Events

Connections and Conversations: Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants will engage in virtual discussions via Zoom with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions, experiences, and expertise about the highlighted topic.

After registering, participants will receive a Zoom Meeting link via email from the session instructor. Each session will offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be offered for these sessions.

Available Sessions

• • Creating Meaningful Virtual Learning Experiences for Children and Families
    Wednesday, 6/3 | 3 – 4 p.m. | Instructor: Katie Gullone | Click here to register.
    Early education practitioners are developing digital learning experiences with children and families in creative, innovative, and unique ways more than ever before. Join Message from Me Program Director Katie Gullone for a conversation on supporting relationships with children and their loved ones meaningfully through the use of technology and media.
  • Trauma and the Effects on Brain Development
    Wednesday, 6/17 | 3 – 4 p.m. | Instructor: Alison Babusci | Click here to register.
    The COVID-19 crisis has brought many new stressors into our lives. Participants will join Professional Growth and Advancement Strategist Alison Babusci to review how stress affects healthy brain development in children, learn about the brain’s response to stress, and talk about how early learning professionals can help our young children to cope.

Session Rules and Guidelines

These virtual discussions are designed to provide educators the opportunity to grow professionally and share knowledge on early childhood topics. During the meeting, participants should follow the guidelines below to ensure a successful virtual meeting for all participants.

• • Please allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.
  • Commit to learning about each other, not to debating the topic.
  • Embrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.
  • Participants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.
  • Participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom to request an opportunity to comment or ask a question. Individuals will be temporarily unmuted by the moderator.
  • Participants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.
  • To receive PQAS credit, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.
  • Have fun, make connections, and engage in the conversations!

More Information

For questions or more information, please contact Jasmine Davis at 412.567.3933 or jasmine@tryingtogether.org.