Growing Together: Navigating Public Policy and Systems
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of trauma and its effects on child development and behavior.
Discover what children really need to thrive! This course will introduce essentials of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), helping educators understand how children learn best. Participants will not only grasp the “what” and “why” of DAP, but also learn to confidently apply its principles in their own classrooms—creating responsive, age-appropriate, and engaging learning experiences that truly […]
In this course, participants will learn how to observe and reflect upon powerful moments of growing, sharing, learning, and belonging in the ordinary, everyday interactions they share with young children. More Details Date: August 8, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $20 per 2 hour PD Location: Westmoreland County Community College 150 Community […]
Teaching children social and emotional skills during the early childhood years is critical for later success in school and in life. In this course, participants will learn preventative strategies to address “challenging” behaviors. The course emphasizes that all behavior is a form of communication and encourages approaches that preserve the relationship between caregiver and child, […]
