Programs

SUMMER CAMPS

TLH Outpost: Where every kid has a place to belong

At TLH Outpost, we believe every kid deserves a place to feel safe, supported and free to be themselves. Here, screens are off, nature is open and connections are real. It's a space to explore, create, grow and enjoy being a kid!

Full- and Half-Day Camps Available, Plus before/after care add ons! 

ESA+ Funds Accepted!

Camp Activities

  • Archery

  • Slingshot

  • Field Games

  • Water Games

  • Dance Party

  • Indoor Games

  • Fortbuilding

  • Arts/Crafts

  • Messy Science

  • Weekly Themed Activities

  • And more

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EJE SCHOLARSHIP

The EJE Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. was established to provide students and educational programs with financial assistance to learn, grow and be successful! This fund is named in memory of three loved ones: Elianna Jean Maldonado, Carolyn Jean Vallejo, and Erma Meier Harding.  

Carolyn Jean Vallejo was a woman of warmth, compassion, and unwavering faith in the good in others. She lived her life in service, always ready to lend a hand, volunteer, or step in when someone was in need. No matter the situation, she found a way to help and uplift those around her. Carolyn believed deeply in the power of kindness, community, and grace. She shared this love with her grandchildren and taught them her values,  Eliza Jean, Emerson, Amelia Jean, Emile, and Elianna Jean who was waiting for her in heaven. Her generous heart touched countless lives, leaving behind a legacy of love, empathy, and quiet strength that continues to inspire everyone who knew her.

Erma Meier Harding was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She was adored by her husband, Dave, of 51 years, and her two daughters, Michele Chadwick and Christine Stublaski. Her grandchildren, Foster Chadwick and Angelica Stublaski thought she hung the moon. Erma graduated from Springdale High School and Duff's Business Institute in Pittsburgh. She initially worked in the banking industry in Pittsburgh and then became a full-time homemaker when her first daughter was born. She remained  a homemaker until her youngest daughter was in 4th grade. In 2000, Erma became a Head Infant teacher at Christ Lutheran Children's Center. While she pursued her Early Childhood Credentials. Erma was exceptional with small children. She helped care for many children who loved her, some of whom she was still in contact with until her passing in 2020. She continued in childcare until she retired at the age of 62. 

Scholarships are needs-based and awarded based upon multiple factors including annual pre-tax income as well as amount requested.

TLH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Continuing professional development (PD) is crucial for all teachers, especially in schools that cater to learning differences. It ensures they are equipped with specialized, evidence-based strategies to meet diverse and evolving student needs, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes, teacher confidence, and a more inclusive learning environment. In schools that cater to learning differences, the need for specialized and ongoing professional development is heightened due to the unique and complex challenges involved.

The positive impacts of effective professional development on teacher practices and student outcomes can be used to infer an increase in student satisfaction: 

  • Improved Student Outcomes: High-quality, sustained PD improves student performance and outcomes. For example, research suggests that high-quality PD can boost student achievement by approximately 21 percentile points. Better student performance and engagement in learning activities are likely to correlate with increased student satisfaction with their learning experience and teachers.

  • Enhanced Teacher Practices: Studies show that PD leads to changes in classroom practices, such as improved teacher-student interactions and the use of new curriculum materials and teaching strategies. When teachers effectively implement these new skills, student engagement and behavior tend to improve, contributing to a better learning environment.

  • Positive Learning Environment: PD that focuses on student-centered approaches, such as personalized lessons and analyzing student data to differentiate instruction, helps students grasp material more effectively. Improved student engagement and a more productive learning environment, in turn, are associated with better student grades and likely contribute to a more positive overall student perception of their teacher. 

 On average, 82% of teachers across OECD countries reported that the professional development in which they participated had a positive impact on their teaching practices. When teachers receive no additional support after initial training, only 10% transfer a new skill to actual practice. In contrast, embedded support and follow-up for implementation can result in over 90% of teachers successfully transferring skills they developed into their practice (Truesdale, 2003).