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SUMMARY:Advocacy Basics for Home Based Providers
DESCRIPTION:Support for early care and education has increased\, yet everyone must do their part to help legislators and community members understand why it is so important to children\, their families and their communities. This upcoming webinar from PennAEYC will provide the tools needed to talk to legislators\, business leaders\, and civic leaders about how vital home-based care is to your community. This session will show you the basics of advocacy and where to find more resources to build momentum and engage the families you serve in the process. \nRegistration\nIndividuals may register via Zoom for one of two sessions. \n\nNovember 10\, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 17\, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/advocacy-basics-for-home-based-providers/2021-11-10/
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SUMMARY:Homewood Community Vaccination Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Join Pitt Community Engagement Center in Homewood and Homewood Children’s Village for a free vaccination clinic. No appointments are needed\, and walk-ins are welcome. Booster shots and flu shots are also available. \nLocation\nPitt CEC in Homewood\n622 N. Homewood Avenue \nDates and Times \n\nNovember 15 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nNovember 16 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nNovember 18 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nNovember 19 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nAdditional Information\nAdditional information is available on the Pitt CEC website\, or by calling 412.383.4372
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/homewood-community-vaccination-clinic/2021-11-15/
LOCATION:Homewood CEC\, 622 N. Homewood Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
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SUMMARY:A+ Schools 2021 Report to the Community Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join A+ Schools Pittsburgh to learn more about the indicators of equity they have highlighted this year\, and to hear from representatives of Pittsburgh Public Schools\, the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers\, community members and more. \nParticipants must register via the online form in order to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/a-schools-2021-report-to-the-community-press-conference/
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SUMMARY:State Strategies to Strengthen Infant-Toddler Care as Public Pre-K Expands
DESCRIPTION:Expanding public pre-k for three- and four-year-old children can unintentionally reduce access to infant toddler care. Join ZERO TO THREE for a discussion about how states can protect and expand infant-toddler care\, ensuring that families have affordable access to a full continuum of high-quality early care and education. Individuals may register on the ZERO TO THREE website. \nAbout ZERO TO THREE\nZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/state-strategies-to-strengthen-infant-toddler-care-as-public-pre-k-expands/
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SUMMARY:Instructional Implementations of Interventions That Address Today’s Diverse Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join EdWeb.net for the upcoming webinar\, “Instructional Implementations of Interventions That Address Today’s Diverse Classroom”. In this edWebinar\, join Dr. Bonnie Cochran\, Dr. Tonya Clarke\, Jay Hillman\, and Dr. Jessica Talada to hear what other district leaders from around the country are implementing in anticipation of the wider range of learning needs teachers will be facing this school year. The presenters will be exploring the best ways to select evidence-based solutions\, designing flexible implementation models\, and supporting teachers for accelerated student learning. \nAdditional Information\nThe learning loss as a result of the pandemic is no longer hypothetical. All students have been affected and educators are facing a larger number of students who need in-classroom interventions. This urgency requires all educators to find the right solutions that can address this gap knowing that: \n\nAll students have been affected in some way\nMath and reading learning have seen the largest declines in scores\nStudents who were one to two years behind have even larger instructional gaps\nProven solutions that can be implemented in the classroom in flexible ways have to be considered for students to catch up
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/instructional-implementations-of-interventions-that-address-todays-diverse-classroom/
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: What Happens During an Onsite Designation Visit?
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn about what happens during an onsite Keystone STARS Designation visit? Join ELRC Region 5 on November 18 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their virtual Community of Practice (CoP) sessions! \nAbout\nIn the November CoP virtual sessions\, ELRC Region 5 will be providing early education childcare providers with information around onsite Keystone STARS Designation and taking a closer look at what this process entails from beginning to end. Participants will learn what to expect during designation\, be able to ask questions\, and share any concerns they may have. 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. \nEarly Learning Resource Center (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. Registration is required. 1.5 PQAS credit hours will be available. \nAvailable Sessions\n\nThursday\, November 18\, 2021  | Onsite Designation Visits\n\n2 p.m. | Zoom Meeting | Register\n6:30 p.m. | Zoom Meeting | Register\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Andrea Gardner\, Shawna Mohler\, Nicole Paulovich\, Perrinda Sandiford\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC): Professionalism\n\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must also complete a PD Registry Credit Request Form. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the session\, contact Nicole Paulovich at 412-515-9814.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-what-happens-during-an-onsite-designation-visit/2021-11-18/
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SUMMARY:Antibias Education and Beyond: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join P.R.I.D.E (Positive Racial Identity Development In Early Education) for a documentary screening of Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years and a discussion with the filmmakers. Individuals may register via the P.R.I.D.E. website. \nAbout the Film\nProduced by Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo\, this powerful documentary  features vignettes of anti-bias strategies in early childhood classrooms interspersed with teachers reflecting on their practice.  By taking viewers into diverse early childhood classrooms\, and focusing on the voices of teachers\, the film seeks to demonstrate the importance of teacher reflection on identity\, context\, and practice in anti-bias education and provides a much-needed resource for teacher education and professional development. \nAbout P.R.I.D.E\nP.R.I.D.E. is a program within the Office of Child Development at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. Our goals are to help young African American children develop a positive racial identity\, support teachers and parents by building their racial knowledge\, and raise awareness of the impact of race on young children. We provide them with various learning opportunities\, including educator trainings\, Parent Village sessions for Black children and their families\, Speaker Series events to educate the community and art festivals created to immerse young Black children in a space designed to celebrate them.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/antibias-education-and-beyond-film-screening-and-panel-discussion/
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SUMMARY:Ask the Coaches: Early Childhood Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about early childhood interactions in and out of the classroom? Join ELRC Region 5 on December 2 for their Ask the Coaches discussions.\nAsk the Coaches\nELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two discussions on December 2 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and administrative staff to engage in conversation on how to support the various types of interactions that take place in early childhood settings. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the field on their experiences with interactions in their programs between children\, educators\, and families.\n\nRegistration is required. One PQAS credit hour will be available.\nRegistration\nSTEP 1: Register \nTo register\, complete one of the online registration forms below by November 3 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \n\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2021  |  2:00 – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSTEP 2: Request Credit \nTo receive one hour of PQAS credit\, you must also complete a PD Registry Credit Request Form. \n\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2021  |  2:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nDecember 2\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nCourse Details\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, December 2\, 2021 | 2 – 3 p.m or 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\nTopic: Onsite Designation Visits and Paperwork Renewals\n\n\nInstructors: Elizabeth Foreman\, Andrea Gardner\, and Katie Streiff\n\n\nCore Knowledge Area:  Family\, Schools\, Community Collaborations\, and Partnerships\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions about the session or credit\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. To view more events\, check out our Events Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ask-the-coaches-early-childhood-interactions/2021-12-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T180000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Meeting on Homewood Community Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Join Homewood residents\, Operation Better Block\, and the City’s Department of Infrastructure and Mobility at the virtual Final Public Meeting on improving mobility and safety\, encouraging physical activity\, and providing better access to public transportation. The Homewood Comprehensive Community Plan\, safety assessments\, community focus groups\, and another public meeting have informed efforts so far. \nThis meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and is completely virtual. To access the meeting\, join at the designated time via Zoom.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-public-meeting-on-homewood-community-affairs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - What Early Care and Education Staff Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 5-11
DESCRIPTION:Join ACF Office of Early Childhood Development and pediatric experts to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. This webinar will provide information about this new way to protect children from serious illness due to COVID-19. Explore strategies to address parental concerns about vaccine safety and how programs can support families to make informed decisions about choosing to vaccinate their children. \nRegistration for this virtual event is available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-what-early-care-and-education-staff-need-to-know-about-covid-19-vaccines-for-children-5-11/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Racism\, Anti-Racism\, and the Social Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join Strengthening Families upcoming webinar\, Racism\, Anti-Racism\, and the Social Ecology. This event will be held virtually and interested individuals may register online. \nAdditional Information\nThis webinar will explore how racism permeates the social ecology of children’s and families’ lives through the lens of a new infographic from the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP)\, and what it looks like to implement anti-racist strategies\, policies\, and practices as individuals\, in organizations\, and at the community and societal levels. \nDr. Charlyn Harper Browne and Cailin O’Connor will draw from CSSP’s anti-racist intersectional frame and explore how Strengthening Families can be implemented as an anti-racist approach to work with families. Following the presentation\, participants will have time to discuss and share their reflections on the content as well as thoughts about how to apply these ideas in their work. \nParticipants will also hear about other new resources and opportunities from CSSP and the Children’s Trust Fund Alliance.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-racism-anti-racism-and-the-social-ecology/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - COVID-19 Vaccines for School-Aged Children: What Parents and Families Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Join NAFSCE and the U.S. Department of Education on December 9 at 8:00pm\, ET for an informational webinar following the official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech age 5-11 vaccine. Registration for this virtual event is available online. \nDuring the webinar\, panelists including United States Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten\, along with representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics\, will join NAFSCE Executive Director\, Vito Borrello for a series of presentations and constructive conversation to support parents and families as they consider the COVID-19 vaccine for their child(ren). Parents and caregivers can learn more about the following questions: \n\nHow was the vaccine developed?\nHow many children participated in the study for approval?\nWill my child(ren) be safe taking the vaccine?\nWhat are the side effects?\nShould my child(ren) get the vaccine?\nWhere can I take my child to get the vaccine?\n\nParents are invited to submit questions about the vaccine on the registration form. Pre-submitted questions will help plan the content of the session. Time will also be reserved for live questions and answers at the end of the event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-covid-19-vaccines-for-school-aged-children-what-parents-and-families-should-know/
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SUMMARY:ALCOSAN Pre-K Explore Day
DESCRIPTION:Join ALCOSAN for a Pre-K Explore Day to learn about the science behind ALCOSAN through interactive and engaging science experiments. This event is geared towards children ages three to six. \nThis event will be virtual and individuals must register in order to receive materials.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/alcosan-pre-k-explore-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T160000
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SUMMARY:Pennie and PennAEYC Individual Health Care Options Webinar
DESCRIPTION:PennAEYC will host the team at Pennie to present information about affordable\, individual health care options in the open insurance market place for the commonwealth. This is an opportunity for Pennsylvania’s early learning providers and others looking for affordable health care options.\n\nOn Tuesday\, December 14\, 2021 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. we will offer an informational webinar about insurance coverage options on the open marketplace. Access the webinar online at the designated time. This webinar will be recorded for those who are unable to attend. It will be available following the webinar on the PennAEYC website.\nAbout Pennie\n\nPennie is the official health insurance marketplace in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania established under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The exchange enables eligible individuals to purchase private health insurance coverage at federally subsidized rates.\n\nVisit the Pennie website today to learn more about your individual health care coverage. Open enrollment runs from November 1\, 2021 until January 15\, 2022.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pennie-and-pennaeyc-individual-health-care-options-webinar/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T203000
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SUMMARY:Loving Places and Learning Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Join PennAEYC and The Learning Lamp for their upcoming webinar\, “Loving Places and Learning Spaces for Infants and Toddlers” on December 15. \nWhat makes up high-quality infant and toddler care? Learn the importance of attachment and relationships in learning and development\, examine aspects of the ITERS and PA Early Learning Standards\, and share ideas that support healthy infant and toddler development. \nThis session is open to PennAEYC or Shared Services members. Space is limited and registration is required. Register for all 12 monthly sessions before December 22\, 2021 for an early bird discount.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/loving-places-and-learning-spaces-for-infants-and-toddlers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T153000
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SUMMARY:ELRC Region 5 Communities of Practice (Early Childhood Interactions)
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 December\, ELRC Region 5 will provide an opportunity for early education childcare directors\, administrators\, and classroom staff to reflect and support one another as they discover new techniques to encourage positive interactions in and out of the classroom. 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\, 12/16/21 \n\n\n2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration \n\n\n6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Registration  \n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Katie Streiff at 412-812-4536. If you have any questions about receiving credit\, please contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/elrc-region-5-communities-of-practice-early-childhood-interactions/2021-12-16/
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SUMMARY:Fostering Resilience Through Social-Emotional Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join edWeb for an upcoming webinar\, Fostering Resilience Through Social-Emotional Learning. Interested individuals can register for this virtual webinar online. \nAdditional Information\nThe challenges and trauma of the ongoing pandemic have had a huge impact on students and teachers\, and the associated social and academic challenges will be seen and felt for many years to come. Meeting the social-emotional needs of students is more important than ever—and Dr. Kathy Perez can help educators make social-emotional learning (SEL) a priority in their schools and foster resilience in themselves and others. \nAuthor of The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox\, Dr. Perez will share her wisdom in this strategy-based\, interactive edWebinar. Attendees will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the impact of trauma on the brain and behavior\nReach relationship-resistant students to increase cooperation\nCreate a culture of compassion that embraces marginalized students\nImplement practical\, trauma-informed interventions to help students learn\nUse techniques to improve students’ attitudes and beliefs about self\, others\, and school\nEmpower students to build confidence\, cooperation\, curiosity\, and communication skills\nLay the groundwork for a lifetime of resilience\n\nThis edWebinar is geared towards K-12 classroom teachers\, school counselors\, and school and district administrators. There will be time at the end of the presentation for participants to ask questions.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fostering-resilience-through-social-emotional-learning/
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SUMMARY:ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Program Observation Instruments and the Self-Assessment)
DESCRIPTION:Join ELRC Region 5 on January 6 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their online discussion\, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Program Observation Instruments and the Self-Assessment).” \nEarly Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two discussions on January 6 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and administrative staff to learn about different types of program assessments. Coaches will describe the importance of self-assessing programs with approved program observation instruments and how to score and best use these types of assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and network with fellow colleagues and peers. \n Registration is required. One PQAS credit hour will be available. \nRegistration\n\n\nJanuary 6\, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 6\, 2021 | 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). If you have any questions\, please contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412-812-1544. Questions about receiving credit should be directed to Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/elrc-region-5-ask-the-coaches-program-observation-instruments/2022-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20211222T163207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T163207Z
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SUMMARY:PNC Financial Management Course
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together is partnering with PNC Bank for a one hour professional development session on financial management. There will be a separate session offered for center-based programs and home-based programs (family\, group\, relative providers).  The session content will include tools and tips on budgeting\, bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and profit/loss. Space is limited; if you are interested\, please use the link below to register.\n\nIf you have any questions you can reach out to Allison Hritz\, allison@tryingtogether.org.\n\nRegistration\n\n\nPNC Financial Management for Home-Based Providers\n\nJanuary 11\, 2021 | 6:30- 7:30 p.m.\n\n\nPNC Financial Management for Center-Based Providers\n\nJanuary 18\, 2022 | 6:30 – 7: 30 p.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pnc-financial-management-course/2022-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20220105T162011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T162011Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Quality Series: Sharing Books with 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 January is Sharing Books with Infants and Toddlers. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\nJanuary 23\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nJanuary 23\, 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\nJanuary 27\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nJanuary 27\, 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-sharing-books-with-infants-and-toddlers/2022-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20210811T155437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T164543Z
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SUMMARY:Early Learning Summit (HiMama)
DESCRIPTION:Join HiMama for a free virtual Early Learning Summit. The event will be held virtually on Saturday\, January 15\, 2022 with a full day of educational sessions\, including specific breakout sessions for educators\, directors\, and owners. A special kickoff event Friday\, January 14 for networking opportunities\, extended learning\, and some special giveaways. \nConference Agenda\n\n11:00 – 11:45 | The Power of Reflection for Personal and Professional Development\n11:45 – 12:45 | Sneak Peek: Your Plan for Professional Growth This Year\n1:00 – 1:45 | Power of Play: How to Assess and Document Social-Emotional Development\n1:45 – 2:15 | Booth Exploration & HiMama Tours\n12:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Session A: Roundtable – Activity and Lesson Planning for Your Classroom\n12:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Session B: Roundtable – Staff Motivation and Retention at Your Center\n3:00 – 3:45 | All about Parent Engagement\n4:00 – 4:45 | Strategies to Manage Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom\n4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-up\n5:00 – 6:00 | Power Hour! Booth Exploration & HiMama Tours\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\nConstant Hine | Specialized Coach in transformational learning\, and Founder of Horizons In Learning.\nBeth Cannon | International Speaker and Author on Early Childhood Education.\nRon Grady | Early Childhood Educator and founder of online curriculum resource\, Childology.\nPrerna Richards | Founder of Together We Grow\, providing professional development\, coaching\, and consulting for educators.\n\nRegistration\nTo claim your free ticket\, complete the online registration form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-learning-summit-himama/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="HiMama":MAILTO:support@himama.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20220114T175125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T175125Z
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SUMMARY:Empowered Youth\, Enhanced Futures
DESCRIPTION:Join Remake Learning for a Lunch and Learn about empowering youth to create a better future. \nAbout the Event\nJoin special guest Nina Barbuto of Assemble and Allison Paradise of The Epicenter as they share strategies to empower young people. A discussion will be held for participants to share how they are empowering young people. \nThis Lunch and Learn will be held virtually. A Zoom link will be sent upon registration.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/empowered-youth-enhanced-futures/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20220114T180007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T180007Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Homewood Project
DESCRIPTION:Join a free 10-week program to get on track to feeling like your best self! These classes will help you stay accountable to a healthier lifestyle with exercise classes\, motivational coaching\, and professional wellness advice. \nMeetings will be held at the Homewood YMCA. To join\, contact Brandon Marzke at 412.315.0991 or bmarzke@ymcapgh.org. \nGoals of the Program\nThis program is sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh\, Homewood YMCA\, and the Community Engagement Center. The program seeks to aid individuals in the following ways: \n\nImprove Health: Individuals can get help lowering their blood pressure\, blood sugar\, and cholesterol\nFit Friends: Individuals can make lifelong friends\, bonding through a healthy lifestyle\nEnjoy Exercise: Individuals can learn different types of workouts\nFun Foods: Individuals can get advice on how to make healthy meals
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/healthy-homewood-project/2022-01-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20220105T164923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T164923Z
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SUMMARY:ECE Professionalism: A Closer Look at Your Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Join The Learning Lamp for an upcoming session\, “ECE Professionalism: A Closer Look at Your Responsibilities.” This webinar will explore six professional responsibsilities\, discuss ways to support professional growth and development\, and explore the skills and mindset of the early childhood professional. \nThis session is open to PennAEYC or PennAEYC Shared Services members. Space is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ece-professionalism-a-closer-look-at-your-responsibilities/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20211208T180333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T180333Z
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SUMMARY:Communities of Practice: Internal Assessment Process with the PQA Team
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. In January\, ELRC Region 5 will provide child care directors and administrators with information about the Internal Assessment Process. \nThese sessions offer 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. 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\, 01/20/22 \n\n\n2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration \n\n\n6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Registration  \n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412-812-1544. If 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-with-the-pqa-team/2022-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20220114T180719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T180719Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join The Black and White Reunion for the 24th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit\, Equity in Action: Navigating Intersections of Racial Justice. Registration for this event is available online. \nAbout the Event\nThe Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a one-and-a-half-day conference dedicated to providing resources and spaces for community dialogues\, sharing strategies and experiences of organizing for racial justice\, healing from racial trauma\, and providing connections to social support services for all attendees. The Summit is a multicultural initiative of the Black and White Reunion. It was first held in 1996\, convened in response to the death of Jonny Gammage\, a thirty-one-year-old Black man who was murdered by four white police officers in a suburb on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. \nThe Summit begins Friday night\, followed by a full day of panels and sessions on Saturday. Friday night includes a fireside chat by three internationally renowned\, award-winning\, best-selling Pittsburgh writers: \n\nDeesha Philyaw\, author of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies”\nBrian Broome\, author of “Punch Me Up to the Gods”\nDamon Young\, author of “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker”\nThe keynote opening event will also include a choral performance of “Lift Ev’ry Voice” by the Pittsburgh Heritage Gospel Chorale directed by Dr Herbert V.R.P. Jones.\n\nIn response to the coronavirus pandemic\, all Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit events will be held on Zoom. The Friday keynote will be accessible on YouTube and Facebook. \nThe Summit’s goal is to underscore the necessity and importance of critically re-evaluating our respective histories\, specifically the impact of white supremacy and how it has caused widespread dehumanization and exploitation throughout global and local history. Workshops and panels will confront historical and current racial issues\, including social\, economic\, political\, immigration\, and environmental justice. \nRegistration proceeds are used to cover the cost of hosting the Summit and for the Jonny Gammage Scholarship Fund which is awarded to law students of color with an interest in studying civil rights and social justice issues at the University of Pittsburgh Law School or Duquesne University Law School. We ask that those with access to more resources pay more and thus provide the cushion for those with less access to pay less\, creating a sustainable economic underpinning for the conference.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburgh-racial-justice-summit/2022-01-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20220113T160919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T161023Z
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SUMMARY:Parents as Allies Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Join The Center for Universal Education at the Brooking Institution and Kidsburgh for their upcoming event\, “Parents as Allies Webinars: Transforming Education Systems Through Family-School Collaboration.” \nAbout the Series\nThe COVID-19 pandemic thrust family engagement into the spotlight\, presenting an opportunity to markedly shift the overall vision for family-school collaboration. The Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution has been researching how families and schools can better work together to improve and transform how education is delivered and what it can achieve. In addition\, Kidsburgh has been working with a cohort of school districts on different family engagement strategies\, including conversations asking parents and caregivers on what schools and families can do together. \nAll events are free and will be hosted via Zoom. Registration is required. \nSession Information\nTuesday\, January 25  | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nThis session is recommended for school leaders and teachers. Join lead author Rebecca Winthrop to explore CUE’s newly released playbook on family-school engagement\, featuring key findings from a global survey of 25\,000 parents and 6\,000 teachers and a review of more than 500 effective family engagement strategies around the world. After a short presentation\, attendees and educators will work in virtual breakout rooms to discuss insights from surveys across school districts in southwestern PA as well as create a shared vision for education that can lead to transformation. \nWednesday\, January 26 | 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. \nThis session is recommended for parents and caregivers. In this virtual webinar\, KDKA TV’s Kristine Sorensen moderates a presentation and discussion with CUE’s lead author Rebecca Winthrop and Kidsburgh’s Ambassador Yu-Ling Cheng. Parents and teachers will learn about the findings from CUE’s playbook on family-school engagement as well as on-the-ground strategies that are being implemented across local southwestern Pennsylvania school districts. The session ends with a Q&A.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parents-as-allies-webinars/2022-01-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20220114T185609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T185609Z
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SUMMARY:Fund My Future PGH and Keystone Scholars Information Session
DESCRIPTION:A savings account in your child’s name can build hope and make future dreams a reality. Join The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to learn about Fund My Future PGH\, a savings program that provides chances to win prizes and cash in monthly raffle drawings simply by depositing small amounts into your child’s savings account and Keystone Scholars\, a PA Treasury scholarship that provides $100 scholarships for parents with children born in or after 2019. \nThis virtual event is open to Allegheny County residents who have children or grandchildren between the ages of 0-18. Registration is available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fund-my-future-pgh-and-keystone-scholars-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20220114T190048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T190111Z
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn for Job Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a virtual information session to learn about LinkedIn. Registration is available on the library website. \nLearn the ins and outs of LinkedIn\, a social media platform that helps people connect with professional opportunities.  LinkedIn is a powerful social media site\, but it can be daunting for people that haven’t used it before. Participants will discuss what LinkedIn is\, why they may want to utilize it for your job search\, and how to reap some of the benefits.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/linkedin-for-job-seekers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191533
CREATED:20220120T160358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T160358Z
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SUMMARY:ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming - Preparation and Planning)
DESCRIPTION:Join ELRC Region 5 on February 3 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their online discussion\, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming – Preparation and Planning).” \nAbout\nEarly Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two one-hour discussions on February 3 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and administrative staff to discuss summer programming and how to prepare. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about available resources\, ask questions\, and network with fellow peers. \nRegistration is required. One PQAS credit hour will be available. \nRegistration\n\n\nFebruary 3\, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 3\, 2021 | 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). If you have any questions\, please contact Jillian Miller at jillian.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412-670-0684. Questions about receiving credit should be directed to Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/elrc-region-5-ask-the-coaches-summer-programming-preparation-and-planning/2022-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Course
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