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SUMMARY:American Red Cross First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, CPR\, and AED Training
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)\, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training. \nThis single course is available in multiple sessions. It emphasizes hands-on learning and provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. \nCertification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for 2 years. \nSession Details\nJune 3 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nInstructors: \n\nLoni Gooden\nTheresa Hetler\nAllison Hritz\n\nLocation: \nTrying Together\, Training Room\n5604 Solway Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217 \nRegistration: \nRegister\nRegistration closes June 1 at 11:55 p.m. \nJuly 20 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nInstructors: \n\nJillian Miller\nBliss Letang\nNicole Banner\nHolly Cessna\n\nLocation: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nRegistration: \nRegister\nRegistration closes July 18 at 11:55 pm. \nAugust 8 | 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.\nInstructors: \n\nAllison Hritz\nBliss Letang\nNicole Banner\n\nLocation: \nTrying Together\, Training Room\n5604 Solway Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217 \nRegistration: \nRegister\nRegistration closes August 4 at 11:55 p.m. \nAugust 26 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nInstructors: \n\nLoni Gooden\nJillian Miller\nTheresa Hetler\n\nLocation: \nWestern Allegheny Community Library\n181 Bateman Road\nOakdale\, PA 15071 \nRegistration: \nRegister\nRegistration closes August 24 at 11:55 p.m. \nLearn More\nThe cost for this course is $36. \nThis course is PQAS certified and must be paid for in full before registrants can participate. Registered individuals will receive additional course information prior to the start of the course. Please make sure to read all information before the start of the course. \nFor questions about the sessions\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us. For credit questions\, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training/2023-06-03/
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SUMMARY:Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 is offering a professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. \nThis session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. \nThrough whole and small group discussions and activities\, attendees will understand what observation is and identify various types of observation used in the classroom. They will also learn how observations can be linked directly to observation-based child assessments\, and discuss how to identify their own biases to prevent them from affecting their objective observations. \nSession Details\nMonday\, June 5 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nLocation: 5604 Solway Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217 \nInstructors: Shawna Preston and Elizabeth Foreman \nStandards: Child Observation\, Documentation\, and Assessment \nCost: $10 \nRegister \n  \nTuesday\, June 20 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nInstructors: Shawna Preston and Elizabeth Foreman \nStandards: Child Observation\, Documentation\, and Assessment \nCost: $10 \nRegister \nLearn More\nThis session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/capturing-moments-planning-for-and-conducting-classroom-observations-2/2023-06-05/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5":MAILTO:elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children’s Play as a Way to Positively Respond to Our New Normal
DESCRIPTION:What does play look like in the “new normal”? In this course\, participants will define the elements of play according to Dr. Peter Gray\, discuss play adaptations\, and explore the implications of play in adherence to health and safety guidelines in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of this course\, participants will use acquired knowledge of play to create a “play action plan.” Using the “play action plan\,” educators will adapt their practice to support children’s play and meet standards for health\, safety\, and social-emotional growth. \nSession Details\nInstructors: Allison Hritz and Judy Graca\nTime: 6 – 8 p.m.\nCost: $10\nDate: \n\nMarch 21\, 2023\n\nJune 13\, 2023
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/supporting-childrens-play-as-a-way-to-positively-respond-to-our-new-normal/2023-06-13/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3®
DESCRIPTION:In “Introduction to ASQ-3\,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®\, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed.   \nSession Details\nThursday\, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m.\n\nLocation: Trying Together\, 5604 Solway Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pa. 15217\nCost: $15\nInstructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford\nRegister – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4.\n\nTuesday\, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructor: Theresa Hetler\nRegister – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14.\n\nThursday\, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1.\n\nFriday\, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m.\n\nLocation: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers\, 1801 Centre Avenue\, Suite 100\, Pittsburgh\, Pa. 15219\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30.\n\nThursday\, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5.\n\nThursday\, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3.\n\nFriday\, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m.\n\nLocation: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh\, PA 15212\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18.\n\nMonday\, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman\nRegister – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3.\n\nTuesday\, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff\nRegister – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8.\n\nMore Information\nCourse standards: child observation\, documentation\, and assessment. \nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-2-2023-06-13/2023-06-13/
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SUMMARY:Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 is offering a professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. \nThis session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. \nThrough whole and small group discussions and activities\, attendees will understand what observation is and identify various types of observation used in the classroom. They will also learn how observations can be linked directly to observation-based child assessments\, and discuss how to identify their own biases to prevent them from affecting their objective observations. \nSession Details\nMonday\, June 5 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nLocation: 5604 Solway Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217 \nInstructors: Shawna Preston and Elizabeth Foreman \nStandards: Child Observation\, Documentation\, and Assessment \nCost: $10 \nRegister \n  \nTuesday\, June 20 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nInstructors: Shawna Preston and Elizabeth Foreman \nStandards: Child Observation\, Documentation\, and Assessment \nCost: $10 \nRegister \nLearn More\nThis session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/capturing-moments-planning-for-and-conducting-classroom-observations-2/2023-06-20/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5":MAILTO:elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3®
DESCRIPTION:In “Introduction to ASQ-3\,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®\, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed.   \nSession Details\nThursday\, July 6 | 1 – 4 p.m.\n\nLocation: Trying Together\, 5604 Solway Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pa. 15217\nCost: $15\nInstructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Perrinda Sandiford\nRegister – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 4.\n\nTuesday\, July 18 | 5 – 8 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructor: Theresa Hetler\nRegister – Space is limited. Registration closes on July 14.\n\nThursday\, August 3 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on August 1.\n\nFriday\, September 1 | 1 – 4 p.m.\n\nLocation: Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers\, 1801 Centre Avenue\, Suite 100\, Pittsburgh\, Pa. 15219\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Holly Cessna and Katie Streiff\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on August 30.\n\nThursday\, September 7 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Kathy Wolfe and Theresa Hetler\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on September 5.\n\nThursday\, October 5 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Lindsey Vicoria and Katie Streiff\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on October 3.\n\nFriday\, October 20 | 1 – 4 p.m.\n\nLocation: Providence Family Support Center 3113 Brighton Road Pittsburgh\, PA 15212\nCost: $15\nInstructors: Perrinda Sandiford and Theresa Hetler\nRegister – space is limited. Registration closes on October 18.\n\nMonday\, November 6 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructor: Holly Cessna and Elizabeth Foreman\nRegister – Space is limited. Registration closes on November 3.\n\nTuesday\, December 12 | 6 – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nInstructor: Elizabeth Foreman and Katie Streiff\nRegister – Space is limited. Registration closes on December 8.\n\nMore Information\nCourse standards: child observation\, documentation\, and assessment. \nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-2-2023-06-13/2023-06-30/
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