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SUMMARY:Jeremiah's Place: Provider Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you an early learning provider who is interested in learning about Jeremiah’s Place and its services? Join Jeremiah’s Place on November 5 for their online “Provider Engagement Session.” \nAbout\nJeremiah’s Place protects children and strengthens families by providing a safe haven of respite\, health\, renewal\, and support for children when their families are experiencing a critical need for child care. These online sessions will explore: \n\n\n\nwhat Jeremiah’s Place is and what services they provide;\n\n\n\n\nwhy families might need to access services at Jeremiah’s Place;\n\n\n\n\nhow providers can make a successful referral; and\n\n\n\n\nthe Jeremiah’s Place intake process.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis event is intended for child care providers. To register\, visit the event webpage. For questions\, please email Renee Schmitzer at empower@jeremiahsplace.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/jeremiahs-place-session/
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SUMMARY:2020 VOICE for Children Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:To protect the health and safety of their honorees and guests\, the  Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) has decided to host their 2020 VOICE for Children Award Celebration on Friday\, November 6 as a virtual event. \nAbout\nPennAEYC 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 play an important role in assuring all Pennsylvania’s children get the start that they deserve in school and in 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. Now in its 10th year\, the VOICE Award celebrates not only individual award recipients\, but the early childhood profession. Join PennAEYC in celebrating grassroots advocates and individuals who demonstrate extraordinary commitment and innovation to support high-quality early childhood across Pennsylvania. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. For questions or more information\, call 888.272.9267.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2020-voice-awards/
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SUMMARY:Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool
DESCRIPTION:This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages courses will be offered in January 2021.  \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 November 7 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: Saturday\, November 7\, 2020  |  9:00 – 11:30 a.m.\nInstructor: Pamela Zimmerman\nCore Knowledge Area: Assessment\nCDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior\nRegistration Deadline: Thursday\, November 5\, 2020\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-november/2020-11-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201108T120000
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SUMMARY:NAEYC Annual Conference: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:To maintain the health and safety of its audience\, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) will be hosting its 2020 Annual Conference virtually\, with events taking place from November 8–10\, 2020. \nAbout\nThe NAEYC Annual Conference is the largest early childhood education conference in the world. Each year\, thousands of teachers\, program administrators\, students\, and researchers choose from hundreds of presentations and exhibits to explore the latest trends and research in the early childhood field. \nMore information on professional development sessions and participating exhibitors will be available soon. Please continue to monitor the NAEYC website for future updates. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event opens on Monday\, September 14. To register and learn more\, visit the NAEYC website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/naeyc-annual-conference-2020/2020-11-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T140000
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Support DLLs and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning strategies to support dual language learners (DLLs) and their families? Join presenters Lea Ann Christenson\, Ph.D.\, and Nadia J. Jones\, Ed.D.\, on November 10 for “Strength in Diversity: Practical Theory and Strategies to Support DLLs and Their Families.” \nAbout\nThis webinar will cover practical theory\, easy-to-use advice\, and strategies to support dual language learners and their families. In addition\, participants will learn how to cultivate empathy\, perspective\, and high expectations for all children. The content of this webinar can also benefit English-only (EO) young children and their families. Time for questions will be provided. \nFeatured Topics\nParticipants will walk away with the conceptual understanding of the content which they can put to use in their classrooms\, schools\, and centers immediately. Educators will learn: \n\n\n\ndemographics of young DLLs in classrooms today\,\nthe basics of second-language acquisition theory\,\neffective teaching strategies and principles of instruction\,\nhow and why honoring the home language supports English acquisition\, and\ntips for engaging the families of DLLs.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis webinar is best suited for anyone in the early childhood field\, including teachers\, instructional aides\, administrators\, and district office personnel. To register\, visit the EdWeb website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/dll-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T083000
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SUMMARY:Raising Racially Just Kids In Today's Media Environment
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how movies and television shape children’s ideas about race and ethnicity? Join EmbraceRace on November 11 for their webinar\, “Lights\, Camera\, Representation! TV\, Movies\, and Children’s Thinking About Race.” \nAbout\nThis webinar will explore how movies and television shape children’s ideas about race and ethnicity\, what adults can do to encourage the development of more high-quality racial representations in TV and movies\, and how adults can help the children they love critically engage critically with media. Time for questions and community insights will be provided. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/media-race-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Teaching Digital Citizenship Through SEL Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that social-emotional learning (SEL) can help develop the skills students need to be empowered digital citizens? Join Carrie Rogers-Whitehead and Joyce Whitby on November 11 for their webinar “Teaching Digital Citizenship Through SEL Skill Building” to learn about this topic more! \nAbout\nThis webinar\, informed by thousands of direct hours teaching K-12 students digital citizenship\, narrows down the most important social-emotional learning (SEL) skills for digital citizenship. It also shares practical ideas and real-life examples to effectively teach those skills to multiple age groups. \nParticipants will leave with activities and ideas they can use immediately in their classroom and learn more about a different approach to digital citizenship education. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nThis webinar is best suited for K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. To register\, visit the EdWeb website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sel-digital-skills/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Connections and Conversations: Intergenerational Learning
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to build positive relationships between adults and children? Join Trying Together on Wednesday\, November 11 for our free virtual workshop\, “Connections and Conversations: Intergenerational Learning.” \nAbout\nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants will engage in virtual discussions with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about Intergenerational Learning. \nParticipants will learn how to build positive relationships between adults and children through the arts. Research has shown that through intergenerational programming young children and older adult participants gain many positive benefits through socialization and building relationships across generations. This workshop will highlight strategies to help establish relationships\, communication\, and collaboration across generations. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, November 11\, 2020  |  6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\nInstructors: Jasmine Davis and Sarah Hamilton\nCore Knowledge Area: Child Growth and Development\nCDA Content Area: Principles of Child Growth and Development\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, November 9\, 2020\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. \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.\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\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.\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\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/intergenerational-learning/
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SUMMARY:WQED Cardigan Day
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Friday\, November 13 is both World Kindness Day and King Friday the XIII’s birthday? Join WQED to celebrate kindness and the inspiring work of Fred Rogers during their 3rd Annual Cardigan Day. \nAbout\nAs a day of festivity\, Cardigan Day brings the community together to celebrate kindness. Beginning at 10 a.m.\, WQED will showcase the “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” castle in the street outside of the WQED building (4802 Fifth Avenue). This street lane will be closed to regular traffic\, allowing motorists with children to safely pull up to see the castle and receive a kid’s kindness bag. Each bag comes filled with snacks\, crown-making materials\, and Sarris Candies chocolates. \nThe castle will be available\, weather permitting\, for picture taking from the car\, and kindness bags will be offered while supplies last. Following COVID Safety Guidelines\, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists MUST remain in their car at all times. \nWear Your Favorite Cardigan\nAs has been the yearly Cardigan Day tradition\, WQED asks its neighbors to support kindness by donning their cardigans and using social media to post photos using #CardiganDay. Last year\, Cardigan Day blew-up social media\, trending as number one\, as cardigan-wearing babies\, pets and entire classrooms of students overtook Facebook and Twitter. \nEpisode Screening of Mister Rogers Neighborhood\nWQED will culminate the celebration with a Family Movie Night featuring a Mister Rogers Neighborhood “kindness” episode. The show begins at 7 p.m. on Facebook. The event link will be available soon. Please continue to monitor the Facebook event page for updates. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event Facebook page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/wqed-cardigan-day/
LOCATION:WQED Multimedia\, 4802 Fifth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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SUMMARY:Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool
DESCRIPTION:This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages courses will be offered in January 2021.  \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 November 14 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: Saturday\, November 14\, 2020  |  9:00 – 11:30 a.m.\nInstructor: Pamela Zimmerman\nCore Knowledge Area: Assessment\nCDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior\nRegistration Deadline: Thursday\, November 12\, 2020\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.
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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 ELRC Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! \nAbout\nCommunity of Practice sessions provide early learning professionals with opportunities to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the early childhood field\, and offer insight and inspiration to their fellow professionals. \nIn November\, these virtual sessions will discuss how to create Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plans using approved program observation instruments\, creating goals from the results of those instruments\, identifying the steps it will take to reach the goals\, and who is responsible for ensuring the goal is implemented. Participants will learn about the importance of including staffs’ professional development plans and how to use the CQI throughout the whole year. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, November 14: Continuous Quality Improvement Plan\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 19: Continuous Quality Improvement Plan\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at  elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-november/2020-11-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T150000
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SUMMARY:Listen to Black Women: What's it like to be a Black Woman in Pittsburgh?
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Black woman in Pittsburgh who is interested in sharing your experiences with other Black women in Pittsburgh? Join the Black Women’s Policy Agenda on November 14 for “Listen to Black Women: What’s it like to be a Black Woman in Pittsburgh?” \nAbout\nFixing Pittsburgh’s problems starts with listening to Black women! That’s why the Black Women’s Policy Agenda has launched a survey and is facilitating a series of community conversations where Black women share their experiences with other Black women. This event is designed to elevate the voices and experiences of Black women in Pittsburgh. It’s the first step to building collective power among Black women\, advocating for the needs of Black women\, and advancing policy to achieve racial and gender justice in this region. \nTake the Survey\nThe Black Women’s Policy Agenda is conducting a survey to hear from 250 women in the Pittsburgh region to discover how they are dealing with the double crisis of COVID-19\, anti-Black violence\, and being a Black woman overall. To complete the survey\, visit the Black Women’s Policy Agenda website. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. Participants will receive a $25 gift card. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/black-women-pittsburgh/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T123000
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SUMMARY:Recess Advocacy Team Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining fellow advocates to discuss the important roles play and physical activity have in children’s lives? Join the Recess Advocacy Team on November 17 for a Virtual Community Conversation. \nAbout\nThe freedom to play improves children’s social\, emotional\, physical\, and cognitive skills. Children make sense of what’s happening in the world around them through play\, and it impacts their mental health and wellbeing. The Recess Advocacy Team is convening a virtual space for educators\, families\, and community members to discuss play and physical activity while balancing health\, safety\, and remote learning in the time of COVID-19. We must ensure children have opportunities to safely experience play and physical activity. This virtual community conversation is for play advocates to come together to discuss successes\, challenges\, and share strategies to elevate play. \nRegistration\nSessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Please register to receive more information about accessing the sessions. \n\n\nLunch & Learn \nNovember 17\, 2020  |  11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  |  Register\n\nDinner & Dialogue  \nNovember 17\, 2020  |  6 – 7 p.m.  |  Register \n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information about the Recess Advocacy Team and to subscribe to their newsletter\, visit the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative website. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/recess-advocacy-team-community-conversation/2020-11-17/
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SUMMARY:Supporting Fathers as Central to Family Life
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about what changes are needed to make room for fathers in the “first shift” of family life? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on November 17 for their webinar\, “From ‘Second Shift’ to ‘First Shift’: Supporting Fathers as Central to Family Life.” \nAbout\nThis webinar will focus on institutional\, practitioner\, and family changes that must occur to make room for fathers in the “first shift” of family life. It will showcase a user-friendly tool from the Supporting Father Involvement (SFI) program that can help organizations assess their “father friendliness.” Agency and program changes that increase fathers’ inclusion in family life will be shared. Presenters will highlight fathers’ contributions to family life in over-burdened\, under-resourced communities\, which often go unrecognized. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Brazelton Touchpoints Center website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-first-shift/
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SUMMARY:Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool
DESCRIPTION:This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages courses will be offered in January 2021.  \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 November 17 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: Saturday\, November 17\, 2020  |  6:00 – 8:30 p.m.\nInstructor: Pamela Zimmerman\nCore Knowledge Area: Assessment\nCDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior\nRegistration Deadline: Sunday\, November 15\, 2020\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-november-2020-11-17/
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SUMMARY:School’s Out! Challenges and Solutions for School-Age Programs
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in exploring common challenges and solutions for school-age programs? Join presenters Tracy Galuski\, Ph.D.\, Arlene Rider\, Ph.D.\, and Nadia J. Jones\, Ed.D. on November 18 for “School’s Out! Challenges and Solutions for School-Age Programs: Meaningful Activities.” \nAbout\nProfessionals who work with school-age children in out-of-school environments often struggle with ways to keep the children engaged in programs that run before and after the structured school day. Children have varied needs\, and program staff are often dealing with challenges such as a restrictive environment\, mixed groupings\, and varied schedules. \nWithin the context of child development\, this webinar offers a child-centered approach to developing activities that engage and enhance the program. Participants will explore a number of common challenges along with some possible solutions that can be adapted and applied in their work. Time for questions will be provided. \nFeatured Topics\nThis webinar will: \n\n\n\nreview typical learning centers in school-age programs\,\nexplore developmental stages and how child development informs practice\, and\ndiscuss challenges and solutions related to the environment and activities.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis webinar is best suited for practioneres in before- and after-school programs in a variety of settings. To register\, visit the EdWeb website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/challenges-solutions-school-age/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Supporting Fathers Who Were Sexually Abused as Children
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brazelton Touchpoints Center and Hassan Daniel\, Founder and CEO of The Father Factory\, on November 18 for “Supporting Fathers Who Were Sexually Abused as Children.” This is an online event. \nAbout\nDuring this discussion\, Brazelton Touchpoints Center Executive Director Joshua Sparrow\, MD\, and Hassan Daniel\, Founder and CEO of The Father Factory\, will discuss fathers with childhood histories of sexual abuse and how they can heal and become the fathers they want to be and their families need them to be. Join Hassan for a live and interactive discussion following the event. Live Spanish translation will be available. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-sexual-abuse-support/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Live Virtual "Talk and Play" Activity for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join Buzzword\, with Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Science Center on Wednesday\, November 18 for a live virtual activity! Participants may access the event via Zoom. This event will engage families and their children through an activity related to a previous BuzzBox\, “Welcome!”. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks. \nAbout Buzzword\nBuzzword Pittsburgh excites children ages 0-5 and their families as they discover the words that are all around them. Through talk and play about math\, science\, and art\, families can expand their young children’s vocabulary and conversation skills. The program engages families and community organizations in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood and the greater community. \nThe Buzzword Pittsburgh collaborative consists of six partner organizations with expertise in the arts and sciences. They provide interactive learning opportunities that encourage imagination\, investigation\, creation\, and reflection for families. This initiative is supported by PNC Grow Up Great®.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/live-virtual-talk-and-play-activity-for-families/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
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SUMMARY:How Educators Can Avoid Mental\, Physical\, and Emotional Exhaustion
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning strategies to avoid exhaustion and burnout? Join Dr. Tina Boogren and Dr. Timothy Kanold on November 18 for “Attend to Your Well-Being: How Educators Can Avoid Mental\, Physical\, and Emotional Exhaustion.” \nAbout\nTo counter the pressure\, stress\, and chaos around us\, professionals need to practice healthy\, practical habits\, and routines of wellness and self-care. They also need to rise up to the expectations of taking care of students and their colleagues\, amidst the challenges of this unprecedented school season. \nIn this engaging\, fun-filled webinar\, Dr. Tina Boogren and Dr. Timothy Kanold will provide practical strategies to avoid exhaustion and burnout and give you the courage and permission to attend to a more balanced and joyful professional life! Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nThis webinar is best suited for prek-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. To register\, visit the EdWeb website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/emotional-exhaustion-self-care/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T210000
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SUMMARY:Make the Most of Learning at Home With PBS KIDS
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to develop a learning routine for your family and increase your child’s motivation to learn? Join PBS Kids on November 18 for their online event\, “Make the Most of Learning at Home With PBS KIDS.” \nAbout\nWith children across the country learning at home\, parents and caregivers are facing new challenges. PBS KIDS invites parents and caregivers of children ages five to eight to come together for a discussion with educators\, a child psychologist\, and fellow parents. Get ideas on how to use PBS KIDS resources to encourage everyday playful learning. Presenters will answer questions and share tips on how you can maintain a strong connection with your child’s school\, help your child stay motivated to learn\, and develop a learning routine for your family. \nRegistration\nTo register for this event\, visit the PBS Kids website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/learning-pbs-kids/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T130000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Skills to Promote Resilience and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how mindfulness practices can impact a child’s ability to deal with stress\, anxiety\, and trauma? Join Megan Davis on November 19 for “Compassionate Classrooms: Mindfulness-Based Skills to Promote Resilience and Connection.” \nAbout\nThe goal of this webinar is to introduce mindfulness skills that educators\, therapists\, and paraprofessionals can integrate into the classroom to build resiliency\, distress tolerance\, and connection. At the end of this session\, you will have gained insight into how simple mindfulness practices directly impact our body’s ability to downregulate in the face of stress\, anxiety\, and trauma. You will be able to integrate concrete skills into your classroom to support students’\, as well as your own\, wellness. \nFeatured Topics\nIn this webinar\, Megan Davis will: \n\n\n\ndefine a basic understanding of how stress impacts the nervous system and our ability to self-regulate\,\ndemonstrate breathing exercises to calm and balance an activated nervous system\,\ndemonstrate mindfulness exercises to regulate and widen the “window of tolerance”\,\nhelp professionals plan for how and when to integrate skills into a typical school day (virtual or in-person)\,\nand provide opportunities to reflect on current self-care practices and how they translate to the culture of classroom wellness.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis webinar is best suited for K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, therapists\, and counselors. To register\, visit the EdWeb website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mindfulness-skills/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T140000
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SUMMARY:Supporting the Voices of Grieving Children
DESCRIPTION:Join the Highmark Caring Place on November 19 for their webinar “Can You Hear Us Now? Supporting the Voices of Grieving Children” to learn about unique grief responses seen in children\, ways to practice self-care\, and opportunities to elevate the voices of grieving children. \nAbout\nChildren’s Grief Awareness Day provides an opportunity for all to raise awareness of the painful impact that the death of a loved one has in the life of a child\, and an opportunity to make sure that these children receive the support they need. It’s a day on which often-unnoticed kids can become heard for a change. A day when all of us can take the time to realize how much it can help grieving children for them to get support. \nIn this webinar\, presenters will work to educate the community about children who are grieving\, equip peers and adults to become companions for grieving children\, and honor the children and their loved ones who have died. \nFeatured Topics\nDuring the webinar\, participants will: \n\n\n\nlearn about the background and vision of Children’s Grief Awareness Day;\ngain knowledge of the unique grief responses seen in children;\nunderstand the ways that encountering grief and offering support can be challenging\, and explore ways of practicing self-care; and\nidentify one to two ways they can elevate the voices of grieving children by raising awareness in their own school\, community\, or place of work throughout the year.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this event\, visit the event webpage. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/support-grieving-children/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T203000
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SUMMARY:Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool
DESCRIPTION:This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages courses will be offered in January 2021.  \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 November 20 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: Saturday\, November 20\, 2020  |  6:00 – 8:30 p.m.\nInstructor: Pamela Zimmerman\nCore Knowledge Area: Assessment\nCDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior\nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, November 18\, 2020\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-november-2020-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:GivingTuesday 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together\, your neighbors\, and the global community on Tuesday\, December 1\, 2020\, in celebrating kindness\, collaboration\, and generosity. Join us in #GivingTogether this #GivingTuesday. \nWhat Is GivingTuesday?\nFirst established in 2012\, GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It’s also an opportunity for people to stand together in unity—to use their individual power of generosity to support and champion the organizations and causes they care about. \nWhy Should You Participate?\n2020 has been a difficult year\, and it has been especially difficult for our nation’s families. Due to job loss\, financial strain\, education challenges\, and limited access to child care\, families have been working tirelessly to make ends meet and support the learning and development of their children. However\, they cannot do it alone. \nThat’s why Trying Together’s mission to reinforce the work of early childhood is more important than ever before. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic\, Trying Together has: \n\n\n\nmobilized our advocates to ensure child care businesses receive the emergency funds they need to stay in business and provide services to families;\n\n\ndistributed critical health and safety supplies to early learning programs that serve essential workers and their families;\n\n\ndeveloped an online search tool to assist essential workers and families with quickly finding and choosing early learning programs that meet their needs;\n\n\ncreated an online community for families to connect\, discuss\, and support one another in their care and education planning for the 2020-21 school year; and\n\n\ncurated comprehensive COVID-19 resource lists online\, one of which is for families and caregivers and the other for early care and education professionals.\n\n\n\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic and after\, Trying Together will continue to develop our programs\, resources\, and services to meet the needs of our communities. Will you join us in this work by showing your support on GivingTuesday? \nWhat You Can Do\nWe all have gifts to give\, and thanks to social media\, online giving\, mail\, and phones\, there are limitless ways to use your generosity to reinforce the early childhood field. For examples of how you can give this giving season\, see the list below! \nSubmit A Donation\nIf you would like to support Trying Together’s work directly\, consider submitting a financial donation! We appreciate donations of any size. However\, for those looking for recommended amounts\, Trying Together has identified the following tiers: \n\n\n\nEarly Childhood Supporter ($60)\n\n\nEarly Childhood Sustainer ($120)\n\n\nEarly Childhood Champion ($1\,000)\n\n\n\nThanks to the generosity of Trying Together’s Board of Directors\, all donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2\,000. Help us secure these matched dollars by donating! \nShare Your Story\nWhen you think of a good teacher\, who do you think of? Take time this GivingTuesday to thank that person via social media\, phone\, or email and let them know how their work has positively impacted your life or the life of your child. \nSOCIAL MEDIA\n1. Join the larger community in celebrating gratitude by posting your thank you message\, picture\, or video on social media using #GiveThanks or #GivingTogether. \n\n\n\nExample: I’d like to say thank you to @amymiller for the wonderful work she’s been doing to support my child’s learning and healthy development! Ashton still can’t stop talking about the caterpillar craft he did last month! 🐛🦋 #GiveThanks #GivingTuesday\n\n\n\n2. Set a goal for how many educators you’d like to thank this giving season and share it out on social media using #GiveThanks or #GivingTogether! \n\n\n\nExample: This #GivingTuesday\, I’m celebrating gratitude by thanking three early learning professionals who have had a positive impact on my life and child. Will you join me? #GiveThanks 📞💌\n\n\n\n\n#GivingTuesday is on December 1 this year and to celebrate\, I’d like to #GiveThanks to the early learning professionals who work tirelessly to make sure my child is safe\, supported\, and cared for. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you!CLICK TO TWEET \nPHONE OR EMAIL\nIf you have their phone number or email\, contact your early learning professional and let them know how much you appreciate the work they do to support your family. \nShare Our Fundraising Page\nAnother great way to support Trying Together is by sharing our fundraising page with your network. To help get you started\, we have created a GivingTuesday Social Media Toolkit that features sample social media posts and more! \nMore Information\n\nFor questions\, please contact Trying Together at info@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/givingtuesday-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T160000
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SUMMARY:2020 SOC Symposium | Father Family Involvement
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how Pennsylvania can build better futures for children through greater father family involvement? Join the National Association of Social Workers on December 1\, 8\, and 15 for the 2020 SOC Symposium. This event is virtual. \nAbout\nTuesday\, December 1\, 2020\nIncludes a brief presentation of Pennsylvania’s Journey to ensure child wellbeing\, safety\, and permanency for every child within the Commonwealth\, as well as personal interviews with two Distinguished Pennsylvania System Change Leaders for Greater Father Family Involvement: “From Whence They Come.” \nTuesday\, December 8\, 2020\nAddresses the consequences of Father Absence and or Father Non-Involvement\, and the need to move forward\, a diverse group of expert panelists will help participants to unravel the question\, “Are Fathers intentionally included\, or not\, in Pennsylvania’s child and family services and programming that are designed to enhance well-being outcomes for both?” \nTuesday\, December 15\, 2020\nA Call to Action\, as the Symposium comes to a close\, with Media Q&A. Drs. Myers\, Goode\, Horn will emphasize why this mission is so crucial and will illuminate the strategy for moving Pennsylvania forward now! \nRegistration\nTo register for the Symposium\, visit the event webpage. Online registration will be available until December 1\, 2020. CEU credits available. \nMore Information\nFor registration questions\, please contact Asagen.naswpa@socialworkers.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2020-soc-symposium-father-family-involvement/2020-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T153000
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Healthy Schools Summit
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in translating research into action to create green and healthy schools? Join Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE) on Thursday\, December 3 for the Fifth Annual Healthy Schools Summit. \nAbout\nDuring this virtual conference\, national\, state\, and local experts will tackle the following questions: \n\n\n\nHow are school stakeholders coming together to realize their shared goal for green\, safe\, and healthy schools for students and staff to return to?\n\n\n\n\nHow are school leaders translating public health research into action to prevent the spread of COVID-19?\n\n\n\n\nWhat resources are available for educators\, nurses\, parents\, and students to respond to existing and emerging school health needs?\n\n\n\nFor information on the Summit sessions\, please see the list below or view the full Summit Agenda. \n  \n\n  \nMorning Sessions\n\n\n\n“From Research to Action and Knowledge to Practice”: Keynote Address\nby Tracy Enger\, Program Manager\, U.S Environmental Protection Agency\n\n\n\n\n“Public Health Decision Making for School Leaders: A Panel Discussion”\nwith panelists Dr. Farhad Ahmed (PA Dept of Health)\, Aimee Eckmann (Perkins + Will)\, Dr. Megan Freeman (Children’s Hospital)\, and Dr. Robert Scherrer (Allegheny Intermediate Unit\n\n\n\n\n“Clearing the Air: Indoor Air Quality in the Time of COVID-19”: Expert Panel\nwith panelists Nina Hwang (Green Seal)\, Al Pater (Riverview School District)\, Lynn Rose (Environmental Health Consultant)\, and Raj Setty (Setty & Associates)\n\n\n\nAfternoon Sessions\n\n\n\n“The Future of Green and Healthy Schools” Afternoon Address\nby Anisa Heming\, Director\, Center for Green Schools\, US Green Building Council\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating Five Years of Success through Our Healthy Schools Recognition Program: Virtual Awards Ceremony\n\nOption A – Learning Through Pandemics Past: Bringing Public Health and Civics into the Classroom\nOption B – “It’s Just a Cold” Navigating Student Health During COVID-19: Panel Discussion\nOption C – Civic Engagement Through Climate Literacy\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for the Summit\, visit the Eventbrite page. For questions\, please email Kara Rubio\, Healthy Schools Manager at kara@womenforahealthyenvironment.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/healthy-schools-summit-2020/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T140000
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SUMMARY:Fight the Flu with DU
DESCRIPTION:Getting a flu vaccine this fall is more important than ever. Fall flu shots are available at the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, in partnership with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. There is no cost with most major insurances. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and all participants will be required to wear a mask. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Canter\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nDate & Time\n12/3/2020\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nContact\nAppointments are recommended for this event. For any questions or special accommodations\, please contact the Center for Pharmacy Care at 412.396.2155 or cpc@duq.edu. \n  \nPlease share this flyer with your networks. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fight-the-flu-with-du/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T170000
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SUMMARY:Early Literacy Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning actionable strategies for teaching the five pillars of reading\, especially in distance and hybrid learning environments? Join Learning Ally on December 4\, 2020 for the “Early Literacy Virtual Conference.” \nAbout\nJoin Learning Ally on December 4 for a full day of early literacy professional learning featuring keynote speakers Kai-leé Berke and Barbara Steinberg\, in addition to 12 other experts. By attending\, professionals will: \n\n\n\nDiscover actionable strategies for teaching the five pillars of reading\, especially in a distance or hybrid learning environment.\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the milestones in early literacy development so you can better meet the needs of all your students.\n\n\n\n\nLearn what it means to be intentionally anti-biased and culturally relevant when teaching literacy in a diverse classroom.\n\n\n\n\nConnect with the experts and other educators to share first-hand experiences to drive lasting change in your teaching practice.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for the conference\, visit the Learning Ally website. Attendees will be able to earn up to 16 Continuing Education (CE) hours live or on-demand through January 31\, 2021.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-literacy-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T130000
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SUMMARY:Parent Like A Boss: Virtual PLAY DAY
DESCRIPTION:Join ATL Parent Like A Boss\, Inc. (Parent LAB) on Saturday\, December 5 for their free virtual PLAY DAY session. \nAbout\nATL Parent LAB’s PLAY DAY Series engages participants in physically interactive games designed to connect the active body to brain development\, and thus enhance cognitive learning experiences. During their sessions\, ATL Parent Lab celebrates Black cultural traditions and invites everyone to reflect and share the traditions that have sustained their own diverse familial and ethnic traditions. \nRegistration\nTo register for this event\, complete the online form. All are welcome. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parent-lab-play-day/
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ORGANIZER;CN="ATL Parent Like A Boss Inc. (Parent LAB)":MAILTO:info@atlparentlab.com
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SUMMARY:Open-Ended Questions Are For Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about using open-ended STEM questions with early learners of all ages and abilities? Join Trying Together on December 9 for our online session\, “Connections and Conversations: Open-Ended Questions Are For Everyone!” \nAbout\nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are biweekly interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants engage in virtual discussions with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about the highlighted topic. Sessions offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be provided. \nIn this session\, participants will engage in virtual discussions via Zoom with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about using open-ended Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics (STEM) questioning with early learners of all ages and abilities. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, December 9  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nInstructors: Jasmine Davis and Wendy Brenneman\nCKC: Curriculum and Learning Experiences\nCDA Subject Area: Safe\, Healthy Learning Environment\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, December 7\, 2020\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 is 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.\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\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.\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/open-ended-questions/
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