January 6, 2022 ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Program Observation Instruments and the Self-Assessment) Join ELRC Region 5 on January 6 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their online discussion, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Program Observation Instruments and the Self-Assessment).” Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two discussions on January 6 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners, directors, and administrative staff to learn about different types of program assessments. Coaches will describe the importance of self-assessing programs with approved program observation instruments and how to score and best use these types of assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and network with fellow colleagues and peers. Registration is required. One PQAS credit hour will be available. Registration January 6, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. January 6, 2021 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. To receive credit, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). If you have any questions, please contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412-812-1544. Questions about receiving credit should be directed to Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Program Observation Instruments and the Self-Assessment) Join ELRC Region 5 on January 6 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their online discussion, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Program Observation Instruments and the Self-Assessment).” Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two discussions on January 6 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners, directors, and administrative staff to learn about different types of program assessments. Coaches will describe the importance of self-assessing programs with approved program observation instruments and how to score and best use these types of assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and network with fellow colleagues and peers. Registration is required. One PQAS credit hour will be available. Registration January 6, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. January 6, 2021 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. To receive credit, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). If you have any questions, please contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412-812-1544. Questions about receiving credit should be directed to Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
December 2, 2021 Ask the Coaches: Early Childhood Interactions Want to learn more about early childhood interactions in and out of the classroom? Join ELRC Region 5 on December 2 for their Ask the Coaches discussions. Ask the Coaches ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two discussions on December 2 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners, directors, and administrative staff to engage in conversation on how to support the various types of interactions that take place in early childhood settings. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the field on their experiences with interactions in their programs between children, educators, and families. Registration is required. One PQAS credit hour will be available. Registration STEP 1: Register To register, complete one of the online registration forms below by November 3 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). December 2, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. December 2, 2021 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. STEP 2: Request Credit To receive one hour of PQAS credit, you must also complete a PD Registry Credit Request Form. December 2, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. December 2, 2021 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Course Details Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 2 – 3 p.m or 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Topic: Onsite Designation Visits and Paperwork Renewals Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman, Andrea Gardner, and Katie Streiff Core Knowledge Area: Family, Schools, Community Collaborations, and Partnerships More Information For questions about the session or credit, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. To view more events, check out our Events Calendar.
Ask the Coaches: Early Childhood Interactions Want to learn more about early childhood interactions in and out of the classroom? Join ELRC Region 5 on December 2 for their Ask the Coaches discussions. Ask the Coaches ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two discussions on December 2 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners, directors, and administrative staff to engage in conversation on how to support the various types of interactions that take place in early childhood settings. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the field on their experiences with interactions in their programs between children, educators, and families. Registration is required. One PQAS credit hour will be available. Registration STEP 1: Register To register, complete one of the online registration forms below by November 3 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). December 2, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. December 2, 2021 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. STEP 2: Request Credit To receive one hour of PQAS credit, you must also complete a PD Registry Credit Request Form. December 2, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. December 2, 2021 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Course Details Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 2 – 3 p.m or 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Topic: Onsite Designation Visits and Paperwork Renewals Instructors: Elizabeth Foreman, Andrea Gardner, and Katie Streiff Core Knowledge Area: Family, Schools, Community Collaborations, and Partnerships More Information For questions about the session or credit, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. To view more events, check out our Events Calendar.
February 18, 2021 Virtual Community of Practice Meetings Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! About Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest, current trends in the field, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. In February, the COP virtual sessions will give providers the opportunity to discuss their health and safety successes, needs, and questions. Participants will be given the most current health and safety updates, information, resources, and professional development opportunities. Available Sessions Saturday, February 13, 2021 | Health and Safety 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session Thursday, February 18, 2021 | Health and Safety 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session 1 p.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session More Information For questions, contact elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. Share this flyer with your network.
Virtual Community of Practice Meetings Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! About Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest, current trends in the field, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. In February, the COP virtual sessions will give providers the opportunity to discuss their health and safety successes, needs, and questions. Participants will be given the most current health and safety updates, information, resources, and professional development opportunities. Available Sessions Saturday, February 13, 2021 | Health and Safety 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session Thursday, February 18, 2021 | Health and Safety 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session 1 p.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session More Information For questions, contact elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. Share this flyer with your network.
February 13, 2021 Virtual Community of Practice Meetings Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! About Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest, current trends in the field, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. In February, the COP virtual sessions will give providers the opportunity to discuss their health and safety successes, needs, and questions. Participants will be given the most current health and safety updates, information, resources, and professional development opportunities. Available Sessions Saturday, February 13, 2021 | Health and Safety 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session Thursday, February 18, 2021 | Health and Safety 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session 1 p.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session More Information For questions, contact elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. Share this flyer with your network.
January 22, 2021 Q&A: Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award ELRC Region 5 will host Q&A sessions to help child care providers through the Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award application process. Sessions will be held at various times from January 13 to January 22, 2021. About Child care providers can now apply for a $600 Pandemic Relief Award on behalf of their eligible child care employees and child care support employees currently working directly with children as of January 1, 2021, and working a minimum of 20 paid hours a week. Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 will host Q&A sessions to help providers through the application process. To learn more about the Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award, read our news post. Session Dates Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83501876140 Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85892778291 Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85395777828 Friday, January 15, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85633658557 Saturday, January 16, 2021 | 10 – 11 a.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81099626792 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Stay on the Virtual Director Roundtable Call Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 3 – 4 p.m. Stay on the Virtual Director Roundtable Call Wednesday, January 20, 2021 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84668436877 Thursday, January 21, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88072361423 Friday, January 22, 2021 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81460465998 More Information For questions, contact ELRC Region 5 at 1.888.340.3572 or elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. Share this flyer with your network.
January 21, 2021 Q&A: Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award ELRC Region 5 will host Q&A sessions to help child care providers through the Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award application process. Sessions will be held at various times from January 13 to January 22, 2021. About Child care providers can now apply for a $600 Pandemic Relief Award on behalf of their eligible child care employees and child care support employees currently working directly with children as of January 1, 2021, and working a minimum of 20 paid hours a week. Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 will host Q&A sessions to help providers through the application process. To learn more about the Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award, read our news post. Session Dates Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83501876140 Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85892778291 Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85395777828 Friday, January 15, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85633658557 Saturday, January 16, 2021 | 10 – 11 a.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81099626792 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Stay on the Virtual Director Roundtable Call Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 3 – 4 p.m. Stay on the Virtual Director Roundtable Call Wednesday, January 20, 2021 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84668436877 Thursday, January 21, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88072361423 Friday, January 22, 2021 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81460465998 More Information For questions, contact ELRC Region 5 at 1.888.340.3572 or elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. Share this flyer with your network.
Virtual Community of Practice Meetings Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! About ELRC Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest, current trends in the field, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. In January, the COP virtual sessions will give providers the opportunity to discuss their school-age care program successes, needs, and questions. Participants will be given the most current school-age care updates, information, resources, and professional development opportunities. Available Sessions Saturday, January 9, 2021: School Age Child Care Check-In 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session Thursday, January 21, 2021: School Age Child Care Check-In 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session 1 p.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session More Information For questions, contact elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. Share this flyer with your network.
