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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 three to four 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\nThe course will take place on: \n\nMonday\, September 16 | 3 – 6 p.m.\nTrying Together – Conference Room\n5604 Solway Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15217\n\nThe cost is $38. Registration will close at 3 p.m. on Friday\, Sept. 13. \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 session\, 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-7/
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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-3-8/2024-09-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T100000
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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/2024-09-17/
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Families in Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a training course on deepening knowledge about the effect of substance use order (SUD) and prenatal exposure on families. \nLearn More\nFamilies in Recovery: Touchpoints in the Context of Substance Use Disorder will return on Sept. 10. The training opportunity is designed to enhance skills and deepen understanding of working with families affected by SUD and prenatal exposure. \nThe course will include six four-hour live sessions\, at which attendance is required to obtain 20.35 continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. Closed captioning will be available. \nThe sessions will run from noon to 4 p.m. ET on the following dates: \n\nTuesday\, Sept. 10\nThursday\, Sept. 12\nTuesday\, Sept. 17\nThursday\, Sept. 19\nTuesday\, Sept. 24\nThursday\, Sept. 26\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-families-in-recovery/2024-09-17/
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SUMMARY:Closing the Opportunity Gap for Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Pritzker Children’s Initiative will host an upcoming webinar on the challenges children face regarding healthy development. \nLearn More\nPritzer and the National Institute for Early Education Research will host “Closing the Opportunity Gap for Young Children” on Zoom. \nThe webinar will delve into a recent National Academies report of the same name that explores the challenges that many U.S. children face in accessing the conditions and resources necessary for healthy development. Presenters will discuss the causes\, costs\, and effects of the opportunity gap in children\, from birth to 8 years. \nThe webinar will also provide an overview of how policies have created and perpetuated opportunity gaps that affect children’s educational and health outcomes. \nAttendees will: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of factors contributing to opportunity gaps among children\, impacting their success\, health\, and future economic opportunities\nLearn about drivers of these gaps in three key domains: education\, mental health\, and physical health\nExplore actionable recommendations for policy makers and organizations aimed at closing the gaps\, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive\n\nMore Details\nThe webinar will run from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday\, Sept. 17. \nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/closing-the-opportunity-gap-for-young-children/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T194500
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SUMMARY:SAC Youth with Big Emotions
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Key will host a course over the next eight months on how to manage youths’ big emotions. \nLearn More\nWhen youth have big emotions\, they might display them through various behaviors. This course will help providers identify these emotions and provide techniques to manage them. \nIt will provide an overview of brain development – including trauma – as well as provide strategies for coping\, such as co-regulation. Through reflection and assessment activities\, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. \nParticipants can obtain 1.5 credit hours for taking the course. \nThere are four virtual sessions. Click on the following dates to register: \n\nSept. 17\, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.\nNov. 15\, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nFeb. 19\, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.\nMay 22\, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sac-youth-with-big-emotions/2024-09-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
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SUMMARY:CDA Completion Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesdays from mid-September to late October\, those working towards their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential can join a network of fellow educators. \nLearn More\nTrying Together’s virtual CDA Completion Community of Practice is a seven-week course that offers a blend of structured learning and interactive community engagement tailored to empower CDA candidates. \nEach week\, participants will dive into individual pieces of the required CDA portfolio\, application\, and available financial assistance. The facilitator will provide step-by-step instructions and practical tips as well as answer questions to help participants navigate the complexities of the CDA credential. \nEducators must have completed the minimum 120 hours of CDA training to qualify for the course. \nThe course will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays\, from Sept. 11 to Oct. 23. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cda-completion-community-of-practice/2024-09-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: An OST Leader's Guide to Leveraging AI
DESCRIPTION:The National Afterschool Association is hosting an upcoming webinar on a new version of an AI-powered language model. \nLearn More\nAn OST Leader’s Guide to Leveraging AI will feature a discussion on ChatGPT 4.0\, the newest version of an AI-powered\, large language model that is changing how OST professionals work. Whether one is a program director\, administrator\, or development officer\, the webinar will show attendees how to harness the power of ChatGPT to streamline operations\, enhance programming\, and boost communications. \nThose who attend the webinar will learn: \n\nThe basics of ChatGPT 4.0 – what it can do and why it is useful for the OST sector\nHow to leverage ChatGPT as a personal assistant\nHow to master prompt engineering; how to train it to understand specific needs\nTips for effective AI interaction\n\nThe webinar is designed for OST professionals who want to save time\, reduce workload\, and focus on making a difference in the lives of children and families they serve. It aims to enable attendees to walk away with practical tips and strategies to incorporate the tool into daily work. \nMore Details\nThe webinar begins at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday\, Sept. 18. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ost-leaders-guide-to-leveraging-ai/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T160000
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Families in Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a training course on deepening knowledge about the effect of substance use order (SUD) and prenatal exposure on families. \nLearn More\nFamilies in Recovery: Touchpoints in the Context of Substance Use Disorder will return on Sept. 10. The training opportunity is designed to enhance skills and deepen understanding of working with families affected by SUD and prenatal exposure. \nThe course will include six four-hour live sessions\, at which attendance is required to obtain 20.35 continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. Closed captioning will be available. \nThe sessions will run from noon to 4 p.m. ET on the following dates: \n\nTuesday\, Sept. 10\nThursday\, Sept. 12\nTuesday\, Sept. 17\nThursday\, Sept. 19\nTuesday\, Sept. 24\nThursday\, Sept. 26\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-families-in-recovery/2024-09-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T123000
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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/2024-09-20/
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