January 11 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Trying Together, 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
January 7, 2025 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. Session Details Saturday, 2/22/25 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trying Together 5604 Solway Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Register The cost is $38. 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.
December 11, 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 3-4 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 Monday, January 13 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pitt CEC Homewood 622 N. Homewood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Cost: $38 Register PLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations.
December 4, 2024 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 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 1 hour of PQAS and Act 48 credit. Session Details Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.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.
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.
