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SUMMARY:Virtual Community of Practice Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! \nAbout\nEarly Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the field\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. In February\, the COP virtual sessions will give providers the opportunity to discuss their health and safety successes\, needs\, and questions. Participants will be given the most current health and safety updates\, information\, resources\, and professional development opportunities. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 13\, 2021  |  Health and Safety\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 18\, 2021  |  Health and Safety\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-cop-feb-2021/2021-02-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T120000
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SUMMARY:Tips for Choosing Healthy Drinks for Your Kids
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in hearing from Dr. Jennifer Shu about the importance of choosing healthy beverages for your family? Join HealthyChildren.org on February 12 for their online event\, “Scale Back on Sugar: Tips for Choosing Healthy Drinks for Your Kids.” \nAbout\nJoin Dr. Jennifer Shu as she discusses the importance of choosing healthy beverages for your family. Research shows that 75% of four- to eight-year-olds are not meeting the daily required intake of water. For older kids\, the numbers are even worse. And\, unfortunately\, much of what kids are drinking contains lots of unnecessary sugar. After the presentation\, families will be able to ask questions through a Q&A session. \nFeatured Topics\nDuring this webinar\, Dr. Shu will cover the following topics: \n\n\n\nthe science behind water intake\,\n\n\n\n\nthe best drinks for kids (and parents)\,\n\n\n\n\nhow much water kids need at every age\,\n\n\n\n\nthe downside of sugary drinks\, and\n\n\n\n\ntips for making water “cool” for kids.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this event\, complete the online registration form. If you are unable to join on the scheduled date\, register to receive a link to the recorded presentation when it is available. \nAdditional Resources\nIf you are interested in learning more about early childhood physical health\, visit Trying Together’s Developmentally Appropriate Parenting (DAP) Series to access resources and more.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/healthy-drinks-kids/
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ORGANIZER;CN="HealthyChildren.org":MAILTO:service@healthychildren.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T183000
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy 101: Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about financial literacy and speaking with a finance expert? Join Trying Together on February 11\, 2021\, for our virtual course\, “Financial Literacy 101: Part Two.” \nAbout\nIn partnership with financial experts\, Trying Together will provide finance basics and beyond through a series of professional growth sessions. These sessions will allow participants to interact directly with a finance expert and develop a stronger understanding of basic financial concepts\, including topics related to managing personal finance\, money\, borrowing\, and investing. This session is an opportunity to discuss the value of financial literacy for educators\, child care directors\, and child care owners. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Thursday\, February 11\, 2021\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Jasmine Davis and Marc Blount\n\n\n\n\nCKC: Organization and Administration\n\n\n\n\nCDA Subject Area: Effective Program Operation\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, February 9\, 2021\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit is available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/financial-literacy-101-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T170000
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SUMMARY:Parent Town Hall On COVID Safety (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to send your children back to child care\, but have questions about COVID-19 precautions? Attend “Going Back to Child Care: Parent Town Hall on COVID Safety” to learn the facts so you can make the right decision for yourself and your family. \nAbout\nThe goal of this Town Hall is to provide families with information (and reassurance) about returning to child care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to submit their questions about going back to child care as it relates to COVID-19 safety. Questions will be accepted through Monday\, February 8 at 5 p.m. If you miss that deadline\, you can submit your questions live during the event. \nFeatured Presenters\nThe Town Hall will feature the following presenters: \n\n\n\nGail Carter-Hamilton\, MSN\, RN\, CSN – Pediatric Resource Manager\, Philadelphia Department of Public Health\nTanya Dhingra\, MPH – Pediatric Resource Coordinator\, Philadelphia Department of Public Health\nDr. Susan Coffin\, MD\, MPH – CHOP Policy Lab\nJulianne Burns\, MD\, MSCE\, Medical Specialist\, COVID-19 Immunization Program\, Division of Disease Control\, Philadelphia Department of Public Health\nNicole Spector\, MSN\, CRNP\, Covid-19 Immunization Program Nurse Practitioner\, Division of Disease Control\, Philadelphia Department of Public Health\nSean Perkins\, Chief of Early Childhood Education\, Philadelphia Office of Children and Families\nDiane Getzinger\, Assistant Director of Provider/STARS\, ELRC Region 18\, Philadelphia County\nMichelle Linder-Coates\, Executive Director\, Office of Early Childhood\, School District of Philadelphia\nMai Miksic\, Early Childhood Policy Director\, Public Citizens for Children and Youth\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis event will take place virtually on Zoom and Facebook Live. To register and submit your question\, complete the online registration form. To watch live on Facebook\, visit the Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) Facebook page. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/town-hall-covid/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)":MAILTO:1.215.563.5848
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T140000
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SUMMARY:Pre-K is Working in PA
DESCRIPTION:Early Childhood Education providers are invited to join Pre-K for PA on February 11 for a special webinar that will present results from a new research study on the impacts of the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Program. \nAbout\nDuring this webinar\, Pre-K for PA will present results from a new research study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on the impacts of the PA Pre-K Counts Program. Presenters will review data showing the impact on children’s early learning and kindergarten readiness\, as well as local variations in how providers implemented the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program and potential areas for improvement. \nFeatured Presenters\nThe webinar will feature the following presenters: \n\n\n\nElliot Weinbaum\, Program Director\, William Penn Foundation\n\n\n\n\nEllen S. Peisner-Feinberg\, Ph.D.\, Senior Research Scientist & Research Professor\, School of Education\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\n\n\n\n\nTracey Campanini\, Deputy-Secretary\, Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning\n\n\n\nRegistration\nOnline registration is required. To register\, complete the online registration form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pre-k-research/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pre-K for PA":MAILTO:info@prekforpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T090000
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SUMMARY:How Moving Inspires Staff Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Health
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in enhancing the health and wellbeing of staff who are serving young children and families? Join the Pennsylvania Head Start Association on February 11 for their Train the Trainer event\, “Move2bFree: How Moving Inspires Staff Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Health.” \nAbout\nThis two-part session is designed to enhance the health and well-being of dedicated\, hard-working staff who are serving young children and families. This session will address common issues of overweight and dental disease using concepts from I Am Moving\, I Am Learning\, the childhood obesity prevention initiative\, while incorporating lively music with health messaging from Choosy Kids. \nThis session is best suited for Head Start and Early Head Start program staff\, Early Childhood Education staff\, Home Visiting staff\, and community-based professionals (health providers\, family support\, etc.). \nLearning Objectives\nBy attending\, professionals will learn strategies for self-care and engage in movement\, self-reflection\, peer-to-peer learning\, and setting individual goals to improve health. Professionals will also complete the following learning objectives: \n\n\n\nRekindle personal joy by reconnecting to self-care through increased movement and physical activity.\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how increasing movement and responding to music can energize and transform brain health\, supporting self-confidence to model positive attitudes and healthy behaviors for children.\n\n\n\n\nApply health messaging strategies and activities for stress reduction\, healthy nutrition\, and oral health in daily routines.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this event\, complete the online registration form. Registration will close on Wednesday\, February 10\, 2021. Space is limited. For questions\, contact Professional Development Director Kayle Richardson at 717.831.8375 or kayle@paheadstart.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/staff-wellbeing-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pennsylvania Head Start Association":MAILTO:stateoffice@paheadstart.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000
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SUMMARY:The Role of Media and Technology in Early Childhood Development
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how media and technology influence young children’s development? Join Common Sense Media on February 10 for their virtual conversation\, “The Role of Media and Technology in Early Childhood Development.” \nAbout\nSince the coronavirus pandemic began\, questions have arisen about the outsized impact of the time kids are spending with media and technology. Join Common Sense Media for a rich virtual conversation with leaders in early childhood education as they discuss the benefits and challenges of media and technology in the development of our youngest learners\, and how educators can better support children and parents in the classroom and at home. \nPresenters will explore the latest research from Common Sense\, including The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight\, 2020 and its sister report\, YouTube and Kids: How Ads\, Toys\, and Games Dominate Viewing\, as well as Children\, Executive Functioning\, and Digital Media: A Review\, 2020. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Common Sense Media website. For questions\, contact Common Sense Media through their online form or by calling 415.863.0600.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/media-tech-conversation/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to build and sustain relationships with families virtually? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for their free Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series. \nAbout\nJoin Brazelton Touchpoints Center for a series of free webinars and an online learning community to explore the challenges and opportunities posed by virtual service delivery\, and learn about strategies providers have found for building and sustaining strong relationships with families virtually. Each webinar is one hour long\, with an optional 30-minute Q&A session at the end. All webinars include live Spanish translation and closed captioning for interested participants. \nFeatured Topics\n\n\n\nExploring the Pandemic’s Impact on Children’s Well-Being\nWednesday\, February 10\, 2021  |  2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nPromoting Positive Parent-Child Interactions Virtually\nWednesday\, February 24\, 2021  |  2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nExploring the Pandemic’s Impact on Families’ Well-Being\nWednesday\, March 10\, 2021  |  2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nChallenging Conversations with Families Virtually\nWednesday\, March 24\, 2021  |  2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-services-series/2021-02-10/
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SUMMARY:Health Care Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to use the new portal that replaced healthcare.gov in Pennsylvania? Join the City of Pittsburgh in February for their Health Care Education Sessions. \nAbout\nPennie is the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange\, which has replaced the marketplace at healthcare.gov. Over 27\,000 people in Pittsburgh are uninsured\, and many others are under-insured\, but could be eligible for financial assistance or additional programs. Sign up for one of two education sessions for City of Pittsburgh residents to learn more about Pennie! \nSession Dates\n\n\n\nFebruary 10\, 2021  |  2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 11\, 2021  |  10 a.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, use the session hyperlinks above. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/about-pennie/2021-02-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T130000
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SUMMARY:A Deep Dive on the Pennsylvania Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join PA Schools Work partners on Tuesday\, February 9 at noon for their next Lunch and Learn webinar\, “A Deep Dive on the Budget.” PA School Advocates will take a deep dive into the details of Governor Tom Wolf’s 2021-22 budget proposal and what the investment in public education would mean for school districts. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pa-budget-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T120000
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SUMMARY:Helping Children Befriend Their Emotions
DESCRIPTION:Join Youth Yoga Project and the Children’s Museum in a two-hour workshop to learn how to support the emotional health of children ages three and up. This workshop will help educators build a greater understanding of the important role of emotions and imagination in the classroom. \nAbout\nBy becoming more familiar with their emotions\, and learning an emotional vocabulary\, students are able to process and manage their emotions instead of allowing their emotions to overwhelm them. Through mindfulness\, children learn accessible ways to befriend their emotions. \nThis workshop is open to all educators who would like to learn strategies to incorporate these concepts into their work with students. Learn how mindfulness can be used as a practical tool for pre-k-12 students to build emotional awareness in children and teens. Educators will leave with specific strategies to empower their students to develop emotional awareness and emotion processing tools through mindfulness. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the online registration page. Registration closes on January 29\, 2021. Each participant will receive electronic workshop materials from Youth Yoga Project prior to the workshop. Two hours of Act 48 credit will be available for Pennsylvania educators. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Taylor Dozier at tdozier@pittsburghkids.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/emotional-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T183000
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy 101: Part One
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about financial literacy and speaking with a finance expert? Join Trying Together on February 4\, 2021\, for our virtual course\, “Financial Literacy 101: Part One.” \nAbout\nIn partnership with financial experts\, Trying Together will provide finance basics and beyond through a series of professional growth sessions. These sessions will allow participants to interact directly with a finance expert and develop a stronger understanding of basic financial concepts\, including topics related to managing personal finance\, money\, borrowing\, and investing. This session is an opportunity to discuss the value of financial literacy for educators\, child care directors\, and child care owners. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Thursday\, February 4\, 2021\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Jasmine Davis and Marc Blount\n\n\n\n\nCKC: Organization and Administration\n\n\n\n\nCDA Subject Area: Effective Program Operation\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, February 2\, 2021\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit is available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/financial-literacy-101/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T193000
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SUMMARY:Educators' Neighborhood Community Sharing Event: Music and Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in discussing the relevance and impact of Fred Rogers’ approach with music and sounds for children\, families\, and educator-helpers? Join the Fred Rogers Center on Thursday\, February 4 for their event\, “Educators’ Neighborhood Community Sharing Event: Music and Sounds.” \nAbout\nDuring this Educators’ Neighborhood Community Sharing Event\, participants will discuss the relevance and impact of Fred Rogers’ approach with music and sounds for children\, families\, and educator-helpers. Participants will watch segments of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood episodes and learn from a panel of practicing educators. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. All educators\, caregivers\, parents\, and community members are welcome. Share this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/music-sounds-fred-rogers/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Rogers Institute":MAILTO:info@fredrogersinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
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SUMMARY:Finding Joy through Playful Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network\, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative\, and Trying Together from February 3 – 10 for a virtual conference bringing together educators\, researchers\, policymakers\, and practitioners to discuss and share best practices to support children and families in learning through play. \nAbout\nFinding Joy through Playful Learning aims to bring together educators\, researchers\, policymakers\, and practitioners who have a variety of experiences related to education\, play\, and learning. The conference will take place via Zoom over the course of several days covering six topics related to playful learning. The goal is to generate dialogue among different stakeholders and share best practices to support children and families in learning through play. \nAct 48 and PQAS credits are available. PPID and PD Registry numbers will be collected during the sessions. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nRethinking Education During and Post COVID-19\nWednesday\, February 3\, 2021  |  3 – 5 p.m. \nJoin featured speakers Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek\, Dr. Scott Miller\, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for discussions of how playful learning can change education during and after COVID-19. Featured Speakers: Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek (Temple University\, Brookings Institution)\, Dr. Scott Miller (Avonworth Primary Center)\, and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. \n\n\n\nHow Play Can Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing\nThursday\, February 4\, 2021  |  9 – 11 a.m. \nHear from Sarah Grubb\, Cindy Eggleton\, and Sheba Gittens about play’s role in mental health and wellbeing. Featured Speakers: Cindy Eggleton (Brilliant Detroit)\, Sarah Grubb (ELRC Region 5)\, and Sheba Gittens (University of Pittsburgh). \n\n\n\nAddressing Equity Issues Through Playful Learning\nThursday\, February 4\, 2021  |  3 – 5 p.m. \nDr. Nikole Hollins-Sims and Dr. Mandy McGuire will present their work on using play and playful learning to address inequity. Featured Speakers: Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims (PaTTAN) and Dr. Mandy McGuire (University of Texas at Dallas). \n\n\n\nActivating Communities Around Playful Learning\nTuesday\, February 9\, 2021  |  3 – 5 p.m. \nAriana Brazier\, Justin Forzano\, Shari Hersh\, Gamar Markarian\, and Sarah Siplak\, will discuss what it means to activate communities and how their communities inform the work they do. Featured Speakers: Ariana Brazier (ATL Parent Like a Boss)\, Justin Forzano (Open Field)\, Shari Hersh (Mural Arts)\, Gamar Markarian (New School)\, and Sarah Siplak (Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative). \n\n\n\nUsing Technology to Strengthen the Way We Learn and Play\nWednesday\, February 10\, 2021  |  11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nLearn about technologies and applications from Katie Gullone\, Megan Rooney\, Javier Maisonet\, and Project Rangeet. Featured Speakers: Elias Blinkoff (Temple Infant & Child Lab)\, Katie Gullone (Trying Together)\, Javier Maisonet (Math Talk)\, Simran Mulchandani (Project Rangeet)\, and Megan Rooney (La Escuelita Arcoiris). \n\n\n\nReplicable and Low-Cost Ideas for Playful Learning\nWednesday\, February 10\, 2021  |  3 – 5 p.m. \nExplore low-cost and replicable ways to encourage playful learning from Shannon Merenstein\, Amy Kronenberg\, Rebecca Fabiano\, and Aishwarya Narayana. Featured Speakers: Rebecca Fabiano (Fab Youth Philly)\, Amy Kronenberg (Learn to Earn Dayton)\, Shannon Merenstein (HATCH Art Studio)\, and Aishwarya Narayana (HUME). \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the online registration page. General Admission tickets cost $55 and include admission to all sessions. Single session registration is also available for $10 per session. The following discount codes are available for early educators who wish to participate in individual sessions or the entire series: \n\nEDU-ALL for $25 price for all six workshops\nEDU-CHOOSE for $5 per workshop\n\nAttendees will receive the Zoom link for each day’s session prior to the start of the event. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact admin@playfullearninglandscapes.fun or 267.468.8610.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/playful-learning-conference/2021-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
CREATED:20201202T205133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T205133Z
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SUMMARY:Simple Interactions + Anti-Racism and Equity
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to encourage\, enrich\, and empower human relationships in your work with young children? Join Simple Interactions on January 28 for “Simple Interactions + Anti-Racism and Equity.” \nAbout\nDuring this session\, participants will brainstorm ways to advocate for equity and social justice and empower marginalized communities with the work on human relationships. The Simple Interactions Team will share their reflections briefly\, then will go into break-out rooms with participants to discuss and listen. \nThis will be a facilitated conversation with the Simple Interactions Team\, including Dr. Dana Winters\, Emma Lee\, and Dr. Annie White of the Fred Rogers Center\, Dr. Junlei Li of Harvard Graduate School of Education\, and Dr. Tom Akiva of the University of Pittsburgh. \nAvailable Times\nThis session is available at the following times: \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 28  |  12 – 1: 15 p.m.  | Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 28  |  7:30 – 8:45 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nMore Information\nTo learn more\, visit the Simple Interactions website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/simple-interactions-equity/2021-01-28/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simple Interactions":MAILTO:info@simpleinteractions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
CREATED:20210111T210546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T210546Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Vitality Cafés
DESCRIPTION:If your family receives Early Intervention and/or Family Support services in Pennsylvania\, join other families virtually for conversations focused on self-care\, health\, and wellness. \nAbout\nCafé sessions are intended for family members of children enrolled in Early Intervention Services or Family Support Services. To support participation\, a stipend of $40 will be offered. A child care reimbursement will be offered if needed to participate in the Cafes. Information on how to access the stipend/reimbursement will be provided after registration. Forms to be submitted for the stipend will be provided at the end of each Café. \nVirtual Vitality Café Dates\nVirtual Vitality Cafés will be held on the following dates: \n\n\n\nJanuary 27\, 2021  |  12:30 – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 24\, 2021  |  12:30 – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2021  |  12:30 – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nReceiving Support\nSupport for families of children who are deaf/heard of hearing is provided from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. For other families of children receiving EI services that do not have diagnosed hearing loss and children receiving Family Support Services\, support is provided by The Office of Child Development and Early Learning. This will require ALL participants to pre-register and indicate what program(s) your child is receiving services and whether or not your child has a diagnosis of hearing loss. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Any accommodations (language or ADA) must be requested at least two weeks in advance of each cafe\, during the registration process. Families are encouraged to join as many sessions as they would like to attend. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, call The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers at 412.885.6000.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-vitality-cafes/2021-01-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
CREATED:20210120T214246Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Women in Economic Recovery Efforts
DESCRIPTION:Join The Salon from January 25 – 29\, 2021 for “Centering Women in Economic Recovery” to learn about the regional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in the workforce. \nAbout\nCentering Women in Economic Recovery is a free five-day lunchtime series with regional female thought leaders from organizations with deep expertise in policy\, business\, community\, public sector\, and education. Each day at noon\, panelists will explore the regional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in the workforce and discuss the policies and actions needed to build a more female-forward infrastructure that supports equity for working women. \nFeatured Sessions\nState & Federal Policy Response\nMonday\, January 25\, 2021  |  12:00 p.m.\nModerator: Heather Arnet\, Women and Girls Foundation \nPanelists include: \n\n\n\nMegan Nestor\, Fourth Economy\nCarol Joyner\, Family Values@Work\nClaire Ewing-Nelson\, National Women’s Law Center\nRochelle Jackson\, Black Women’s Policy Agenda\nRosamaria Cristello\, Latina Community Center\n\n\n\nPrivate & Business Response\nTuesday\, January 26\, 2021  |  12:00 p.m.\nModerator: Jessica Brooks\, Pittsburgh Business Group on Health \nPanelists include: \n\n\n\nSabrina Saunders\, Vibrant Pittsburgh\nKatherine Kellaman\, Port Authority of Allegheny County\nCarrie Riggle\, First Commonwealth Bank\nAnne Gargas\, Torchlight\n\n\n\nGovernment & Public Sector Response\nWednesday\, January 27\, 2021  |  12:00 p.m.\nModerator: Anne Sekula\, The Salon \nPanelists include: \n\n\n\nAnu Jain\, City of Pittsburgh GEC / Workforce Equity Initiative\nMoriah Hathaway\, Pennsylvania Governor’s Commission on Women\n\n\n\nCommunity & Nonprofit Response\nThursday\, January 28\, 2021  |  12:00 p.m.\nModerator: Michelle Pagano Heck\, Nonprofit Talent \nPanelists include: \n\n\n\nAngela Reynolds\, YWCA\nBobbi Watt Greer\, The United Way of Southwest PA\nTanya Volkes Mallory\, Dress for Success\nMichelle McMurray\, The Pittsburgh Foundation\n\n\n\nChild Care & K-12 Public Education Response\nFriday\, January 29\, 2021  |  12:00 p.m.\nModerator: Cara Cimminilo\, Trying Together \nPanelists include: \n\n\n\nHeather Hopson\, Single Mom Defined\nMuffy Mendoza Brown\, Brown Mommas\nMegan Rose\, Center for Women Pittsburgh\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Share this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/women-economic-recovery/2021-01-25/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Salon":MAILTO:info@thesalonpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T130000
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CREATED:20210115T184447Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Women in Economic Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Centering Women in Economic Recovery is a free five-day lunchtime series that will run from Monday\, January 25 to Friday\, January 29\, 2021. The series will feature regional female thought leaders from organizations with deep expertise in policy\, business\, community\, public sector\, and education. Join in for one or all five days! \nAbout\nCoined the She-cession\, the economic fallout of Covid-19 has disproportionately affected women in key ways. Women are one-third more likely to work in a sector that was shut down during the lockdown\, more likely to be furloughed\, and 47 percent more likely to have lost or quit their jobs. And\, women shoulder more child care responsibilities and household work than men. \nCentering Women in Economic Recovery is a free 5-day lunchtime series with regional female thought leaders from organizations with deep expertise in policy\, business\, community\, public sector\, and education. These lunchtime sessions will explore the policies and actions needed to build a more female-forward infrastructure that supports equity for working women. \nFeatured Sessions\nPolicy\nMonday\, January 25\, 2021  |  12 – 1 p.m.\nModerator: Heather Arnet\, Women and Girls Foundation \nPanelists:  \n\n\n\nMegan Nestor\, Fourth Economy\nCarol Joyner\, Family Values@Work\nClaire Ewing-Nelson\, National Women’s Law Center\nRochelle Jackson\, Black Women’s Policy Agenda\nRosamaria Cristello\, Latina Community Center\n\n\n\nPrivate Sector Response\nTuesday\, January 26\, 2021  |  12 – 1 p.m.\nModerator: Jessica Brooks\, Pittsburgh Business Group on Health \nPanelists:  \n\n\n\nSabrina Saunders\, Vibrant Pittsburgh\nKatherine Kellaman\, Port Authority of Allegheny County\nCarrie Riggle\, First Commonwealth Bank\nAnne Gargas\, Torchlight\n\n\n\nGovernment and Public Sector Response\nWednesday\, January 27\, 2021  |  12 – 1 p.m.\nModerator: Anne Sekula\, The Salon \nPanelists:  \n\n\n\nAnu Jain\, City of Pittsburgh GEC / Workforce Equity Initiative\nMoriah Hathaway\, Pennsylvania Governor’s Commission on Women\n\n\n\nNonprofit Response\nThursday\, January 28\, 2021  |  12 – 1 p.m.\nModerator: Michelle Pagano Heck\, Nonprofit Talent \nPanelists:  \n\n\n\nBobbi Watt Greer\, The United Way of Southwest PA\nTanya Volkes Mallory\, Dress for Success\nMichelle McMurray\, The Pittsburgh Foundation\n\n\n\nChild Care / K-12 Education Response\nFriday\, January 29\, 2021  |  12 – 1 p.m.\nModerator: Cara Ciminillo\, Trying Together \nPanelists:  \n\n\n\nHeather Hopson\, Single Mom Defined\nMuffy Mendoza Brown\, Brown Mommas\nMegan Rose\, Center for Women Pittsburgh\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the online registration page. For questions\, contact The Salon at info@thesalonpgh.com.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/women-workforce-series/2021-01-25/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Salon":MAILTO:info@thesalonpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
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SUMMARY:Fund My Future Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Attend this online information session to learn about Fund My Future\, a savings program that offers chances to win prizes and cash in monthly raffle drawings by depositing small amounts into your child’s savings account. \nAbout\nWith the support from the Pennsylvania State Treasurer\, Fund My Future is now available to all families in Pennsylvania to save for college and other post-secondary goals. Fund My Future provides a prize pool that makes the saving experience fun. This program is open to Pennsylvania residents who have children or grandchildren between the ages of birth to 18. Your child will benefit from the savings\, and you benefit from the fun! Participants will have the chance to win a door prize. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Fund My Future at 833.728.3946 or via this online form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fund-my-future-info/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
CREATED:20201202T203804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T205203Z
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SUMMARY:Simple Interactions and COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to encourage\, enrich\, and empower human relationships in your work with young children? Join Simple Interactions on January 21 for “Simple Interactions + COVID.” \nAbout\nAs social distancing disrupts the lives of so many\, early learning professionals are reminded even more of the importance of human connections. What ideas of Simple Interactions are timeless\, and how can professionals present them in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic? \nJoin Simple Interactions to think about how to communicate across the levels of practice\, program\, and policy and how the field can use these messages for action. This session will be facilitated by Dr. Dana Winters of the Fred Rogers Center and Dr. Junlei Li of Harvard Graduate School of Education. \nAvailable Times\nThis session is available at the following times: \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 21  |  12 – 1: 15 p.m.  | Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 21  |  7:30 – 8:45 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nMore Information\nTo learn more\, visit the Simple Interactions website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/simple-interactions-covid/2021-01-21/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simple Interactions":MAILTO:info@simpleinteractions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
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SUMMARY:Preparing for ECE Advocacy in 2021
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about newly elected state legislators\, the budget process\, and forthcoming policy agenda priorities? Join Trying Together on January 20 for our free virtual workshop\, “Connections and Conversations: Preparing for ECE Advocacy in 2021.” \nAbout\nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. This conversation will focus on preparing professionals to advocate for early childhood education (ECE) investments and policy priorities in the new year. \nInstructors will discuss newly elected state legislators in our region and how to best inform them about the needs of the early learning field. The instructor will also provide foundational knowledge on the beginning stages of the budget process – the Governor’s budget address. Finally\, the instructor will discuss forthcoming policy agenda priorities and how participants can be more involved as advocates for their profession. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, January 20  |  6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Emily Neff\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Area: Professional and Leadership\n\n\n\n\nCDA Content Area: Maintaining Professionalism\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, January 18\, 2021\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit will be available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information. \nSession Rules and Guidelines\nThese virtual discussions are designed to provide educators the opportunity to grow professionally and share knowledge on early childhood topics. During the meeting\, participants should follow the guidelines below to ensure a successful virtual meeting for all participants. \n\n\n\nPlease allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.\n\n\n\n\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\n\n\n\n\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom to request an opportunity to comment or ask a question. Individuals will be temporarily unmuted by the moderator.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\n\n\n\n\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\n\n\n\n\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ece-advocacy-2021/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210119T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
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SUMMARY:UnConference: Exceptional Care with a Team Approach to Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the role collaboration plays in creating inclusive environments for young children? Join Trying Together and The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh in January for “UnConference: Exceptional Care with a Team Approach to Inclusion.” \nAbout\nYoung children thrive and grow in their natural learning environments\, including children with developmental differences. Educators play a critical role in creating an inclusive and diverse environment for children to feel a sense of belonging\, to feel valued as a member of the classroom\, and to feel empowered to learn to their full ability. UnConference: Exceptional Care with a Team Approach to Inclusion dives into the importance of working together—with a collaboration between teachers\, intervention specialists\, and parents/caregivers—to provide this environment for children to learn and grow in differentiated ways yet feel included in the group. \nWhat Do I Receive?\n\n\n\nPQAS and/or Act 48 hours.\nNetworking with colleagues.\nInteractive workshop sessions.\nRefreshed or refined thinking about our work with young children.\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nFeatured Sessions\nKeynote: Exceptional Care with a Team Approach to Inclusion\nTuesday\, January 19\, 2021 | 1:30 – 3 p.m.\nPresented by: Trying Together and Children’s Institute  |  Keynote Speaker: Wendy Pardee   \nDuring the keynote session\, Wendy Pardee\, President\, and CEO of The Children’s Institute will share how they created a collaborative environment that provides a positive view on early intervention in an effort to bring different parties together in the best interest of the child. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring an educator\, parent\, and intervention specialist. \nTransition and Educational Support in the Early Childhood Environment\nThursday\, January 21\, 2021\, 6:30 – 8 p.m.\nPresented by: Kristina Berg and Loreleigh Elders\, DART \nEarly Childhood Educators are an active and critical part of a child’s early intervention team that is often lost in the process of transition and service planning. This presentation will provide an overview of the early intervention process\, as children age out of the Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Program and transition into Preschool Early Intervention Support. We will provide practical examples and resources of ways to support children and families through the transition process\, as well as ways to adapt the preschool classroom environment in order for all children to be successful. \nCreating and Building Inclusive Support Teams for Children\nFriday\, January 22\, 2021\, 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresented by: Serena Washington\, Trying Together \nWhen thinking about what a team/collaboration approach looks like when working with children and families we must be open to asking the following questions: Why is it important to build a team for a child(ren)? What does the team/collaboration approach look like? Who and what do we need on the team/collaboration? How do we work and communicate as a team? In this workshop\, join us for a robust discussion and learn strategies for creating an inclusive team to support your children. \nHow to Assess Your Students’ Needs: Using the ASQ through the Lens of Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Program\nTuesday\, January 26\, 2021\, 1:30 – 3 p.m.\nPresented by: Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom\, The Pennsylvania Keys \nThrough the expertise of the Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) program\, participants will receive an overview of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires with a particular emphasis on assessing children’s social and emotional development. The developmental screening tools ASQ3 and ASQ:SE 2 are designed for children ages three months to five years and designed for use by early childhood educators and health care professionals. Attendees will learn how to administer and score the screener and share the results of the screener with families and professional colleagues. In addition\, recommendations for suggested resources will be shared if additional services are needed. \nOverview of Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Services in Allegheny County Referral Through Transitioning Out of 0-3 Services\nWednesday\, January 27\, 2021 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresenters: Erica Balint and Vonna May-Miller\, Alliance for Infants and Toddlers \nIn this workshop\, presenters will discuss how the child’s 0-3 Early Intervention (EI) team collaborates with families and child care staff so that all have an understanding of how the EI system in Allegheny County operates and supports children. This session will give an overview of how children are referred and become part of the EI system. Information will include how a child is referred\, eligibility criteria\, evaluation process\, service planning\, and implementation along with transitioning out of 0-3 services. \nCatering to The Whole Classroom: Lesson Development and Implementation That Speaks to Every Child\nFriday\, January 29\, 2021 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresented by: Daile Fordoski\, Lyasha Bishop\, LaRae D. Cullens\, The Learning Loft \nThere is not one lesson in any learning environment that is one size fits all. It is the educator’s responsibility to develop ways in which a lesson can benefit every child in a classroom. This workshop examines strategies for planning and implementing inclusive activities for children of varying developmental levels. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills by dissecting a pre-made lesson and sharing ideas and strategies of accommodation that can be applied in their setting. \n  \n\n  \nRegistration\nThis is a free Virtual UnConference. Participants must register in order to receive links to each workshop session via email. To register\, complete the online registration form. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the UnConference\, contact Yu-Ling Cheng at conference@tryingtogether.org. For additional information\, visit our UnConference page. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/exceptional-care-unconference/2021-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
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SUMMARY:Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool
DESCRIPTION:This event is full. Please continue to monitor our website for future Ages and Stages Questionnaires® professional development sessions.  \nAre you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years? Join Trying Together on January 18 for our virtual course\, “Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool.” \nAbout\nDuring this course\, participants will learn how to use the ASQ® and ASQ:SE® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Information about additional resources for making referrals to services will be included if needed. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Monday\, January 18\, 2021  |  6 – 8:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Pamela Zimmerman\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Area: Assessment\n\n\n\n\nCDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Saturday\, January 16\, 2021\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information. \nMore Information\n\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ages-stages-2021/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T183000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Learning in a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Department of Education for a discussion on the state of student learning during the pandemic and tools that families and teachers can use to support student learning now. This event will educate parents and teachers on the state of learning today and how you can better support your students during the pandemic. \nAbout\nThis forum will review the most updated research on the state of student learning today and share personalized platforms you can utilize to support student learning immediately. Institute for Education Sciences Director Mark Schneider will moderate a discussion with national leaders in the research field\, Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes and NWEA\, as they review findings on national learning loss. \nThen\, Assistant Secretary for Planning\, Evaluation\, and Policy Development Jim Blew will moderate a discussion on the power of individualized learning platforms with two examples for how to approach personalized learning for your students\, Gooru\, and New Classrooms. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the online webpage. Registrants will receive an email containing a personalized access link. \nMore Information\nFor full details\, visit the event webpage. \nInformation provided by the U.S. Department of Education
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/learning-pandemic-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T131500
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SUMMARY:Simple Interactions and Stories (Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to encourage\, enrich\, and empower human relationships in your work with young children? Join Simple Interactions on January 14 for “Simple Interactions + Stories.” \nAbout\nThroughout the pandemic\, Simple Interactions has been inspired to hear stories from individuals across child-serving contexts about how COVID-19 has impacted their work and interactions with families\, youth\, and children. This event will feature a facilitated panel with four practitioners and professionals. Each panelist will share their stories of finding opportunities\, overcoming challenges\, and using relational thinking to support children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nPanelists will include Lisa Kuh\, Director of Early Education\, Somerville Public Schools; Monica Allison\, Site Coordinator\, ParentChild+ Staff; and Amie White\, Director of Family and Youth Engagement\, A+ Schools. \nAvailable Times\nThis session is available at the following times: \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 14  |  12 – 1: 15 p.m.  | Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 14  |  7:30 – 8:45 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nMore Information\nTo learn more\, visit the Simple Interactions website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/simple-interactions-stories/2021-01-14/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simple Interactions":MAILTO:info@simpleinteractions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
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SUMMARY:Q&A: Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 will host Q&A sessions to help child care providers through the Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award application process. Sessions will be held at various times from January 13 to January 22\, 2021. \nAbout\nChild care providers can now apply for a $600 Pandemic Relief Award on behalf of their eligible child care employees and child care support employees currently working directly with children as of January 1\, 2021\, and working a minimum of 20 paid hours a week. Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 will host Q&A sessions to help providers through the application process. \nTo learn more about the Child Care COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Award\, read our news post. \nSession Dates\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 13\, 2021  |  6 – 7 p.m.  \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83501876140\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 14\, 2021  |  12:30 – 1:30 p.m.\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85892778291\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 14\, 2021  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85395777828\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, January 15\, 2021  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85633658557\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 16\, 2021  |  10 – 11 a.m.\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81099626792\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 19\, 2021  |  11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nStay on the Virtual Director Roundtable Call\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 19\, 2021  |  3 – 4 p.m.\nStay on the Virtual Director Roundtable Call\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 20\, 2021  |  1:30 – 2:30 p.m.\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84668436877\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 21\, 2021  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88072361423\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, January 22\, 2021  |  1:30 – 2:30 p.m.\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81460465998\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at 1.888.340.3572 or elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/info-session-pandemic-relief/2021-01-13/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5":MAILTO:elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190138
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Behavior of Grieving Children
DESCRIPTION:Join the Highmark Caring Place on January 13 for their webinar “The Curious Observer: Understanding the Behavior of Grieving Children” to learn how behaviors can serve as a manifestation of children’s grief. \nAbout\nWe often misunderstand grief in children\, or mistakenly believe that children do not experience grief at all. Yet\, anyone old enough to love is old enough to grieve. Because young children and infants experience and respond to grief in unique ways\, their grief is not always clear to adults and caregivers. Children’s grief can even be masked for adults because children communicate via their behaviors\, such as play. \nSince it can be difficult for children to verbally express their complicated and confusing feelings about the death of their loved one\, especially during times of grief and loss\, it’s important that we understand behaviors such as play as ways of communication. This webinar will discuss how behaviors can serve as a manifestation of children’s grief. As a caring adult\, you will learn activities and interactions that can support the children in your life through their grief work. \nFeatured Topics\nDuring the webinar\, participants will: \n\n\n\nlearn how behavior (such as play) is a form of communication for children from birth into adulthood\,\n\n\n\n\nrecognize how behaviors can serve as an expression of a child’s grief\, and\n\n\n\n\nidentify activities and interactions that support children in their grief work.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this event\, visit the online registration page. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/grief-behaviors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T110000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community of Practice Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! \nAbout\nELRC Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the field\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. In January\, the COP virtual sessions will give providers the opportunity to discuss their school-age care program successes\, needs\, and questions. Participants will be given the most current school-age care updates\, information\, resources\, and professional development opportunities. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 9\, 2021: School Age Child Care Check-In\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 21\, 2021: School Age Child Care Check-In\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-cop-jan-21/2021-01-09/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5":MAILTO:elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T090000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) from January through March 2021 for their 30-minute “Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy” webinars. \nAbout\nThese 30-minute webinars will be offered at no cost to participants. Each session will be offered at 8:30 a.m. and repeated at 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. This series runs from January through March 2021. Chat topics will include the following: \n\n\n\nConnecting with Children: No Wi-Fi Needed\nJanuary 8\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nUsing Assistive Technology to Support Literacy Development\nJanuary 22\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Vocabulary and Supporting Emergent Talkers\nFebruary 12\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Children to Understand Language Around Them\nFebruary 26\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSounds\, Sounds Everywhere!\nMarch 12\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nDual Language Learners Through the Equity Lens\nMarch 26\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to each session at 4:30 p.m. \nMore Information\nPQAS\, Infant/Toddler\, and Act 48 hours are available. Participants must attend two sessions in order to get one credit hour. For questions\, contact Jodie Holmberg at jholmberg@pattan.net.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-chat/2021-01-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T190000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Positive Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the importance of positive relationships? Join Trying Together on January 6 for our free virtual workshop\, “Connections and Conversations: The Power of Positive Relationships.” \nAbout\nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants will engage in virtual discussions with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about how positive relationships create a work environment that people want to be a part of. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, January 6  |  6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Allison Robinson\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Area: Communication\n\n\n\n\nCDA Content Area: Social and Emotional Development\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, January 4\, 2021\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit will be available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information. \nSession Rules and Guidelines\nThese virtual discussions are designed to provide educators the opportunity to grow professionally and share knowledge on early childhood topics. During the meeting\, participants should follow the guidelines below to ensure a successful virtual meeting for all participants. \n\n\n\nPlease allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.\n\n\n\n\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\n\n\n\n\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom to request an opportunity to comment or ask a question. Individuals will be temporarily unmuted by the moderator.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\n\n\n\n\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\n\n\n\n\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/positive-relationships/
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