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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: The How of Child and Family Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an upcoming program that focuses on building strong family-child relationships from birth through age 5. \nLearn More\nThe How of Child and Family Engagement is an intensive training program that introduces the Touchpoints Approach\, which is an evidence-based approach to building strong family-child relationships. Participants who implement Touchpoints in their practice will partner with families to lay the vital foundation for children’s early learning and healthy development. \nThe course consists of 28 training hours\, including six monthly one-hour virtual reflective practice sessions. Attendance is required at all live sessions\, each of which is four hours long. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of attendance. The course is approved for 20.35 continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nStrategies for building partnerships with parents that promote family strengths\nA framework to understand why children’s behavior can sometimes be challenging and confusing\nTechniques for talking with families about child development concerns\nHow to actively listen to families and collaboratively solve problems related to child development or a child-family relationship\n\nMore Details\nThe course costs $795 per seat. It will take place on the following days from noon to 4 p.m. ET: \n\nDec. 3\nDec. 4\nDec. 5\nDec. 10\nDec. 11\nDec. 12\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-the-how-of-child-and-family-engagement/
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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. The four steps embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic are: \n\nF – Feelings\nL – Limits\nI – Inquiries\nP – Prompts\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 3 to 8. This session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nSession Details\nTuesday\, December 3\, 2024 | 6 – 8 p.m.\nVirtual\nCost: $10\nRegister \nInstructor:  Shawna Preston\nStandards: Child Growth and Development \nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Shawna Preston at shawna.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/flip-it-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T160000
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SUMMARY:Catalyzing Change in Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Mellon University’s Mellon College of Science will hold a workshop on how to design mathematics classrooms that are equitable\, inclusive\, and promote the wonder and beauty of math. \nLearn More\nThe class\, led by Dr. Anne Marie Marshall\, poses the question of how to ensure that every child grows into a confident and capable mathematician. The workshop will explore four key recommendations from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for catalyzing change in early childhood and elementary school classrooms. \nParticipants will explore strategies to broaden the goals of math education\, create equitable learning environments\, deliver instruction that will empower all learners\, and foster deep mathematical understanding. \nAttendees will: \n\nAnalyze tasks\, student work\, and classroom examples that showcase effective math teaching\nReflect on the importance of mathematical identities for both students and teachers\nIdentify and discuss systems that hinder student agency and access to meaningful math learning\nDevelop actionable steps to bring about positive change in early childhood and elementary math classrooms\n\nAct 48 credits are eligible for participants. Dinner and parking will be provided. \nThe workshop runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday\, Dec. 5 at Carnegie Mellon University. \nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/catalyzing-change-in-early-childhood-and-elementary-mathematics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T180000
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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\, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nMonday\, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nSpace is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m.\nRegister\n\nMonday\, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-8/2024-12-09/
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-12-10/
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Communities Strengthening Themselves
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an upcoming webinar titled “Communities Strengthening Themselves” that will be held once per month from September through December. \nLearn More\nThe free virtual conversation series explores unique visions\, wisdom\, and resources that are indispensable to addressing challenges children\, families\, and communities face. By listening to the stories of changemakers in communities\, the webinar aims to broaden and deepen understanding of under-recognized approaches to challenges. \nEach session will last 90 minutes\, which includes an hour-long discussion and a 30-minute Q&A session. The four-part series will be held at 3 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: \n\nSept. 10\nOct. 15\nNov. 12\nDec. 10\n\nThose interested in attending can register now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-communities-strengthening-themselves/2024-12-10/
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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 a hybrid First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)\, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to early childhood professionals. \nAbout the Course\nThis PQAS-certified blended learning course consists of an in-person class and online coursework.  The course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. \nThe online coursework must be completed prior to the in-person class. Access to the online coursework will be provided via email upon completion of registration. Allow yourself 3-4 hours to complete. We advise completing the online coursework at least 48 hours prior to your in-person course. You will need to provide proof of completion by providing a copy of your completion email either printed or on your mobile device of class in order to participate in the in-person class portion of the training. \nCertification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for two years. \nSession Details\n\nSaturday\, November 23\, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nRed Balloon Early Learning Center\n125 Finley Avenue\nCarnegie\, PA 15106\nCost: $38\nRegister here.\nTuesday\, December 10\, 2024 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nHeart Prints\n850 Cranberry Woods Drive #1227\nCranberry Township\, PA 16066\nCost: $38\nNote: Hybrid model – online work must be completed prior to the in-person\, hands-on learning.\nRegister here.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions\, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-6/2024-12-10/
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-12-12/
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a series of conversations with families of children with differences in or challenges to their development. \nLearn More\nParenting While Rising to Child Development Challenges will offer an opportunity to connect for parents of children with differences in or challenges to their development. Through conversations with parents of children with developmental differences\, the events will explore the unique as well as common experiences of loving and raising children whose developmental process is delayed or atypical. \nSpeakers will discuss the challenges and joys of family life with children with a wide array of ways of being in the world. There will also be discussion on how to best support and advocate for children. \nThe series will run for four Mondays through Dec. 16. Each episode is an hour\, with live Spanish translation and closed captioning. \nEach episode runs from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Episodes include: \n\nSept. 23\nOct. 21\nNov. 4\nDec. 16\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-parenting-while-rising-to-child-developmental-challenges-2/2024-12-16/
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