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SUMMARY:Fall Fest 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation will host its annual Fall Fest celebration in late October. \nLearn More\nFall Fest will have a Halloween theme\, and costumes are encouraged. The event includes food\, games\, crafts\, and more activities. \nIt will run from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 26 at 925 Brighton Road in Pittsburgh. For more information\, visit the event’s web page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fall-fest-2024/
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SUMMARY:Reading Ready Pittsburgh: Halloween Hoopla
DESCRIPTION:Reading Ready Pittsburgh will host a Halloween-themed event that features book giveaways in late October. \nLearn More\nHalloween Hoopla will include a storytime\, Halloween book giveaway\, snacks\, pumpkin decorating\, and more activities. Pumpkins will be provided at the event – however\, supplies are limited\, so it’s first come\, first served. \nAttendees are encouraged to wear costumes to the event. \nThe event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – with a storytime at 11:30 a.m. – on Saturday\, Oct. 26. It will be held at B is for Books\, located at 222 E. 8th Avenue in Homestead.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/reading-ready-pittsburgh-halloween-hoopla/
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. Parents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. \nRise Together takes place on the Fourth Friday of each month from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center (7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208). \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at 412.540.5970 or nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together-fall2019-2019-10-25-2023-10-27/2024-10-25/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Children First Action Fund: Candidate Conversation Event
DESCRIPTION:Before you vote\, find out how your candidates plan to address the Pennsylvania child care crisis. \nLearn More\nChildren First Action Fund is hosting a virtual candidate conversation with candidates running for Pennsylvania House Districts 30\, 33\, 38\, and 44 and Senate Districts 37 and 45. \nThese districts encompass McCandless\, Sewickley\, Bridgeville\, Upper Saint Clair\, South Park Township\, Jefferson Hills\, McKeesport\, Clairton\, Elizabeth\, Monroeville\, West Mifflin\, Fox Chapel\, and Tarentum. \nNot sure what district you’re in? Find your district here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/FindYourDistrict.aspx \nThe event begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday\, Oct. 24. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/children-first-action-fund-candidate-conversation-event/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-10-24/
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home\, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? \nJoin The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center’s play space will be open for families to “drop-in” and play with new toys\, read new books\, and more! \nWhen: Weekly on Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nWhere: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \n*Please note that parents/caregivers must remain with their children during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are not staff led activities and/or programming\, but staff will be on-site and able to answer any larger questions about community resources\, Hub & Family Center services\, and more!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime-at-the-hub-family-center/2024-10-23/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2024-10-23/
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SUMMARY:CDA Completion Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesdays from mid-September to late October\, those working towards their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential can join a network of fellow educators. \nLearn More\nTrying Together’s virtual CDA Completion Community of Practice is a seven-week course that offers a blend of structured learning and interactive community engagement tailored to empower CDA candidates. \nEach week\, participants will dive into individual pieces of the required CDA portfolio\, application\, and available financial assistance. The facilitator will provide step-by-step instructions and practical tips as well as answer questions to help participants navigate the complexities of the CDA credential. \nEducators must have completed the minimum 120 hours of CDA training to qualify for the course. \nThe course will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays\, from Sept. 11 to Oct. 23. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cda-completion-community-of-practice/2024-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T120000
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2024-10-22/
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-10-22/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T160000
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a series of conversations with families of children with differences in or challenges to their development. \nLearn More\nParenting While Rising to Child Development Challenges will offer an opportunity to connect for parents of children with differences in or challenges to their development. Through conversations with parents of children with developmental differences\, the events will explore the unique as well as common experiences of loving and raising children whose developmental process is delayed or atypical. \nSpeakers will discuss the challenges and joys of family life with children with a wide array of ways of being in the world. There will also be discussion on how to best support and advocate for children. \nThe series will run for four Mondays through Dec. 16. Each episode is an hour\, with live Spanish translation and closed captioning. \nEach episode runs from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Episodes include: \n\nSept. 23\nOct. 21\nNov. 4\nDec. 16\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-parenting-while-rising-to-child-developmental-challenges-2/2024-10-21/
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SUMMARY:OST Workforce Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will participate in an upcoming conversation surrounding the OST workforce by bringing together shared experiences and connecting with other OST providers. \nLearn More\nAPOST is convening OST providers to discuss current challenges and opportunities in the OST workforce. APOST and two local OST providers will present about their efforts to strengthen the OST workforce. \nAll participants will have small group discussions about what is currently going on in the OST workforce and will share ideas for improvement. The event will also include a lunch. \nThe event runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday\, Oct. 21 at CoLab18 in Nova Place. No more than two individuals from a single organization should attend as space is limited. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ost-workforce-conversation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T120000
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SUMMARY:Get Ready for the November Election
DESCRIPTION:The Voter Empowerment Education & Enrichment Movement (VEEEM) will drop by the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center on Mondays for the next two months. \nLearn More\nDuring the visits\, attendees can register to vote for the Nov. 5 election\, learn where their voting poll is located\, and be educated on the candidates’ views. \nVEEEM is a faith-based\, nonpartisan community organization dedicated to increasing voter turnout in the Greater Pittsburgh area. \nVEEEM representatives will visit the Hub from 9 a.m. to noon on every Monday in September and October. For more information\, call the Hub & Family Center at 412-545-5039.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/get-ready-for-the-november-election/2024-10-21/
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SUMMARY:Track and Treat for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Citiparks will host a free healthy lifestyle event for children with a Halloween theme in mid-October. \nLearn More\nAttendees are encouraged to bring their bike or borrow one from Citiparks during the Track and Treat for Kids event. The event will involve cycling around the Bud Harris Cycling Track and stopping for refreshments\, food trucks\, and bike safety instructions. \nParticipants can decorate their bikes\, play games\, and enter a Halloween costume contest at 2 p.m. \nThe event will run from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 19 at the Bud Harris Cycling Track.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/track-and-treat-for-kids/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T180000
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SUMMARY:Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige Babies
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an event in May that focuses on how families raising Indigenous children help their children with issues surrounding identity. \nLearn More\n2024 Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige Babies is a free virtual conversation series. Through conversations with families raising Indigenous babies and children\, the discussion will center on what it is like to nurture children in the modern world. \nThe series will explore the ways in which families help their children to grow their Native identities and connections with land while navigating diverse systems of care and learning. \nThe series is led by Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz\, Ed.D\, the Indigenous Early Learning Collaborative’s institute director and co-founder and principal consultant at First Light Education Project. \nMore Details\nThe four-part series begins on Friday\, May 24 and continues through Friday\, Oct. 18 Each webinar is an hour followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with parent panelists. Live Spanish translation is offered for all conversations. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/turtle-talk-collectively-raising-indige-babies/2024-10-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T173000
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SUMMARY:Carnegie Library Presents Jane Addams Peace Award Author Dr. Michael Genhart
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Jane Addams Peace Association will host author Dr. Michael Genhart for an event in October. \nLearn More\nGenhart is the author of “Spanish is the Language of My Family\,” a finalist title for the 2024 Jane Addams Peace Association book award. The author will discuss his picture book about a young boy preparing for his school’s Spanish language spelling bee while learning the stories of his relatives who faced adversity for speaking Spanish. \nThe event is recommended for grades K-5 and their caregivers. \nIt will take place on Oct. 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library’s Hill District branch\, located at 2177 Centre Ave. in Pittsburgh.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/carnegie-library-presents-jane-addams-peace-award-author-dr-michael-genhart/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T150000
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Relationships and Bias in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:An upcoming webinar will explore relationships and bias in early childhood and how adults should respond to conversations about race in the classroom. \nLearn More\nThe webinar will be led by teacher Olga Lacayo and college instructor Eliana Elias. In the webinar\, participants will: \n\nFind out examples of how adults might respond to conversations about race in the classroom\nLearn about how teacher identity impacts the quality of interactions in the classroom\nExplore a coaching stance that respects teachers as capable and curious learners\n\nThe session is 90 minutes and runs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Oct. 17. Those who attend the webinar will receive the official certificate by email within a week. \nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rethinking-relationships-and-bias-in-early-childhood/
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T130000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home\, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? \nJoin The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center’s play space will be open for families to “drop-in” and play with new toys\, read new books\, and more! \nWhen: Weekly on Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nWhere: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \n*Please note that parents/caregivers must remain with their children during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are not staff led activities and/or programming\, but staff will be on-site and able to answer any larger questions about community resources\, Hub & Family Center services\, and more!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime-at-the-hub-family-center/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T104500
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2024-10-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150655
CREATED:20240819T183733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T193811Z
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SUMMARY:CDA Completion Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesdays from mid-September to late October\, those working towards their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential can join a network of fellow educators. \nLearn More\nTrying Together’s virtual CDA Completion Community of Practice is a seven-week course that offers a blend of structured learning and interactive community engagement tailored to empower CDA candidates. \nEach week\, participants will dive into individual pieces of the required CDA portfolio\, application\, and available financial assistance. The facilitator will provide step-by-step instructions and practical tips as well as answer questions to help participants navigate the complexities of the CDA credential. \nEducators must have completed the minimum 120 hours of CDA training to qualify for the course. \nThe course will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays\, from Sept. 11 to Oct. 23. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cda-completion-community-of-practice/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150655
CREATED:20240814T162206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T162206Z
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Communities Strengthening Themselves
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an upcoming webinar titled “Communities Strengthening Themselves” that will be held once per month from September through December. \nLearn More\nThe free virtual conversation series explores unique visions\, wisdom\, and resources that are indispensable to addressing challenges children\, families\, and communities face. By listening to the stories of changemakers in communities\, the webinar aims to broaden and deepen understanding of under-recognized approaches to challenges. \nEach session will last 90 minutes\, which includes an hour-long discussion and a 30-minute Q&A session. The four-part series will be held at 3 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: \n\nSept. 10\nOct. 15\nNov. 12\nDec. 10\n\nThose interested in attending can register now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-communities-strengthening-themselves/2024-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T153000
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CREATED:20240923T194013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T194013Z
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SUMMARY:New America: Learning\, Joy\, and Equity
DESCRIPTION:New America and the Children’s Equity Project will host an event on Tuesday\, Oct. 15 to discuss a new framework for elementary education. \nLearn More\nLearning\, Joy\, and Equity will discuss how this framework builds on previous efforts centered on children and the ways they learn\, with a focus on disrupting well-documented\, historically rooted\, and contemporarily entrenched biases in learning systems. \nThe event will feature an overview of the framework followed by a panel discussion featuring teacher\, family\, and principal perspectives. \nThe discussion will run from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 15. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/new-america-learning-joy-and-equity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150655
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2024-10-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T130000
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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a father or caregiver in a child’s life? Do you have barriers that are affecting your family’s or child/ children’s life\, and would like to learn about skills/ resources to overcome those challenges\, like financial literacy\, legal issues\, or parenting? Join us for group discussions with peers who are fellow fathers/caregivers to discuss a variety of topics to reach solutions. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nThird Tuesday of Every Month\n11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nVirtual (https://bit.ly/FathersTryingTogetherVirtual)\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together-virtual/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T111500
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T120000
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SUMMARY:Get Ready for the November Election
DESCRIPTION:The Voter Empowerment Education & Enrichment Movement (VEEEM) will drop by the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center on Mondays for the next two months. \nLearn More\nDuring the visits\, attendees can register to vote for the Nov. 5 election\, learn where their voting poll is located\, and be educated on the candidates’ views. \nVEEEM is a faith-based\, nonpartisan community organization dedicated to increasing voter turnout in the Greater Pittsburgh area. \nVEEEM representatives will visit the Hub from 9 a.m. to noon on every Monday in September and October. For more information\, call the Hub & Family Center at 412-545-5039.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/get-ready-for-the-november-election/2024-10-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T150655
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T173144Z
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SUMMARY:Training: Evaluation of Educator Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:PA Pre-K Counts lead teachers\, administrators\, and evaluators are encouraged to register to attend a free online training on the revised Act 82 Educator Effectiveness (EE) process. \nLearn More\nThe Pennsylvania Key will present Application of Act 13 of 2020: Evaluation of Educator Effectiveness in Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms in support of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). \nThe revised Act 82 Educator Effectiveness process is used to evaluate professional and temporary professional employees in PK-12 education across the state. The goal of EE models is to reform the way school professionals are evaluated as well as the critical components of training and professional growth. \nPQAS and Act 48 credits are available for those completing the course\, which is being offered on the following dates: \n\nOct. 14\, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Event ID: 371083\nDec. 5\, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Event ID: 371088\n\nA Zoom link for accessing the online training will be provided with registration confirmation. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/training-evaluation-of-educator-effectiveness/2024-10-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T193000
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of some self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. \nEvent Details\nSecond Friday of Every Month\n6 – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at 412.545.5039 or nicole@tryingtogether.org. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/womens-rap-2023-2023-12-08/2024-10-11/
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