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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. \nMonday\, July 15 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nSpace is limited; registration closes on July 9 at 11:55 p.m.\nRegister\n\nThursday\, Aug. 8 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nSpace is limited; registration closes on Aug. 6 at 11:55 p.m.\nRegister\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Kathy Wolfe at Kathy.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-7/2024-08-08/
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SUMMARY:ELRC 5 Offers FLIP IT for Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:Early Learning Resource Center 5 is offering a professional development opportunity known as FLIP IT for early learning educators. \nLearn More\nFLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple\, kind\, strength-based\, commonsense\, and effective four-step process to help caregivers understand what children are trying to communicate with day-to-day behaviors. \nThe four steps embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic are: \n\nF – Feelings\nL – Limits\nI – Inquiries\nP – Prompts\n\nFLIP IT transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember\, applicable in a variety of challenging situations\, and portable. FLIP IT is appropriate for children ages three to eight. \nThe session is eligible for two hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nSession Details\n\nTuesday\, Aug. 13  | 6 – 8 p.m.\nVirtual via Zoom\nCost: $10\nRegister\n\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Shawna Preston at shawna.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/elrc-5-offers-flip-it-for-professional-development/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T090000
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SUMMARY:FLIP IT
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. \nFLIP IT\nFLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple\, kind\, strength-based\, commonsense\, and effective four-step process to help caregivers understand what children are trying to communicate with their day-to-day behaviors. \nThe four steps embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic are: \n\n\nF – Feelings \n\n\nL – Limits \n\n\nI – Inquiries \n\n\nP – Prompts \n\n\nFLIP IT is nothing new\, but transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember\, applicable in a variety of challenging situations\, and portable. FLIP IT is most appropriate for children ages three to eight. \nThis session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nSession Details\n\n\nWednesday\, August 14\, 2024 | 9 – 11 a.m. \n\n\nLocation:\nHeart Prints Center for Early Education\n850 Cranberry Woods Drive #1227\nCranberry Township\, PA 16066 \n\n\nCost: $10 \n\nRegister\n\nInstructors:  Shawna Preston \nStandards: Child Growth and Development \nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Shawna Preston at shawna.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/flip-it-2/
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Navigating Challenging Conversations Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a workshop series on how culture and bias may affect when and how we experience conversations as challenging. \nLearn More\nNavigating Challenging Conversations is a three-part workshop series that will discuss how perspectives and roles may influence one’s understanding of those of the children\, families\, and colleagues with whom one works. \nEach session will equip participants with actionable insights and tools that can be applied toward work. Whether one is a family-facing provider\, researcher\, advocate\, policymaker\, or educator\, the series will empower participants to navigate sensitive topics with confidence. \nMore Details\nThe workshop costs $105 per seat. Sessions will take place on the following Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET: \n\n\nAug. 21 \n\n\nAug. 28 \n\n\nSept. 4 \n\n\nAll workshops are 90 minutes\, include a certificate of attendance\, and have live Spanish translation and closed captioning available. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-addressing-behaviors-that-challenge/2024-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Theiss Training Center: Becoming Trauma Aware\, Informed\, and Proficient
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh’s Theiss Training Center for Trauma and Early Childhood Mental Health is hosting a three-part online course on trauma in August and September. \nLearn More\nThe three-part virtual training series on Trauma Proficient Practiced is designed specifically for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered periodically; each can be taken as a standalone course or participants can attend all three. \nTeri Pentz\, MS\, LPC\, NCC\, Infant Mental Health Mentor (Clinical)\, will lead all three courses. \nMicrosoft Teams links will be shared with participants after they register for the courses. \nBecoming Trauma Aware\nThe first course discusses how the path to becoming trauma proficient begins with a basic understanding of trauma and what young children’s reaction to trauma can look like in the context of their play and behaviors. The session will lay the foundation for understanding trauma by developing an awareness of what it is and how it reveals itself. Attendees will discuss the basic definition and different types of trauma and trauma reactions. Then\, they will explore trauma in early childhood and what it can look like when processed through behavior. \nBecoming Trauma Aware will be held on: \n\nAug. 22\, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.\n1 hour of PQAS or Act 48 credit will be available; there is no cost to attend or for PQAS hours\, but Act 48 hours will incur a separate fee.\nPD Registry Course #153308\nEvent ID: 370793\nRegister\n\nBecoming Trauma Informed\nWith a basic awareness of what trauma response looks like in children\, this second session will take a step back to look at recent understanding of early brain development. It will share how babies’ brains develop in tandem with close relationship building; how trauma disrupts relationships and the building of “brain architecture” during this stage; and how strong relationships can build resilience when trauma is present. \nBecoming Trauma Informed will be held on: \n\nAug. 29\, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\n1.5 hours of PQAS or Act 48 credits will be available; there is no cost to attend or for PQAS hours\, but Act 48 hours will incur a separate fee.\nPD Registry Course #153309\nEvent ID: 370795\nRegister\n\nToward Trauma Proficiency\nThis third training applies information presented in the second session. Looking at a case study\, the group will analyze trauma and relationship information that may indicate early traumatic experiences impacting the child’s current psychological functioning. It will then assess behaviors presented to identify classroom strengths that support children whose needs are met and understand how to identify children whose history and behaviors may indicate a need to refer for services. \nToward Trauma Proficiency will be held on: \n\nSept. 27\, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\n1.5 hours of PQAS or Act 48 credits will be available; there is no cost to attend or for PQAS hours\, but Act 48 hours will incur a separate fee.\nAll can attend but prior completion of “Becoming Trauma Informed” is required to receive PQAS or Act 48 credits.\nPD Registry Course #153312\nEvent ID: 370796\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/theiss-training-center-becoming-trauma-aware-informed-and-proficient/2024-08-22/
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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 to early childhood professionals. \nAbout the Course\nThis PQAS-certified in-person course 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 two years. The cost is $38. \nSession Details\nMonday\, August 26 | 10 a.m.  – 4 p.m.\nPitt CEC Homewood\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\nRegister \nWednesday\, October 9 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nPitt CEC Homewood\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\nRegister \nPLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions\, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. \nParticipants will be conducting strenuous activities\, such as performing CPR on the floor. If you have a medical condition or disability that will prevent you from taking part in the skills practice sessions\, please let your instructor know so that accommodations can be made for the practice portion. The CPR and AED evaluations must be completed with the manikin on the ground. \nQuestions?\nFor questions about the sessions\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-8/2024-08-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T130000
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Navigating Challenging Conversations Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a workshop series on how culture and bias may affect when and how we experience conversations as challenging. \nLearn More\nNavigating Challenging Conversations is a three-part workshop series that will discuss how perspectives and roles may influence one’s understanding of those of the children\, families\, and colleagues with whom one works. \nEach session will equip participants with actionable insights and tools that can be applied toward work. Whether one is a family-facing provider\, researcher\, advocate\, policymaker\, or educator\, the series will empower participants to navigate sensitive topics with confidence. \nMore Details\nThe workshop costs $105 per seat. Sessions will take place on the following Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET: \n\n\nAug. 21 \n\n\nAug. 28 \n\n\nSept. 4 \n\n\nAll workshops are 90 minutes\, include a certificate of attendance\, and have live Spanish translation and closed captioning available. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-addressing-behaviors-that-challenge/2024-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Theiss Training Center: Becoming Trauma Aware\, Informed\, and Proficient
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh’s Theiss Training Center for Trauma and Early Childhood Mental Health is hosting a three-part online course on trauma in August and September. \nLearn More\nThe three-part virtual training series on Trauma Proficient Practiced is designed specifically for professionals working with young children and their families in early childhood settings. The series will be offered periodically; each can be taken as a standalone course or participants can attend all three. \nTeri Pentz\, MS\, LPC\, NCC\, Infant Mental Health Mentor (Clinical)\, will lead all three courses. \nMicrosoft Teams links will be shared with participants after they register for the courses. \nBecoming Trauma Aware\nThe first course discusses how the path to becoming trauma proficient begins with a basic understanding of trauma and what young children’s reaction to trauma can look like in the context of their play and behaviors. The session will lay the foundation for understanding trauma by developing an awareness of what it is and how it reveals itself. Attendees will discuss the basic definition and different types of trauma and trauma reactions. Then\, they will explore trauma in early childhood and what it can look like when processed through behavior. \nBecoming Trauma Aware will be held on: \n\nAug. 22\, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.\n1 hour of PQAS or Act 48 credit will be available; there is no cost to attend or for PQAS hours\, but Act 48 hours will incur a separate fee.\nPD Registry Course #153308\nEvent ID: 370793\nRegister\n\nBecoming Trauma Informed\nWith a basic awareness of what trauma response looks like in children\, this second session will take a step back to look at recent understanding of early brain development. It will share how babies’ brains develop in tandem with close relationship building; how trauma disrupts relationships and the building of “brain architecture” during this stage; and how strong relationships can build resilience when trauma is present. \nBecoming Trauma Informed will be held on: \n\nAug. 29\, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\n1.5 hours of PQAS or Act 48 credits will be available; there is no cost to attend or for PQAS hours\, but Act 48 hours will incur a separate fee.\nPD Registry Course #153309\nEvent ID: 370795\nRegister\n\nToward Trauma Proficiency\nThis third training applies information presented in the second session. Looking at a case study\, the group will analyze trauma and relationship information that may indicate early traumatic experiences impacting the child’s current psychological functioning. It will then assess behaviors presented to identify classroom strengths that support children whose needs are met and understand how to identify children whose history and behaviors may indicate a need to refer for services. \nToward Trauma Proficiency will be held on: \n\nSept. 27\, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\n1.5 hours of PQAS or Act 48 credits will be available; there is no cost to attend or for PQAS hours\, but Act 48 hours will incur a separate fee.\nAll can attend but prior completion of “Becoming Trauma Informed” is required to receive PQAS or Act 48 credits.\nPD Registry Course #153312\nEvent ID: 370796\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/theiss-training-center-becoming-trauma-aware-informed-and-proficient/2024-08-29/
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