2018 Annual Report

Believing in the Possibility of Every Child

Mission

Vision

Values

As an established nonprofit, our mission is to develop partnerships with families and communities through therapeutic programs, community education, advocacy, and support, so that children may flourish.

Our vision is that every family has the opportunity to empower their child to reach their fullest potential through positive learning experiences.

• To exceed what is expected of us.• To honor teli’s rich heritage of impacting

the lives of children.• To treat families and children with respect

and compassion.• To provide services with integrity and

purpose.• To convey knowledge and skills to families

and children for lifelong benefits.

Message From the PresidentDear teli families, friends, and supporters,

This year, The Early Learning Institute celebrated its 60th year serving children with developmental challenges. Thanks to all of you, we are proud to say that our 60th was another great year at teli.

Let us reflect back on some of our accomplishments during 2018:• Our therapists delivered services to more than 1,550 children; an increase of 15% from the

previous year.• We served children and families with over 22,000 direct service hours. • teli increased to a staff of 47 full and part-time employees.• teli therapists provided shadowing and internship opportunities for students of local • colleges and universities.• Through our enhanced cyber school initiative, we provided therapeutic services to

school-aged children in their homes.• The teli Helping Hand Fund provided support for basic household necessities and special

needs equipment to our families facing financial hardship.

These accomplishments would not have been possible without the efforts of many. The dedication and tireless work of our administrative leadership, therapists, staff, and the generosity of our donors is inspiring. We look forward to continued success in the years to come.

teli’s 60th Anniversary

We celebrated our 60th birthday at Willow on Sept 22.

Board members, staff and teli graduates had a delightful evening of good food and good fun with a silent auction and raffle.

We are grateful for the support of all our teli friends for the past 60 years and in awe of the success of the children

who have graduated from our programs.

Early InterventionThe Early Learning Institute’s (teli) Infant and Toddler Program serves children ages birth to three, usually in their home or community setting. A collaboration between the family, teli therapists, and other team members works to achieve 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 and Hearing Services. A child’s program may also include assistive technology, feeding support, sensory integration and/or behavioral support.

Outpatient RehabilitationThe Outpatient division of teli offers Occupational and Speech therapies to children and adolescents up to 21 years of age. Designed for success in school and beyond, teli services put children on the path to reach their full potential. Offices are located in Greentree/Crafton, and Bethel Park.

Outcomes• 100% of families said that teli therapists helped them to make changes in their routines

and taught them new activities to support their child’s development.• 100% of families were satisfied that teli therapists were experts in their field and addressed

all their questions.• 99% of families were satisfied with the services they received and their therapist.

Our Programs and Outcomes

“Our therapist has been absolutely

amazing with both my children!”

“Vanessa was the main reason my

son showed progress. He is thriving because

of her knowledge and help!”

“We love Nichole and will be sad

when our sessions are over!”

Our Programs

Number of Children Served

Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Allegheny County 1,078Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Washington County 411Outpatient Rehabilitation 77Direct Service Hours 22,370

TELI STAFF TRAVELED 151,459 MILES THIS YEAR.

That’s as far as six times around Earth!

Developmental Education & Programming “The Little Learner” The Children’s Center of Pittsburgh

“APPly Learning” Homewood Hub

“Tips to Prevent Biting in the Classroom” Local daycare

Infant massage classes Taught caregivers and parents the art of infant massage

Social Butterflies See Saw CenterAn opportunity for toddlers to expand their social skills and make new friends through play

“Thank you Miss Kelly for being a great

therapist!”

“Jeannine was great to work with; our daughter really

loved her!”

“It’s amazing! After Early Intervention

my baby can roll over!”

teli Helping Hand FundThe teli Helping Hand Fund was created to assist families with needs outside the therapeutic services they receive for their child, like a piece of special equipment or basic necessities to give them the boost they need to become self-sufficient through a crisis.

Thanks to our generous donors, this year the teli Helping Hand Fund provided one-time financial support to 20 teli families who needed assistance with housing, utilities, clothing, or special equipment.

“Melissa was very helpful about suggesting toys or activities that would be

beneficial to our son, and was so flexible about the location

of therapy going from house to daycare at short notice.”

“Karen, Jackie, and Susie were attentive and engaged

with my child, and clearly pursued ‘bringing my child up to speed’ developmentally.”

86%

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Program Services

Fundraising

Management &General

2%

79%

7%

12%

Fundraising

Fee for Service / Contracts

Program Service Fees

Invest. & Other

Our HistoryEstablished in 1958 and later incorporated as St. Peter’s Child Development Centers, The Early Learning Institute (teli) has always focused on helping children realize their fullest potential. Our services are designed to meet the needs of children through Early Intervention and Outpatient Services programs establishing a firm foundation for successful learning. Our holistic approach respects families and addresses their specific needs.

Sources of Revenue

Where Does Your Dollar Go?

$5,000 to $9,999Centimark Foundation

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation$1,000 to $4,999

Mr. David P. and Mrs. Linda A. DuesselGrossman,Yanak & Ford

Dr. Rachel MarianoMitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

Mrs. Lillian NichollRyan Memorial Foundation

Sturges FoundationThomas B. Sturges

$500 to $999Karl Jarek

The Pittsburgh FoundationPoint Park University/WPPJ Radio

Town Hall SouthZion Lutheran Church

Donor Roll

Donor Roll

Rebecca AkcakayaAnonymous

Apples for StudentsBart and Karen Arlet

Mrs. Lindsay BasciottaKelly Beddall

Mr. Brent BesonsonJohn and Christine L. Bottorff

Mr. Joe BrendelColleen R. Butcher

Ashley and Sam CammarataBarbara Collier

Courtney CrawfordKen CummingsMr. Dean Datre

Edward and Mary Lou Derbish Valerie DiCarlo

Maureen R. and David DiLettusoSarah DiTommaso

Tara DouglassTara Enwiller

Don and Joyce EwingFidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Sarah FiedlerBrett Fulesday

Anthony Gabbianelli Kimberly Gannon, CPA

Matthew GluntMatthew Groff

Mr. Scott HolquistChristopher and Elizabeth Howe

Mr. Brett HustonJohn Jackson

Kathleen JohnsonKristen JacksonMr. James Kelly

Mr. George and Ms. Grace KleinDr. Mark A. and Mrs. Ginny Koenig

Mr. James and Mrs. Kathleen Kraus Mr. Mi-chael and Mrs. Erica Lalle James and Regina Leckie

Mr. Jonathan and Ms. Wendy LushkoKaitlin E. Mansfield Carolyn MarianoGillian McTiernan

Joshua and Rebecca MehlMr. Ernest L. and Mrs. Eileen Miller

Monroeville Lions ClubKathleen Murrio

Network For GoodClare Ott

Ryan and Laura O’RorkeAshley OsterAmy Palmer

Mr. Richard ParksMissy Paxton

Christopher And Christine Pikutis-MusuneggiTracy Quinn

Clark Hill Thorp ReedMrs. Adeline Rennekamp

Ermalinda RichDino W. and Lupe Rovito

Kenneth G. ScholtzMary Anne Silverstein

Carole SmartJason Smida and Deylin Negron-Smida

Celeste SuchkoRosemary Tomassi

Jamie TortisTRUiST

Mr. Martin A. and Mrs. Deborah Uram

$499 and Below

Gifts in Memory

In Memory of Tom Sturges Colleen R. Butcher Mr. David P. DuesselDr. Noreen DornenburgJohn Jackson

In Memory of Matthew Boris Catherine Frustaci

Gifts in Honor

In Honor of Max & Karl KrausJames & Kathleen Kraus

Special Thanks

Centimark Corporation

Gifts to the Michael A. Giglotti Education Fund

Linda Balsinger Elizabeth FinkMs. Chris GaetanoMs. Barbara GiglottiMr. Michael Giglotti Michael, Jr. and Mrs. Paula GiglottiMs. Roslyn R. GoorinThe Honorable Janet G. HarnerEdmund and Kathy LaudanoMr. Patrick and Mrs. Gayle ManningMs. Tammi MooreMrs. Marie ProcacciniMs. Amy PuglianoMrs. Mariam RichardsonDino W. and Lupe RovitoMs. Nancy SestrichMr. Stephen and Mrs. Margaret SnavelyMr. Thomas Soroka

Gifts

“I enjoyed Kendra. She helped me with my twins in ways I couldn’t describe.

She is nothing short of a blessing!”

“We have loved teli, and we are so thankful

for all of the progress that the therapists have helped my

son make!”

“Thanks to Rose, our feeding issues are close to non-existent!

We couldn’t be happier with our

experience!”

Board of Trustees

Dean Datre* PresidentIndependent Consultant

Erin Lucas-Hamilton, Esq.First Vice PresidentBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Joseph W. MarcozSecond Vice PresidentMitsubishi Power Products, Inc.

Anthony Gabbianelli, MBA*TreasurerEQT

Kaitlin Mansfield, CPASecretaryCohen & Company

Representative Daniel DeasyPennsylvania State Representative

Sarah FiedlerAstraZeneca

Brett Fulesday, CVAH2R CPA

Matt Glunt, CPA*NovaChemicals

David KrigerFirst National Insurance Agency, LLC

Board of Trustees

Kevin Koerbel*First National Bank

Dr. Rachel MarianoDeer Lakes School District

Christine Pikutis-Musuneggi, CRPC, CLTC*The Musuneggi Financial Group

Celeste Suchko, CPA*CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Jessica E. Mahoney, BSE, MSEBethel Park School District

Gillian H. McTiernan, Esq.Bloomberg BNA

Melissa Schibi*Grant Thornton LLP

Kenneth G. Scholtz, Esq.Tucker Arensberg

Tracy L. Zihmer, Esq.Zihmer Law Firm

*Finance Committee

Emeritus TrusteesRoger BarnaWilliam BurroughsJames J. BurkeDavid DuesselRobert GatesCharles QuillinThomas Sturges, III

M. Rebecca DiLettuso, MSWExecutive Director

Tracy A. Zeiler, M.Ed.Director of Early Intervention

Rosemary LaQuayExecutive Assistant

Sharon MisencikData Analyst/Billing Coordinator

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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, disability, or sexual orientation.

Leadership Team

Main Office 2510 Baldwick Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (412) 922-8322

Outpatient OfficesMain Office (as above)

Fort Couch Professional Building110 Fort Couch Road Suite G-500 Pittsburgh, PA 15241

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