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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 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\, March 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\n\nLocation: ZOOM \n\n\nCost: $30 \n\n\nRegister \n\n\nFriday\, May 15 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.\n\n\nLocation: ZOOM \n\n\nCost: $30 \n\n\nRegister \n\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-17/2026-05-15/
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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 in person and hybrid First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)\, and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings 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. \nThe cost is $70. \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. \nInformation for Hybrid Sessions\nThe online coursework for hybrid sessions 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. \nSession Details\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | Full Class | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nElizabeth Seton Center (Brookline)\, 1900 Pioneer Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nMonday\, June 1 | Hybrid | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nPitt CEC-Homewood\, 622 N. Homewood Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the sessions\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-12-2026-05-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
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SUMMARY:Growing Together | The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for May is The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \n\nProfessional development sessions in the series include: \n\nJune 17\, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality \nJuly 15\, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems\n\nEach session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-monthly-mini-pd-for-educators-2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Supervision 101
DESCRIPTION:This session will give a foundational overview of supervision in licensed early childhood programs. Learning objectives will focus on the DHS Certification Regulations for child care in Pennsylvania. \nParticipants will be able to define supervision per the regulations. This session will also focus on ratio and discuss various scenarios for practical application. This course is appropriate for both new early childhood professionals and those that might need a refresher on the vital importance of supervision. \nMore details: \n\nMay 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nAdmission: $10\nZOOM\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/supervision-101-5/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ:SE-2
DESCRIPTION:*Attendees should have already taken ASQ-3 PD prior to this ASQ-SE2 training. \nParticipants will learn how to use the ASQ-SE-2® as a social-emotional developmental screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. \nLearn More\nThe 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 resources to support making referrals to additional services as needed. \nUpcoming sessions include: \nWednesday\, May 27 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n\nLocation: ZOOM\nCost: $20\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asqse-2-2026-05-27/
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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 in person and hybrid First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)\, and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings 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. \nThe cost is $70. \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. \nInformation for Hybrid Sessions\nThe online coursework for hybrid sessions 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. \nSession Details\n\nMonday\, June 1 | Hybrid | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nPitt CEC-Homewood\, 622 N. Homewood Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the sessions\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-12-2026-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000
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SUMMARY:First Aid and CPR Training
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together will host a First Aid and CPR training on Wednesday\, June 10 that can be paired with attendance at an UnConference event on the following day. \nTrying Together will partner with APOST for UnConference: Out of School Time on Thursday\, June 11 at the Boys & Girls Club of Western PA. \nThe UnConference\, which will be sponsored by PNC Grow Up Great\, is intended to be a collaborative\, interactive approach to high-quality summer programming for school-age children. The audience will be educators\, staff\, and administrators working with children in summer programs; engaged parents and caregivers; and early childhood education and out-of-school-time advocates. \nThere will be an add-on option for those interested in taking part in a First Aid/CPR training on June 10. This option will cost more than just attending the UnConference. \nRegistration will open soon for the UnConference. More information on workshops for the event will also be available soon. \nDetails\nUnConference: Out of School Time \n\nThursday\, June 11\n8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\nBoys & Girls Club of Western PA\n$25\n\nAdd-On: First Aid/CPR Training + UnConference: Out of School Time \n\nFirst Aid/CPR Training: Wednesday\, June 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.\nUnConference: Thursday\, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\nBoys & Girls Club of Western PA\n$60
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/first-aid-and-cpr-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T193000
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SUMMARY:Growing Together | Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for June is Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \n\nUpcoming sessions in the series include: \n\nJuly 15\, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems\n\nEach session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-monthly-mini-pd-for-educators-2026-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T210000
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CREATED:20260506T191425Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. \nThe 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. \nMore details: \n\nWhen: Thursday\, June 25 from 6 p.m. t0 9 p.m.\nCost: $30\nWhere: ZOOM\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-18/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T115202
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SUMMARY:Growing Together | Navigating Public Policy and Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for July is Navigating Public Policy and Systems.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nEach session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-monthly-mini-pd-for-educators-2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Course
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