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SUMMARY:Trauma Foundations Series: New Eyes Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about Trauma-Informed Care and how to create self-care plans? Join First Up in January 2021 for their New Eyes training and forum. \nAbout\nThe New Eyes training is the first offering in First Up’s trauma series\, led in partnership with Lakeside Global Institute (LGI)\, and is geared for individuals with little or no exposure to Trauma-Informed Care. At the end of each training\, First Up will lead forums in which attendees will further discuss and learn to apply the specifics of the training to the field of Early Childhood Education. Attendees will understand the different types of stress and how to develop self-care plans for themselves and more. \nSession Dates\nTraining Dates\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 5\, 2021  |  7 – 8 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 12\, 2021  |  7 – 8 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 18\, 2021  |  9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 23\, 2021  |  9 – 10 a.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nForum Dates\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 7\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 14\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 18\, 2021  |  11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 25\, 2021  |  7 – 8 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 30\, 2021  |  9 – 10 a.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event registration page. \nThis information was provided by First Up.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/trauma-care-series/2021-01-18/
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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/
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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/2021-01-19/1/
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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/
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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.
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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/2021-01-20/
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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/
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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.
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SUMMARY:Stay and Play!
DESCRIPTION:Early learning programs: Are you interested in participating in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities with your children? Join Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative for the eight-week virtual “Stay and Play!” series. \nStay and Play!\nMany providers face the challenge of juggling virtual learning for school-age children while keeping younger children engaged. To help support this work\, Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative reimagined the Come Play! experience.  \nAs part of the eight-week “Stay and Play!” series\, we invite early learning programs to participate in a weekly virtual playdate. Join in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities that make play a joyful part of the day. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nDecember 10\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nDecember 17\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 7\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 28\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\nMore Information\nRegistration preferred 24 hours in advance. Contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at sarah@tryingtogether.org to register at any time. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stay-and-play/2021-01-21/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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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/2021-01-21/1/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simple Interactions":MAILTO:info@simpleinteractions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T140000
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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-21/2021-01-21/2/
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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:20210121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T190000
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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:20210121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T190000
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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/2021-01-21/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210121T200000
DTSTAMP:20210120T215613Z
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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/2021-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T204500
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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/2021-01-21/2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210122T113000
DTSTAMP:20210120T215613Z
CREATED:20201222T120026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T215613Z
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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/2021-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T140000
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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/2021-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T143000
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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/2021-01-22/
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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 412.545.5039. \nShare this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together-fall2019-2019-10-25/2021-01-22/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Trauma Foundations Series: New Eyes Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about Trauma-Informed Care and how to create self-care plans? Join First Up in January 2021 for their New Eyes training and forum. \nAbout\nThe New Eyes training is the first offering in First Up’s trauma series\, led in partnership with Lakeside Global Institute (LGI)\, and is geared for individuals with little or no exposure to Trauma-Informed Care. At the end of each training\, First Up will lead forums in which attendees will further discuss and learn to apply the specifics of the training to the field of Early Childhood Education. Attendees will understand the different types of stress and how to develop self-care plans for themselves and more. \nSession Dates\nTraining Dates\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 5\, 2021  |  7 – 8 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 12\, 2021  |  7 – 8 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 18\, 2021  |  9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 23\, 2021  |  9 – 10 a.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nForum Dates\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 7\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 14\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 18\, 2021  |  11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 25\, 2021  |  7 – 8 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 30\, 2021  |  9 – 10 a.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event registration page. \nThis information was provided by First Up.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/trauma-care-series/2021-01-23/
CATEGORIES:Course
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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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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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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/2021-01-26/
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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/2021-01-26/
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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/2021-01-26/
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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/2021-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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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/2021-01-27/
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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/2021-01-27/
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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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SUMMARY:Stay and Play!
DESCRIPTION:Early learning programs: Are you interested in participating in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities with your children? Join Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative for the eight-week virtual “Stay and Play!” series. \nStay and Play!\nMany providers face the challenge of juggling virtual learning for school-age children while keeping younger children engaged. To help support this work\, Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative reimagined the Come Play! experience.  \nAs part of the eight-week “Stay and Play!” series\, we invite early learning programs to participate in a weekly virtual playdate. Join in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities that make play a joyful part of the day. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nDecember 10\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nDecember 17\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 7\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 28\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\nMore Information\nRegistration preferred 24 hours in advance. Contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at sarah@tryingtogether.org to register at any time. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stay-and-play/2021-01-28/
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