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SUMMARY:Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning
DESCRIPTION:New America will host an event to discuss a new book that makes the case for changing kindergarten from being overly scripted\, under-resourced\, and featuring few experiences that matter most for young learners. \nLearn More\nThe event will include a discussion of New America senior fellow Laura Bornfreund’s Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning\, which takes readers into more than 50 classrooms around the nation. It shows how educators\, administrators\, and policymakers can address long-standing achievement gaps while also allaying academic pressures in the early elementary grades. \nThe event will include a conversation between Bornfreund and Hechinger Report’s Christina Samuels. It will be followed by commentary from national leaders in early learning and an award-winning kindergarten teacher. \nThe event will run from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, June 9. Those interested in attending can register online. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rediscovering-kindergarten-embracing-play-and-joy-in-learning/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Allegheny County Climate Action Plan Open House
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny County residents will get the chance to weigh in on the county’s first-ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) during an event on Thursday\, June 4. \nLearn More\nThe city’s Department of Sustainability will hold a free\, family-friendly community open house during which attendees will be able to share their priorities for the plan\, have a light dinner\, and learn how feedback will help to guide future county programs and investments. \nThe event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Department of Human Services Building at 1 Smithfield Street. Remarks will begin at 6 p.m. \nThose interested in attending should RSVP now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/allegheny-county-climate-action-plan-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:CACFP Community Workshop in Indiana
DESCRIPTION:Child care providers\, ELRC staff\, and community leaders will be able to take part in a workshop about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) on Saturday\, May 16 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. \nLearn More\nThe workshop will include a brief overview of CACFP and how it operates statewide and in the Erie region. Participants will engage in some interactive work to inform recommendations for improving CACFP statewide. These recommendations will be used to prioritize CACFP resource and training development for child care providers and CACFP sponsors. \nLunch will be provided and there will be a raffle of classroom materials and gift cards provided by Lakeshore Learning to all participants who work in child care settings. \nThe event is free and open to all\, but there is a limit of 25 participants. It will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested in attending should reserve a spot now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cacfp-community-workshop-in-indiana/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20250827T180717Z
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SUMMARY:Home-Based Community Network
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 will host a virtual Home-Based Community Network meeting for home-based providers in Allegheny County in April. \nLearn More\nThe purpose of the Home-Based Community Network is for for home-based providers in the county to develop a network of home providers that support each other. A stipend of $50 will be provided to participants. \nThe group will meet to collaborate and provide mutual support as well as celebrate and share their strengths and uniqueness with each other. \nThe group is aimed at Allegheny County family providers and home-based group providers. The free meeting will be held on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 15. Registration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/home-based-community-network-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20250827T180219Z
CREATED:20250827T180056Z
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SUMMARY:Home-Based Community Network
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 will host a virtual Home-Based Community Network meeting for home-based providers in Allegheny County in January. \nLearn More\nThe purpose of the Home-Based Community Network is for for home-based providers in the county to develop a network of home providers that support each other. A stipend of $50 will be provided to participants. \nThe group will meet to collaborate and provide mutual support as well as celebrate and share their strengths and uniqueness with each other. \nThe group is aimed at Allegheny County family providers and home-based group providers. The free meeting will be held on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 13. Registration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/home-based-community-network-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T150000
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SUMMARY:All for One Community Talk
DESCRIPTION:Hosanna House will host a final All for One Community Talk on Monday\, December 1. \nLearn More\nAt the event\, Hosanna House will discuss how it is working to improve the health and well-being of growing families in the community. \nThe event will include food\, bingo\, raffles\, resources\, and community conversation. \nThe talk will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hosanna House\, located at 807 Wallace Avenue in Wilkinsburg.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/all-for-one-community-talk/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T163000
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Raising Accountable and Empowered Children
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an upcoming conversation in English with live Spanish translation that covers the topic of machismo and traditional beliefs about masculinity. \nLearn More\nRaising Children Who Are Accountable and Empowered will explore where ideas about masculinity come from\, how they’ve shaped our culture\, and how the affect the way children grow\, learn\, and relate to one another. It will explore how cultural norms influence children’s emotional expression and sense of responsibility and how they also affect their confidence\, voice\, and leadership. \nThe discussion will also examine how beliefs show up in daily life and how caregivers can nurture emotional strength\, mutual respect\, and purpose in both girls and boys. The guest speaker will be Sheilla Alvarez\, director of government affairs for the Barona Band of Mission Indians. \nThe event will begin at 3 p.m. on Monday\, November 10. Registration is open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-raising-accountable-and-empowered-children/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T170000
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SUMMARY:From Cradle to Career: How Child Care Shapes Pennsylvania's Economy
DESCRIPTION:The state Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women will host a virtual discussion on Monday\, November 17 on how child care helps to shape Pennsylvania’s economy. \nLearn More\nThe event will be a candid conversation featuring participants from business and economic development\, state government\, and child care advocacy. It will explore the workforce\, policy\, and cultural shifts needed to strengthen child care in Pennsylvania. \nPanelists include Trying Together Executive Director Cara Ciminillo and Shante Brown\, the deputy secretary of the state’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)\, among others. \nThe discussion will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Those interested can RSVP online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/from-cradle-to-career-how-child-care-shapes-pennsylvanias-economy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T110000
DTSTAMP:20251014T201401Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Local Interagency Coordinating Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday\, October 28. \nLearn More\nThe council is a group of families\, professionals\, and community members who work to improve the delivery of early intervention services for young children with developmental delays and disabilities. \nThe LICC welcomes all families and professionals who have an interest in early intervention. The October 28 meeting will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. New members are welcome\, but must register in advance.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburgh-allegheny-county-local-interagency-coordinating-council-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20250827T185413Z
CREATED:20250718T133809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T185413Z
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SUMMARY:Home-Based Community Network
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 and Trying Together will host virtual Home-Based Community Network meetings for home-based providers in Allegheny County in August and October. \nLearn More\nThe purpose of the Home-Based Community Network is for for home-based providers in the county to develop a network of home providers that support each other. A stipend of $50 will be provided to participants. \nThe group will meet to collaborate and provide mutual support as well as celebrate and share their strengths and uniqueness with each other. \nThe group is aimed at Allegheny County family providers and home-based group providers. It will meet on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19 and Oct. 14. Registration is required.  \nRegister for August 19 meeting \nRegister for October 14 meeting \nRegister for January 13 meeting \nRegister for April 15 meeting
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/home-based-community-network/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000
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SUMMARY:Strong Minds\, Bright Futures: Community Listening Sessions on Children’s Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Strong Minds\, Bright Futures will host the sessions throughout the fall\, including two in the region. The statewide coalition – of which Trying Together is a partner organization – supports children’s mental health in schools\, communities\, and care systems. \nThe events will focus on solutions-focused conversations between families\, youth\, educators\, health providers\, and community leaders on the topic of strengthening children’s mental health in the state. \nThe free\, family-friendly events will be held on: \n\nMonday\, Sept. 29: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania\, Kovalchick Complex\, 711 Pratt Drive in Indiana\nTuesday\, Sept. 30: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jewish Healthcare Foundation\, 625 Liberty Avenue\, #2500\, in Pittsburgh\n\nFor more information on the events\, call 267-361-7945\, email info@strongmindspa.org\, or visit the Strong Minds\, Bright Futures website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/strong-minds-bright-futures-community-listening-sessions-on-childrens-mental-health/2025-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000
DTSTAMP:20250912T190351Z
CREATED:20250912T190351Z
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SUMMARY:Strong Minds\, Bright Futures: Community Listening Sessions on Children’s Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Strong Minds\, Bright Futures will host the sessions throughout the fall\, including two in the region. The statewide coalition – of which Trying Together is a partner organization – supports children’s mental health in schools\, communities\, and care systems. \nThe events will focus on solutions-focused conversations between families\, youth\, educators\, health providers\, and community leaders on the topic of strengthening children’s mental health in the state. \nThe free\, family-friendly events will be held on: \n\nMonday\, Sept. 29: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania\, Kovalchick Complex\, 711 Pratt Drive in Indiana\nTuesday\, Sept. 30: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jewish Healthcare Foundation\, 625 Liberty Avenue\, #2500\, in Pittsburgh\n\nFor more information on the events\, call 267-361-7945\, email info@strongmindspa.org\, or visit the Strong Minds\, Bright Futures website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/strong-minds-bright-futures-community-listening-sessions-on-childrens-mental-health/2025-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20250827T185413Z
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SUMMARY:Home-Based Community Network
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 and Trying Together will host virtual Home-Based Community Network meetings for home-based providers in Allegheny County in August and October. \nLearn More\nThe purpose of the Home-Based Community Network is for for home-based providers in the county to develop a network of home providers that support each other. A stipend of $50 will be provided to participants. \nThe group will meet to collaborate and provide mutual support as well as celebrate and share their strengths and uniqueness with each other. \nThe group is aimed at Allegheny County family providers and home-based group providers. It will meet on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19 and Oct. 14. Registration is required.  \nRegister for August 19 meeting \nRegister for October 14 meeting \nRegister for January 13 meeting \nRegister for April 15 meeting
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/home-based-community-network/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T193000
DTSTAMP:20250725T140643Z
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SUMMARY:Brown Mamas: Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Brown Mamas will host a public workshop in August to discuss housing in Pittsburgh. \nLearn More\nThe workshop will run from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, Aug. 19 at IBEW Local Union #5\, located at 5 Hot Metal Street. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with refreshments and a formal exercise beginning at 5:45 p.m. \nThe workshop will discuss how Pittsburgh has a surplus of 19\,000 housing units\, but more than 4\,000 are indefinitely vacant. Discussion will include how the city has so many houses sitting vacant\, while many people are desperately searching for a safe\, affordable place to live. \nPGH2050 is asking participants to also weigh in on which urgent priorities need to be addressed for the future of Pittsburgh – what must change and which big actions to which the city should commit. \nIn advance of the event\, people should fill out this survey.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brown-mamas-public-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20250606T191045Z
CREATED:20250606T191045Z
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SUMMARY:Brown Mamas Comprehensive Plan Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:Brown Mamas will hold a public forum on its comprehensive plan in June where attendees can share their ideas for the organization’s future. \nLearn More\nAttendees will be able to discuss ideas for the comprehensive plan as well as hear from community leaders and learn how the plan will affect Pittsburgh’s future. \nThe event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday\, June 12 at CCAC’s Allegheny Campus’ Students Services Center. Refreshments will be served from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the program begins afterward. \nRegistration is open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brown-mamas-comprehensive-plan-public-forum/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T143000
DTSTAMP:20250606T181212Z
CREATED:20250606T181159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T181212Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Rankings Into Results: ParkScore Index in Action
DESCRIPTION:The Trust for Public Land will host a discussion in June on its ParkScore® index\, which ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how well they meet residents’ needs for parks. \nLearn More\nPark Bench Chat: Turning Rankings Into Results will include a discussion on the 2025 ParkScore release and how investment in parks can foster unity and civic trust at a time when social fragmentation is on the rise. \nAttendees will hear from local leaders who are pairing data with community engagement to not only expand access\, but also to strengthen social ties\, support community-led leadership\, and ensure parks reflect the people they serve. \nThe event will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday\, July 11. Registration is open. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/turning-rankings-into-results-parkscore-index-in-action/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20250513T164938Z
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SUMMARY:PACCA\, Alvernia University to Host Virtual Session on New T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) will hold a virtual information session on a new partnership with Alvernia University to offer T.E.A.C.H. bachelor’s degree scholarships. \nLearn More\nThe university is now offering a fully online\, accelerated Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree program with PK-4 teacher certification. \nMore details for the degree program include: \n\nFully online with observation and student teaching completed local to the student\nMindfully designed with flexibility for working adults\nGenerous transfer credit policy as well as a streamlined associate to bachelor’s degree pathway program\nApproved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education\nThe university is a PACCA/T.E.A.C.H. scholarship-approved institution\n\nThose interested in learning more about the program can attend a virtual information session on Wednesday\, June 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  \nAttendees are asked to register in advance for the session. After registering\, participants will receive a confirmation email with a link to log onto the screen. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pacca-alvernia-university-to-host-virtual-session-on-new-t-e-a-c-h-scholarships/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20250507T144105Z
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SUMMARY:APOST-Pitt Focus Group for Out-of-School Time Professionals
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education and Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will host focus groups with regional out-of-school time professionals on the design phase for an upcoming project. \nLearn More\nPitt Education and APOST are working to increase the capacity of out-of-school time staff and organizations in program evaluation. The two organizations will host focus groups with local out-of-school time providers to gather insights\, identify challenges\, and shape the design for a cohort of organizations to receive training and tools to strengthen their program evaluation. \nThe input from the project will inform the creation of an evaluation toolkit that will be publicly available in summer 2026. \nFocus groups will be held on the following dates: \n\nMay 21\, 10:30 a.m. to noon\, Homewood CEC (includes lunch at noon)\nMay 21\, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.\, Homewood CEC (includes lunch at noon)\nMay 21\, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\, CoLab18 at Nova Place (includes dinner at 6 p.m.)\n\nThose interested in taking part in the Program Evaluation Cohort Focus Group should fill out an application.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-pitt-focus-group-for-out-of-school-time-professionals/2025-05-21/3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20250507T144105Z
CREATED:20250507T144105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T144105Z
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SUMMARY:APOST-Pitt Focus Group for Out-of-School Time Professionals
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education and Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will host focus groups with regional out-of-school time professionals on the design phase for an upcoming project. \nLearn More\nPitt Education and APOST are working to increase the capacity of out-of-school time staff and organizations in program evaluation. The two organizations will host focus groups with local out-of-school time providers to gather insights\, identify challenges\, and shape the design for a cohort of organizations to receive training and tools to strengthen their program evaluation. \nThe input from the project will inform the creation of an evaluation toolkit that will be publicly available in summer 2026. \nFocus groups will be held on the following dates: \n\nMay 21\, 10:30 a.m. to noon\, Homewood CEC (includes lunch at noon)\nMay 21\, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.\, Homewood CEC (includes lunch at noon)\nMay 21\, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\, CoLab18 at Nova Place (includes dinner at 6 p.m.)\n\nThose interested in taking part in the Program Evaluation Cohort Focus Group should fill out an application.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-pitt-focus-group-for-out-of-school-time-professionals/2025-05-21/2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:APOST-Pitt Focus Group for Out-of-School Time Professionals
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education and Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will host focus groups with regional out-of-school time professionals on the design phase for an upcoming project. \nLearn More\nPitt Education and APOST are working to increase the capacity of out-of-school time staff and organizations in program evaluation. The two organizations will host focus groups with local out-of-school time providers to gather insights\, identify challenges\, and shape the design for a cohort of organizations to receive training and tools to strengthen their program evaluation. \nThe input from the project will inform the creation of an evaluation toolkit that will be publicly available in summer 2026. \nFocus groups will be held on the following dates: \n\nMay 21\, 10:30 a.m. to noon\, Homewood CEC (includes lunch at noon)\nMay 21\, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.\, Homewood CEC (includes lunch at noon)\nMay 21\, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\, CoLab18 at Nova Place (includes dinner at 6 p.m.)\n\nThose interested in taking part in the Program Evaluation Cohort Focus Group should fill out an application.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-pitt-focus-group-for-out-of-school-time-professionals/2025-05-21/1/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T133000
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SUMMARY:Black Families and Youth Mental Health: Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Child Mind Institute will host a virtual panel discussion on Wednesday\, May 14 to discuss findings of a study on mental health support for Black families. \nLearn More\nThe institute\, in partnership with The Steve Fund\, recently released findings from its mental health support for Black families study. The comprehensive literature review and nationally representative survey exposes a shift in views toward mental health within the Black community – and highlights significant gaps in access and quality of mental healthcare. The study was made possible by the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health. \nDuring the panel discussion\, experts will discuss the findings of the study and how mental health professionals\, organizations\, and communities can break down barriers and improve the quality of mental health care for Black children and young adults. \nTopics will include: \n\nShifts in views toward mental health\nParent vs. young adult response to stigma\nBarriers to quality care\nMedication skepticism\nIntervention and prevention initiatives\n\nContinuing medical education credits for psychiatrists and continuing education credits for psychologists and social workers are available to registered course participants. \nThe event will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET on May 14. Register now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/black-families-and-youth-mental-health-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T130000
DTSTAMP:20250505T180506Z
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SUMMARY:The Child Mind Institute's Spring Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Child Mind Institute will host its 2025 spring luncheon on Monday\, May 12. Now is the last chance to register. \nParenting in a Complex World: How Kids and Parents Can Cope During Challenging Times will kick off at 11:30 a.m. with a reception that will be followed by a luncheon and panel discussion at 12:30 p.m. \nSpeakers include award-winning journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer and The Child Mind Institute’s Dr. Adam Zamora. Actress Ali Wentworth will moderate the event. \nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/the-child-mind-institutes-spring-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T133000
DTSTAMP:20250424T135311Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting the Work of Youth Workers to Positively Impact Out-of-School Time
DESCRIPTION:APOST and The Oasis Project will host an event in Homewood to discuss how to support and empower youth workers. \nLearn More\nThe Oasis Project’s Youth Worker Academy will share findings\, key insights\, and strategies from a year-long study on professional development in local urban out-of-school time programs. \nLunch will be provided. Those interested in attending should RSVP by Monday\, May 5 for space and catering purposes. \nThe event will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday\, May 8 at the University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center in Homewood\, located at 622 N. Homewood Avenue. \nMore event details can be found on the event’s registration page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/supporting-the-work-of-youth-workers-to-positively-impact-out-of-school-time/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T120000
DTSTAMP:20250429T182330Z
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SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Pre-K for PA and Start Strong PA will hold a webinar that will focus on advocating for funding in the 2025-26 Pennsylvania state budget. \nLearn More\nThe webinar\, which will be offered in English and Spanish\, will include discussions on: \n\nAdvocating for early learning in the 2025-26 state budget\nState legislation updates\nFederal advocacy update and opportunities for child care\n\nThe webinar will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday\, May 8. Those interested should register in advance for the Zoom webinar. Those who register will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nSpeakers will include Pre-K for PA\, Start Strong PA\, and the Provider Advisory Board. Other organizations participating include Trying Together\, Pennsylvania Head Start Association\, Pennsylvania Child Care Association\, Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children\, and Champions for Early Education.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/working-together-webinar-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T183000
DTSTAMP:20250328T163052Z
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SUMMARY:The Creativity Project's Summer Camp Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Creativity Project is holding a summer camp workshop in late April to enable educators\, camp directors\, and program leaders to examine their approach to summer camp. The workshop will emphasize nurturing curiosity\, imagination\, and child-led exploration. \nLearn More\nDuring the workshop\, participants will learn to redefine curiosity in their summer programs. This will involves shifting from structured crafts to more open-ended art and play experiences that engage children in deeper learning. \nParticipants will discover how to curate a selection of accessible\, inexpensive materials that promote innovation\, storytelling\, and exploration. They will also learn strategies that foster creativity without over-directing\, allowing children to develop confidence and problem-solving skills. \nThe workshop will explore how hands-on\, sensory-rich activities support social-emotional learning\, collaboration\, and a sense of wonder. It will involve a discussion on how to adapt activities to different age groups and developmental levels\, while fostering inclusive\, engaging experiences. \nParticipants will leave with a toolkit of ready-to-use ideas\, flexible structures\, and prompts to transform their summer programs into a hub of creativity. \nThe workshop will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 30 \nThe fee to attend the workshop is $25. Those interested in attending should enroll now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/summer-camp-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Forums at Point Park University
DESCRIPTION:Point Park University will host a mayoral candidate forum on Tuesday\, April 29 at the university’s Pittsburgh Playhouse. \nLearn More\nThe nonpartisan mayoral forum will host all candidates who are officially on the ballot for the Tuesday\, May 20 election. All candidates have confirmed their attendance. The forum will be hosted in partnership with regional nonpartisan voting coalition Voting is Power and Public Source. \nChandi Chapman\, a WTAE anchor and reporter\, and Josiah Gilliam\, executive director of PUMP\, will moderate the event. The forum will run from 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse\, located at 350 Forbes Ave. \nThe event is open to the public.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburgh-mayoral-candidate-forums/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T110000
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SUMMARY:Allegheny County Youth Population Dashboard Live Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny County’s Department of Children Initiatives (DCI) will hold a live demonstration in April for an interactive\, public dashboard that it has developed. \nLearn More\nThe public tool allows users to export population data and view youth population by school district\, municipality\, and Census block group. During the demonstration\, the dashboard’s team will review its functionality and be available for questions. \nThe demonstration will begin at 10 a.m. on Microsoft Teams on Friday\, April 11. \nThose interested in attending should complete a brief registration survey. Once it has been processed\, registrants will receive a link to attend the meeting.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/allegheny-county-youth-population-dashboard-live-demonstration/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T193000
DTSTAMP:20250331T171739Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Early Childhood Education Affiliate Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the Annual Early Childhood Education Affiliate Dinner at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in April. \nLearn More\nThe theme of the dinner is “The Kaleidoscope Classroom: Changing Perspectives\, Infinite Possibilities.” The event\, held by the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg’s Education Department\, will feature Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher as the keynote speaker. \nThe dinner will be held in the gymnasium at Chambers Hall on Tuesday\, April 8. Registration and raffle baskets will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will be followed by diversity stations from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and a dinner at 5:30 p.m. The speaker will begin at 6:45 p.m. \nThose interested in attending should RSVP by Friday\, March 21. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/annual-early-childhood-affiliate-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T203000
DTSTAMP:20250203T184659Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Allegheny County Legislative Forum on Education
DESCRIPTION:The Allegheny Intermediate Unit will host the annual Allegheny County Legislative Forum on Education in late March. \nLearn More\nThe forum will tackle a variety of issues affecting public education in Allegheny County and Pennsylvania. Questions will be submitted by an audience of educators\, administrators\, parents\, and other stakeholders. \nThose interested in attending can do so in person or online. For those attending in person\, the event will take place at the AIU Central Office\, located at 475 Waterfront Drive in Homestead. Those attending virtually can do so through Zoom. \nThe panel will include Allegheny County state legislators and will be moderated by former KDKA-TV reporter Jon Delano. \nThe forum will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, March 27. The program will conclude by 8:30 p.m. and will be followed by a meet-and-greet with legislators.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2025-allegheny-county-legislative-forum-on-education/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
DTSTAMP:20250211T201529Z
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SUMMARY:Women for a Healthy Environment: Youth-Led Discussion on Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Women for a Healthy Environment will host a Youth Panel Discussion on climate change in March. \nLearn More\nInspired by the documentary “Youth v. Gov\,” the panel will feature young leaders who are advocating for climate action\, policy change\, and a sustainable future. These leaders are taking steps to confront the climate crisis head-on. \nAttendees are encouraged to watch the documentary on Netflix ahead of the panel. The film tells the story of 21 young Americans who filed a landmark constitutional lawsuit against the federal government for failing to protect their future. \nThe panel will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:3o p.m. on Thursday\, March 27.  Registration for the free event is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/women-for-a-healthy-environment-youth-led-discussion-on-climate-action/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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