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SUMMARY:SAC Career Awareness/STEM/PBL and the Arts
DESCRIPTION:PENNSACCA in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key is offering the SAC Summer Prep Series. \nDuring the SAC Career Awareness/STEM/PBL and the Arts session\, participants will learn what these elements of programming are\, how they benefit youth\, and how to incorporate them into their afterschool/summer camp program. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe the different programming options \n\n\nDetermine if any of these program options align with their program needs \n\n\nCreate next steps for their program \n\n\nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sac-career-awareness-stem-pbl-and-the-arts/
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SUMMARY:Free Developmental Screenings for Children
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 is hosting two Ages & Stages Questionnaires® developmental screening events during the month of April for Month of the Young Child. \nFamilies with children ages two months to five years are invited to participate on the following dates: \n\n\nFriday\, April 8: 304 Wood Street\, Suite 400\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15222 \n\n\nThursday\, April 28: Hosanna House\, 807 Wallace Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15221 \n\n\nScreenings will be done every hour on the hour from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The screening takes 20 minutes\, and results are immediately provided. If necessary\, staff can offer referrals for full evaluations and developmental resources. \nFamilies are welcome to call 412.350.3577 or email elrc5@alleghenycounty.us to request an appointment or more information. \nShare this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/free-developmental-screenings-for-children/2022-04-08/
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SUMMARY:Week of the Young Child Family Fun Event
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center to celebrate the Week of the Young Child with fun-filled activities for parents and children to grow and learn through play!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/week-of-the-young-child-family-fun-event/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T173000
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SUMMARY:2022 Voice for Children Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children recognizes the critical role advocacy plays in high quality early learning settings and celebrates those who speak on behalf of Pennsylvania’s children. As the voice for early care and learning\, community advocates are an invaluable component to assuring all Pennsylvania’s children get the start they deserve in school and life. \nThe VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania recognizing the grassroots leaders whose work impacts the quality of care for young children in diverse settings. Now in its eleventh year\, the VOICE Award celebrates not only individual award recipients\, but the early childhood profession. \nRegister via the PennAEYC website. Registration closes on March 23\, 2022. \nLocation\nHershey Resort and Lodge\n325 University Drive\nHershey\, PA 17033 \nAward Recipients\nVOICE for Children Recipients\n\nDoris Keith Clark |  Owner\, Director\, Doris Keith Clark Child Care Center\nChristina Saunders\, Ed. D. Candidate | Center Director\, Crayons Clubhouse II\nMinnette Taylor M. Ed. | Owner\, G & T Daycare Montessori Program; Founder & CEO\, Mini Montessori Academy\n\nVOICE for Children Distinguished Career Recipients\n\nPamela Haines | First Up Public Policy Consultant\nKaren L Nemeth | Senior Training/Technical Assistance Specialist-DLL\, Zero to Three\n\nAdditional Information\nFor additional information on this event\, contact Rose Snyder at rsnyder@pennaeyc.org
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2022-voice-for-children-celebration/
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SUMMARY:The Beautiful Brain: The Importance of Understanding How Your Child’s Brain Grows and Develops
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together is hosting “The Beautiful Brain” on Monday. April 11\, from 12:30 – 3 p.m. This presentation provides an overview of how the brain develops during early childhood and how strong brain development sets up children on a lifelong pathway of success. \nCaregivers will learn about the impact of interactions\, environments\, and trauma on a child’s brain\, and develop an understanding of how strong brain development can be effectively supported through fun and engaging activities. \nDiscussion materials and content are based on the “Working for Kids: Skill Building” training series. \nRegistration\nMonday\, April 11\, 2022 | 12:30 – 2 p.m.\nRegister \nSpace is limited. Registration closes on April 10\, 2022. \nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/the-beautiful-brain/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Knowing The Whole Child Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Is play essential? What does it mean to learn through play? What can adults learn about children and their ideas\, interests and identities by observing and documenting their free play? \nNow more than ever\, essentializing play in and out of schools is critical. \nJoin Remake Learning and guest play expert\, Hatch\, to learn more about the benefits of play for children and to allow Hatch to spark your playfulness and initiate your play prioritization journey. \nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lunch-learn-knowing-the-whole-child-through-play/
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Quality Series: Sparking Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog\, Let’s Talk Quality Webinar\, and the newest\, Let’s Talk Quality Spotlight. Each month the PQA team will publish a blog article\, create a webinar\, and offer a spotlight session focused on a particular early education topic. The topic for April is Sparking Interactions. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\n\nApril 14\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. \n\n\nApril 14\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. \n\n\nRegister to join the one-hour Spotlight session where members of the PQA team will answer your questions and be available for discussion about this month’s topic and other PQA related topics: \n\n\nApril 28\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. \n\n\nApril 28\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. \n\n\nAdditional details\, as well as the monthly blog post for this topic\, can be found on the PQA website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-talk-quality-series-sparking-interactions/2022-04-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T120000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Racism and the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:On the third Wednesday of every month\, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Race and Gender Equity presents Action Conversations on Race\, a panel discussion dedicated to racial justice. Featuring local experts and leaders in fields such as equity and diversity\, policy change\, and advocacy\, these conversations are designed to build community and create change. \nThe topic on April 20 from 12 to 1 p.m. is “Environmental Racism and the Climate Crisis\,” which will focus on how low-income women in communities of color are disproportionately burdened by environmental problems\, including the extreme weather caused by climate change. \nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/environmental-racism-and-the-climate-crisis/
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SUMMARY:Meet Me in the Park: Sheraden Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy at Sheraden Park on Wednesday\, April 20\, at 3:30 p.m. for some family-friendly activities to celebrate Earth Month. Make a kite and fly it in the wind. Decorate binoculars and go on a bird scavenger hunt. Enjoy time outdoors with simple nature activities! \nSheraden Park is located at 1000 Adon Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15204. \nRegistration is not required for this program. For more information this and other Earth Month events\, visit the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/meet-me-in-the-park-sheraden-park/
LOCATION:Sheraden Park\, 1000 Adon Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T173000
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SUMMARY:Who Am I? The Self Work of Race Talk with Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Join the P.R.I.D.E. (Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education) Program on Wednesday\, April 20 from from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for an evening of in-depth conversation about the self work behind conversations about race with young children. \nThe evening will feature noted speakers Felicia Savage Friedman and Sheba Gittens in conversation with P.R.I.D.E. Director of Engagement Medina Jackson. \nFollowing the discussion\, P.R.I.D.E. will lead an engaging Q&A session where your questions can be answered. \nRegistration is free.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/who-am-i-the-self-work-of-race-talk-with-young-children/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T183000
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SUMMARY:SAC Youth Engagement and Introduction to the SEL PQA Tool
DESCRIPTION:PENNSACCA in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key is offering the SAC Summer Prep Series. \nDuring the SAC Youth Engagement and Introduction to the SEL PQA Tool session\, participants will learn what youth engagement is and what it looks like in program space. In addition\, they will be introduced to the Wiekart SEL PQA Tool\, which can be used to provide an environment conducive to youth thriving. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe youth engagement \n\n\nAnalyze their program using the SEL PQA tool \n\n\nCreate next steps for their program to enhance youth engagement \n\n\nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sac-youth-engagement-and-introduction-to-the-sel-pqa-tool/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T180000
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SUMMARY:Meet Me in the Park: Schenley Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy at Schenley Plaza (by the carousel) on Friday\, April 22\, at 4 p.m. for some family-friendly activities to celebrate Earth Month. Make a kite and fly it in the wind. Decorate binoculars and go on a bird scavenger hunt. Enjoy time outdoors with simple nature activities! \nSchenley Plaza is located at 4100 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15260. \nRegistration is not required for this program. For more information this and other Earth Month events\, visit the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/meet-me-in-the-park-schenley-plaza/
LOCATION:Schenley Plaza\, 4100 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T123000
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SUMMARY:Powering Children’s Potential: The Case for Helping Parents and Families
DESCRIPTION:Virtual roundtable discussion\, Powering Children’s Potential: The Case for Helping Parents and Families\, powered by PNC Grow Up Great\, will be held on Wednesday\, April 27\, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. \nDuring this program\, participants will hear compelling dialogue on why supporting parents and caregivers of young children should be a national priority – and the role each of us can play in effecting change. \nThis event features Dr. Dana Suskind\, co-director and founder of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health\, pediatric cochlear implant surgeon and professor at the University of Chicago. She is a two-time author – with her second book\, Parent Nation\, launching soon. Joining the discussion is Vicki Henn\, PNC chief human resources officer\, who has been instrumental in the development of PNC’s family-friendly policies. Participants will also hear from parents with their perspectives on raising families while in the workforce\, and the importance of family-friendly benefits. \nRegister online
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/powering-childrens-potential-the-case-for-helping-parents-and-families/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T150000
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SUMMARY:Ask the Coaches: ECE Inclusive Practices
DESCRIPTION:Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two one-hour sessions on May 5 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and administrative staff to engage in conversation around inclusive practices in their programs\, ask questions\, network with peers\, and share resources. One PQAS credit hour will be available for these sessions. \nRegistration\n\n\nMay 5\, 2022 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. \n\n\nMay 5\, 2022 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \n\n\nTo receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). Questions about receiving credit should be directed to Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ask-the-coaches-ece-inclusive-practices/2022-05-05/
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SUMMARY:SAC Engagement with Family\, Schools\, Community and Program Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:PENNSACCA in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key is offering the SAC Summer Prep Series. \nDuring the SAC Engagement with Family\, Schools\, Community and Program Advocacy session\, participants will learn what community engagement includes\, how to begin the process of engagement and relationship building with the schools\, and how to advocate for their program. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe engagement with schools\, communities\, and program advocacy \n\n\nAnalyze their program’s current engagement and advocacy strategies \n\n\nCreate next steps for their program to enhance engagement and advocacy \n\n\nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sac-engagement-with-family-schools-community-and-program-advocacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T101500
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Healthy Minds
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 will be hosting virtual Healthy Minds Communities of Practice sessions every Monday at 10 a.m. from May 9\, 2022 through November 2022 for all child care providers. These are short sessions (15-minutes) where child care providers can engage in a mindful practice together and talk about successes and challenges in practicing. \nJoin via Zoom. \nFor questions\, please contact Jasmine Mercedes\, ELRC Region 5 Quality Coach\, at 412-224-3713 and Jasmine.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-healthy-minds/2022-05-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T140000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Quality Series: Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog\, Let’s Talk Quality Webinar\, and the newest\, Let’s Talk Quality Spotlight. Each month the PQA team will publish a blog article\, create a webinar\, and offer a spotlight session focused on a particular early education topic. The topic for May is Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\nMay 12\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 12\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nRegister to join the one-hour Spotlight session where members of the PQA team will answer your questions and be available for discussion about this month’s topic and other PQA related topics: \n\nMay 26\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 26\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nAdditional details\, as well as the monthly blog post for this topic\, can be found on the PQA website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-talk-quality-series-inspiring-spaces-for-infants-and-toddlers/2022-05-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative and CitiParks for the Ultimate Play Day this spring! Ultimate Play Day is a celebration of playfulness for people of all ages. \nHosted by the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative\, this annual event is an opportunity for people from throughout the Pittsburgh region to play together and raise awareness of the benefits of play for everyone—from birth to 199 years. Partner and community organizations offer play activities for all ages at a different venue each year. \nLocation\nLiberty Green Park\n100 Larimer Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15206 \nAdditional Information\nThis event is a part of Remake Learning Days. Remake Learning Days Across America is an innovative learning festival for families and youth! Taking root in regions across the nation\, these hands-on and engaging events are designed for kids of all ages at libraries\, schools\, tech centers\, museums\, play spaces\, community centers and more. This year’s festival is from April 22 – May 23\, 2022. \nMore details for this event will be available in the coming months. Please subscribe to the Trying Together newsletter for more details.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ultimate-play-day/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T130000
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SUMMARY:From the Classroom to Your Living Room: Bringing Reggio Emilia Home
DESCRIPTION:Many Pittsburgh area schools offer a constructivist\, or Reggio Emilia-based program\, but what does that mean\, and how can this philosophy inform and elevate your home life and parenting? \nThe Reggio Emilia Approach® is an educational philosophy based on the image of a child with strong potentialities for development and a subject with rights\, who learns through the hundred languages belonging to all human beings\, and grows in relations with others. \nLearn how to bring this exploration\, discovery\, and relationship-based educational philosophy home. Join Liza Baron\, Director of Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Development Center\, on Wednesday\, May 18\, at noon to discuss ways to bring the innovative Reggio Emilia preschool practices home to help enrich your child’s at-home environment. \nRegister online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/from-the-classroom-to-your-living-room-bringing-reggio-emilia-home/
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SUMMARY:Communities of Practice: ECE Inclusive Practices
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the field\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. \nIn May\, ELRC Region 5 will help Allegheny County early education childcare teachers and directors as they explore access\, supports\, and participation within inclusive practices in their program classrooms. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and network with fellow colleagues and peers. \nRegistration is required for this session. 1.5 PQAS credit hours will be available. To receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). \nRegistration\nThursday\, 5/19/22 \n\n\n2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration \n\n\n6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Registration  \n\n\nIf you have any questions about receiving credit\, please contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/communities-of-practice-ece-inclusive-practices/2022-05-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T200000
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SUMMARY:SAC Provider Health and Safety for Summer
DESCRIPTION:PENNSACCA in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key is offering the SAC Summer Prep Series. \nThe SAC Provider Health and Safety for Summer professional development event will provide summer staff with the necessary health and safety prep\, including COVID-19 practices and DHS recognized Water Safety Training and Supervision. \nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sac-provider-health-and-safety-for-summer/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T170000
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SUMMARY:Women's Wellness Forum: How Do You Self Care?
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center is hosting a Women’s Wellness Forum on May 21\, 2022. Women are invited to join for a discussion on basic hair care\, skin care\, mental health\, and personal care tips. \nAbout\nDate:\nMay 21\, 2022 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nLocation:\nHomewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nContact: Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/a-womens-wellness-forum-how-do-you-self-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183847
CREATED:20220510T155107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T160047Z
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SUMMARY:WIC Family Engagement Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Thriving PA\, in collaboration with Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children\, Allies for Children\, United Way of Pennsylvania\, Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger and Pennsylvania’s Prenatal-to-Age-Three Collaborative\, is interested in engaging communities to hear from women\, families\, and present and former clients of the Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women\, Infants and Children (WIC). \nPresent and former clients of WIC are invited to a Family Engagement Listening Session on Monday\, May 23\, from 6 – 8 p.m. \nAt this event\, participants will have the opportunity to talk about their experience with WIC in a small group setting and completely virtual. For decades WIC participation has been declining in Pennsylvania. Thriving PA wants to hear about the barriers and challenges you faced while accessing the program\, as well as solutions that would make your experience more valuable. \nThe first 25 registrants will get a $25 gift card for their time. Register now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/wic-family-engagement-listening-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183847
CREATED:20220514T130040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T175424Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching and Mentoring Professional Development Series
DESCRIPTION:The ECE practice of coaching and mentoring leads to the creation of a healthier and more effective workforce. In the Strengthening ECE Practice through Coaching and Mentoring series\, the Trying Together PD/QI team will work with participants to learn about: \n\nthe differences between coaching and mentoring\nthe importance of adult communication and building relationships between mentors and mentees\nhow reflective and responsive practices translate into the implementation of mentoring and apprenticeship in a program setting\n\nSeries Details\nSessions are held on Tuesdays from 6 – 8 p.m. Dates are as follows: \n\nMay 24\nMay 31\nJune 7\nJune 14\n\nThis course is eligible for matriculation for 1 stackable credit at Carlow University. Register today. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/coaching-and-mentoring-professional-development-series/2022-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183847
CREATED:20220520T155432Z
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SUMMARY:Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:ASHI Pediatric CPR\, AED\, and First Aid an ideal training solution for schools\, child care providers\, youth sports coaches\, and others required to learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving children. This versatile program is based upon the 2010 CPR and First Aid Guidelines\, Caring for Our Children\, 3rd Ed\, and other evidence-based treatment recommendations.  This is a hands-on scenario-based course. The course will include a mix of video\, PowerPoint\, and lecture paired with hands-on practice sessions. Participants will be presented with situations that they will need to practice and treat which will include review and group critique. This is a hands-on class and participants will be practicing some of the skills on their fellow classmates. \nELRC Region 5 will offer trainings with approved PQAS Instructors and OCDEL-recognized curriculums at no cost to educators who meet the following requirements: \n\n\nCurrently working in a DHS Regulated Child Care setting in Allegheny County. \n\n\nHave a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate from a training that was not conducted by a PQAS certified instructor and/or the curriculum used was not OCDEL approved. \n\n\nAre not considered new hires. \n\n\nSession Details\n\n\nSession Date: Tuesday\, May 31\, 2022 at 6:00pm \n\n\nInstructor: Chimeria Terrell \n\n\nMaximum Class Capacity: 15 \n\n\nRegister Today\nSpace is limited. For training to appear in your PD Registry account\, you must also register for the event in the PD Registry. Registration closes on May 27\, 2022. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the course registration\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For instructor questions\, please contact Chimeria Terrell at steelcityhealthcaretraining@gmail.com
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pediatric-cpr-and-first-aid-training-2/
LOCATION:ABK Learning and Development Center\, 2305 Bedford Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T220000
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SUMMARY:Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:ASHI Pediatric CPR\, AED\, and First Aid an ideal training solution for schools\, child care providers\, youth sports coaches\, and others required to learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving children. This versatile program is based upon the 2010 CPR and First Aid Guidelines\, Caring for Our Children\, 3rd Ed\, and other evidence-based treatment recommendations.  This is a hands-on scenario-based course. The course will include a mix of video\, PowerPoint\, and lecture paired with hands-on practice sessions. Participants will be presented with situations that they will need to practice and treat which will include review and group critique. This is a hands-on class and participants will be practicing some of the skills on their fellow classmates. \nELRC Region 5 will offer trainings with approved PQAS Instructors and OCDEL-recognized curriculums at no cost to educators who meet the following requirements: \n\n\nCurrently working in a DHS Regulated Child Care setting in Allegheny County. \n\n\nHave a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate from a training that was not conducted by a PQAS certified instructor and/or the curriculum used was not OCDEL approved. \n\n\nAre not considered new hires. \n\n\nSession Details\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, June 1\, 2022 at 6:00pm \n\n\nInstructor: Jeremy Manke \n\n\nMaximum Class Capacity: 24 \n\n\nRegister Today\nSpace is limited. For training to appear in your PD Registry account\, you must also register for the event in the PD Registry. Registration closes on May 30\, 2022. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the course registration\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For instructor questions\, please contact Jeremy Manke at thelifesafetypro@gmail.com
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pediatric-cpr-and-first-aid-training-3/
LOCATION:Brookline Sprouts at Tree of Life Open Bible Church\, 1036 Brookline Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T140000
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SUMMARY:Where Does the Money Come From?
DESCRIPTION:Understanding funding streams related to policy helps early childhood education advocates become more strategic about when they flex their advocacy muscle. \nJoin Trying Together’s public policy team on June 2 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. for “Where Does the Money Come From?” In this training\, participants will learn about the early childhood “funding streams” and budget “line items” that impact ECE programs and services. Instructors will also discuss barriers to providing high-quality early learning services\, strategies and solutions\, and how advocating to the right people helps children\, families\, and the early childhood field. \nRegistration is required for this session. 1.5 PQAS credit hours will be available. \nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/where-does-the-money-come-from/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T153000
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SUMMARY:Communities of Practice: Internal Assessment Process
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the field\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. \nIn June\, early education childcare directors and administrators will receive information around the Internal Assessment Process (IAP). This session offers the opportunity to discuss ERS and CLASS self-assessments with Program Quality Assessors. The Assessors will provide an overview of what to expect in an Internal Assessment and how to prepare. \nRegistration is required for this session. 1.5 PQAS credit hours will be available. To receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). \nRegistration\nThursday\, 6/02/22 \n\n\n\n\n2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration \n\n\n6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Registration  \n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about receiving credit\, please contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/communities-of-practice-internal-assessment-process/2022-06-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T110000
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SUMMARY:Elevating the Early Childhood Workforce Report Release
DESCRIPTION:Join Start Strong PA and Trying Together for the release of the report\, Elevating the Early Childhood Workforce on Thursday\, June 9 from 10 – 11 a.m. via Zoom. \nWe are in desperate need of staff. Not just staff\, but highly-qualified staff so that we can provide the best possible care for our children. However\, in order to get these highly-qualified people\, we need to be able to pay them a fair wage. Additional funding for child care is absolutely necessary if we want our children to continue to grow and flourish. – Annie Chappel\, Site Supervisor\, Danville Child Development Center\, Danville\, PA \nAbout\nDate:\nJune 9 from 10 – 11 a.m. \nOnline:\nVia Zoom \nDuring this virtual event\, we will provide an overview of the report and hear from child care providers about the ongoing struggle to recruit and retain qualified staff. Providers\, families\, advocates\, policymakers\, and community members are invited to attend to learn about pathways toward elevating the early childhood workforce. \nThe report highlights the historical and current context for the underinvestment and undervaluing of the early childhood field while also offering pathways toward a more equitable\, high-quality early learning system. These pathways will be achieved by elevating the value of the profession and increasing provider compensation. Early childhood educators are the center of a child’s quality experience. Without these professionals\, parents are unable to work and children will not be able to reap the benefits of high-quality child care. \nPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic\, 566\,000 Pennsylvania children younger than age six (71%) had all of the adults in their household in the labor force. In order for parents to return to work and help rebuild our economy after the impact of the pandemic\, we must rely on early childhood educators to provide a caring and nurturing environment for their children. \nRegister by June 8.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/elevating-the-early-childhood-workforce-report-release/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T140000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Quality Series: Social Emotional Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog\, Let’s Talk Quality Webinar\, and the newest\, Let’s Talk Quality Spotlight. Each month the PQA team will publish a blog article\, create a webinar\, and offer a spotlight session focused on a particular early education topic. The topic for June is Social Emotional Learning. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\n\nJune 9\, 2022 | 1 p.m. \n\n\nJune 9\, 2022 | 6 p.m. \n\n\nRegister to join the one-hour Spotlight session where members of the PQA team will answer your questions and be available for discussion about this month’s topic and other PQA related topics: \n\n\nJune 23\, 2022 | 1 p.m. \n\n\nJune 23\, 2022 | 6 p.m. \n\n\nAdditional details\, as well as the monthly blog post for this topic\, can be found on the PQA website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-talk-quality-series-social-emotional-learning/2022-06-09/
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