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Number: 148

The Early Learning Institute does not and will not discriminate against any

student, employee, applicant, or any other person because of race, color,

religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, military status or disability.

2510 Baldwick Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205

412-922-8322

Board of Trustees Executive Committee William C. Price, Esq.

Jewel L. Amoruso Vice President

Ashley J. Nayden, CPA Secretary

Robert Brown Jr., Esq. Treasurer

Nicholas A. Garrubba Past President

Dr. Sylbia Kunst Presidential Appointment

Trustees Richard F. Andracki William E. Burroughs Dean W. Datre Rep. Daniel Deasy Travis Kruse Dr. Aurora Miranda Kenneth G. Scholtz Thomas B. Sturges, III

Emeritus Trustees Roger Barna James J. Burke Robert Gates Charles Quillin By Williams

Kara D. Rutowski, CFRE Executive Director M. Rebecca Diletusso Associate Executive Director

Tracy A. Zeiler, M.Ed. Director of Infant and Toddler Programs Deborah Uram, M.S.CCC Director of Early Intervention Programs

Janice L. Fletcher Human Resources Generalist Robert Rak Director of Finance Barbara Pergar Coordinator, Ohio Valley Learning Center Leslie White Coordinator, Penn Center East/Harmony Learning

Leadership Team

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Table of Contents Welcome 2 About TELI 3 Our Programs 4 Inside TELI 6 Family Testimonials 7 Donor Roll 8

Message from the Executive

Director And Board of Trustees

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Dear Friends, TELI families and Dedicated Supporters

In 2012, The Early Learning Institute (TELI) celebrated 54 years of services to children with develop-mental delays. Through our steadfast, mission-focused services we demonstrate every day that we believe in the possibility of every child. As we reflect upon 2012, we note the many successes

achieved: * Named one of the "Best Places to Work" in Pittsburgh for the second consecutive year;

* Served over 1700 children through our early childhood education and early intervention programs;

* Increased our service area to include Washington County, reaching 57 additional children; * Increased our endowment fund by 7% through additional gifts and prudent investment

management.

At the close of the 2012 calendar year, TELI held $6,209,087 in funds to benefit our programs for children with special needs. Generous gifts and special event income totaling $356,315 supported our

programs. Our work wouldn't be possible without our dedicated and professional TELI staff, Board of Trustees

community partners and volunteers. Their continued commitment and dedication to our mission mean that TELI is there for children: then, now and always.

Sincerely,

Kara D. Rutowski, MA, CFRE William C. Price, Esq.

Executive Director President, Board of Trustees

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Donor Roll (cont.)

Janet Ali

Jewel Amoruso

William and Linda Balsinger

Thomas and Pauline Benedik

Sandy Boring

Brierly Heights Womens Club

Beth Caldwell

Jackie Campbell

Kevin and Sheila Cannon

Janet Caputo

Randy and Christine Castriota

Katherine Counihan

The Honorable Daniel and Kelly Deasy

Janice DePersis

James and Anita Donovan

Maryanne Drake

David and Linda Duessel

Elizabeth Fink

Janice Fletcher

Daniel and Mary Forbeck

Nancy Jo Furbee

Eric and Robin Ghise

Barbara Giglotti

Michael and Paula Giglotti

A. Frederick & Kathleen Goellner

Greg and Heather Gold

Norm and Mary Beth Harkleroad

The Honorable Janet G. Garner

Creed and Kathleen Hess

George and Grace Klein

William and Marlene Koerbel

Marla Lacy

Michael and Erica Lalle

James D. Lamey

Edmund and Kathy Laudano

Albert and Nancy Lee

Jonathan and Wendy Lushko

Albert and Susan Mallah

Larry E. and Cathy Manalo

Patrick and Gayle Manning

Arthur McGuire and Authur Tsien

Joseph and Diane McNallly

John and Donna Miller

Tammi Moore

Lillian Nicholl

Janice Orsini

Amy Pugliano

Dino and Lupe Rovito

Ronald and Patricia Sanders

Nancy Sestrich

Pearl Sheppard

Daniel and Karon Siewiorek

Stephen and Margaret Snavely

Samuel and LuAnn Stewart

Daniel and Catherine Topley

R.E. and Jacqaueine Tschiegg

Colin and Deborah Weber

Brian Schill

Sean Malone

The Michael A. Giglotti Educational Fund Contributors

Combined Federal Campaign Contributors

If there is an error in a listing, please accept our sincerest apologies and

contact TELI’s Development Department at 412-922-8322 ext. 26 so that we may

correct our records.

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Gifts in Tribute

Donor Roll (cont.)

In Memory of Patricia VanSwearingen

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

In Memory of Helen Timms

Kara D. Rutowski

In Memory of Marcella Uram

Kara D. Rutowski

In Memory of Frances Pohuly

Daniel and Christine Pohuly

In Memory of Diana Zachrich

Kara D. Rutowski

In Memory of K. George Schoeppner

Kara D. Rutowski

In Memory of Eugene Werner

Robert and Donna Shirley

In Memory of Robert M. Gates

Pearl Sheppard

In Memory of Wilmina Moran

Carter Tackett

Lake City Police Fund Raising

Doug and Sherie Painter

In Honor of Michael Carletto

Bart and Mary Beth Carletto

In Honor of Angie Wang

Li Wang and Ke Li

In Honor of Liam Price

Kara D. Rutowski

In Honor of Joey Ann Mostowy

John R. and Lori Owen

In Honor of James and Karl Kraus

James and Kathleen Kraus

In Honor of Jeffrey and Beverly Berger

John and Carole Smart

In Honor of Morgan Smart

John and Carole Smart

In Honor of Kara D. Rutowski

Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council

In Honor of Maureen Richardson

Michael and Eileen Andreola

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About The Early Learning Institute (teli)

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Our Programs

Infant and Toddler Early Intervention

The Early Learning Institute’s (TELI) Infant

and Toddler Early Intervention Program serves

children ages birth to three, usually in their

home or community setting. A collaboration of

the family, TELI therapist(s) and other team

members work to develop goals identified in

the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP),

which is created to meet each child’s specific

needs. Supportive services can include:

Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy,

as well as Social Work, Developmental ,

Vision & Hearing Services. A child’s program

may also include assistive technology, feeding.

Sensory integration and/or behavioral support.

Early Learning Centers

TELI’s early learning centers offer a

developmentally-appropriate school

preparedness program with a curriculum

designed to enhance communication, fine and

gross motor skills, socialization, self-help and

problem-solving skills for children of all

abilities ages two to six. Curriculum is also

based upon proven approaches to help children

grow socially and academically. Programming

supports every young child as am active

learner, with degreed staff in a structured

setting. With locations in Kennedy and

Wilkins Township, TELI’s learning centers are

designated as STAR 2 facilities with Keystone

STARS.

Early Intervention Services Provided

Speech Therapy 435

Physical Therapy 365

Occupational Therapy 344

Developmental Therapy 321

Social Work 113

Vision 42

Hearing 9

Nutrition 2

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Days at TELI

21,803 units of Occupational Therapy

Provided

26,943

units of Physical

Therapy Provided

Infants and toddlers served in

the community: 1,631

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needs-based scholarships awarded to

students

Donor Roll (cont.)

$499 and Under (cont.)

Ricky and Patricia Jordan

James and Angela Kelly

Dennis and Judy Kurek

Mignonne Machamer and Gil VonVreckin

Patrick and Gayle Manning

Scott Marentay and Sherry Cosner-Marentay

Joseph and Diane McNally

Joshua and Rebecca Mehl

Ernest and Eileen Miller

Robert and Christine Misback

Jan and Stephanie Mostowy

Tim and Sandra Mostowy

Kip and Cathy Mostowy

Matthew and Ashley Nayden

Steven and Patricia Nicola

PNC Bank Foundation

PPGC AFP Conference

Matthew and Darcey Rhoades

John and Lois Riske

Riverside Women's Association

Kara D. Rutowski

Charles Sakai

Lisa Schiller

Norman and Laura Schmidt

Ron and Kathleen Schuchert

Frank and Carolyn Schwarz

Pearl Sheppard

South Hills Congregational Church

Carol Ann Steele

Target

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Lea Uhl

Mark and Rosemary Ulintz

Martin and Deborah Uram

Ward Electric Service Corp.

Timothy and Julie Waugaman

Howard and Leslie White

Daniel and Diane Wolfe

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Donor Roll

$10,00 and above

$5,000 to $9,999

$1,000 to $4,999

$500 to $999

$499 and Under

The Edith L Trees Charitable Trust

Henry L. Hillman Foundation

USS Tubular Products, Inc.

Centimark Corporation

Portiuncula Foundation

UPMC Health Plan

Highmark Casualty Insurance Company

Verizon Foundation

Child Health Assoc. Of Sewickley

UPMC Health System

Sturges Foundation

Thomas Sturges

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation

Ryan Memorial Foundation

Claudia Zavodnick

First Commonwealth Bank

Women of Southwestern PA, Inc.

Richard Andracki

Susan DeGregorio

Stephen Kohr

Aurora Miranda

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation

Monroeville Lions Club

Point Park University / WPPJ Radio

Rotary Club of Upper St. Clair Bethel Breakfast

Thomas Sturges

Town Hall South

Heather Albert

Jewel Amoruso

Michael and Eileen Andreola

Bart and Karen Arlet

Roger and Lynne Barna

Patrick and Lauren Baughman

Box Tops For Education

Brierly Heights Womens Club

William and Meg Burroughs

Terry and Barbara Collier

Consumer Information Services

John Cooley

Randall Cornelius

M. Rebecca DiLettuso

David and Linda Duessel

Don and Joyce Ewing

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Michael and Kimberly Gannon

Paul Gerrie

Howard and Kathy Ginsburg

Courtney Gloudemans

Matt and Julie Gould

Deborah Hartman

Marie Hartung

Elaine Henigan

IGIVE.COM

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Our Programs

Harmony Learning Center

TELI’s Harmony Learning Center (HLC) is a

fully-licensed child care facility for children 12

months to young school age. Before and after

school care is also available. HLC provides an

educational environment for children of all

abilities to learn and grow through a variety of

developmental activities. Curriculum includes

unit themes, lesson plans, multicultural

activities, computers, art, music, science and

math. HLC offers a low staff able to cater to

special needs.

Social Butterflies

TELI’s Social Butterflies program is for

infants and toddlers ages 18 months to three

years. This innovative program is a social

group designed to encourage social skills and

foster friendships among young children.

Sessions offer children of all abilities the

opportunity to make friends through play in a

structured, yet inviting environment.

Movement activities are additional

opportunities for exploration, communication

and body coordination. Instruction is provided

by TELI staff certified in Early Childhood and

Elementary Education.

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Family Testimonials

“We would not be here without our TELI therapists.”

“[Melissa’s]

connection with Gino went well beyond a

patient/therapist

relationship, he loved seeing her for

Our therapy

sessions. Which I think is amazing due to the fact that he

actually had to work while they “played.” I think this is why he

enjoyed his therapy so much, because it

was more like playing with a

friend. She became a big part of Gino’s life

and our family’s as well.

“I could not have asked for better

people to work with Emma.

They have all been wonderful,

knowledgeable and

supportive.”

“I think that our family is very

thankful to have these ladies

to help answer questions and

engage with my Skylee. They

are so helpful and my

daughter loves when they

come and play. Thank you.”

“[Kim] has been a valuable asset to my

family. She is always professional, kind and patient. In our short

time together she has helped my son to make great strides with his

eating issues. If I could keep her here

another 6 months or a year, I would.”

“My family is so grateful for this program!

We love Peggy – she is great. Thank you so much.

Our child has really overcome her torticollis and we

are so happy. Thank you for your help and sup-

port.”