Wednesday, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm ECE Advocacy 101 The ECE Advocacy 101 workshop is designed to break down the Pennsylvania budget cycle. Participants will receive an overview of the ELPA campaigns and how ECE programs are affected by the budget process as well as ways professionals and families can use their experience and knowledge to advocate. Participants should leave with foundational knowledge of […]
Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm International Women’s Day Panel and Luncheon Accelerate Action will host its International Women's Day panel and luncheon on March 7. Learn More Participants will start the day with a free community panel of local women leaders who are driving change on critical issues. The panel will be followed by a ticketed luncheon. The luncheon's featured speaker is Lulu Garcia-Navarro. The panel […]
Wednesday, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Advocacy 201: Crafting and Sharing Your Message 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, […]
Thursday, 9:00 am to 10:30 am Working Together Webinar Pre-K for PA and Start Strong PA will host an upcoming webinar on the state budget and advocacy efforts. Learn More The Working Together Webinar will be available in English and Spanish. The topics covered during the webinar include: Early learning in the 2025-26 Pennsylvania state budget Follow up and response to state policymakers Federal […]
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Trying Together will host a course that examines how our actions are shaped by our attitudes and beliefs – and how societal attitudes and beliefs have shaped service systems. Learn More Participants will have opportunities to explore the benefits of inclusion for all children and adults as well as reflect on how their individual attitudes […]
