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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/2023-03-01/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Healing Hearts: Supporting Parents and Caregivers with Grieving Children
DESCRIPTION:Hearts Connected is offering this webinar for parents or caregivers of children who have lost a loved one. A child life specialist will discuss what to expect from children when they are grieving and offer guidance on ways to help them work through common emotions and responses. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, March 1 | 2 – 3 p.m. \nVirtual via Zoom \nRegister \nLearn More\nTo learn more\, visit the Hearts Connected website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/healing-hearts-supporting-parents-and-caregivers-with-grieving-children/
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SUMMARY:Fresh Ideas for Making Your Program Stand Out and Grow
DESCRIPTION:Program leaders: Are you looking to make your early childhood program or organization stand out? Join Early Childhood Investigations Webinars and Procare Solutions for this webinar on program growth strategies\, featuring early childhood owner Molly Hichens. \nAttendees will learn to grow enrollment waitlists and staff\, utilize marketing techniques\, develop a systems mindset\, and implement best business practices that will make their early childhood programs shine. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, March 1 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.\nVirtual\nRegister \nLearn More\nCan’t participate in the webinar at the appointed time? Don’t worry. It will be recorded. To view the recording\, simply register for the event and you will receive an email with a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed. \nYou can earn .2 CEUs for this webinar. The cost is $15 paid to University of Oklahoma online when you apply. \nTo learn more\, visit the Early Childhood Investigations website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fresh-ideas-for-making-your-program-stand-out-and-grow/
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SUMMARY:Buzz\, Buzz\, Buzz at The Hub! - SHARE BUZZ Box Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Buzzword for a series of family fun events at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center in March! \nThe focus of these events is to give children from birth to age five\, and their caregivers\, the opportunity to explore elements of our newest BUZZ Box\, featuring our latest Buzzword: SHARE. \nTogether\, we will SHARE stories of our friends\, families\, communities\, and cultures through art\, dance\, singing\, science\, and reading. Each family will also get to take a BUZZ Box home with them! \nDinner will be provided. Registration prior to the event is strongly encouraged. \nRegister: \n\nMarch 15\, 2023\n\nFor more information or questions on the event\, contact Buzzword directly at buzzword@tryingtogether.org. Come check out what all the buzz is about\, and explore new words with us! \nBuzzword is made possible by PNC Grow Up Great® and The Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/buzz-buzz-buzz-at-the-hub-share-series-2023/2023-03-01/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2023-03-07/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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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/2023-03-07/
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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single father or caregiver? Would you like to build positive memories with your child and learn healthy ways to cope with barriers and stress? Join us for a group discussion. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nFirst Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)\n6 – 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together/2023-03-07/
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SUMMARY:Buzz\, Buzz\, Buzz at The Hub! - SHARE BUZZ Box Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Buzzword for a series of family fun events at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center in March! \nThe focus of these events is to give children from birth to age five\, and their caregivers\, the opportunity to explore elements of our newest BUZZ Box\, featuring our latest Buzzword: SHARE. \nTogether\, we will SHARE stories of our friends\, families\, communities\, and cultures through art\, dance\, singing\, science\, and reading. Each family will also get to take a BUZZ Box home with them! \nDinner will be provided. Registration prior to the event is strongly encouraged. \nRegister: \n\nMarch 15\, 2023\n\nFor more information or questions on the event\, contact Buzzword directly at buzzword@tryingtogether.org. Come check out what all the buzz is about\, and explore new words with us! \nBuzzword is made possible by PNC Grow Up Great® and The Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/buzz-buzz-buzz-at-the-hub-share-series-2023/2023-03-08/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T140000
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gaps in Early Childhood Education
DESCRIPTION:HiMama recently surveyed over 1\,500 child care professionals\, asking about issues facing the child care industry. The results\, compiled in their 7th Annual Childcare Industry Snapshot\, paint a picture of child care providers who are optimistic\, despite facing significant challenges in 2023. \nIn this webinar\, panelists will dive deeper into the survey data and share their own child care experiences and insights\, before answering your questions. \nSession Details\nThursday\, March 9 | 2 -3 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nIn this special webinar\, HiMama will welcome Tirusha Dave\, owner of Ellie’s Academy\, Bernadette Testani\, owner of Atelier Childcare\, and HiMama’s own Jo Sinanan. \nTo learn more\, visit the HiMama website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/bridging-the-gaps-in-early-childhood-education/
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ORGANIZER;CN="HiMama":MAILTO:support@himama.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T150000
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SUMMARY:Prioritizing Father Engagement Using the Parent\, Family\, and Community Engagement Framework
DESCRIPTION:Strong partnerships between program staff and fathers are the foundation for positive and lasting change for children\, fathers\, and their families. Through these partnerships\, programs can work more effectively to support father-child relationships and other outcomes for children and families. \nJoin the Office of Head Start and its National Center on Parent\, Family\, and Community Engagement to learn about planning\, prioritizing\, and promoting father and male engagement\, and creating a safe program environment for fathers to share their hopes\, celebrations\, challenges\, and resource needs. \nThis webinar is offered with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. \nSession Details\nThursday\, March 9 | 3 – 4 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nIn this webinar\, attendees will hear: \n\nideas for planning and prioritizing program-wide father engagement using the PFCE Framework elements as a guide\nprogram planning strategies to support father engagement goals\nopportunities to strengthen fathers’ connections to peers and community resources\n\nTo learn more\, visit the Office of Head Start or National Center on Parent\, Family\, and Community Engagement websites.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/prioritizing-father-engagement-using-the-parent-family-and-community-engagement-framework/
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SUMMARY:Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood: Focus on Attitudes and Beliefs
DESCRIPTION:This course looks at how our actions are shaped by our attitudes and beliefs\, and how societal attitudes and beliefs have shaped service systems. Participants will have opportunities to explore the benefits of inclusion for all children and all adults\, reflect on how their individual attitudes and beliefs were developed\, and how they impact their practice\, their colleagues and the service system. They will identify strategies teachers can use to create a sense of belonging for all children in the classroom\, explore perceptions about disability and reflect on how attitudes and beliefs impact early care and education practices. \nSession Details\n\n\nSession Date: March 9 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Virtual \n\n\nInstructor: Shawna Mohler and Jillian Miller \n\n\nStandards: Child Development and Learning in Context\, Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator \n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now open. This session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. Registration closes on March 7\, 2023. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/collaborating-for-inclusive-practices-in-early-childhood/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T130000
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SUMMARY:Let's Chat About Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) in February and March for a series of webinars on language and literacy development. These webinars will provide a multitude of strategies and resources that can be used in the home or in the classroom. These webinars will be offered for free on the dates and times listed below: \n\n\n2/10/23 \, 1 – 2 p.m. | Let’s Chat About: Having Conversations with Kids \n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\n2/24/23\, 1 – 2 p.m. | Let’s Chat About: Moving Beyond the Read Aloud \n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\n3/10/23\, 1 – 2 p.m. | Let’s Chat About: Making Phonological Awareness Fun \n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\n3/24/23\, 1 – 2 p.m. | Let’s Chat About: Using Print Awareness to Support Emergent Writing \n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nPQAS credit hours\, Infant Toddler hours\, and ACT48 hours available for these webinars. Get additional information on topics\, credits\, and registration. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-chat-about-webinar-series/2023-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T180000
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of some self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. \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-2023/2023-03-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T111500
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2023-03-14/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T160000
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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/2023-03-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T114239
CREATED:20230303T204501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T204501Z
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SUMMARY:T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships - Supports for ECE Professionals to Earn a Degree Debt Free!
DESCRIPTION:Are you an early childhood education professional interested in furthering your education? Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) for this information session\, and learn more about the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program. \nT.E.A.C.H. is a unique opportunity that provides financial and other supports to help ECE professionals enroll in college\, earn their degree debt free\, and earn more money. \nSession Details\nTuesday\, March 14 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nT.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Pennsylvania is supported by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) and Pennsylvania’s Department of Education (PDE). \nJoin us for this information session to hear from T.E.A.C.H. Director Laurie Litz and learn more about: \n\nHigher education options and selecting a degree program\,\nNext steps to enrolling in college\,\nTimelines for enrolling in Summer or Fall 2023 semesters\,\nHow to access a variety of financial supports\, including the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program\, and\nTime for Q&A to help attendees develop a personalized plan for next steps.\n\nTo learn more\, visit the PACCA website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/t-e-a-c-h-scholarships-supports-for-ece-professionals-to-earn-a-degree-debt-free/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T160000
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SUMMARY:Coaching to Support Friendship Skills and Problem Solving
DESCRIPTION:When problems arise in early childhood settings\, adults can use those opportunities to teach those targeted social and emotional skills\, including friendship skills. \nJoin the Office of Head Start and its National Center on Early Childhood Development\, Teaching\, and Learning for this webinar\, and explore the resources and strategies a coach can share with coachees to support problem solving and teach friendship skills. Practice using coaching strategies by engaging in a case study focused on effective problem solving and friendship skills practices. \nThis webinar will have English and Spanish captioning. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, March 15 | 3 – 4 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nIn this webinar\, we’re discussing: \n\nResources and strategies to support coachees and families to teach friendship skills and problem-solving to children\nUsing coaching strategies and practicing them through a case study\n\nThis webinar benefits: \n\nCoaches supporting Head Start and Early Head Start education staff in all program options\nEducation staff supporting coaches\n\nTo learn more\, visit the Office of Head Start website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/coaching-to-support-friendship-skills-and-problem-solving/
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SUMMARY:Harm and Healing: The Mental Health of AAPI and LGBTQ Children
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brazelton Touchpoints Center and Burke Foundation for the second episode of their Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change webinar series\, featuring Dr. Warren Ng\, president of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. \nAttendees will learn about the mental health of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ+ children\, the harms they experience\, how those harms have been exacerbated by the pandemic and political polarization\, and the ways that we can help them heal. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, March 15 | 3 – 4 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nTo learn more\, visit the Brazelton Touchpoints Center website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/harm-and-healing-the-mental-health-of-aapi-and-lgbtq-children/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T173000
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SUMMARY:Buzz\, Buzz\, Buzz at The Hub! - SHARE BUZZ Box Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Buzzword for a series of family fun events at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center in March! \nThe focus of these events is to give children from birth to age five\, and their caregivers\, the opportunity to explore elements of our newest BUZZ Box\, featuring our latest Buzzword: SHARE. \nTogether\, we will SHARE stories of our friends\, families\, communities\, and cultures through art\, dance\, singing\, science\, and reading. Each family will also get to take a BUZZ Box home with them! \nDinner will be provided. Registration prior to the event is strongly encouraged. \nRegister: \n\nMarch 15\, 2023\n\nFor more information or questions on the event\, contact Buzzword directly at buzzword@tryingtogether.org. Come check out what all the buzz is about\, and explore new words with us! \nBuzzword is made possible by PNC Grow Up Great® and The Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/buzz-buzz-buzz-at-the-hub-share-series-2023/2023-03-15/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T160000
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SUMMARY:Front Porch: Brilliant Bilingual Preschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever wonder how young children can learn\, not only one\, but two or more languages? Join the Office of Head Start and its National Center on Early Childhood Development\, Teaching\, and Learning for this webinar\, and learn about the human capacity to learn multiple languages in early childhood. \nAttendees will discover the cultural and cognitive benefits of bilingualism and explore strategies and resources that can help support children who are dual language learners during the preschool years. \nThis webinar will have English and Spanish captioning. \nSession Details\nThursday\, March 16 | 3 – 4 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nThis webinar will feature Marley Jarvis\, Ph.D. from the National Center on Early Childhood Development\, Teaching\, and Learning\, who will explore research findings on early language learning. \nTo learn more about this webinar\, visit the Office of Head Start website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/front-porch-brilliant-bilingual-preschoolers/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Head Start":MAILTO:HeadStartinfo@acf.hhs.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T150000
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SUMMARY:Buzzword Day at the Theatre!
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has a special opportunity for children and their families who engage with Buzzword to get free tickets to “Buzzword Day at the Theatre!” This unique event features a “Big Bubble Bonanza” showing at the Byham Theater. \nPre-registration is required. The Cultural Trust has 100 free tickets (4 tickets per family) available for this event\, which include a free snack and transportation (from The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center OR The Kingsley Association to the Byham Theatre). Tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis. \nWhen: \nSunday\, March 19\, at 2 p.m. (transportation departs at 1 p.m.) \nCaregivers and parents can register for this special event online*\, by attending a Buzzword programming event on March 1 (this event has passed and registration is closed)\, or by calling (412) 456-2695. \n*UPDATE: The registration form for this event has been deactivated and is closed to any further submissions. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email Julissa at bermea@trustarts.org. Please mention how many tickets you will need and how many adults and children are in your party. \nFor more information or questions on the event\, contact Buzzword directly at buzzword@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/buzzword-day-at-the-theatre/
LOCATION:Byham Theatre\, 101 6th Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T170000
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SUMMARY:Walk-In Food Distribution at The Hub
DESCRIPTION:Visit The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center every Monday from 12 – 5 p.m. to receive free food items\, including sandwiches\, fruit\, baked goods\, and more! \nParticipants may pick up a variety of perishable food items on a first come\, first served basis\, while supplies last. This food distribution is walk-in only. Food items are provided by 412 Food Rescue. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact The Hub & Family Center at (412) 545-5039.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/walk-in-food-distribution-at-the-hub/2023-03-20/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T111500
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2023-03-21/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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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/2023-03-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T143000
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Education Beginning Business Administration Series for Family Providers
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Village’s Learning Lab and Early Learning Resource Center Region 18 are offering business administration training to center- and family- based child care program directors at every level of experience. \nThis virtual\, four-session series is designed to improve fiscal and human resources practices. Topics will include the iron triangle\, budgeting\, financial statements\, personnel management\, and other business issues. \nSeries Details\n\nTuesday\, March 21 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom\nTuesday\, March 28 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom\nMonday\, April 17 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom\nMonday\, April 24 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this event\, complete the application form and email the completed form to Huan Chen at huanc@childrensvillagephila.org. \nLearn More\nParticipants are expected to: \n\nattend all sessions\narrive on time\nstay for the entire scheduled session\nparticipate during sessions\ncomplete a pre/post assessment\n\nTo learn more\, visit the Children’s Village website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-childhood-education-beginning-business-administration-series-for-family-providers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T140000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Family Dynamics: A Native Youth Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grandfamilies & Kinship Network and National Indian Child Welfare Association for this webinar on child care and the relational worldview model—an Indigenous child care model that looks at well-being as a balance between the four quadrants: environment\, mind\, body\, and spirit. \nPanelists will discuss their experience living in grandfamilies and kinship families\, navigating changes in relationships with their relatives\, the things that helped bring them balance\, and what support they needed from those around them. \nSession Details\nTuesday\, March 21 | 1 -2 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nTo learn more\, visit the Grandfamilies & Kinship Network website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/navigating-family-dynamics-a-native-youth-perspective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T174817Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children’s Play as a Way to Positively Respond to Our New Normal
DESCRIPTION:What does play look like in the “new normal”? In this course\, participants will define the elements of play according to Dr. Peter Gray\, discuss play adaptations\, and explore the implications of play in adherence to health and safety guidelines in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of this course\, participants will use acquired knowledge of play to create a “play action plan.” Using the “play action plan\,” educators will adapt their practice to support children’s play and meet standards for health\, safety\, and social-emotional growth. \nSession Details\nInstructors: Allison Hritz and Judy Graca\nTime: 6 – 8 p.m.\nCost: $10\nDate: \n\nMarch 21\, 2023\n\nJune 13\, 2023
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/supporting-childrens-play-as-a-way-to-positively-respond-to-our-new-normal/2023-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T130000
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SUMMARY:"Unlocking the How" in Building Effective Family-School Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Join Kidsburgh at this webinar to learn about family engagement strategies and Learning Heroes‘ “Unlocking the How” research. \nLearning Heroes’ Senior Vice President and “Unlocking the How” Researcher\, Dr. Eyal Bergman\, will guide attendees through the research and discuss family engagement\, effective program practice\, and strategy planning for schools and families. \nAll Parents as Allies cohort members\, along with community members and other school members\, are invited to join this free session. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, March 22 | 12 – 1 p.m. \nVirtual via Zoom \nRegister \nLearn More\nTo learn more\, visit the Kidsburgh website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/unlocking-the-how-in-building-effective-family-school-partnerships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T114239
CREATED:20230306T215957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T215957Z
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SUMMARY:Community Strategies for Vaccine Equity for Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Penn State Extension Better Kid Care and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) invite child care program directors\, educators\, and caregivers to this informative panel discussion on effective strategies for advancing vaccine equity for young children in early childhood programs. \nAt this event\, Dr. Timothy Shope\, M.D.\, MPH. will join Anna Rutins\, project manager at CDC Partners for Vaccine Equity\, Presbyterian Community Health\, Presbyterian Healthcare Systems\, to share examples of community strategies to support the vaccination of young children. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, March 22 | 1 – 2 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nTo learn more\, visit the Penn State Extension Better Kid Care website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-strategies-for-vaccine-equity-for-young-children/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T153000
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SUMMARY:Art in the Trauma Informed ECE Classroom: Process over Product
DESCRIPTION:Art is a creative process of self-discovery that grows the brain and engages the mind and body with sensory materials. This active engagement strengthens the mind in early childhood and serves to both calm the nervous system and release emotions. These calming and releasing functions have important implications for trauma-informed classrooms. \nJoin Early Childhood Investigations Webinars and the ChildCare Education Institute for this webinar\, presented by Anna Reyner\, MA\, LMFT\, founder of CreativePlayLA. \nAttendees will learn how to use art for self-expression and building community. Process art offers children a sense of freedom…the freedom of choice\, thought and feeling. \nSession Details\nWednesday\, March 22 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. \nVirtual \nRegister \nLearn More\nThis webinar will share key practices that are necessary to reduce the use of cookie cutter crafts in favor of true art that reflects children’s authentic thoughts and feelings. Join this webinar to: \n\nLearn how current neuroscience supports art as self-regulation and stress release in trauma informed classrooms\nDiscuss why teachers still deliver product over process art and how to change that mindset\nReceive tips and resources on how to motivate staff to deliver social emotional process art over product art\nEngage in a process-oriented art activity that will relax and replenish your creative energy.\n\nYou can earn .2 CEUs for this webinar. The cost is $15 paid to University of Oklahoma online when you apply. \nTo learn more about credits or this webinar\, visit the Early Investigations Webinars website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/art-in-the-trauma-informed-ece-classroom-process-over-product/
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