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SUMMARY:Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) will co-host a series of four webinars on language and literacy development. \nLearn More\nThe webinars will provide resources to share with families and use in classrooms and centers. The free webinars will run from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 14: Communication and the Growing Brain\nJanuary 28: The Vocabulary of Emotions\nFebruary 11: Embedding Language and Literacy Throughout the Day – registration coming soon\nFebruary 25: Getting Creative with Writing Development – registration coming soon\n\nAttendees will be able to earn PQAS credit hours\, Infant Toddler hours\, and ACT48 hours.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-chat-about-early-language-and-literacy-webinars/2026-02-21/
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SUMMARY:Parenting While Black: A Family-to-Family Real Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will celebrate Black History Month with a free\, four-part virtual conversation series by\, for\, and among Black parents. \nThis year\, the focus will be on Raising Black Children in the Digital Age: Culture\, Technology\, and Liberation. \nLearn More\nThrough a lens that centers on Black children’s experiences and futures\, the series will look at how parents\, educators\, and communities navigate the challenges and opportunities of our increasingly digital world while affirming Black children’s humanity\, agency\, and cultural heritage. \nThe conversations\, which each run an hour\, will be held on the following Mondays – February 2\, 9\, and 23\, and March 2 at 3 p.m. ET. \nThe series is designed to create an authentic and welcoming space for Black parents to share experiences and insights and build community. The webinars are moderated by Kimya Barden\, PhD\, a parenting scholar\, co-creator of The Speaker Shop\, and professor of Urban Community Studies at Northeastern Illinois University-Chicago \nEach webinar includes live Spanish-language translation and captioning. Those interested in attending the webinars can sign up online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-while-black-a-family-to-family-real-talk-series/2026-02-23/
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SUMMARY:Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) will co-host a series of four webinars on language and literacy development. \nLearn More\nThe webinars will provide resources to share with families and use in classrooms and centers. The free webinars will run from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 14: Communication and the Growing Brain\nJanuary 28: The Vocabulary of Emotions\nFebruary 11: Embedding Language and Literacy Throughout the Day – registration coming soon\nFebruary 25: Getting Creative with Writing Development – registration coming soon\n\nAttendees will be able to earn PQAS credit hours\, Infant Toddler hours\, and ACT48 hours.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-chat-about-early-language-and-literacy-webinars/2026-02-25/
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SUMMARY:Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) will co-host a series of four webinars on language and literacy development. \nLearn More\nThe webinars will provide resources to share with families and use in classrooms and centers. The free webinars will run from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: \n\n\nJanuary 14: Communication and the Growing Brain \n\n\nJanuary 28: The Vocabulary of Emotions \n\n\nFebruary 11: Embedding Language and Literacy Throughout the Day \n\n\nFebruary 25: Getting Creative with Writing Development  \n\n\nAttendees will be able to earn PQAS credit hours\, Infant Toddler hours\, and ACT48 hours.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-chat-about-early-language-and-literacy-webinars-2/2026-02-25/
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SUMMARY:Parenting While Black: A Family-to-Family Real Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will celebrate Black History Month with a free\, four-part virtual conversation series by\, for\, and among Black parents. \nThis year\, the focus will be on Raising Black Children in the Digital Age: Culture\, Technology\, and Liberation. \nLearn More\nThrough a lens that centers on Black children’s experiences and futures\, the series will look at how parents\, educators\, and communities navigate the challenges and opportunities of our increasingly digital world while affirming Black children’s humanity\, agency\, and cultural heritage. \nThe conversations\, which each run an hour\, will be held on the following Mondays – February 2\, 9\, and 23\, and March 2 at 3 p.m. ET. \nThe series is designed to create an authentic and welcoming space for Black parents to share experiences and insights and build community. The webinars are moderated by Kimya Barden\, PhD\, a parenting scholar\, co-creator of The Speaker Shop\, and professor of Urban Community Studies at Northeastern Illinois University-Chicago \nEach webinar includes live Spanish-language translation and captioning. Those interested in attending the webinars can sign up online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-while-black-a-family-to-family-real-talk-series/2026-03-02/
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SUMMARY:Buds\, Blossoms\, and Belonging: Nature-Based Learning in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Week of the Young Child\, Walden University will host a webinar that is designed to help educators bring meaningful\, nature-based learning to early childhood settings. \nLearn More\n“Buds\, Blossoms\, and Belonging: Nature-Based Learning in Early Childhood” will be presented by Monica Wiedel-Lubinski\, who will share simple\, inclusive strategies in the classroom\, on a playground\, or in an urban environment. \nParticipants will gain research-informed strategies\, real-world examples\, and practical tools that support children’s curiosity\, social-emotional growth\, and sense of belonging. The session offers inspiration and actionable ideas that can be implemented immediately. \nThe webinar will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 15. Registration is open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/buds-blossoms-and-belonging-nature-based-learning-in-early-childhood/
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SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Start Strong PA and Pre-K for PA will host a Working Together Webinar on Wednesday\, May 20 in which Trying Together will participate. \nLearn More\nThe webinar will focus on advocating for early learning in the 2026-2027 Pennsylvania state budget\, state legislation updates\, a federal advocacy update\, and opportunities for child care. \nThe event will begin at 10 a.m. on Zoom. After registering\, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nSpeakers will include Pre-K for PA and Start Strong PA partners – such as Trying Together\, Champions for Early Education\, Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children\, Pennsylvania Child Care Association\, Pennsylvania Head Start Association\, and provider advisory board members \nRegister now for the webinar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/working-together-webinar-11/
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SUMMARY:Working Together Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Pre-K for PA and Start Strong PA will hold a Working Together Webinar on Thursday\, September 17 to discuss a variety of topics\, including Head Start and the state’s Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program. \nLearn More\nParticipants in the webinar include Pre-K for PA\, Start Strong PA\, Trying Together\, Champions for Early Education\, the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC)\, Pennsylvania Child Care Association\, and Pennsylvania Head Start Association. \nSome of the event’s topics will include: \n\nHead Start update and opportunities to take action\nChild Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program\nState legislation updates\n\nThe event will begin at 12:30 p.m. Those interested in attending the ZOOM webinar should register in advance. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/working-together-webinar-12/
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