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SUMMARY:Care with Community Grocery Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The Penn Hills Library is hosting a biweekly grocery distribution led by Care with Community\, a community-led mutual aid initiative. \nLearn More\nThe distributions will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every other Monday. Resources are unconditionally shared and available to everyone. \nThose interested in helping can donate through Venmo\, set up recurring donations via givebutter\, sign up to volunteer\, or email carewithcarter@gmail.com to donate items.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/care-with-community-grocery-distribution/2026-08-24/
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. \nParents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. This event is for enrolled families only. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together/2026-08-28/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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SUMMARY:Scenario Planning Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Elevate NP of Southwestern PA will hold free scenario planning clinics in Pittsburgh and Butler in August and September. \nLearn More\nThe clinics will help nonprofits in the region with funding\, rising costs\, policy\, shifting demand\, staffing\, and technology. Upcoming clinics include: \n\nThursday\, August 20 (Butler)\nThursday\, September 3 (Pittsburgh)\n\nThe workshops include group discussion with expert facilitators\, peer connections\, and applied exercises that focus on the major drivers of uncertainty and risk for their organization. It will also provide some potential scenarios for which attendees can develop an action plan to address near-term risks or opportunities. \nThose interested in attending can register online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/scenario-planning-clinics-2/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Reframing “Challenging” Behaviors in the ECE Classroom | Washington
DESCRIPTION:Struggling with tough behaviors in your classroom? You’re not alone. This course is a practical\, hands-on course designed to help you better understand what “challenging” behavior really means. You’ll learn how to spot it\, talk about it\, and use developmentally appropriate strategies to prevent and respond to the behavior. Walk away with tools you can use right away to create a calmer\, more supportive classroom. \nMore Details\nDate: September 12\, 2026 \nTime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nCost: $20 per 2 hour PD \nLocation:\nBlueprints\n150 West Beau Street\, Suite 412\nWashington\, PA 15301 \nCredits Offered: 2 PQAS / ACT48 hours \nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/reframing-challenging-behaviors-in-the-ece-classroom-washington/
LOCATION:Blueprints\, 150 West Beau Street\, Suite 412\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended County
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: The Cycle of Inquiry: Meaningful Experiences from Infancy to Pre-K
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for September is The Cycle of Inquiry: Meaningful Experiences from Infancy to Pre-K.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nTrying Together’s 2026-27  Growing Together offerings include: \n\nIntro to Neurodivergence – 6:30-7:30 on October 21\nLet’s Get Creative: Incorporating Creative Art in the Early Childhood Classroom – 6:30-7:30 on November 18\nSensory Activities Through STEAM – 6:30-7:30 on December 16\nSeparation Anxiety – 6:30-7:30 on January 20\nCalm\, Reset\, Respond – 6:30-7:30 on February 17\nELRC Resources – 6:30-7:30 on March 17\nBehavior is Communication – 6:30-7:30 on April 21\nDe-Escalation – 6:30-7:30 on May 18\nInfant and Toddler Circle Time – 6:30-7:30 on June 16\, 2027
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-the-cycle-of-inquiry-meaningful-experiences-from-infancy-to-pre-k/
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SUMMARY:Care with Community Grocery Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The Penn Hills Library is hosting a biweekly grocery distribution led by Care with Community\, a community-led mutual aid initiative. \nLearn More\nThe distributions will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every other Monday. Resources are unconditionally shared and available to everyone. \nThose interested in helping can donate through Venmo\, set up recurring donations via givebutter\, sign up to volunteer\, or email carewithcarter@gmail.com to donate items.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/care-with-community-grocery-distribution/2026-09-21/
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. \nParents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. This event is for enrolled families only. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together/2026-09-25/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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SUMMARY:Strike the Ember: Forging the Bridge of Maternal Health & Equity
DESCRIPTION:This event\, which will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday\, October 2\, is focused on maternal equity for the BIPOC\, Latina\, and underserved communities. \nThe Maya Organization event will include cocktails\, charcuterie\, and a raffle. Attendees will include business owners\, community leaders\, healthcare workers\, and advocates. \nThe Maya Organization helps mothers through pregnancy\, birth\, and the months that follow\, offering bilingual support and wraparound care to families and mothers who need it most. It also trains doulas and birth workers and partners with the University of Pittsburgh on intimate partner violence research. \nFor $40\, participants will hors d’oeuvres\, cocktails\, a great view of the city skyline with a selfie station\, networking\, and a chance to take home fine art jewelry\, original watercolor paintings\, a custom tattoo\, climbing passes\, dinner-out gift cards\, and a special grand prize through the event’s raffle. \nA $60 VIP ticket provides two drink tickets\, a raffle entry\, and early access to the rooftop selfie station. \nThe event will be held at The Pittsburgh Foundation\, located at 912 Ft. Duquesne Blvd. RSVP now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/strike-the-ember-forging-the-bridge-of-maternal-health-equity/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
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SUMMARY:National Summit for Children's Health in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:This Brazelton Touchpoints Center event will feature advocates in pediatrics\, early childhood care and education\, forestry\, community development\, public agencies\, philanthropy\, research\, and journalism who will share their work in partnership with children and families living under new climate extremes. \nLearn More\nParticipants will be able to find out how communities\, cities\, countries\, and states around the country are mobilizing to protect the spaces where today’s children live\, breathe\, and learn while building a safer future for tomorrow’s children. \nThe free virtual event will run from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 21. \nFor more information\, visit the event’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/national-summit-for-childrens-health-in-a-changing-climate/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T183000
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: Intro to Neurodivergence
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for October is Intro to Neurodivergence.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nTrying Together’s 2026-27  Growing Together offerings include: \n\nLet’s Get Creative: Incorporating Creative Art in the Early Childhood Classroom – 6:30-7:30 on November 18\nSensory Activities Through STEAM – 6:30-7:30 on December 16\nSeparation Anxiety – 6:30-7:30 on January 20\nCalm\, Reset\, Respond – 6:30-7:30 on February 17\nELRC Resources – 6:30-7:30 on March 17\nBehavior is Communication – 6:30-7:30 on April 21\nDe-Escalation – 6:30-7:30 on May 18\nInfant and Toddler Circle Time – 6:30-7:30 on June 16\, 2027\n\n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-intro-to-neurodivergence/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. \nParents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. This event is for enrolled families only. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together/2026-10-23/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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SUMMARY:Everyday Interactions Matter | Slippery Rock (Butler)
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, participants will learn how to observe and reflect upon powerful moments of growing\, sharing\, learning\, and belonging in the ordinary\, everyday interactions they share with young children.\nMore Details\nDate: Nov. 4\, 2026 \nTime: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nCost: $20 per 2 hour PD \nLocation: \nSlippery Rock University\nRobert M. Smith Student Center\, Room 321\n107 W Central Loop #111\, Slippery Rock\, PA 16057 \nCredits Offered: 2 PQAS / ACT48 hours \nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/everyday-interactions-matter-butler/
LOCATION:Slippery Rock University\, Robert M. Smith Student Center\, Room 321\, 107 W Central Loop #111\, Slippery Rock\, 16057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended County
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
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SUMMARY:Out-of-School Time PA Statewide Conference and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The PA School-Age Child Care Alliance Conference and Annual Meeting is back\, and you won’t want to miss it!\n\nWhether you’re new to the field or a seasoned leader\, the PA School-Age Child Care Alliance Conference and Annual Meeting has something for everyone.\n\nJoin in person at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Homestead for three days of learning\, connection\, and inspiration designed to strengthen and elevate out-of-school time programs across Pennsylvania.\n\nThe conference blends professional development\, advocacy and policy discussions\, peer learning\, and leadership development with practical strategies you can take back to your organization.\n\nThe conference will run from Thursday\, November 5 to Saturday\, November 7. Registration is available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/out-of-school-time-pa-statewide-conference-and-annual-meeting/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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SUMMARY:Out-of-School Time PA Statewide Conference and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The PA School-Age Child Care Alliance Conference and Annual Meeting is back\, and you won’t want to miss it!\n\nWhether you’re new to the field or a seasoned leader\, the PA School-Age Child Care Alliance Conference and Annual Meeting has something for everyone.\n\nJoin in person at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Homestead for three days of learning\, connection\, and inspiration designed to strengthen and elevate out-of-school time programs across Pennsylvania.\n\nThe conference blends professional development\, advocacy and policy discussions\, peer learning\, and leadership development with practical strategies you can take back to your organization.\n\nThe conference will run from Thursday\, November 5 to Saturday\, November 7. Registration is available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/out-of-school-time-pa-statewide-conference-and-annual-meeting/2026-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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SUMMARY:Out-of-School Time PA Statewide Conference and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The PA School-Age Child Care Alliance Conference and Annual Meeting is back\, and you won’t want to miss it!\n\nWhether you’re new to the field or a seasoned leader\, the PA School-Age Child Care Alliance Conference and Annual Meeting has something for everyone.\n\nJoin in person at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Homestead for three days of learning\, connection\, and inspiration designed to strengthen and elevate out-of-school time programs across Pennsylvania.\n\nThe conference blends professional development\, advocacy and policy discussions\, peer learning\, and leadership development with practical strategies you can take back to your organization.\n\nThe conference will run from Thursday\, November 5 to Saturday\, November 7. Registration is available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/out-of-school-time-pa-statewide-conference-and-annual-meeting/2026-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Active Supervision for ECE Programs | Washington
DESCRIPTION:Actively and purposefully supervising children in early childhood education classrooms is a vital part of an educator’s role. This course instructs early childhood educators about the role active supervision plays in an early learning setting. It focuses on strategies to ensure children’s safety and well-being through vigilant and engaged supervision practices. \nMore Details\nDate: November 10\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nCost: $20 per 2 hour PD \nLocation:\nBlueprints\n150 West Beau Street\, Suite 412\nWashington\, PA 15301 \nCredits Offered: 2 PQAS / ACT48 hours \nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/active-supervision-for-ece-programs-washington/
LOCATION:Blueprints\, 150 West Beau Street\, Suite 412\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: Let’s Get Creative: Incorporating Creative Art in the Early Childhood Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for November is Let’s Get Creative: Incorporating Creative Art in the Early Childhood Classroom.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nTrying Together’s 2026-27  Growing Together offerings include: \n\nSensory Activities Through STEAM – 6:30-7:30 on December 16\nSeparation Anxiety – 6:30-7:30 on January 20\nCalm\, Reset\, Respond – 6:30-7:30 on February 17\nELRC Resources – 6:30-7:30 on March 17\nBehavior is Communication – 6:30-7:30 on April 21\nDe-Escalation – 6:30-7:30 on May 18\nInfant and Toddler Circle Time – 6:30-7:30 on June 16\, 2027
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-lets-get-creative-incorporating-creative-art-in-the-early-childhood-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T180000
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. \nParents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. This event is for enrolled families only. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together/2026-11-27/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T120000
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SUMMARY:Reframing “Challenging” Behaviors in the ECE Classroom | Connellsville (Fayette)
DESCRIPTION:Struggling with tough behaviors in your classroom? You’re not alone. This course is a practical\, hands-on course designed to help you better understand what “challenging” behavior really means. You’ll learn how to spot it\, talk about it\, and use developmentally appropriate strategies to prevent and respond to the behavior. Walk away with tools you can use right away to create a calmer\, more supportive classroom. \nMore Details\nDate: December 12\, 2026 \nTime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nCost: $20 per 2 hour PD \nLocation:\nCrayon Clubhouse Site 3\n2620 Memorial Blvd\nConnellsville\, PA 15425 \nCredits Offered: 2 PQAS / ACT48 hours \nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/reframing-challenging-behaviors-in-the-ece-classroom-fayette/
LOCATION:Crayon Clubhouse Site 3\, 2620 Memorial Blvd\, Connellsville\, 15425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended County
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: Sensory Activities Through STEAM
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for December is Sensory Activities Through STEAM.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nTrying Together’s 2026-27  Growing Together offerings include: \n\nSeparation Anxiety – 6:30-7:30 on January 20\nCalm\, Reset\, Respond – 6:30-7:30 on February 17\nELRC Resources – 6:30-7:30 on March 17\nBehavior is Communication – 6:30-7:30 on April 21\nDe-Escalation – 6:30-7:30 on May 18\nInfant and Toddler Circle Time – 6:30-7:30 on June 16\, 2027
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-sensory-activities-through-steam/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261225T180000
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. \nParents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. This event is for enrolled families only. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together/2026-12-25/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T183000
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: Separation Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for January is Separation Anxiety.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nTrying Together’s 2026-27  Growing Together offerings include: \n\nCalm\, Reset\, Respond – 6:30-7:30 on February 17\nELRC Resources – 6:30-7:30 on March 17\nBehavior is Communication – 6:30-7:30 on April 21\nDe-Escalation – 6:30-7:30 on May 18\nInfant and Toddler Circle Time – 6:30-7:30 on June 16\, 2027
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-separation-anxiety/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T193000
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. \nParents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. This event is for enrolled families only. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together/2027-01-22/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T200000
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SUMMARY:Reframing “Challenging” Behaviors in the ECE Classroom | Beaver Falls (Beaver)
DESCRIPTION:Struggling with tough behaviors in your classroom? You’re not alone. This course is a practical\, hands-on course designed to help you better understand what “challenging” behavior really means. You’ll learn how to spot it\, talk about it\, and use developmentally appropriate strategies to prevent and respond to the behavior. Walk away with tools you can use right away to create a calmer\, more supportive classroom. \nMore Details\nDate: February 2\, 2027 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nCost: $20 per 2 hour PD \nLocation:\nNeighborhood North Museum of Play\n716 14th St.\nBeaver Falls\, PA 15010 \nCredits Offered: 2 PQAS / ACT48 hours \nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/reframing-challenging-behaviors-in-the-ece-classroom-beaver/
LOCATION:Neighborhood North Museum of Play\, 716 14th St\, Beaver Falls\, PA\, 15010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended County
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: Calm\, Reset\, Respond
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for February is Calm\, Reset\, Respond.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nTrying Together’s 2026-27  Growing Together offerings include: \n\nELRC Resources – 6:30-7:30 on March 17\nBehavior is Communication – 6:30-7:30 on April 21\nDe-Escalation – 6:30-7:30 on May 18\nInfant and Toddler Circle Time – 6:30-7:30 on June 16\, 2027
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-calm-reset-respond/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270226T180000
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. \nParents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. This event is for enrolled families only. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together/2027-02-26/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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SUMMARY:Active Supervision for ECE Programs | Greensburg (Westmoreland)
DESCRIPTION:Actively and purposefully supervising children in early childhood education classrooms is a vital part of an educator’s role. This course instructs early childhood educators about the role active supervision plays in an early learning setting. It focuses on strategies to ensure children’s safety and well-being through vigilant and engaged supervision practices. \nMore Details\nDate: February 27\, 2027 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nCost: $20 per 2 hour PD \nLocation:\nEach One Teach One Family Center\n103 Westminster Ave\nGreensburg\, PA 15601 \nCredits Offered: 2 PQAS / ACT48 hours \nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/active-supervision-for-ece-programs-westmoreland/
LOCATION:Each One Teach One Family Center\, 103 Westminster Ave.\, Greensburg\, 15601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T120000
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SUMMARY:Overview of Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Children Birth-Age 5 | Washington
DESCRIPTION:Discover what children really need to thrive! This course will introduce essentials of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)\, helping educators understand how children learn best. Participants will not only grasp the “what” and “why” of DAP\, but also learn to confidently apply its principles in their own classrooms—creating responsive\, age-appropriate\, and engaging learning experiences that truly support every child’s development. \nMore Details\nDate: March 6\, 2027 \nTime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nCost: $20 per 2 hour PD \nLocation: \nRainbow’s End Early Learning Center\n655 Jefferson Ave\, Washington\, PA 15301 \nCredits Offered: 2 PQAS / ACT48 hours \nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/overview-of-developmentally-appropriate-practice-for-children-birth-age-5-washington/
LOCATION:Rainbow’s End Early Learning Center – Washington\, 655 Jefferson Ave.\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Extended County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T193000
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: ELRC Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for March is ELRC Resources.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nTrying Together’s 2026-27  Growing Together offerings include: \n\nBehavior is Communication – 6:30-7:30 on April 21\nDe-Escalation – 6:30-7:30 on May 18\nInfant and Toddler Circle Time – 6:30-7:30 on June 16\, 2027
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-elrc-resources/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270326T193000
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. \nParents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. This event is for enrolled families only. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together/2027-03-26/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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