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SUMMARY:Touchpoints in Libraries: Understanding Child Development and Engaging Families
DESCRIPTION:Starting in April\, Touchpoints in Libraries focuses on understanding a child’s developmental process from birth to 6 years of age. It also focuses on connecting with families through strengths-based interactions. \nLearn More\nThe Brazelton Touchpoints Center course consists of eight modules and is carried out with a cohort of library staff from around the country. Each module takes two-and-a-half hours to complete. The modules include a 90-minute live session and 60 minutes of online work. \nModules are followed by six monthly one-hour virtual reflective practice sessions. Attendance is required at all live sessions\, which are not recorded. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate. \nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will learn to view children’s development as a process characterized by periods of change that affect the family system. Additionally\, there will be opportunities to connect with and support families in daily library interactions. \nThe course will teach participants to use strengths-based and culturally responsive strategies to connect with families and workers. Lastly\, participants will learn to create a shared language among staff about engaging families and caregivers. \nMore Details\nEach module will contain a minimum of 10 participants. It is aimed at professionals who work in library settings and with young children and their families. The cost for the program is $795. \nLive sessions are from 2-3:30 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT on Thursdays\, starting April 4. The dates for the sessions are April 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 as well as May 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/touchpoints-in-libraries-understanding-child-development-and-engaging-families/2024-04-04/
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SUMMARY:Week of the Young Child: Self Care for Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:The National Association for the Education of Young Children is inviting early child care professionals to attend a webinar in April on self-care strategies for early childhood education providers. The webinar is hosted by Walden University. \nLearn More\nWeek of the Young Child: Self Care for Superheroes will explore strategies to address early childhood providers’ numerous challenges. The three core concepts are mindfulness\, thought awareness\, and self-compassion. Attendees will gain tools to navigate the current teaching terrain. \nThe webinar’s objectives are to: \n\nHarness mindfulness to cultivate presence and reduce stress from being overwhelmed in daily teaching routines\nEnhance the ability to identify and respond to thought patterns that impact interactions with children and colleagues\nEmbrace self-compassion practices to sustain passion and energy while nurturing young minds\n\nThe webinar’s speaker is Sally Arnold\, RN\, BSN\, MA\, a registered nurse with a master’s in psychology and extensive mindfulness training. \nMore Details\nThe webinar will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday\, April 10. Registration for the event is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/week-of-the-young-child-self-care-for-superheroes/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T153000
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SUMMARY:Touchpoints in Libraries: Understanding Child Development and Engaging Families
DESCRIPTION:Starting in April\, Touchpoints in Libraries focuses on understanding a child’s developmental process from birth to 6 years of age. It also focuses on connecting with families through strengths-based interactions. \nLearn More\nThe Brazelton Touchpoints Center course consists of eight modules and is carried out with a cohort of library staff from around the country. Each module takes two-and-a-half hours to complete. The modules include a 90-minute live session and 60 minutes of online work. \nModules are followed by six monthly one-hour virtual reflective practice sessions. Attendance is required at all live sessions\, which are not recorded. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate. \nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will learn to view children’s development as a process characterized by periods of change that affect the family system. Additionally\, there will be opportunities to connect with and support families in daily library interactions. \nThe course will teach participants to use strengths-based and culturally responsive strategies to connect with families and workers. Lastly\, participants will learn to create a shared language among staff about engaging families and caregivers. \nMore Details\nEach module will contain a minimum of 10 participants. It is aimed at professionals who work in library settings and with young children and their families. The cost for the program is $795. \nLive sessions are from 2-3:30 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT on Thursdays\, starting April 4. The dates for the sessions are April 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 as well as May 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/touchpoints-in-libraries-understanding-child-development-and-engaging-families/2024-04-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T153000
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SUMMARY:Touchpoints in Libraries: Understanding Child Development and Engaging Families
DESCRIPTION:Starting in April\, Touchpoints in Libraries focuses on understanding a child’s developmental process from birth to 6 years of age. It also focuses on connecting with families through strengths-based interactions. \nLearn More\nThe Brazelton Touchpoints Center course consists of eight modules and is carried out with a cohort of library staff from around the country. Each module takes two-and-a-half hours to complete. The modules include a 90-minute live session and 60 minutes of online work. \nModules are followed by six monthly one-hour virtual reflective practice sessions. Attendance is required at all live sessions\, which are not recorded. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate. \nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will learn to view children’s development as a process characterized by periods of change that affect the family system. Additionally\, there will be opportunities to connect with and support families in daily library interactions. \nThe course will teach participants to use strengths-based and culturally responsive strategies to connect with families and workers. Lastly\, participants will learn to create a shared language among staff about engaging families and caregivers. \nMore Details\nEach module will contain a minimum of 10 participants. It is aimed at professionals who work in library settings and with young children and their families. The cost for the program is $795. \nLive sessions are from 2-3:30 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT on Thursdays\, starting April 4. The dates for the sessions are April 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 as well as May 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/touchpoints-in-libraries-understanding-child-development-and-engaging-families/2024-04-18/
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SUMMARY:Parenting While Black
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center is excited to relaunch our Parenting While Black series in 2024\, Believe\, Liberate\, and Behold: Beautifully Brilliant Black Babies and Children. This free\, interactive\, virtual series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold unapologetic conversations for and by Black families. All are welcome to join and engage in these powerful conversations! \nThe five-part series begins on Monday\, March 18\, and continues through June 24\, 2024. Each webinar is 1 hour followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with our parent panelists. \nEvent Details\n\nEpisode 1: Monday\, 03/18 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nEpisode 2: Monday\, 04/22 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nEpisode 3: Monday\, 05/20 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nEpisode 4: Monday\, 06/10 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nEpisode 5: Monday\, 06/24 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.\n\nRegister on the Brazelton event page.  \nMore Details\nThis series is moderated by Eurnestine Brown\, Ph.D.\, Director of Relational Equity and Belonging at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-while-black/2024-04-22/
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SUMMARY:Touchpoints in Libraries: Understanding Child Development and Engaging Families
DESCRIPTION:Starting in April\, Touchpoints in Libraries focuses on understanding a child’s developmental process from birth to 6 years of age. It also focuses on connecting with families through strengths-based interactions. \nLearn More\nThe Brazelton Touchpoints Center course consists of eight modules and is carried out with a cohort of library staff from around the country. Each module takes two-and-a-half hours to complete. The modules include a 90-minute live session and 60 minutes of online work. \nModules are followed by six monthly one-hour virtual reflective practice sessions. Attendance is required at all live sessions\, which are not recorded. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate. \nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will learn to view children’s development as a process characterized by periods of change that affect the family system. Additionally\, there will be opportunities to connect with and support families in daily library interactions. \nThe course will teach participants to use strengths-based and culturally responsive strategies to connect with families and workers. Lastly\, participants will learn to create a shared language among staff about engaging families and caregivers. \nMore Details\nEach module will contain a minimum of 10 participants. It is aimed at professionals who work in library settings and with young children and their families. The cost for the program is $795. \nLive sessions are from 2-3:30 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT on Thursdays\, starting April 4. The dates for the sessions are April 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 as well as May 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/touchpoints-in-libraries-understanding-child-development-and-engaging-families/2024-04-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T073000
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SUMMARY:2024 PA APT Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Association for Play Therapy for the 2024 annual PA APT conference with Penn State alumnus Jeff Ashby\, Ph.D.\, ABPP\, RPT-S. \nEvent Details:\n\nWhen: Friday\, 04/26 – Saturday\, 04/27 | 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.\nWhere: State College\, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel\, 215 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA 16803\, USA\nCost: Cost varies. Please see the pricing guide with the early bird special.\nRegister: Register today!\n\n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2024-pa-apt-annual-conference/
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SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Pre-K for PA and Start Strong PA will host a Working Together webinar in late April that will focus on: \n\nEarly learning in the 2024-25 state budget\nFollow up and response to state policymakers\nFederal advocacy update and opportunities for child care\n\nLearn More\nSpeakers will include Pre-K for PA and Start Strong PA’s partners: \n\nFirst Up: Champions for Early Education\nPennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children\nPennsylvania Child Care Association\nPennsylvania Head Start Association\nTrying Together\n\nParticipants will learn how to work together to strengthen the state’s early learning system for teachers and programs and grow access to more eligible families. \nDetails\nThe webinar will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday\, April 29. Those interested in participating can register in advance for the Zoom webinar. \nAfter registering\, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/working-together-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar on Radon Risks and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Women for a Health Environment and Pennsylvania Healthy Childcare Partnership will host an upcoming webinar on the dangers of radon. The free webinar is aimed at child care professionals and facility decision makers. \nLearn More\nThe webinar will learn what radon is\, where it occurs\, and how it affects children and adults. The webinar will discuss why it is important to test for radon\, which is a major indoor air quality risk in state child care facilities. Speakers will also discuss how to manage radon to eliminate harm. \nThe webinar will be led by radon scientist and physicist Nathaniel Burden. Attendees will receive information on testing and mitigation strategies. \nMore Details\nThose interested in attending can register now for one of two Zoom sessions: \n\nTuesday\, April 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nWednesday\, May 1 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.\n\nPennsylvania early childhood educators who complete the event will receive one PQAS hours credit.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/free-webinar-on-radon-risks-and-solutions/2024-04-30/
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