Events
Introduction to ASQ-3
Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
Remake Learning Assembly
The Remake Learning Assembly - an immersive, interactive showcase of ideas and bright minds shaping the future of learning - will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.
Introduction to ASQ-3
Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
Children's Literacy Summit
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host a Children's Literacy Summit on Saturday, Sept. 27 at its CLP - Main branch in Oakland.
Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a series from September through December that enables caregivers of children with differences in or challenges to their development to connect with each other.
Virtual Director Roundtables (10 a.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for a Virtual Director Roundtables held every Tuesday via Zoom.
Three Ways to Build Your State's IECMH Funding Strategy
Zero to Three and the Children's Funding Project are offering a series of three 90-minute webinars to answer questions about public financing for infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH).
Virtual Director Roundtables (10 a.m.) (Copy)
Join ELRC Region 5 for a Virtual Director Roundtables held every Tuesday via Zoom.
Strong Minds, Bright Futures: Community Listening Sessions on Children’s Mental Health
Strong Minds, Bright Futures will host the sessions throughout the fall, including two in the region.
Introduction to ASQ-3
Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
UnConference: From Representation to Inclusion
Registration is open for Trying Together's UnConference: From Representation to Inclusion, which will take place on Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Museum of Art.
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.
Home-Based Community Network
ELRC Region 5 and Trying Together will host virtual Home-Based Community Network meetings for home-based providers in Allegheny County in August and October.
Growing Together | From Conflict to Connection – Better Collaboration with Colleagues
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
The Discovery School: Interactive Workshop
The Discover School will hold an interactive workshop in October during which educators will explore how indoor and outdoor environments guide children's discovery.
Supporting Children's Social-Emotional Well-Being: A Closer Look at Temperament and Goodness of Fit Theory
How can two children with the same parents be so different? Why are some children easygoing and others more challenging to work with? One major factor at play is temperament.
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 3 months to 5 years.
FLIP IT
FLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense, and effective four-step process to address “challenging” behaviors.
Introduction to ASQ-3
Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
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.
Supervision 101
Discover the essentials of effective supervision in licensed early childhood programs.
Growing Together | Career Pathways in Early Childhood
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
Classroom De-escalation in Early Childhood
Understand the causes of escalation in young children, learn about foundational classroom practices to prevent escalation, practice de-escalation strategies, and learn about ways to reconnect and reengage children after the escalation has ended.
Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood: Focus on Attitudes and Beliefs
Attitudes and beliefs shape actions, and societal attitudes shape service systems.
Growing Together | Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
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.
Growing Together | Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
Introduction to ASQ-3
Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years
Growing Together | Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Caregivers
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
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.
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 3 months to 5 years.
Introduction to ASQ-3
Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
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.
Growing Together | Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role and How Can They Support You?
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
Growing Together | Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
Introduction to ASQ-3
Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
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.
Growing Together | The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood 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 3 months to 5 years.
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.
Growing Together | Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
Introduction to ASQ-3
Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
Growing Together | Navigating Public Policy and Systems
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
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.
Growing Together: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
FLIP IT!
The ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators:
B is for Bookbash
The Carnegie Library of Homestead will host storytimes and other activities during its B is for Bookbash on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Growing Together | Resilience in the Classroom: What to Do When Things Fall Apart
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
Professional Development: Allergy, Asthma, and Classroom Inclusion for Early Childhood Educators
Breathe Pennsylvania is hosting a professional development opportunity for early childhood educators that focuses on safety for children with allergies and asthma.
Community of Practice: Home Based Community Network
ELRC Region 5 and Trying Together will host a Community of Practice (COP) event for home-based providers in Allegheny County in August and October.
Black Transformative Arts Network: Creative Black Futures
The Black Transformative Arts Network will host an afternoon of art, music, and movement at Creative Black Futures 2025 on Sunday, Aug. 17.
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 3 months to 5 years.
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.
Carnegie Library: Extravaganza
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Main (Oakland) branch will host its outdoor Summer Reading Extravaganza in August that will include storytelling, music, crafts, food trucks, and more.
Supervision 101
The ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators.
Introduction to ASQ-3
Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years.
Virtual Director Roundtables (2 p.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for our Virtual Director Roundtables being held every Tuesday via Zoom.
Virtual Director Roundtables (10 a.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for our Virtual Director Roundtables being held every Tuesday via Zoom.
Quality Foundations for Early Learning Virtual Conference
Quality Foundations for Early Learning will hold a virtual conference in July that focuses on preparing for the upcoming school year.
Webinar: Parents' Day & Evidence on the Role of Partnership
To celebrate Parents' Day, Heckman Digest is hosting a webinar that features research regarding the vital role that parents play in family health and economic potential.
Head Start Community of Practice: Fiscal Friends
The Pennsylvania Head Start Association will host Community of Practice: Fiscal Friends on Wednesday, July 23.
Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators
ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest, ask questions, and offer insight and inspiration to one another.
Virtual Director Roundtables (2 p.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for our Virtual Director Roundtables being held every Tuesday via Zoom.
Virtual Director Roundtables (10 a.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for our Virtual Director Roundtables being held every Tuesday via Zoom.
Growing Together | Preparing the Classroom Environment to Support Social-Emotional Regulation
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
Virtual Director Roundtables (2 p.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for our Virtual Director Roundtables being held every Tuesday via Zoom.
Virtual Director Roundtables (10 a.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for our Virtual Director Roundtables being held every Tuesday via Zoom.
The Incredible Years Parenting Program
The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July.
Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators
ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest, ask questions, and offer insight and inspiration to one another.
Virtual Director Roundtables (2 p.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for our Virtual Director Roundtables being held every Tuesday via Zoom.
Virtual Director Roundtables (10 a.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for our Virtual Director Roundtables being held every Tuesday via Zoom.
The Incredible Years Parenting Program
The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July.
Virtual Director Roundtables (2 p.m.)
Join ELRC Region 5 for our Virtual Director Roundtables being held every Tuesday via Zoom.