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SUMMARY:Reimagining Together: Learning in Everyday Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Registration is available for the “4th Annual Summit\, Reimagining Together: Learning in Everyday Spaces!” hosted by the LaundryCares Foundation and the Clinton Foundation’s Too Small to Fail initiative. Individuals may register using the online registration form. \nMore Information\nAt this virtual series\, you will:s \n  \n\nLearn from parents and caregivers who will share their vision for their neighborhood spaces.\nHear from community and business leaders who have led innovative work to turn everyday spaces into learning-rich environments.\nDiscover how to reimagine\, design\, and transform environments in your community into family-friendly\, learning-rich spaces.\n\nSession Information\nSession One: Why We’re Here\, Why Now\, and Opportunities for Change \n\nTuesday\, September 21\, 1:00 – 3:00PM ET\n\nSession Two: Reimagining Environments in the Spaces You Represent \n\nThursday\, September 23\, 1:00 – 3:00PM ET\n\nSession Three: Building Together \n\nTuesday\, September 28\, 1:00 – 3:00PM ET
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/reimagining-together-learning-in-everyday-spaces/2021-09-21/
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Internal Assessment Process
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the Internal Assessment Process? Join ELRC Region 5 on September 16 to discuss ERS and CLASS self-assessments with Program Quality Assessors and more! \nAbout\nELRC Region 5 is providing early education child care directors and administrators with information on the Internal Assessment Process. This session offers the opportunity to discuss ERS and CLASS self-assessments with Program Quality Assessors. Program Quality Assessors will provide an overview of what to expect in an Internal Assessment and how to prepare. \nThis event is a part of ELRC Region 5’s Community of Practice (CoP) series. Professionals discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the field\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. Registration is required. \nRegistration and Credit\nStep 1: Register for a Session\nTo attend\, register for a session by using the links below. All registrations must be submitted by September 14\, 2021. Space is limited. \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 16: Internal Assessment Process with the PQA Team\n2:00 – 3:30 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 16: Internal Assessment Process with the PQA Team\n6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n\n\n\nStep 2: Register to Receive Credit\nTo receive one and a half hours of PQAS credit\, you must complete a credit request form below (in addition to the event registration form provided in Step 1. Credit requests must be submitted no later than September 14\, 2021. \n\n\n\nRequest credit for the 2:00 p.m. session.\n\n\n\n\nRequest credit for the 6:30 p.m. session.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. To view more courses\, visit our course calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/internal-assessment-process/2021-09-16/
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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:20210913T140000
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SUMMARY:Back To School With Meaningful Interactions Teacher Series
DESCRIPTION:Join thousands of educators just like you from September 13 – 17\, 2021 for a free\, week-long virtual series focused on what matters most — meaningful classroom interactions. \nBack To School With Meaningful Interactions\nThis free\, virtual series aims to support early childhood teachers who are returning to the classroom. It will include five days of inspiring sessions with strategies for integrating meaningful interactions and building strong\, equitable relationships in your classroom. Topics include: \n\n\n\nfamily engagement and connection\,\nstrategies to support Dual Language Learners\,\nbuilding relationships at center time\,\nbeing responsive\,\nredirecting and reframing misbehavior\,\nreading and responding to infants’ cues\,\nflexibility and student focus\,\nand more!\n\n\n\nSessions are available for infant\, toddler\, and pre-k teachers\, and are available in English and Spanish. Each session will offer a certificate of attendance that participants can download. View the full event schedule. \nRegistration\nSign up to receive an email when registration opens!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/meaningful-interactions/2021-09-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T110000
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SUMMARY:Homewood Back-to-School Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an afternoon of free activities\, food\, performances\, and more for the whole family? Join Trying Together and our community partners for the “Homewood Back-to-School Resource Fair!” \nJoin Us in Homewood!\nYoung children and their families are invited to join an afternoon of free activities\, food\, performances\, and information from Trying Together and our community partners on Saturday\, September 11\, 2021\, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Kelly Street in front of The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center. \nRegister to Attend\nDue to COVID-19 capacity limitations on outdoor events\, registration will be required to attend this event. Participants will be required to follow health and safety guidelines while in attendance. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the Homewood Back-to-School Resource Fair\, please contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at sarah@tryingtogether.org. For more events\, visit our events calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/homewood-back-to-school-resource-fair/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Observation Instruments and Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn about early learning program observation instruments and assessments? Join ELRC Region 5 on September 2 for their Ask the Coaches discussions. One PQAS credit hour is available. \nObservation Instruments and Assessments\nELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches are hosting two one-hour discussions for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and teaching staff to: \n\n\n\nlearn about different types of program observation instruments and assessments\,\n\n\nask questions\,\n\n\nnetwork with peers\, and\n\n\nlearn about available resources.\n\n\n\nJoin a Discussion\nSTEP 1: Complete an online registration form. \nTo register\, complete one of the forms below. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \n\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021  |  2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSTEP 2: Request credit. \nTo receive PQAS credit\, complete one of the PD Registry credit request forms below. \n\n\n\nRequest credit for 2 – 3 p.m.\n\n\nRequest credit for 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. For more events\, visit our Events Calendar. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/observation-instruments-assessments/2021-09-02/
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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:20210831T140000
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SUMMARY:Child Care Director Roundtable Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Child Care Program Directors in Allegheny County are invited to join ELRC Region 5 on Tuesdays for their Virtual Director Roundtable sessions. \nVirtual Director Roundtable\nThese events are a great opportunity to connect with other Directors who are experiencing similar successes and challenges during this pandemic\, as well as discuss and share some of the resources available to you. \nEvent Information\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94398196056\n\n\nMeeting ID: 943 9819 6056\n\n\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,94398196056# US (New York)\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions about the Director Roundtable sessions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at 412.350.3577 or elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. To view more events\, visit our events calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/director-roundtable-virtual-2021-08-31/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5":MAILTO:elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
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SUMMARY:Child Care Director Roundtable Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Child Care Program Directors in Allegheny County are invited to join ELRC Region 5 on Tuesdays for their Virtual Director Roundtable sessions. \nVirtual Director Roundtable\nThese events are a great opportunity to connect with other Directors who are experiencing similar successes and challenges during this pandemic\, as well as discuss and share some of the resources available to you. \nEvent Information\nTuesday\, August 31\, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97598223990\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 975 9822 3990\n\n\n\n\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,97598223990# US (New York)\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions about the Director Roundtable sessions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at 412.350.3577 or elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. To view more events\, visit our events calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/director-roundtable-virtual/2021-08-31/
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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:20210826T150000
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SUMMARY:Child Tax and Child and Dependent Care Credits
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn about child allowances and other tax credits available to families? Join the NCPFCE on August 26 for their “Child Tax and Child and Dependent Care Credits” chatathon session. \nChild Tax and Child and Dependent Care Credits\nJoin the National Center on Parent\, Family\, and Community Engagement (NCPFCE) on August 26 to hear from a panel of experts about the American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) montly child allowance and other tax credits available to families. The ARP created a monthly child allowance to replace the current Child Tax Credit. Qualified families began receiving montly payments of $300 per child under age six and $250 per child ages six to 17 in July. \nThis session will be most benefical to Head Start and Early Head Start directors\, managers\, staff\, and parent leaders; other early childhood professionals and leaders; and TTA providers. \nSession Topics\nThis chatathon will include: \n\n\n\nan overview of the Child Tax and Child and Dependent Care Credits\, who is eligible\, and how to access benefits;\n\n\n\n\ninformation on how to leverage ARP benefits for individual family economic mobility goals; and\n\n\n\n\nopportunities to ask questions.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event webpage or contact the NCPFCE at pfce@ecetta.info or 855.208.0909. To read more news\, visit our News page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-tax-credits/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Center on Parent%2C Family%2C and Community Engagement (NCPFCE)":MAILTO:pfce@ecetta.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T140000
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SUMMARY:Engineering with Nature: Communicating through Construction Play
DESCRIPTION:Join ChildCare Education Institute on August 25 for “Engineering with Nature: Learning and Communicating through Construction Play” to learn practice strategies that support engineering play with natural and human-made materials. \nConstruction Play\nChildren communicate competency\, ideas\, and emotions through block building and other three-dimensional work. Nature learning and universal design experts\, Tina Reeble and Kirsten Haugen will share research\, classroom stories\, and practical suggestions to support engineering play with natural and human-made materials for building. \nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\nlearn how to support children’s explorations and competencies through engineering play in nature-based settings\,\nthe power of visual-spatial communication through the language of building\,\nhow to set the stage\, indoors and out\, for supportive spaces.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Participants can earn .2 CEUs for this webinar. \nView More Events\nTo view more courses and events\, visit our event calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/construction-play/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T180000
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SUMMARY:Parent Café: The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Parent Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where parents and caregivers talk about the challenges and victories of raising a family. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning\, participants explore their strengths\, learn about the Protective Factors\, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to help strengthen their families. \nTo join the Parent Café\, please complete the online registration form. \nAbout The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center supports the early learning needs of young children\, families\, and early educators in the Homewood communities. \nThe Hub & Family Center offers: \n\ndevelopmentally appropriate activities for children from birth to age nine;\nindividual and group support for parents to set and meet goals for their family; and\nprofessional growth opportunities for center-\, family-\, and home-based early learning programs\, and relative-providers.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center is a community resource of Trying Together. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parent-cafe-the-homewood-early-learning-hub-and-family-center/2021-08-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T170000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and family\, pack your picnic blankets\, and head on over to beautiful Hartwood Acres for some late afternoon family fun\, followed by an evening outdoor ballet performance – all free to the public! \nBallet Under the Stars\nJoin the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre on August 22 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. for an afternoon of free family activities\, crafts\, photo opportunities\, balloon animals\, and more followed by a free ballet performance at Hartwood Acres! \nPre-Show Family Fun: 5 – 7 p.m.\nFestivities kick off at 5 p.m. with food trucks and free kids’ stations\, including craft and dance activities\, photo opportunities with costumed ballet dancers\, balloon animals\, and more. \nFree Performance: 7:30 p.m.\nArrive early with picnic blankets and chairs to stake out your spot on the lawn\, and enjoy a relaxing evening of lovely music and breathtaking ballet. View performance details by visiting the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre website. \nMore Information\nFor more information about Ballet Under the Stars\, visit the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre website. For more events\, visit Trying Together’s Events Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ballet-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Hartwood Acres Amphitheater\, 4000 Middle Rd\, Allison Park\, PA\, 15101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T140000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Relationships with Local School District Partners
DESCRIPTION:Want to hear partnership practices fellow early learning/child care programs use to build relationships with local school districts to support transitions to public school? Join ELRC Region 5 on August 19 for a Community of Practice discussion. This event is intended for learning providers in Allegheny County. \nStrengthening Relationships with School Districts\nELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two discussions for early learning programs and child care owners\, directors\, and teaching staff in Allegheny County around strengthening relationships with their local school districts. Early Childhood and School-Age Professionals will: \n\n\n\nreflect on their current practices in partnering with their local school district to support children and families with kindergarten transition into public school and foster continuity of care between their early learning program/before and after school program and public school\,\n\n\n\n\nexplore various strategies in developing and maintaining their partnerships with their local school professionals to better serve the families and children in their care\, and\n\n\n\n\ncreate a plan to build linkages and begin implementing this practice into their program.\n\n\n\n1.5 PQAS credit hours available. \nRegistration\nSTEP 1: Register \nTo register\, complete one of the online registration forms below by August 18 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \n\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021  |  2:00 – 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSTEP 2: Request Credit \nTo receive one hour of PQAS credit\, you must also complete a PD Registry Credit Request Form. \n\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021  |  2:00 – 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 19\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nCourse Details\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, August 19\, 2021 | 2 – 3:30 p.m or 6:30 – 8 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Strengthening Relationships with Local School District Partners\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Jillian Miller\, Shawna Mohler\, and Lindsey Perry\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC): K3.9 C2\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions about the session\, contact Jillian Miller at jillian.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For credit questions\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. To view more events\, check out our Events Calendar. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/school-districts/2021-08-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T190000
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Provider Resources Webinar (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Child care providers in the City of Pittsburgh can now receive financial and technical support. These provider resources include: forgivable loans\, grants\, educational training\, technical assistance\, and a tailored shared services pilot. To support Pittsburgh providers that plan to apply\, Trying Together is hosting two informational webinars on Wednesday\, August 11 in collaboration with the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the City of Pittsburgh. Learn more and register below. \nEvening Webinar Details\nChild care providers in the City of Pittsburgh are invited to learn more about resources including grants forgivable loans\, technical assistance\, and shared services that are being provided through the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the City of Pittsburgh. \nWednesday\, August 11\, 2021\n7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nOnline \nTo register for this webinar\, visit the online registration form. To register for the morning webinar session on August 11 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\, visit this event page. To spread the word\, please share this informational flyer (PDF) regarding all three opportunities with your network. \nLearn More\nTo learn more now about applying for these supports\, read this news post. For questions\, email info@tryingtogether.org. Thanks to the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the City of Pittsburgh for their collaboration on these webinars. \n  \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburgh-provider-resources-webinar-evening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T100000
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Provider Resources Webinar (Morning)
DESCRIPTION:Child care providers in the City of Pittsburgh can now receive financial and technical support. These provider resources include: forgivable loans\, grants\, educational training\, technical assistance\, and a tailored shared services pilot. To support Pittsburgh providers that plan to apply\, Trying Together is hosting two informational webinars on Wednesday\, August 11 in collaboration with the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the City of Pittsburgh. Learn more and register below. \nMorning Webinar Details\nChild care providers in the City of Pittsburgh are invited to learn more about resources including grants forgivable loans\, technical assistance\, and shared services that are being provided through the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the City of Pittsburgh. \nWednesday\, August 11\, 2021\n10:00 – 11:00 a.m. \nOnline \nTo register for this webinar\, visit the online registration form. To register for the evening webinar session on August 11 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\, visit this event page. To spread the word\, please share this informational flyer (PDF) regarding all three opportunities with your network. \nLearn More\nTo learn more now about applying for these supports\, read this news post. For questions\, email info@tryingtogether.org. Thanks to the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the City of Pittsburgh for their collaboration on these webinars. \n  \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburgh-provider-resources-webinar-morning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T180000
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SUMMARY:Everyday Interactions Matter | Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you an early childhood educator in Allegheny County who is interested in learning how to recognize powerful moments of connecting\, sharing\, growing\, and belonging in your everyday interactions with young children? Join Everyday Interactions Design Strategist Sarah Grubb in August for a three-part professional growth series! \nThis series is open to early childhood educators in Allegheny County. Participants should commit to all three sessions. Six PQAS credit hours are available. \nEveryday Interactions Matter\nDuring this series\, early learning professionals will engage with the Everyday Interactions Matter approach through a process of careful observation\, discussion\, and self-reflection. Authentic video clips of ordinary interactions between educators and children will serve as the raw material for deepening participants’ observational skills and self-reflection. \nThese simple moments that take place during play\, transition\, and daily routines form the very foundation of learning and growth for children. Through this reflective process\, educators will begin to recognize the powerful moments of connecting\, sharing\, growing\, and belonging in their everyday interactions with young children. \nSeries Details\n\n\n\nDates: August 10\, August 17\, and August 24\, 2021\n\n\n\n\nTime: All sessions run from 6 to 8 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Sarah Grubb\, Everyday Interactions Design Strategist\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKCs):\n\n\n\nK1.1 C1 – Describe how child development depends on supportive and reciprocal relationships with families\, caregivers\, peers\, and other community members.\n\n\n\n\nK1.1 C2 – Illustrate for families\, caregivers\, peers\, and other community members the impact their reciprocal relationships have on a child’s development.\n\n\n\n\nK1.1 C3 – Examine how classroom practices support child development through positive interactions with families\, caregivers\, peers\, and other community members to further develop reciprocal relationships.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form by Friday\, August 6 at 11:55 p.m. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the courses\, contact Sarah Grubb at sarah.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For questions about credit\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/everyday-interactions-matter-online-series/2021-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Frankie's Science Days
DESCRIPTION:The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is offering a series of virtual STEAM workshops for 2nd- and 3rd-grade students. Each session includes interactive\, hands-on STEAM activities. \nFrankie’s Science Days\nThe Frankie’s Science Days series includes hands-on\, interactive STEAM activities for 2nd- and 3rd-grade students. Sessions are approximately three hours long and are available to students in Allegheny County. \nSession Dates\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 6\, 2021  |  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 6\, 2021  |  1 – 4 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 14\, 2021  |  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 20\, 2021  |  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 20\, 2021  |  1 – 4 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 16\, 2021  |  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the ALCOSAN website. Registration is required. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/frankies-science-days/2021-08-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T150000
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SUMMARY:Ask the Coaches: Partnerships with Local School Districts
DESCRIPTION:Want to hear partnership practices fellow early learning/child care programs in Allegheny County use to build relationships with local school districts to support transitions to public school? Join ELRC Region 5 on August 5 for their Ask the Coaches discussions. \nAsk the Coaches\nELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two one-hour discussions on August 5 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and teaching staff to: \n\n\n\ndiscuss their current practices in partnering with local school districts to support children and families with transitions into public school and foster continuity of care between their early learning program and school\,\n\n\n\n\nask questions\,\n\n\n\n\nnetwork with peers\, and\n\n\n\n\nlearn about available resources.\n\n\n\nOne PQAS credit hour will be available. \nRegistration\nSTEP 1: Register \nTo register\, complete one of the online registration forms below by August 4 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \n\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021  |  2:00 – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSTEP 2: Request Credit \nTo receive one hour of PQAS credit\, you must also complete a PD Registry Credit Request Form. \n\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021  |  2:00 – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 5\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nCourse Details\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, August 5\, 2021 | 2 – 3 p.m or 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\nTopic: Partnerships with Local School Districts\n\n\nInstructors: Jillian Miller\, Shawna Mohler\, and Lindsey Perry\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC): K3.9 C1\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions about the session\, contact Jillian Miller at jillian.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For credit questions\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. To view more events\, check out our Events Calendar. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/partnerships-school-districts/2021-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T153000
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SUMMARY:Promoting the Resilience of Children and Adults
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Nefertiti Poyner on August 4 to learn strategies to support the resilience and social-emotional well-being of children and adults through a reflective webinar. \nPromoting the Resilience of Children and Adults\nThis webinar will unpack key elements for creating early childhood environments that promote strong social-emotional development and how to build the protective factors both adults and children need to be resilient. Participants will: \n\n\n\ndefine the words: risk factors\, protective factors\, and resilience\,\n\n\n\n\nexplain behaviors related to building protective factors in children\, and\n\n\n\n\nexplain behaviors related to building protective factors in adults.\n\n\n\nCertificates of Attendance and CEUs will be available. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the registration form. This session will be recorded and sent to registrants via email. Individuals who cannot attend the live session can earn a certificate by watching the recording. \nFor more courses\, visit our Course Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/resilience-children/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T153000
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SUMMARY:Promoting the Resilience of Children and Adults
DESCRIPTION:Join ChildCare Education Institute on August 4 for “Ready and Resilient! Promoting the Resilience of Children and Adults” to learn strategies to support the resilience and social-emotional well-being of children and adults. \nSupporting Resilience\nEach day\, children and adults rely upon strong social-emotional skills as we navigate various life experiences. Learn strategies to support the resilience and social-emotional well-being of children and adults in this reflective webinar presented by Dr. Nefertiti B. Poyner. \nWhat You Will Learn\nPresenters will unpack how to create early childhood environments that promote strong social-emotional development and how to build the protective factors both adults and children need to be resilient. Participants will learn to: \n\n\n\ndefine the words risk factors\, protective factors\, and resilience\,\nexplain behaviors related to building protective factors in children\, and\nexplain behavior related to building protective factors in adults.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Participants can earn .2 CEUs for this webinar. \nView More Events\nTo view more courses and events\, visit our event calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/resilience-children-adults/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T190000
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SUMMARY:Every Child Ready to Read
DESCRIPTION:Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on August 3 to learn about the life-long impact of developing early literacy skills and early learning strategies you can use to support your students. \nEvery Child Ready to Read\nEarly childhood educators\, community partners\, mentors\, and informal educators will gain information about the life-long impact of developing early literacy skills. The workshop presents an overview of Every Child Ready to Read and enables participants to easily integrate early learning strategies and supports into their existing work with children. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Participants will receive one hour of PQAS credit. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website. For questions\, contact 412.622.3114 or info@carnegielibrary.libanswers.com. For more events\, visit our Events Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/every-child-ready-to-read/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T140000
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Cookout in Schenley Park
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in helping the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Organizing Committee in planning next year’s Racial Justice Town Hall and Summit? Join them on Saturday\, July 31 at 11 a.m. for their Racial Justice Cookout! \nRacial Justice Cookout\nThe Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Organizing Committee wants you to help plan next year’s Racial Justice Town Hall and the Summit. Join the Committee at their annual cookout and recruitment event to learn how you can pitch in! Event hosts will provide: \n\n\n\nhot dogs\,\nveggie burgers\,\nbuns\,\ncondiments\, and\nice water.\n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring side dishes\, desserts\, and additional grill-ables. \nWhat is the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit?\nThe Racial Justice Summit\, formerly known as the Summit Against Racism\, is a flagship event for Pittsburgh organizers. The Summit creates opportunities for attendees to learn\, connect\, and act on behalf of racial justice. \nRSVP\nTo RSVP\, visit the Facebook event page. The Committee is also looking for volunteers to help with overseeing the grill and clean-up. If you are interested in volunteering\, email info@pittsburghracialjusticesummit.org. \nFor more events\, visit Trying Together’s Event Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/racial-justice-cookout-in-schenley-park/
LOCATION:Bartlett Shelter\, Schenley Park\, Bartlett Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T120000
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SUMMARY:Behavior Health: The Expanding Need
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about expanding behavioral health needs? Join Adagio Health on Thursday\, July 29 for “Behavioral Health: The Expanding Need.” \nAbout\nThe World Health Organization warns that COVID-19 has disrupted behavioral health services across the globe\, while the CDC notes substantial increases in anxiety and depressive disorders in the United States. The Better Health Outcomes Speaker Series seeks to further engagement and advocacy around issues that have taken on new importance during the COVID-19 pandemic: Food Insecurity\, Black Maternal Health\, Behavioral Health\, and Racial Health Disparities. \nThis event will focus on Behavioral Health and will feature the following presenters: \n\n\n\nCristie Hudson\, MSW\, LCSW\, Readjustment Counseling Therapist\n\n\n\n\n\nJulius Boatwright\, MSW\, LSW\, Founder and CEO of Steel Smiling\nSteel Smiling is focused on bridging the gap between Black people and mental health support.\n\n\n\n\nCristine Ngozika Alozie-Crowell\, MA\, LPC\, NCC\, Behavioral Health Clinician at Adagio Health Erie\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the Adagio Health website. Enter the code “FREE” to receive free registration for this event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/behavior-health/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T140000
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SUMMARY:Live Demo of New Keystone STARS Designation System
DESCRIPTION:Child care directors\, administrators\, and owners in Pennsylvania are invited to a live demonstration of the new Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications. Join the PD Registry on July 28 to learn how to navigate the new process and more. \nKeystone STARS Designation System\nOn July 28\, the PD Registry team is hosting a live demonstration of the new Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications for child care directors\, administrators\, and owners in Pennsylvania. The new applications will officially launch on October 1\, 2021 and will streamline the designation process for providers. \nA demonstration recording will be available on the Pennsylvania Key website. In-depth training on how to apply for Keystone STARS designation in the PD Registry will be available in August 2021. \nLive Demonstration Dates\nFor Center-Based Child Care Programs\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 28\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nFor Family and Group Child Care Programs\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 28\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nOther Ways to Prepare\nOther ways directors\, administrators\, and owners can prepare for this transition include: \n\n\n\ncompleting an individual or personal PD Registry profile;\n\n\n\n\napplying for placement on Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Career Pathway;\n\n\n\n\nassisting staff in completing their PD Registry profile and applying for Career Pathway placement; and\n\n\n\n\nclaiming their organization profile for their program.\n\n\n\nThe Pennsylvania Key offers tip sheets and video tutorials on how to complete these steps and more. For more events\, visit our Events Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/live-demo-keystone-stars/2021-07-28/
LOCATION:400 Sherwood Road\, 400 Sherwood Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T120000
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SUMMARY:Dismantling Oppressive Systems: Building Just Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Pittsburgh from July 26 – 29 for “Diversity Forum 2021” to learn about racial justice and opportunities to actuate intentional\, meaningful change. \nAbout\nThe 2021 Diversity Forum\, “Dismantling Oppressive Systems: Building Just Communities\,” will engage and equip participants with the knowledge\, skills\, and resources needed to: \n\n\n\nidentify sources of systemic oppression\,\nconsider strategies for dismantling that oppression\, and\nactions critical in fostering more equitable and just communities in which we live\, work\, and learn.\n\n\n\nThe forum will focus on outlining the key concepts underpinning social justice\, illuminating examples of systemic injustice\, and examining means and methods of infusing equitable and just policies and practices across multiple sectors. Participants will discuss theories of racial/social identity development that can help in understanding oneself\, others\, and intergroup dynamics in the context of implementing social justice efforts. \nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUnderstand how our socialization informs our biases and positions us to perpetuate structural inequalities.\nUnderstand the barriers that inhibit us from expanding our diversity consciousness and fully embracing different cultures\, perspectives\, and people.\nRecognize the breadth of competencies necessary to engage and advance multicultural communities.\nUtilize an equity lens to analyze and revise policies and practices to foster equitable and just outcomes in our communities.\nBuild communities of dialogue and support in acting against systemic oppression.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the University of Pittsburgh website. There is no cost to participate\, and all are welcome. \nCall for Proposals\nDo you have a virtual workshop idea for this event? Visit the University of Pittsburgh website to submit your proposal. Workshops should be 60 to 75 minutes in length (including Q&A)\, align with the forum’s aim and objectives\, and be formatted for virtual presentation. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday\, May 14\, 2021. Questions can be directed to diversity@pitt.edu.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/diversity-forum-2021/2021-07-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T140000
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SUMMARY:OpenStreetsPGH
DESCRIPTION:OpenStreetsPGH is returning to Pittsburgh on Sunday\, July 25 with a brand new mini-route in Hazelwood! You are invited to walk\, run\, bike\, skate\, roll\, dance\, and more down the road at your own pace. \nOpenStreetsPGH\nOpenStreetsPGH will open two miles of city streets in Hazelwood for a day of safe outdoor recreation! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, participants will enjoy: \n\n\n\nfree fitness classes at a wellness hub\,\n\n\n\n\nbike riding lessons at the kid’s hub\,\n\n\n\n\nfood from local vendors\, and\n\n\n\n\na variety of fun activities hosted by location organizations.\n\n\n\nView the route\, full schedule\, and transportation details. \nFeatured Activities\nActivity examples include art healing workshops\, a kids bike obstacle course\, electric bike demo rides\, yoga classes\, line dancing\, DrumStix\, interactive art exhibits\, learn to ride and trike classes\, and more! \nVolunteer\nOpenStreetsPGH is looking for volunteers to assist BikePGH staff as Kids Hub and Hype Volunteers. \n\n\n\nKids Hub Volunteers assist BikePGH staff with an obstacle course\, learn-to-ride area\, and trike course for kids. These volunteers will also take turns standing at the entrance to encourage masking for participants entering the Kids Hub. Volunteer.\n\n\n\n\nHype Volunteers stand at the entrance to Hazelwood Green with foam hands\, bubbles\, and signs to welcome people into the mini OpenStreetsPGH route. Volunteer.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the Open Streets website. This event is organized by Bike Pittsburgh\, a nonprofit organization that works to transform Pittsburgh into a vibrant\, healthy place that is accessible for everyone to bike and walk.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/openstreetspgh-2021/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Green\, 4734 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T140000
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SUMMARY:Best Books for Babies Diaper Drop
DESCRIPTION:Families with babies ages birth – 18 months are invited to receive diapers and a Best Books for Babies 2021 book bundle at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Homewood on Saturday\, July 24. \nBest Books for Babies Diaper Drop\nFamilies can pick up diapers and a book bundle through a Drive-Thru or Walk-Up Distribution while supplies last. Registration is not required. Each family may select up to two sizes of diapers. \nDrive-Thru Distribution: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nAvailable from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood entrance parking lot at the intersection of Kelly St. and N. Lang Ave. Follow signs and staff directions through the line to receive a book bundle and two packages of diapers between sizes 0 and 3. Hosts ask that each car represent only one family. \nWalk-Up Distribution: 1 – 2 p.m.\nFamilies may walk up to the front steps of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood at 7101 Hamilton Avenue. Attendees will receive a book bundle and two packages of diapers (sizes 0 – 4). \nMore Information\nFor more information\, email events@carnegielibrary.org or call us at 412.622.3114. This event is presented by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank. \nFor more events\, visit our Events Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/diaper-drop-best-books-babies/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood\, 7101 Hamilton Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T133000
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SUMMARY:The ABCs of Anti-Racist Early Intervention
DESCRIPTION:Join the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) on July 23 for “The ABCs of Anti-Racist Early Intervention” to learn how implicit bias\, color-blind ideology\, and culture-blind ideology act as barriers to addressing racial equity in early childhood. \nAnti-Racist Early Intervention\nThis training will engage participants in discussions related to key social justice and equity issues impacting how professionals lead\, serve\, and interact within Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs. Implicit bias\, color-blind\, and culture-blind ideology will be discussed as barriers to addressing racial equity. Microaggressions will be examined and practical strategies for how to respond to microaggressions will be presented. \nThis event is a part of the five-part “In Pursuit of Equity in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education” series. To watch video recordings of previous sessions\, visit the ECTA website. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Please note that certificates of attendance and CEUs will not be issued for attendees of this event. For more events\, visit our Event Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/anti-racist-early-intervention/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T160000
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SUMMARY:Live Chat: American Rescue Plan Benefits for Families
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in hearing from a panel of experts about stimulus payments\, tax credits\, housing vouchers\, and more related to the American Rescue Plan? Join the National Center on Parent\, Family\, and Community Engagement (NCPFCE) on July 22 or 29 to learn\, chat\, and ask questions. \nAmerican Rescue Plan\nJoin the NCPFCE’s panel of experts each month to discuss topics related to stimulus payments\, tax credits\, housing vouchers\, and more. Learn about expanded ARP resources and get ideas for developing your own program-wide Investing with Families efforts. NCPFCE staff will be on hand to respond to as many of your questions as possible. \nChat Topics\nThis month’s sessions will focus on the following topics: \n\n\n\nan overview of ARP benefits\, who is eligible\, and how to access benefits\,\n\n\n\n\nresponding to staff and family questions about different ARP benefits\,\n\n\n\n\nleveraging ARP benefits for individual family economic mobility goals\, and\n\n\n\n\nideas for how programs can develop their own Investing with Families efforts.\n\n\n\nThese chats are best suited for Head Start and Early Head Start directors\, managers\, staff\, and parent leaders; TTA providers; and other early childhood professionals and leaders. \nRegistration\nInterested early childhood professionals and parent leaders can attend either of the following events: \n\n\n\nThursday\, July 22\, 2021  |  3 – 4 p.m.\nPresented in English.\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 29\, 2021  |  3 – 4 p.m. \nPresented in Spanish.\n\n\n\nFuture events in this series will discuss connecting families to local benefits (August 26)\, child allowances and tax credits (September 23)\, and housing vouchers and rental assistance (October 21). For more events\, visit our Events Calendar. \nAsk a Question\nFor questions\, contact the NCPFCE at pfce@ecetta.info or 855.208.0909.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-rescue-plan-chat/2021-07-22/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Center on Parent%2C Family%2C and Community Engagement (NCPFCE)":MAILTO:pfce@ecetta.info
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Mental Health Support
DESCRIPTION:Join the Yale Child Study Center\, ZERO TO THREE\, and Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students on July 21 for a look at suspensions and expulsions\, early childhood mental health consultation\, the impact of new rescue and relief funding\, and more. \nEarly Childhood Mental Health Support\nThe pandemic increased stress for children\, parents\, and the early childhood workforce. Many were forced to stay home\, others were forced to work. Increases in stress require increases in resources to effectively support the workforce as they manage their own stress and the social-emotional needs of the children returning to their care. \nThe good news is that there are models that research shows are effective\, and resources from the federal COVID relief funds that can support their development. Attend this event to take a closer look at suspensions and expulsions\, mental health consultations\, new rescue and relief funding\, and more. \nWho will you hear from?\nDuring this event\, participants will hear from the following presenters: \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Walter Gilliam from the Yale Child Study Center\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lee Johnson III from ZERO TO THREE\n\n\n\n\nCallan Wells from Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. For more events\, view our event calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mental-health-support/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for Early Success":MAILTO:alliance@earlysuccess.org
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SUMMARY:ELRC Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is holding ELRC Listening Sessions in July and August to receive educator input on the Early Learning Resource Center model. \nELRC Listening Sessions\nEarly childhood educators are invited to share their perspectives about what is working with Pennsylvania’s ELRCs and gaps with the current system during listening sessions in July and August. \nStakeholders are welcome to participate in the session that best fits their schedule\, however special sessions for family child care\, group child care\, and school-age child care programs are available. \nListening Sessions\n\n\n\nJuly 21\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nJuly 22\, 2021 (School-Age Child Care)\n6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nJuly 28\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 11\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 12\, 2021 (Family & Group Child Care)\n6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 18\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nAugust 25\, 2021 (All Providers)\n1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 2\, 2021 (School-Age Child Care)\n10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, view this flyer or visit the ELRC Region 5 website. For more news\, visit our News page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/elrc-listening-sessions/2021-07-21/
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