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SUMMARY:Ask the Coaches: ECE Inclusive Practices
DESCRIPTION:Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two one-hour sessions on May 5 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and administrative staff to engage in conversation around inclusive practices in their programs\, ask questions\, network with peers\, and share resources. One PQAS credit hour will be available for these sessions. \nRegistration\n\n\nMay 5\, 2022 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. \n\n\nMay 5\, 2022 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \n\n\nTo receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). Questions about receiving credit should be directed to Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ask-the-coaches-ece-inclusive-practices/2022-05-05/2/
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SUMMARY:SAC Engagement with Family\, Schools\, Community and Program Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:PENNSACCA in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key is offering the SAC Summer Prep Series. \nDuring the SAC Engagement with Family\, Schools\, Community and Program Advocacy session\, participants will learn what community engagement includes\, how to begin the process of engagement and relationship building with the schools\, and how to advocate for their program. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\nDescribe engagement with schools\, communities\, and program advocacy \n\n\nAnalyze their program’s current engagement and advocacy strategies \n\n\nCreate next steps for their program to enhance engagement and advocacy \n\n\nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sac-engagement-with-family-schools-community-and-program-advocacy/
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Healthy Minds
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 will be hosting virtual Healthy Minds Communities of Practice sessions every Monday at 10 a.m. from May 9\, 2022 through November 2022 for all child care providers. These are short sessions (15-minutes) where child care providers can engage in a mindful practice together and talk about successes and challenges in practicing. \nJoin via Zoom. \nFor questions\, please contact Jasmine Mercedes\, ELRC Region 5 Quality Coach\, at 412-224-3713 and Jasmine.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-healthy-minds/2022-05-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065714
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
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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/2022-05-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T160000
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CREATED:20220216T183650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T183650Z
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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/2022-05-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T140000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Quality Series: Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog\, Let’s Talk Quality Webinar\, and the newest\, Let’s Talk Quality Spotlight. Each month the PQA team will publish a blog article\, create a webinar\, and offer a spotlight session focused on a particular early education topic. The topic for May is Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\nMay 12\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 12\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nRegister to join the one-hour Spotlight session where members of the PQA team will answer your questions and be available for discussion about this month’s topic and other PQA related topics: \n\nMay 26\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 26\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nAdditional details\, as well as the monthly blog post for this topic\, can be found on the PQA website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-talk-quality-series-inspiring-spaces-for-infants-and-toddlers/2022-05-12/1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T180000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Quality Series: Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog\, Let’s Talk Quality Webinar\, and the newest\, Let’s Talk Quality Spotlight. Each month the PQA team will publish a blog article\, create a webinar\, and offer a spotlight session focused on a particular early education topic. The topic for May is Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\nMay 12\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 12\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nRegister to join the one-hour Spotlight session where members of the PQA team will answer your questions and be available for discussion about this month’s topic and other PQA related topics: \n\nMay 26\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 26\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nAdditional details\, as well as the monthly blog post for this topic\, can be found on the PQA website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-talk-quality-series-inspiring-spaces-for-infants-and-toddlers/2022-05-12/2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T193000
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. Join us for a group discussion to build your confidence\, gratitude\, and supportive relationships with other women. \nEvent Details\nSecond Friday of Every Month\n6 – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Toni Beasley at 412.540.5732 or toni@tryingtogether.org. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/womens-rap-virtual-sessions/2022-05-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative and CitiParks for the Ultimate Play Day this spring! Ultimate Play Day is a celebration of playfulness for people of all ages. \nHosted by the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative\, this annual event is an opportunity for people from throughout the Pittsburgh region to play together and raise awareness of the benefits of play for everyone—from birth to 199 years. Partner and community organizations offer play activities for all ages at a different venue each year. \nLocation\nLiberty Green Park\n100 Larimer Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15206 \nAdditional Information\nThis event is a part of Remake Learning Days. Remake Learning Days Across America is an innovative learning festival for families and youth! Taking root in regions across the nation\, these hands-on and engaging events are designed for kids of all ages at libraries\, schools\, tech centers\, museums\, play spaces\, community centers and more. This year’s festival is from April 22 – May 23\, 2022. \nMore details for this event will be available in the coming months. Please subscribe to the Trying Together newsletter for more details.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ultimate-play-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T101500
DTSTAMP:20260409T065714
CREATED:20220428T171201Z
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Healthy Minds
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 will be hosting virtual Healthy Minds Communities of Practice sessions every Monday at 10 a.m. from May 9\, 2022 through November 2022 for all child care providers. These are short sessions (15-minutes) where child care providers can engage in a mindful practice together and talk about successes and challenges in practicing. \nJoin via Zoom. \nFor questions\, please contact Jasmine Mercedes\, ELRC Region 5 Quality Coach\, at 412-224-3713 and Jasmine.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-healthy-minds/2022-05-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T163000
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CREATED:20220127T154421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T154421Z
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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/2022-05-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065714
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
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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/2022-05-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T164625Z
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SUMMARY:Nutrition for Life
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Hub & Early Center and Adagio Health’s Power Up nutrition education program are partnering to offer Nutrition for Life virtual cooking classes. \nThe Nutrition for Life Series will be offered monthly on the third Tuesdays from 6 – 7:30 p.m.\, and attendees will learn to make low-cost\, tasty\, healthy meals for their families. \nAdagio Health’s Power Up nutrition education program encourages children\, adults\, seniors\, and communities to choose healthier foods and live active lifestyles. \nRegister\nTo register for Nutrition for Life or if you have any questions\, please contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. Virtual links will be provided upon registration. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/nutrition-for-life/2022-05-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065714
CREATED:20220510T151914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T180444Z
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SUMMARY:From the Classroom to Your Living Room: Bringing Reggio Emilia Home
DESCRIPTION:Many Pittsburgh area schools offer a constructivist\, or Reggio Emilia-based program\, but what does that mean\, and how can this philosophy inform and elevate your home life and parenting? \nThe Reggio Emilia Approach® is an educational philosophy based on the image of a child with strong potentialities for development and a subject with rights\, who learns through the hundred languages belonging to all human beings\, and grows in relations with others. \nLearn how to bring this exploration\, discovery\, and relationship-based educational philosophy home. Join Liza Baron\, Director of Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Development Center\, on Wednesday\, May 18\, at noon to discuss ways to bring the innovative Reggio Emilia preschool practices home to help enrich your child’s at-home environment. \nRegister online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/from-the-classroom-to-your-living-room-bringing-reggio-emilia-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T153000
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SUMMARY:Communities of Practice: ECE Inclusive Practices
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the field\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. \nIn May\, ELRC Region 5 will help Allegheny County early education childcare teachers and directors as they explore access\, supports\, and participation within inclusive practices in their program classrooms. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and network with fellow colleagues and peers. \nRegistration is required for this session. 1.5 PQAS credit hours will be available. To receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). \nRegistration\nThursday\, 5/19/22 \n\n\n2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration \n\n\n6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Registration  \n\n\nIf you have any questions about receiving credit\, please contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/communities-of-practice-ece-inclusive-practices/2022-05-19/1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065714
CREATED:20220319T141000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T141000Z
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SUMMARY:SAC Provider Health and Safety for Summer
DESCRIPTION:PENNSACCA in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key is offering the SAC Summer Prep Series. \nThe SAC Provider Health and Safety for Summer professional development event will provide summer staff with the necessary health and safety prep\, including COVID-19 practices and DHS recognized Water Safety Training and Supervision. \nRegister now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sac-provider-health-and-safety-for-summer/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065714
CREATED:20220512T175643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T175643Z
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SUMMARY:Communities of Practice: ECE Inclusive Practices
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the field\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. \nIn May\, ELRC Region 5 will help Allegheny County early education childcare teachers and directors as they explore access\, supports\, and participation within inclusive practices in their program classrooms. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and network with fellow colleagues and peers. \nRegistration is required for this session. 1.5 PQAS credit hours will be available. To receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). \nRegistration\nThursday\, 5/19/22 \n\n\n2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration \n\n\n6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Registration  \n\n\nIf you have any questions about receiving credit\, please contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/communities-of-practice-ece-inclusive-practices/2022-05-19/2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065714
CREATED:20220510T145301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T145402Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Wellness Forum: How Do You Self Care?
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center is hosting a Women’s Wellness Forum on May 21\, 2022. Women are invited to join for a discussion on basic hair care\, skin care\, mental health\, and personal care tips. \nAbout\nDate:\nMay 21\, 2022 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nLocation:\nHomewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nContact: Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/a-womens-wellness-forum-how-do-you-self-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T101500
DTSTAMP:20260409T065714
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Healthy Minds
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 will be hosting virtual Healthy Minds Communities of Practice sessions every Monday at 10 a.m. from May 9\, 2022 through November 2022 for all child care providers. These are short sessions (15-minutes) where child care providers can engage in a mindful practice together and talk about successes and challenges in practicing. \nJoin via Zoom. \nFor questions\, please contact Jasmine Mercedes\, ELRC Region 5 Quality Coach\, at 412-224-3713 and Jasmine.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-healthy-minds/2022-05-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065714
CREATED:20220510T155107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T160047Z
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SUMMARY:WIC Family Engagement Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Thriving PA\, in collaboration with Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children\, Allies for Children\, United Way of Pennsylvania\, Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger and Pennsylvania’s Prenatal-to-Age-Three Collaborative\, is interested in engaging communities to hear from women\, families\, and present and former clients of the Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women\, Infants and Children (WIC). \nPresent and former clients of WIC are invited to a Family Engagement Listening Session on Monday\, May 23\, from 6 – 8 p.m. \nAt this event\, participants will have the opportunity to talk about their experience with WIC in a small group setting and completely virtual. For decades WIC participation has been declining in Pennsylvania. Thriving PA wants to hear about the barriers and challenges you faced while accessing the program\, as well as solutions that would make your experience more valuable. \nThe first 25 registrants will get a $25 gift card for their time. Register now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/wic-family-engagement-listening-session/
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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/2022-05-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T180000
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SUMMARY:Coaching and Mentoring Professional Development Series
DESCRIPTION:The ECE practice of coaching and mentoring leads to the creation of a healthier and more effective workforce. In the Strengthening ECE Practice through Coaching and Mentoring series\, the Trying Together PD/QI team will work with participants to learn about: \n\nthe differences between coaching and mentoring\nthe importance of adult communication and building relationships between mentors and mentees\nhow reflective and responsive practices translate into the implementation of mentoring and apprenticeship in a program setting\n\nSeries Details\nSessions are held on Tuesdays from 6 – 8 p.m. Dates are as follows: \n\nMay 24\nMay 31\nJune 7\nJune 14\n\nThis course is eligible for matriculation for 1 stackable credit at Carlow University. Register today. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/coaching-and-mentoring-professional-development-series/2022-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Serving Families who are Experiencing Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION: The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is partnering with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) on a webinar series to provide family support workers and home visitors with information and resources on important topics relating to domestic violence and their work. \nSessions are held from 9 a.m. to noon on the following dates: \n\nMarch 16 – Birthing People & Domestic Violence\nMay 25 – Traumatic Brain Injury & Domestic Violence\nJuly 13 – Adolescent Relationship Abuse\nSeptember 21 – LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Violence\nDecember 7  – An Introduction to Domestic Violence and Conversational Screening\n\nRegister for the sessions.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-serving-families-who-are-experiencing-domestic-violence/2022-05-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T140000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Quality Series: Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog\, Let’s Talk Quality Webinar\, and the newest\, Let’s Talk Quality Spotlight. Each month the PQA team will publish a blog article\, create a webinar\, and offer a spotlight session focused on a particular early education topic. The topic for May is Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\nMay 12\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 12\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nRegister to join the one-hour Spotlight session where members of the PQA team will answer your questions and be available for discussion about this month’s topic and other PQA related topics: \n\nMay 26\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 26\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nAdditional details\, as well as the monthly blog post for this topic\, can be found on the PQA website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-talk-quality-series-inspiring-spaces-for-infants-and-toddlers/2022-05-26/1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T190000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Quality Series: Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog\, Let’s Talk Quality Webinar\, and the newest\, Let’s Talk Quality Spotlight. Each month the PQA team will publish a blog article\, create a webinar\, and offer a spotlight session focused on a particular early education topic. The topic for May is Inspiring Spaces for Infants and Toddlers. \nRegister to join the one-hour Let’s Talk Quality Webinar: \n\nMay 12\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 12\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nRegister to join the one-hour Spotlight session where members of the PQA team will answer your questions and be available for discussion about this month’s topic and other PQA related topics: \n\nMay 26\, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.\nMay 26\, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.\n\nAdditional details\, as well as the monthly blog post for this topic\, can be found on the PQA website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-talk-quality-series-inspiring-spaces-for-infants-and-toddlers/2022-05-26/2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220527T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220527T193000
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. Parents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. \nRise Together takes place on the Fourth Friday of each month from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center (7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208). \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact 412.545.5039. \nShare this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together-fall2019-2019-10-25/2022-05-27/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T160000
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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/2022-05-31/
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SUMMARY:Coaching and Mentoring Professional Development Series
DESCRIPTION:The ECE practice of coaching and mentoring leads to the creation of a healthier and more effective workforce. In the Strengthening ECE Practice through Coaching and Mentoring series\, the Trying Together PD/QI team will work with participants to learn about: \n\nthe differences between coaching and mentoring\nthe importance of adult communication and building relationships between mentors and mentees\nhow reflective and responsive practices translate into the implementation of mentoring and apprenticeship in a program setting\n\nSeries Details\nSessions are held on Tuesdays from 6 – 8 p.m. Dates are as follows: \n\nMay 24\nMay 31\nJune 7\nJune 14\n\nThis course is eligible for matriculation for 1 stackable credit at Carlow University. Register today. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/coaching-and-mentoring-professional-development-series/2022-05-31/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T220000
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SUMMARY:Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:ASHI Pediatric CPR\, AED\, and First Aid an ideal training solution for schools\, child care providers\, youth sports coaches\, and others required to learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving children. This versatile program is based upon the 2010 CPR and First Aid Guidelines\, Caring for Our Children\, 3rd Ed\, and other evidence-based treatment recommendations.  This is a hands-on scenario-based course. The course will include a mix of video\, PowerPoint\, and lecture paired with hands-on practice sessions. Participants will be presented with situations that they will need to practice and treat which will include review and group critique. This is a hands-on class and participants will be practicing some of the skills on their fellow classmates. \nELRC Region 5 will offer trainings with approved PQAS Instructors and OCDEL-recognized curriculums at no cost to educators who meet the following requirements: \n\n\nCurrently working in a DHS Regulated Child Care setting in Allegheny County. \n\n\nHave a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate from a training that was not conducted by a PQAS certified instructor and/or the curriculum used was not OCDEL approved. \n\n\nAre not considered new hires. \n\n\nSession Details\n\n\nSession Date: Tuesday\, May 31\, 2022 at 6:00pm \n\n\nInstructor: Chimeria Terrell \n\n\nMaximum Class Capacity: 15 \n\n\nRegister Today\nSpace is limited. For training to appear in your PD Registry account\, you must also register for the event in the PD Registry. Registration closes on May 27\, 2022. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the course registration\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For instructor questions\, please contact Chimeria Terrell at steelcityhealthcaretraining@gmail.com
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pediatric-cpr-and-first-aid-training-2/
LOCATION:ABK Learning and Development Center\, 2305 Bedford Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T133000
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SUMMARY:Community Check-Up
DESCRIPTION:Every first Wednesday of the month\, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will host an advanced practice provider and pediatrician see children and young adults ages birth–26 years old at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center. Services provided are at no out-of-pocket cost. \nAvailable Services\nServices include: \n• Asthma and Allergy Care Check-Ups\n• Driver Permit Physicals\n• Hearing and Vision Screens\n• Immunizations and Flu Shots\n• Lead and Anemia Screenings\n• Mental Health Services and Resources\n• Needs-Based Resources\n• Sick Child Visits\n• Sports Physicals and Physical Exams\n• WIC Forms \nSchedule An Appointment\nAppointments occur on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center. \n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nPlease contact 412.310.7114 to schedule an appointment.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-check-up/2022-06-01/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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