Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time will accept applications for its 2026-2027 quality campaign cohort through Friday, September 18.

October is a great month to focus on fire safety and to invite local fire departments to visit early childhood education programs, said Dominique Webster-Outten, ELRC Region 5’s health and safety coach.

Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) has announced its schedule of professional development opportunities for the fall.

The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMH) program discusses in its latest Bright Kids Bright Future newsletter how technology can be used in positive ways to support children’s growth while balancing its use with play, real-world learning, and high-quality interactions.

As the summer begins to wind down, this is a valuable time to shift focus toward preparing for a strong start to the new school year, said Dominique R. Webster-Outten, the health and safety coach and a quality coach for ELRC Region 5.

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification has shared some new resources on how to avoid ticks and remove them from children.

Trying Together, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, offers numerous professional growth opportunities through the Institute for Early Childhood Career Pathways, including public in-person and virtual courses and custom professional development options.

Educators and advocates who are looking to deepen their knowledge of state and federal education policy can now apply for the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPLC).

A team of fellows from Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) has designed new tools to strengthen communication and relationships between families and an Allegheny County school.