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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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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/
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SUMMARY:Equity in Action: Prioritizing and Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces a National Call to Action through the upcoming Information Memorandum (IM)\, Equity in Action: Prioritizing and Advancing Racial Equity and Support for the Undeserved Communities. The IM promotes racial equity as a critical factor to advance the economic and social well-being of children\, youth\, families\, individuals\, and communities through the administration and delivery of human services. \nJoin the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) on February 3\, 2022 to learn about the Biden administration’s overall actions to advance racial equity and support for underserved communities through the federal government. Explore the significance of racial equity in the U.S. and discover ways you can make an impact to advance equity. \nHow to Register\nRegistration is required for this free\, virtual event. Individuals may register online via Eventbrite. \nKey Topics\nTopics for the webinar include: \n\nBackground information about the significance of and the Biden administration’s actions around racial equity\nAgency-wide and program-specific actions taken by ACF to advance Equity in Action\nWays that stakeholders in the field can advance equity\n\nAbout The Administration for Children and Families\nThe Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. We promote the economic and social well-being of families\, children\, individuals and communities with partnerships\, funding\, guidance\, training and technical assistance.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/equity-in-action-prioritizing-and-advancing-racial-equity-and-support-for-underserved-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T200000
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SUMMARY:Co-Creating A Healing Community of Equity & Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together for an upcoming session\, “Co-Creating a Healing Community of Equity & Trust”. \nCommunities\, however defined\, are made up of people who bring a range of experiences and histories. Remaining open\, curious\, and culturally humble is essential to understanding a community’s resilience\, strength\, and wisdom. Claudia Woody says\, “Inclusion means not ‘just we’re allowed to be there\,’ but we are valued there.” Participants will explore the 5 Blocks of Building Restorative Relationships that allow caregivers to create holistic and supportive spaces that are responsive to historical trauma and equity literacy which holds us accountable to doing the work of learning together\, seeking understanding\, and creating a safe\, valued\, and heard community. \nUnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care\nThis session is a part of Trying Together’s upcoming UnConference. Between February 8-18\, expert-led workshops will share content related to trauma-informed care. We begin the UnConference with keynote speaker Dr. Veirdre Jackson and dive into how we can create an environment of healing through equity and trust. Following the keynote\, workshop sessions include how to identify family stressors\, how to provide responsive care-giving for children experiencing trauma\, and an overview of the recently launched Rapid Response Team from Trying Together. \nIndividuals can learn more and register on Trying Together’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/co-creating-a-healing-community-of-equity-trust/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T140000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Quality Series: Observation and Reflection
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 February is Observation and Reflection. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\nFebruary 10\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nFebruary 10\, 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\nFebruary 24\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nFebruary 24\, 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-observation-and-reflection/2022-02-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T200000
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SUMMARY:Rapid Response Team: Reducing Expulsions and Suspensions in Early Childhood Education
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together for an upcoming professional development session\, “Rapid Response Team: Reducing Expulsions and Suspensions in Early Childhood Education”. \nThis session will discuss the ongoing and growing issue surrounding expulsion and suspension in early childhood education that have been linked to staff implicit bias\, challenging behaviors\, and staffing issues. The presentation will guide parents\, caregivers\, directors and staff working with children ages 0-5 on how to prevent expulsion and suspension in early childhood education. The session will discuss ways to implement evidence-based strategies to promote positive behavior support\, self-regulation\, and positive mental health. We will share community resources and programs for children and families in Allegheny County. \nUnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care\nThis session is a part of Trying Together’s upcoming UnConference. Between February 8-18\, expert-led workshops will share content related to trauma-informed care. We begin the UnConference with keynote speaker Dr. Veirdre Jackson and dive into how we can create an environment of healing through equity and trust. Following the keynote\, workshop sessions include how to identify family stressors\, how to provide responsive care-giving for children experiencing trauma\, and an overview of the recently launched Rapid Response Team from Trying Together. \nIndividuals can learn more and register on Trying Together’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rapid-response-team-reducing-expulsions-and-suspensions-in-early-childhood-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T170000
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Legal Services in Homewood
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Pittsburgh CEC in Homewood for free legal advice. Obtain assistance with evictions\, landlord/tenant issues\, foreclosure prevention\, tangled titles\, criminal records\, expungements\, and denial of public benefits. \nThis event occurs each Friday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Registration is not required to attend. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nInformation\nFor questions or to obtain more information\, please contact cechomewood@pitt.edu or call 412.383.0830
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/neighborhood-legal-services-in-homewood/2022-02-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T140000
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SUMMARY:Practical Tools for Early Childhood Educators to Reduce Stress and Avoid Burn-Out
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together for the upcoming session: “Self-Care Isn’t Selfish\, It’s Necessary: Practical Tools for Early Childhood Educators to Reduce Stress and Avoid Burn-Out”. \nIn this session\, participants will learn why self-care is necessary\, how to recognize when they need to be more intentional about self-care\, and research informed strategies and activities to reduce stress and avoid burn-out. At the end of the session\, participants will create a personalized self-care plan. \nUnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care\nThis session is a part of Trying Together’s upcoming UnConference. Between February 8-18\, expert-led workshops will share content related to trauma-informed care. We begin the UnConference with keynote speaker Dr. Veirdre Jackson and dive into how we can create an environment of healing through equity and trust. Following the keynote\, workshop sessions include how to identify family stressors\, how to provide responsive care-giving for children experiencing trauma\, and an overview of the recently launched Rapid Response Team from Trying Together. \nIndividuals can learn more and register on Trying Together’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/practical-tools-for-early-childhood-educators-to-reduce-stress-and-avoid-burn-out/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T160000
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2022-02-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T200000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Family Stressors and Creating Positive Relationships to Support Families
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together for the upcoming session\, “Talking to Listen: Exploring Family Stressors and Creating Positive Relationships to Support Families”. \nChildren react differently to stress and trauma\, which can sometimes exhibit itself as challenging behaviors in the classroom. This workshop helps educators understand the impact that family stressors (such as a death\, food insecurity\, changes in placement\, community violence\, etc.) can have on both children and their caregivers. Participants will learn how to notice these family stressors; how to communicate with caregivers to build relationships that provide a supportive environment for young children; and self-regulation strategies to manage strong emotions when having difficult conversations with caregivers. \nUnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care\nThis session is a part of Trying Together’s upcoming UnConference. Between February 8-18\, expert-led workshops will share content related to trauma-informed care. We begin the UnConference with keynote speaker Dr. Veirdre Jackson and dive into how we can create an environment of healing through equity and trust. Following the keynote\, workshop sessions include how to identify family stressors\, how to provide responsive care-giving for children experiencing trauma\, and an overview of the recently launched Rapid Response Team from Trying Together. \nIndividuals can learn more and register on Trying Together’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/exploring-family-stressors-and-creating-positive-relationships-to-support-families/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T133000
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SUMMARY:Overcharged and Undervalued: How Blackness Colors the Worth of a Home
DESCRIPTION:Join the Homewood Community Engagement Center for a virtual panel exploring discriminatory home valuation. Learn about home valuation disparities in Pittsburgh\, PA. Panelists will discuss the barriers to equitable taxation\, how we got here\, and what we can do to repair the broken systems. \nHome value estimates play an important role in property taxation system. However\, throughout U.S. history and up to present day\, biased home evaluation practices and intentional price manipulation have produced a property tax landscape that favors the white and wealthy at the expense of all others. \nRegister to Attend\nRegistration is available on the Homewood CEC website. Participate in the conversation virtually (via Zoom) or in-person (at the Community Engagement Center in Homewood or the Mattress Factory Museum). \nAdditional Information\nOvercharged and Undervalued: How Blackness Colors the Worth of a Home is part of a series of virtual programming around Sed Valorem\, an installation by Harrison Kinnane Smith currently on display at the Mattress Factory Museum in Pittsburgh\, PA as part of the making home here exhibition. \nThis event was organized by the Mattress Factory Museum in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center in Homewood and the University Art Gallery.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/overcharged-and-undervalued-how-blackness-colors-the-worth-of-a-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Update on COVID-19 Infections and Vaccines
DESCRIPTION:Two years into the global pandemic\, Head Start\, Early Head Start\, and child care programs continue to give their best to protect our children\, families\, and staff. This webinar by the Office of Head Start will present the latest COVID-19 information for programs providing comprehensive services in center-based\, home-based\, family child care\, and other early care and education settings. \nThis webinar will be offered with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. \nTopics for the webinar include: \n\nUpdates on the COVID-19 pandemic\nCOVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 and up\nCOVID-19 risk reduction strategies\n\nThis webinar will benefit: \n\nHead Start\, Early Head Start\, and child care program staff\, families\, directors\, managers\, and administrators\nHome visitors\nChild care health consultants\nHead Start federal staff\nHead Start national and regional TTA staff\nHead Start Collaboration Office directors\n\nRegister\nWednesday\, February 16\, 2022 | 2 p.m.\nRegister online 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-update-on-covid-19-infections-and-vaccines/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T203000
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SUMMARY:Observing Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Observation is the window into the child’s thinking processes\, interests\, skills and abilities. Join The Learning Lamp for an upcoming professional development session\, “Observing Young Children” on February 16. \nParticipants will use video clips to practice observation skills and explore how recording our observations of young children can inform program decisions\, assessments\, and more. \nRegistration for this event is available on The Learning Lamp website. This session is open to PennAEYC or PennAEYC Shared Services members. Space is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/observing-young-children/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T153000
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CREATED:20220125T161411Z
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SUMMARY:Communities of Practice: Summer Programming - Ideas and Resources
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 February\, ELRC Region 5 will provide an opportunity for early education childcare directors\, administrators\, and classroom staff to learn more about summer programming ideas and local community partnership programs. 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\, 02/17/22 \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 Jillian Miller at jillian.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412-670-0684. If you have any questions about receiving credit\, please contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/communities-of-practice-summer-programming-ideas-and-resources/2022-02-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194852
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SUMMARY:Teaching Children Through a Trauma Lens
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together for the upcoming session\, “Teaching Children Through a Trauma Lens”. \nResearch continues to show the detrimental effects that complex trauma has on the developing brain with our most vulnerable population. Over time\, these young children are at risk for developmental delays\, limited positive relationships\, and a host of other difficulties. Our early education classrooms can create safe\, responsive\, and equitable environments to assist in reducing these harmful effects. This presentation will identify different types of trauma\, how young children with trauma may present in the classroom\, and supportive strategies teachers can implement to foster environments that encourage healing. \nUnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care\nThis session is a part of Trying Together’s upcoming UnConference. Between February 8-18\, expert-led workshops will share content related to trauma-informed care. We begin the UnConference with keynote speaker Dr. Veirdre Jackson and dive into how we can create an environment of healing through equity and trust. Following the keynote\, workshop sessions include how to identify family stressors\, how to provide responsive care-giving for children experiencing trauma\, and an overview of the recently launched Rapid Response Team from Trying Together. \nIndividuals can learn more and register on Trying Together’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/teaching-children-through-a-trauma-lens/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194852
CREATED:20220208T183330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T183330Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Education in Pennsylvania - Barriers & Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join Teach Plus PA and Start Strong PA on February 23 at 5 p.m. to learn from an engaging panel of early childhood educators\, policy experts and advocates. The panel will discuss: \n\nHow does high-quality early childhood education connect to educational equity?\nWhat are the barriers to accessible\, high-quality child care and pre-k in PA?\nWhat policy solutions can overcome these barriers?\nWhat role can federal and state policymakers play in finding solutions?\n\nRegister online. \n  \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-childhood-education-in-pennsylvania-barriers-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194852
CREATED:20220209T173004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T173004Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Health Disparities in the Black Community
DESCRIPTION:Join the Homewood Community Engagement Center for an event focused on celebrating the legacy of Black health professionals and addressing pervasive health disparities. \nAbout the Event\nThe national theme for Black History Month 2022 is Black Health and Wellness. In honor of the theme\, the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences’ Wellness Pavilion and the Community Engagement Center in Homewood will be hosting a panel of Black Health & Wellness Professionals and University of Pittsburgh students. The panel will focus on celebrating the legacy of Black health professionals and addressing pervasive health disparities in the Black Community. Following the panel\, community organizations and Pitt units will be tabling with information about health and wellness resources available through Pitt and in the community. \nRegister to Attend\nRegistration is available on the Homewood CEC website. Space is limited. Face coverings must be worn. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/understanding-health-disparities-in-the-black-community/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194852
CREATED:20220209T163132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T163132Z
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SUMMARY:NAEYC Virtual Public Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join NAEYC for live engagement\, virtual Congressional visits\, and opportunities to build connections with educators\, advocates\, and allies in your state and local community.  Visit the 2022 Public Policy Forum website for more information on sessions and speakers\, and to register for this event. \nRegistration will close on February 22\, 2022. Reserve your spot today to become part of this strong\, supportive\, and growing community of advocates standing up for our nation’s children\, families\, and early childhood educators.\nNAEYC Members may attend this year’s Virtual Public Policy Forum at no cost. Individuals must be a member by February 20 to qualify for this benefit. \nAbout the Event\n\n\nSunday\, February 27 | 1 – 4:30 p.m.\n\n\nMonday\, February 28 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\nIn order to provide participants with the most timely and relevant information and access to speakers and content\, NAEYC shares the agenda and resources shortly before the start of the policy forum. Once registered\, the state leader will contact participants in mid-February with details and state and community Congressional visits. \nAbout NAEYC\nNAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children\, birth through age 8\, by connecting practice\, policy\, and research. They advance a diverse\, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for\, educate\, and work on behalf of young children.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/naeyc-virtual-public-policy-forum/2022-02-27/
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SUMMARY:Spark Creativity\, Exploration\, and Play: Structured Activity Time for Students
DESCRIPTION:Join edWeb and Common Sense Education for an upcoming professional development session on integrating play into the school day. Registration is required for this virtual event. \nAbout the Session\nBringing play into the school day isn’t just important for young learners but is also beneficial to older students. Play brings out creativity\, facilitates the exploration of interests\, and engages students in activities of their choice without academic pressures. “NavTime” is a structured activity time that provides students with the ability to play\, have fun in a mentored space\, and explore their individual interests while building relationships. \nIn this edWebinar\, you will learn how your school can create this opportunity for students (and teachers) to bring joy into their day. Dr. Derek Fialkiewicz\, Principal\, and Heidi Carr\, Teacher\, both from Clark County School District in Nevada\, will share: \n\nWhy they implemented NavTime at their middle school\nWays you can and/or your school can implement NavTime\nThe benefits to all stakeholders\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/spark-creativity-exploration-and-play-structured-activity-time-for-students/
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SUMMARY:Advocacy 101
DESCRIPTION:The Advocacy 101 workshop gives an overview of the origin and need for advocacy in our region. Participants will receive an overview of the ELPA campaigns\, how ECE programs are impacted by the budget process\, and ways professionals and families can use their experience and knowledge to advocate. Participants should leave with foundational knowledge of the ELPA campaigns\, and various advocacy actions they participate in or lead. \nThis session will be virtual via Zoom. Register online to obtain the Zoom link. \nObjectives\n\nGain knowledge of the what advocacy is defined of in regards to early childhood efforts.\nDiscover what the early childhood landscape consists of in the state of Pennsylvania.\nBegin to learn about advocacy strategies and messaging to elevate the early childhood profession.\n\nThis course is available for 1.5 hours of PQAS credit (K6.5.C1). \nLearn More\nLearn more about the Early Learning Pennsylvania campaigns and sign up for public policy alerts on the training together website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/advocacy-101/
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SUMMARY:Every Child Ready to Read\, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for the virtual professional development event\, “Every Child Ready to Read\,” on March 1. \nEarly childhood educators\, community partners\, mentors and informal educators will gain information about the life-long impact of developing early literacy skills. The workshop presents an overview of Every Child Ready to Read and enables participants to easily integrate early learning strategies and supports into their existing work with children. \nRegistration for this event is available on the Carnegie Library website. For additional information\, please contact info@carnegielibrary.org or call 412.622.3114
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/every-child-ready-to-read-carnegie-library-of-pittsburgh/
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SUMMARY:Everyday Interactions Matter: Deep and Simple in School Age Care
DESCRIPTION:Child care providers in Allegheny County may participate in a free\, 15-hour course\, “Everyday Interactions Matter: Deep and Simple in School Age Care”. \nSessions will take place via Zoom on Tuesday evenings from March 1 to March 29\, at 6:30 – 8 p.m.  Additional self-paced homework will be assigned via Schoology. Registration is available on the Trying Together website. \nReceive Credit\nAll 15 hours must be completed to get PQAS and/or ACT 48 credit. If you are interested\, we encourage you to register very soon! The link below gives details and dates for this course. If you successfully complete all 15 hours of the series PD\, you can use these hours to matriculate into 1 stackable credit at Carlow University. \nCourse Description\nThe primary ingredient of quality in school age settings begins with the “everyday interactions” between educators and children. These simple and ordinary moments that take place during play\, transition\, and daily routines form the foundation for learning and growth.   \nIn this five-week course\, school age learning professionals will engage with the Everyday Interactions Matter approach through a process of careful observation\, discussion\, and self-reflection. Educators will evaluate the impact their ordinary interactions have on child development and the overall quality of programming in their learning communities.  Course experiences offer school age educators the chance to cultivate professional self-awareness and community building.  Through the Everyday Interactions Matter approach\, educators recognize powerful moments of connecting\, sharing\, learning\, and belonging in their everyday interactions with school age children. \nAbout Everyday Interactions Matter\nEveryday Interactions Matter (EIM) is a professional development initiative designed to help early childhood educators learn and grow from their own practice. Through a strengths-based process of observation\, discussion\, and reflection\, educators take a close look at the everyday moments they share with children. Video footage of adult-child interactions serves as the raw material for facilitating professional growth.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/everyday-interactions-matter-deep-and-simple-in-school-age-care/2022-03-01/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T160000
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SUMMARY:Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change
DESCRIPTION:Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center (BTC) for an virtual webinar series\, “Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change.” Hear from luminaries who are working on the frontlines of current and emerging issues for children and families. Registration is required for this event. \nSession Information\n\nMarch 2\, 2022 | Listening to Children and Families in Court\n\nIn this first conversation of BTC’s Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change spring series\, the Honorable Judge Erica Yew will share what she has been learning over the course of her convention-shattering career\, and the importance of listening to families and partnering with them to improve justice outcomes for all. \n\nMay 11\, 2022 | Listening to Families Resettling in the US\n\nOn any given day\, there are more than 80 million refugees around the world\, nearly half of whom are children. Join Sesame Workshop’s Maria del Rocio Galarza\, Vice President of US Social Impact\, and Tara Wright\, Senior Manager of Content Design for a conversation about how Sesame Workshop aims to support children\, families and providers as they arrive and resettle in the US. through creating resilience-building resources and celebrating the unique strengths of different communities.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/learning-to-listen-conversations-for-change/2022-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T150000
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SUMMARY:Ask the Coaches (Behavior Supports - The Rapid Response Team)
DESCRIPTION:Join ELRC Region 5 on March 3 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their online discussion\, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Behavior Supports – The Rapid Response Team).” \nEarly Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two discussions for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and administrative staff to learn about a new provider/family/child support program – the Rapid Response Team. The director of the team will be a guest speaker to describe the program\, the process of referral\, and support that can be provided. Coaches will discuss the importance of behavior\, emotional\, and mental health support for our youngest children to thrive. 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\nMarch 3\, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. \n\n\nMarch 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  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/ask-the-coaches-behavior-mental-health-resources/2022-03-03/
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SUMMARY:Parenting While Black: Virtual Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for their virtual webinar series\, “Parenting While Black: Reclaiming\, Centering\, and Affirming our Joy in Raising Black Children.” Events will take place every other Monday from March 7 to May 16. \nThis free webinar series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for and by Black families. Topics will include Embracing Black Joy and Excellence; Parenting While Black in White Spaces; Birthing While Black; Black Mental Health and more. All are welcome to join and engage in these powerful conversations. \nRegistration is required to access this event virtually.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-while-black-virtual-webinar-series/2022-03-07/
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Quality Series: Art
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 March is Art. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\n\nMarch 10\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. \n\n\nMarch 10\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. \n\n\nRegister to join the one-hour Spotlight session where members of the PQA team will answer your questions and be available for discussion about this month’s topic and other PQA related topics: \n\n\nMarch 24\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. \n\n\nMarch 24\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. \n\n\nAdditional details\, as well as the monthly blog post for this topic\, can be found on the PQA website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-talk-quality-series-art/2022-03-10/
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SUMMARY:Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for a three-part workshop series focused on infant and early childhood mental health. Registration for this event is available online.\n\nInfant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation is a capacity-building intervention that supports the mental health and social-emotional well-being of children\, families\, and providers who work with them. Family Connections is an evidence-based\, system-wide model for mental health consultation and professional development.\n\nThis three-part virtual workshop series based on the Family Connections model is for you if you are a Mental Health Consultant\, Family Service professional\, or early childhood systems leader. Each workshop provides knowledge\, skills\, and strategies that you can bring right back to your setting and implement them in service of the staff and family well-being. And\, for Mental Health Consultants\, this series will provide you with a workshop model for professional development in the programs for which you consult.\nWorkshops\nWorkshop topics include:\n\n\nOvercoming barriers to family-staff partnerships | 3/10\, 2-3:30 p.m.\n\nBuilding strong family-staff relationships – key to young children’s development- is an ongoing process. Explore challenges to building these relationships and strategies to overcome them.\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding depression and fostering resilience | 3/17\, 2-3:30 p.m.\n\nLearn more about depression\, and how you can help family-facing professionals reach out to family members about mental health concerns while keeping in mind their cultural values and beliefs.\n\n\n\n\nTalking to children about sensitive topics | 3/24\, 2-3:30 p.m.\n\nLearn how to support family-facing professionals when discussing sensitive issues with children and families from diverse backgrounds\, and how they can care for themselves during these conversations.\n\n\n\n\nCost\nEach workshop costs $35\, or all three workshops may be bundled for $90. Group rates are available by contacting Brazelton Touchpoints Center.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health-consultation-workshop-series/2022-03-10/
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SUMMARY:Newcomer Engagement Initiative
DESCRIPTION:All for All\, the City of Pittsburgh\, and Allegheny County invite community leaders to join the Newcomer Engagement Initiative (NEI). \nThe NEI is a collaborative initiative that exists to: \n\nIdentify incoming and current immigrant and refugee\ncommunities in the area.\nBuild relationships and expand leadership representation into services and discussions.\nEvaluate unmet needs of these groups in order to better inform partners.\nAnalyze the effectiveness of equity programs and provide guidance to policymakers about how to improve them.\nFacilitate the connection of City and County resources to these communities.\n\nMonthly listening sessions for community leaders are held via Zoom from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Sessions are translated into a variety of languages as needed. Those who attend receive $20 per session. \nSession Registration Link \nThe Newcomer Engagement Initiative shared drive includes all translated flyers.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/newcomer-engagement-initiative/2022-03-10/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T203000
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SUMMARY:Universal Early Childhood Education:  What Could This Mean for Our Jewish Community?
DESCRIPTION:President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework would provide the most transformative investment in children and caregiving in generations. The Build Back Better framework would enable states to expand access to free early childhood education for more than 6 million children per year and increase the quality of early childhood education for many more children already enrolled. Additionally\, the Build Back Better framework would ensure that middle-class families pay no more than 7 percent of their income on child care and will help states expand access to high-quality\, affordable child care to about 20 million children per year – covering 9 out of 10 families across the country with young children. What could this mean for our Jewish community? \nJoin the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on March 10 for their virtual event\, “Universal Early Childhood Education: What Could This Mean for Our Jewish Community?” Registration is available on the Jewish Federation website. \nPanelists\nCara Ciminillo is the Executive Director of Trying Together\, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit supporting the work of early childhood through advocacy\, community resources\, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children\, their families\, and the individuals who interact with them. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Education\, Administrative and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. \nAnna Hartman is the Director of Early Childhood Excellence at the Jewish United Fund and the Director of the Paradigm Project\, a national network that nurtures emerging leadership in Jewish early childhood education. Anna holds a master’s in Jewish educational leadership from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and is a doctoral candidate in Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary. She has participated in three study tours of the renowned municipal early childhood centers in Reggio Emilia\, Italy. A recipient of the Pomegranate Prize\, JUF’s Samuel A. Goldsmith Young Professional Award\, and the Covenant Award\, Anna lives in the Chicago neighborhood of Roscoe Village. \nAdditional Information\nThe Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh seeks to cultivate resources\, connect people\, and collaborate across the community to live and fulfill Jewish values. Learn more about the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh on their website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/universal-early-childhood-education-what-could-this-mean-for-our-jewish-community/
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SUMMARY:Advocacy 201: Crafting and Sharing Your Story
DESCRIPTION:Effective messaging helps advocates communicate key points to their audience that can potentially influence their level of support. This workshop is for ECE professionals who have taken our Advocacy 101 or any other foundational advocacy training and would like to take the next step in preparing to speak with elected officials. We will review early childhood research and effective messaging such as brain science\, return on investment\, impact on workforce and business community\, and high-quality teaching. Attendees will leave the workshop with talking points for meeting with elected officials to advocate for early childhood. \nThis session will be virtual via Zoom. Register online to obtain the Zoom link. \nObjectives\n\nApply ECE experience\, child development knowledge\, and storytelling to develop advocacy messaging and talking points.\nDemonstrate strategies for engaging with elected officials and communicating advocacy priorities for early learning.\n\nThis course is available for 1.5 hours of PQAS credit (K6.10 C2). \nLearn More\nLearn more about the Early Learning Pennsylvania campaigns and sign up for public policy alerts on the training together website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/advocacy-201-crafting-and-sharing-your-story/
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