Highlighted Trainings

Upcoming Live Learning Events

We are pleased to present a diverse selection of live trainings – some in-person and some online. Whenever a new training is offered, you will find it here, so bookmark this page and come back soon!

 
 
Date Name Description Registration Link Credits Offered

Friday, May 15, 2026

12:30 – 3:45 pm 

Advancing Language Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infants & Toddlers

Creating Rich, Accessible Language Environments

This session explores how professionals can support families in creating rich, accessible language environments – whether through visual, auditory, or multimodal pathways. Participants will examine advanced considerations related to early hearing technology, visual language acquisition, and the impact of linguistic accessibility on cognitive and social-emotional development. The webinar highlights interdisciplinary collaboration and the critical role of professionals in ensuring families receive balanced, evidence-informed guidance. Through case examples and practical strategies, attendees will strengthen their ability to coach families, promote meaningful communication interactions, and empower caregivers to make informed, values-aligned language decisions.

Presenters: Mary Anne Stefko, Teacher of the Deaf, Choices for Children, The Western PA School for the Deaf

Target Audience: This session is designed for Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Early Intervention Professionals, Infant Toddler Service Coordinators, Home Visiting/Family Support staff, and families of Infants and Toddlers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind.

Event Type: Webinar

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Act 48 Hours,

ASHA

Friday, May 15, 2026

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Coaching Corner Conversations –
Collaborative Coaching: Supporting all Families through FGRBI

Elevate Your Service Delivery

Expand your Early Intervention toolkit by diving into the topic of the corresponding month’s Coaching Corner Newsletter with peers and experts from across Pennsylvania. Our interactive, small-group webinar format ensures you’ll leave with practical strategies to elevate your service delivery in real time.

What to Expect:

  1. Brief Article Overview: We’ll kick off with the highlights from the month’s Coaching Corner Newsletter—your go-to briefing on key content areas in PA’s Infant-Toddler Early Intervention system.
  2. Interactive Breakout Sessions: Move into small groups to reflect, brainstorm, and share concrete ways to integrate these best practices into your everyday work.
  3. Peer Networking: Connect with fellow professionals, swap success stories, and build your support network.

* Note: This is an interactive learning experience. Please join from a private space, with your camera on and microphone unmuted, to get the most out of discussions.

The Coaching Corner Newsletter is a monthly publication from EITA. Sign up on the EITA Portal (bottom right of the page) to have the article sent directly to you the first of each month, or find the current and archived copies of the newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of the Early Intervention Service Delivery page.

Presenters: EITA Consultants

Target Audience: Coaching Corner Conversations are open to all working in Early Intervention, but designed specifically for Early Interventionists, Evaluators, and Service Coordinators working in Infant Toddler Early Intervention.

Event Type: Webinar

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1:00 – 2:30 pm

(Repeated from Thursday, May 14, 2026)

ELEMENTS: Strategies for Families and Professionals to Support Young Children with Autism

Early Autism Support

This presentation introduces ELEMENTS, a practical approach for supporting young children with autism within everyday routines and interactions. The session provides an overview of developmental differences in early childhood and highlights how research from early intervention, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs) informs the approach. Participants will learn about the five core components of ELEMENTS and how these strategies support caregiver–child engagement, child-led learning, and communication through natural, evidence-based practices such as Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT).

Presenter: Dr. Johanna Higgins, PhD; BCBA

Target Audience: This session is designed for Infant Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Service Providers, Educators, Therapists, Home Visiting/Family Support Staff, and Family Members.

Event Type: Webinar

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Act 48 Hours, 

Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours,

ASHA,

BACB

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ PaTTAN West/Pittsburgh

See description for alternate times and locations.

Completing the IEP Goal Page: A Collaborative Training Experience

Crafting Meaningful IEPs

Participate in an immersive session designed to enhance your understanding of the key elements that comprise the IEP Goal Page. This session emphasizes compliance while guiding you through the process of crafting meaningful, individualized educational plans. Learn how to foster collaboration and partnership among all IEP team members to ensure every plan is tailored to support each child’s success.

What to Expect:

  • A clear breakdown of the required components of the IEP Goal Page.
  • Insight into how each section connects and supports the next for a seamless planning process.
  • Practical strategies to elicit meaningful input from families and team members, fostering stronger collaboration and more personalized plans.

Whether you’re a seasoned EI professional or new to the process, this session offers valuable tools to elevate your practice and empower the families, caregivers, and colleagues with whom you work.

Presenters: EITA Consultants

Target Audience: Preschool Early Intervention professionals responsible for completing the IEP Goal page.

Event Type: Interactive Workshop

**Lunch will be provided.

Repeated:

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm @ PaTTAN Central/Harrisburg &

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm @ Montgomery County IU 23

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Act 48 Hours

Thursday, May 21, 2026

9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ PaTTAN West/Pittsburgh

See description for alternate times and locations.

A Collaborative Roadmap for Measurable Results in Completing the IFSP Outcomes Page

Meaningful and Measurable IFSPs

Join us for an engaging, hands-on session designed to deepen your understanding of the essential components of the IFSP Outcomes Page. This training goes beyond compliance – it’s about building meaningful, measurable IFSPs through collaboration, connection, and clarity.

What to Expect:

  • Key insights into regulatory and procedural requirements.
  • Experiential learning to apply knowledge in real-time.
  • Interactive activities that foster peer learning and reflection.
  • Practical strategies to align team efforts with family-centered goals.

Whether you’re a seasoned EI professional or new to the process, this session offers valuable tools to elevate your practice and empower the families you serve.

Presenters: EITA Consultants

Target Audience: Infant Toddler Early Intervention professionals responsible for completing the IFSP Outcomes page.

Event Type: Interactive Workshop

**Lunch will be provided.

Repeated:

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm @ PaTTAN Central/Harrisburg &

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm @ Montgomery County IU 23

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Act 48 Hours,

Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ PaTTAN Central/Harrisburg

(Repeated from May 21, 2026)

See description for alternate times and locations.

A Collaborative Roadmap for Measurable Results in Completing the IFSP Outcomes Page

Meaningful and Measurable IFSPs

Join us for an engaging, hands-on session designed to deepen your understanding of the essential components of the IFSP Outcomes Page. This training goes beyond compliance – it’s about building meaningful, measurable IFSPs through collaboration, connection, and clarity.

What to Expect:

  • Key insights into regulatory and procedural requirements.
  • Experiential learning to apply knowledge in real-time.
  • Interactive activities that foster peer learning and reflection.
  • Practical strategies to align team efforts with family-centered goals.

Whether you’re a seasoned EI professional or new to the process, this session offers valuable tools to elevate your practice and empower the families you serve.

Presenters: EITA Consultants

Target Audience: Infant Toddler Early Intervention professionals responsible for completing the IFSP Outcomes page.

Event Type: Interactive Workshop

**Lunch will be provided.

Repeated:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm @ Montgomery County IU 23

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Act 48 Hours,

Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Montgomery County IU 23

(Repeated from Wednesday, May, 20, 2026)

See description for alternate times and locations.

Completing the IEP Goal Page: A Collaborative Training Experience

Crafting Meaningful IEPs

Participate in an immersive session designed to enhance your understanding of the key elements that comprise the IEP Goal Page. This session emphasizes compliance while guiding you through the process of crafting meaningful, individualized educational plans. Learn how to foster collaboration and partnership among all IEP team members to ensure every plan is tailored to support each child’s success.

What to Expect:

  • A clear breakdown of the required components of the IEP Goal Page.
  • Insight into how each section connects and supports the next for a seamless planning process.
  • Practical strategies to elicit meaningful input from families and team members, fostering stronger collaboration and more personalized plans.

Whether you’re a seasoned EI professional or new to the process, this session offers valuable tools to elevate your practice and empower the families, caregivers, and colleagues with whom you work.

Presenters: EITA Consultants

Target Audience: Preschool Early Intervention professionals responsible for completing the IEP Goal page.

Event Type: Interactive Workshop

**Lunch will be provided.

Repeated:

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm @ PaTTAN Central/Harrisburg

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Act 48 Hours

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ PaTTAN Central/Harrisburg

(Repeated from Wednesday, May, 20, 2026)

See description for alternate times and locations.

Completing the IEP Goal Page: A Collaborative Training Experience

Crafting Meaningful IEPs

Participate in an immersive session designed to enhance your understanding of the key elements that comprise the IEP Goal Page. This session emphasizes compliance while guiding you through the process of crafting meaningful, individualized educational plans. Learn how to foster collaboration and partnership among all IEP team members to ensure every plan is tailored to support each child’s success.

What to Expect:

  • A clear breakdown of the required components of the IEP Goal Page.
  • Insight into how each section connects and supports the next for a seamless planning process.
  • Practical strategies to elicit meaningful input from families and team members, fostering stronger collaboration and more personalized plans.

Whether you’re a seasoned EI professional or new to the process, this session offers valuable tools to elevate your practice and empower the families, caregivers, and colleagues with whom you work.

Presenters: EITA Consultants

Target Audience: Preschool Early Intervention professionals responsible for completing the IEP Goal page.

Event Type: Interactive Workshop

**Lunch will be provided.

Repeated:

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00am – 3:00pm @ Montgomery County IU 23

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Act 48 Hours

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Montgomery County IU23

(Repeated from May 21, 2026 and June 17, 2026)

A Collaborative Roadmap for Measurable Results in Completing the IFSP Outcomes Page

Meaningful and Measurable IFSPs

Join us for an engaging, hands-on session designed to deepen your understanding of the essential components of the IFSP Outcomes Page. This training goes beyond compliance – it’s about building meaningful, measurable IFSPs through collaboration, connection, and clarity.

What to Expect:

  • Key insights into regulatory and procedural requirements.
  • Experiential learning to apply knowledge in real-time.
  • Interactive activities that foster peer learning and reflection.
  • Practical strategies to align team efforts with family-centered goals.

Whether you’re a seasoned EI professional or new to the process, this session offers valuable tools to elevate your practice and empower the families you serve.

Presenters: EITA Consultants

Target Audience: Infant Toddler Early Intervention professionals responsible for completing the IFSP Outcomes page.

Event Type: Interactive Workshop

**Lunch will be provided.

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Act 48 Hours,

Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Coaching Corner Conversations –
Believing in Every Child: Confidence that Supports Smoother Transitions

Elevate Your Service Delivery

Expand your Early Intervention toolkit by diving into the topic of the corresponding month’s Coaching Corner Newsletter with peers and experts from across Pennsylvania. Our interactive, small-group webinar format ensures you’ll leave with practical strategies to elevate your service delivery in real time.

What to Expect:

  1. Brief Article Overview: We’ll kick off with the highlights from the month’s Coaching Corner Newsletter—your go-to briefing on key content areas in PA’s Infant-Toddler Early Intervention system.
  2. Interactive Breakout Sessions: Move into small groups to reflect, brainstorm, and share concrete ways to integrate these best practices into your everyday work.
  3. Peer Networking: Connect with fellow professionals, swap success stories, and build your support network.

* Note: This is an interactive learning experience. Please join from a private space, with your camera on and microphone unmuted, to get the most out of discussions.

The Coaching Corner Newsletter is a monthly publication from EITA. Sign up on the EITA Portal (bottom right of the page) to have the article sent directly to you the first of each month, or find the current and archived copies of the newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of the Early Intervention Service Delivery page.

Presenters: EITA Consultants

Target Audience: Coaching Corner Conversations are open to all working in Early Intervention, but designed specifically for Early Interventionists, Evaluators, and Service Coordinators working in Infant Toddler Early Intervention.

Event Type: Webinar

Credits:

Infant Toddler Training Hours,

Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours