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SUMMARY:PENN SACCA Info and Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance (PENN SACCA) on March 5 for a morning of networking\, an overview of PENN SACCA\, and a brief session on quick tips for incorporating STEM activities into school-age programming. This will be a great opportunity to connect with your peers and share new ideas about the field. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nAbout PENN SACCA\nSince 1993\, PENN SACCA has been providing out-of-school-time professionals with information\, training\, and resources to assist in the delivery of quality programs for school-age children during out-of-school hours. They believe that Out-of-School-Time is an important pillar in youth development in Pennsylvania and that Pennsylvania School-Age Professionals should be recognized\, valued\, respected and appreciated. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Eventbrite page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/penn-sacca-networking/
LOCATION:Colab 18\, 100 S. Commons St\, Suite 100\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Up Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Early childhood professionals are invited to join First Up on March 6\, 2020 for their Annual Conference! \nAbout\nFirst Up’s Annual Conference will feature national and local experts presenting on a range of topics\, including managing challenging behaviors\, negotiating risky play\, practicing mindfulness\, and stress management for parents\, children\, and professionals! Come prepared to enjoy a full day of professional development\, networking\, and inspiration – all centered around building strong classroom curricula and engaging learning environments for young learners. Space is limited. \nRegistration\nTo register and for information on fees\, please visit the First Up website. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, including a complete workshop listing\, visit the conference website. \nFor questions\, contact Rebecca Tyrrell at rebecca.tyrrell@firstup.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/first-up-conference/
LOCATION:University of Pennsylvania | Perelman Quadrangle\, 3417 Spruce St #307\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:(re)Designing Space(s)
DESCRIPTION:Recognize that your space isn’t fitting your organization’s needs as well as it could be? Have you or your team thought about making changes\, imagined improvements\, or started a plan? Join APOST and their guest presenter Heather Mallak of PUBLIC STUD/O at Sarah Heinz House for this interactive workshop aimed to support your space design efforts! \nAbout\nIn this training\, participants start with a tour of Sarah Heinz House’s facilities to see how rethinking space design has improved their program\, then review some examples of low to high budget\, high impact transformations that focus on supporting the identified “design drivers” in your space to help you better mold it to fit the needs of your youth. Participants will gain insights from collaborating professionals—architects\, designers\, and informal learning space providers–who have undertaken larger scale redesign efforts. You’ll leave this session with insights\, techniques\, and resources for use in co-designing with your intended audience to improve experience. \nLunch will be provided and free parking is available. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the Eventbrite page. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact APOST at 412.456.6876.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/redesigning-spaces/
LOCATION:Sarah Heinz House\, 1 Heinz Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200307T090000
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SUMMARY:Documenting Learning Through Photography
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on March 7 for their professional development session\, “Documenting Learning Through Photography.” \nAbout\nCameras are ubiquitous these days\, but how can educators best use them in the classroom? In this workshop\, educators will consider how they might use photography to enhance\, expand\, and document learning for both themselves and their students. Participants will learn about free simple apps for photo editing and how to use visual artifacts in student assessment. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mobile device\, however\, iPads will be made available for use during the class. \nThis course is designed for K-12 educators. Act 48 and PQAS hours available. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust website. \nMore Information\nFor personal assistance selecting accessible seats or for more information about accessibility for a person with a disability\, contact Customer Service at 412.456.6666. To learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/documenting-learning-photography/
LOCATION:Trust Arts Education Center\, 807 Liberty Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200309T120000
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SUMMARY:Promoting Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Development
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to better support children’s social and emotional development? Join Trying Together for our online course\, “Promoting Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Development.” \nAbout\nThis online session will explore the questions: “What is social and emotional learning within infants and toddlers\, and why is it important?” Participants will be provided with positive social-emotional opportunities for infants and toddlers and develop skills necessary to build a solid foundation for very young children. Course instructors will discuss how to support very young children to form secure relationships with others to ultimately be able to focus and learn in their day to day experiences. Also\, skills and techniques will be provided to engage with infants and toddlers to teach them to feel good about themselves while developing confidence and self-control. \nThree hours of PQAS and/or Act 48 credits will be offered. \n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKCs): K1.9 C2 and K2.2 C2\nKeystone STARS Alignment: SQ. 3.4.4\n\n\n\nTimeline\nThis online course will be available from March 9 through March 30\, 2020. Please note that this event listing is not a day-of\, in-person event. Once registered\, course instructors will provide further information on accessing the course. \nRegistration\nTo register for this course\, complete the form below. \n  \n \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis\, Professional Learning Program Manager\, at 412.567.3933 or jasmine@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/social-emotional-pd/
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SUMMARY:Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Profession
DESCRIPTION:Join the Power to the Profession Task Force\, either in person or online\, on March 9 to learn about the Unifying Framework as professionals come together to build a movement to advance a unified\, diverse\, equitable\, and effective early childhood education profession. \nAbout\nPower to the Profession is a national collaboration to define the early childhood profession by establishing a unifying framework for career pathways\, knowledge\, competencies\, qualifications\, standards\, and compensation. Informed by community input and feedback\, the Power to the Profession Task Force has reached a consensus on a shared framework to advance the early childhood education profession. \nJoin the Task Force in person or online on March 9 to celebrate the profession’s shared commitment and the release of the “Unifying Framework for Early Childhood Educators” and the “Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators.” If joining by live stream\, consider organizing a watch party with your fellow early childhood educators and allies! Visit this page for watch party tips. \nRSVP\nTo RSVP\, visit the event registration page. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, email p2p@naeyc.org. \n*Information provided by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/p2p-unifying-framework/
LOCATION:Spire\, 750 First St NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200311T130000
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SUMMARY:Making the Census Count for All PA Kids | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there is an official 2020 Census song? Or that Sesame Street’s Count von Count is sharing the message about the importance of responding to the Census? Do you know how much federal funding Pennsylvania missed over the past 10 years because of undercounting in the last Census? Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) for their webinar on March 11 to learn about all of these topics and more!  \nAbout\nThe federal government uses census data to help allocate over $800 billion a year in federal funds to key programs that serve children and families. When we miss young children in the census\, our communities miss out on funding for public programs for much of their childhood. During this webinar\, you will learn more about what you can do to encourage families in your early learning program to participate in the 2020 Census. \nRegistration\nRegistrations must be submitted by noon on March 10\, 2020. To register\, please visit the event webpage. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact Maureen Murphy at 717.657.9000\, extension 107. \n*Information provided by PACCA
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/census-2020-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200311T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200311T150000
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SUMMARY:Managing Infectious Diseases in Early Education and Child Care Settings
DESCRIPTION:Join the national American Academy of Pediatrics on March 11 for a one-hour webinar to learn more about two new tools that help professionals meet national early education and child care training requirements for managing infectious diseases. \nIncluded Topics\nParticipants will learn about the following: \n\n\n\nthe important role managing infectious diseases training plays in early childhood settings;\n\n\n\n\na free\, new online managing infectious diseases module for any early learning provider;\n\n\n\n\na free\, fully downloadable managing infectious diseases training curriculum that can be tailored for your audience’s needs; and\n\n\n\n\ntraining tips that can help you share information about managing infectious diseases with your early care and education community.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Eleni Victoria at evictoria@aap.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ece-infectious-diseases/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200312T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200312T210000
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SUMMARY:Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires as a Screening Tool
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires®\, including Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional\, as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years old? Join Trying Together for a three-hour professional growth session that provides information on how to administer\, score\, and share the results of the screener with families. \nDirected by Carlow University’s Coordinator of Undergraduate Education Programs\, Pamela Zimmerman\, this course session will include resources for making referrals to additional services. Three hours of PQAS and/or Act 48 credits will be offered. \n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC): K4\nKeystone STARS Alignment: SQ.3.4.7\, EC.3.4.3\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this course\, complete the form below. \n  \n \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis\, Professional Learning Program Manager\, at 412.567.3933 or jasmine@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ages-stages-pd-spring-2020/
LOCATION:Trying Together | Training Room\, 5604 Solway Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200313T090000
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SUMMARY:Helping Youth Deal with Grief and Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Join the Highmark Caring Place on March 13 for their workshop exploring how to help children cope with grief and trauma. \nAbout\nThis training provided by the Highmark Caring Place\, A Center for Grieving Children\, Adolescents and Their Families\, will explore grief and loss for children with a focus on how traumatic events may impact a child’s ability to cope. Participants will begin to learn about activities that may support children in a variety of environments to help with healing. Following the presentation\, participants are invited to take a brief tour of the Caring Place to learn more about the program. \nRegister\nTo register\, visit the Eventbrite page. \nParking is available free of cost in the Stanwix Riverfront Center Garage located at 625 Stanwix Street. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact APOST at 412.456.6876.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/youth-trauma-grief-cope/
LOCATION:Highmark Caring Place – Pittsburgh\, 620 Stanwix Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200314T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200314T160000
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SUMMARY:Insights & Innovations: Early Childhood Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Early learning professionals are invited to join the Learning Lamp on March 14 for the Insights & Innovations Conference. The conference will feature insights on the latest ECE teaching and administration strategies and will offer 6 PQAS and Act 48 credits. \nSessions\nInsights & Innovations will include a variety of session topics\, including: \n\n\n\nDanielson Framework Training;\nProgram-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PW-PBIS);\nLoving Spaces and Learning Spaces for Infants and Toddlers;\nKeys to Success: Recruiting\, Onboarding\, and Retaining Quality Staff;\nEverything You Need to Know about STARS;\nand more.\n\n\n\nVisit the conference Eventbrite page to view the full agenda\, speaker list\, and more. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the conference Eventbrite page. Registration fees include light continental breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact Anne McGrath at 814.242.6079 or annefmcgrath@gmail.com. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/insights-innovations-conference/
LOCATION:University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown | Living Learning Center\, 450 Schoolhouse Road\, Johnstown\, PA\, 15904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200317T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200317T180000
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SUMMARY:Strategies for eLearning Days in the Wake of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:With many schools and learning centers closing for a period of time due to coronavirus (COVID-19)\, educators are utilizing technology to offer learning opportunities to students at home. Join the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) on March 17 for their webinar to learn more about implementing “eLearning Days.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, presenters will provide essential resources for state\, district\, and school administrators and teachers as they prepare for eLearning Days in the wake of school closings related to the COVID-19 virus. Launched by SETDA with the support of AT&T\, the SETDA Coalition for eLearning will compile and provide resources on eLearning for state education agencies and school districts at no cost. \nThe Coalition will also support leaders and spark innovation around eLearning related to the COVID-19 virus\, as well as inevitable inclement weather and other disruptive events. A school-based experience in eLearning Days will provide first-hand experience of planning and implementing eLearning Days. \nThis webinar is suitable for kindergarten through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegister\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/elearning-days-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200324T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200324T150000
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SUMMARY:COVID-19: Considerations for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Join Executive Director for the Institute for Child Preparedness Andrew Roszak\, JD\, MPA\, EMT-Paramedic\, on March 24 for his webinar\, “COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic: Considerations for Early Childhood Professionals.” \nAbout\nGryphon House is partnering with the preparedness experts at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness to offer this special webinar\, designed to help cut through the noise and provide you with the essential information you need as an early childhood professional. Gryphon House author\, Andrew Roszak\, will provide the latest updates and information designed to help keep you safe. \nThis webinar will be of benefit to pre-k teachers\, librarians\, child care providers\, and school and district leaders. There will be time to have your questions answered at the end of the presentation. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/covid-19-ece-webinar/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200324T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T001919Z
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SUMMARY:Bullying Prevention and SEL: What Can I Do Now?
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning best practices in social-emotional learning and bullying prevention? Join Leah Galkowski from the Center for Safe Schools on March 24 for her webinar\, “Bullying Prevention and SEL: What Can I Do Now?” \nAbout\nThe research tells us that evidence-based practices in social-emotional learning and bullying prevention help students to be successful in school. The question is: “What does that look like?” This interactive webinar will provide a brief overview of best practices in social-emotional learning and bullying prevention. Participants will be provided with some simple\, hands-on strategies to implement in their schools and classrooms that will support students and teachers in building a positive\, cohesive\, and welcoming environment. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/bullying-prevention-sel/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200324T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200324T213000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children in the Struggle Against COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:About\nIn the United States and abroad\, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) threatens our health\, disrupts our routines\, and undermines our financial and economic well-being. Diagnoses of anxiety in children were at a peak even before the coronavirus provided more cause for alarm. \nJoin EmbraceRace for their webinar “Supporting Children in the Struggle Against COVID-19” for a conversation with a developmental-behavioral pediatrician\, based in Houston\, and a child psychologist\, based in the Bay Area\, about how parents\, guardians\, and other caregivers can best protect children in these difficult times. Time will be provided for questions and comments. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/supporting-children-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T130000
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SUMMARY:Questions Answered for Families During Time of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Join the PEAL Center on Wednesday\, March 25 for their webinar\, “Questions Answered for Families During Time of Uncertainty.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, PEAL Center team members will review the latest information and identify key information for families who have children with IEPs. Their goal is to ensure that families understand their rights under IDEA while encouraging collaborative problem solving and creative solutions. By attending\, participants will hear about critical and timely information\, including evolving guidance\, resources for families\, strategies for progress monitoring at home\, and answers to questions you may have. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/iep-family-resources-webinar/2020-03-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T150000
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SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Learning and Equity: Follow the Data
DESCRIPTION:Join Education Week on March 25 for their webinar\, “Social Emotional Learning and Equity: Follow the Data.” \nAbout\nProviding equitable opportunities for young people’s social\, emotional\, and academic growth is paramount. Equity in education goes deeper than providing equal education to all students. Equity in education is providing each student with the education they need to live and thrive. \nHear the most recent findings of ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning and how SEL can be leveraged to promote equity. Get a first-hand look at some of the most recent data compiled\, using measures of SEL achievement across diverse populations\, and an understanding of which approaches yield the most substantive results. And briefly preview ACT’s SEL Solutions—evidence-based K-12 student curriculum\, a suite of ELL options\, educator professional development\, and assessment—that align with CASEL’s 5 core competencies. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. \n*Information provided by Education Week
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/social-emotional-learning-equity/
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SUMMARY:Literacy in a Time of Rapid Change: Strategies & Resources for Virtual Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join literacy experts\, authors\, and experienced virtual educators\, Dr. Troy Hicks and Shaelynn Farnsworth\, for the webinar\, “Literacy in a Time of Rapid Change: Strategies and Resources for Virtual Learning\,” as they discuss resources and strategies to best support remote teaching and learning. \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, presenters will explore ways to virtually teach and engage students in literacy learning by sharing curricular content\, edtech tools\, resources\, communities\, and tips to get participants thinking critically and creatively in this time of crisis. As educators are working to meet the needs of all students virtually\, it is important to also be mindful of issues related to equity\, accessibility\, and student populations with special needs. \nThis webinar will be of interest to kindergarten through higher education teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, curriculum and instruction\, TOSAs and coaches\, assistant superintendents\, and tech directors. There will be time to have your questions answered at the end of the presentation. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/literacy-virtual-learning/
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SUMMARY:COVID-19: Legislative and Regulatory Roundup
DESCRIPTION:Join the NIHCM Foundation\, Alliance for Health Policy\, and Commonwealth Fund on March 27 for their COVID-19 webinar series. \nAbout\nThis COVID-19 Webinar Mini-Series will synthesize the information in the headlines to provide cohesive insight into the status of the response and remaining gaps in the system that must be addressed to limit the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. This week\, Congress is set to pass the third major legislative package in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This webinar will offer a high-level analysis of the policies that Congress and the administration have pursued to date and what we can expect in the coming months. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/covid-19-legislative-roundup/
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SUMMARY:Stress Management for Educators During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Join Sanford Harmony\, Kaiser Permanente\, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation on April 1\, 2020 for their webinar\, “Caring for the Education Community During COVID-19: Stress Management for Educators.” \nAbout\nPresented in partnership by Kaiser Permanente\, Sanford Harmony\, and Healthier Generation\, this live\, interactive session will help participants learn the impacts and response patterns associated with stress\, along with practical tips to rise above and maintain your cool even in times of crisis. \nThis webinar will be recorded and publicly accessible within two days of the live session. \nWebinar Objectives\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\nbetter understand how stress impacts how we think\, feel\, and act;\nlearn how to become aware of stress response patterns; and\nidentify and apply a strategy to build empathy in others during a crisis time.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact learn@healthiergeneration.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stress-management-educators-covid/
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SUMMARY:Using Sesame Street in Communities Resources for Health Emergencies
DESCRIPTION:Join Sesame Workshop and Brazelton Touchpoints Center on April 1\, 2020 for a 60-minute conversation about how to use Sesame Street videos\, games\, and other assets so families can feel healthy\, find comfort\, and learn playfully at home! \nAbout\nSesame Workshop and the Brazelton Touchpoints Center are partnering to share helpful online resources to stay informed\, engaged\, and responsive to the needs of children and families in your neighborhood through health emergencies. As a result of COVID-19\, families around the world are needing to adjust\, adapt\, and keep each other safe. In response\, Sesame Workshop is launching the Caring for Each Other initiative—a long-term commitment to supporting families for the duration of this crisis. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sesame-street-resources-health-emergencies/2020-04-01/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus on K-12 Education
DESCRIPTION:As of early March\, the COVID-19 coronavirus has put about 300 million students out of school around the world\, as communities and whole countries try to contain its spread. \nJoin EdSurge for weekly live webinars on how K-12 schools are coping\, the move to remote learning\, and how students and educators are being impacted by the virus. EdSurge K-12 Editor Stephen Noonoo and other editors and reporters will host different panelists each week to discuss the latest developments in this rapidly evolving situation. \nSeries Topics\nSome of the topics series panelists will discuss include: \n\n\n\nequity;\nspecial education;\nuniversal design for learning;\nparent communications;\nsocial-emotional learning;\nremote instruction for early learning; and\nlessons learned from Chinese educators (Wednesday\, April 8 at 7 p.m.).\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/coronavirus-impact-k-12-webinars/2020-04-03/
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SUMMARY:Small Business Administration Loans Explained | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to apply for and utilize Small Business Association (SBA) Loans? Join co-hosts Trying Together\, the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, and Start Strong PA on April 7\, 2020 for their webinar\, “Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Explained.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, Trying Together\, the SBDC\, and Start Strong PA will explain how to apply for and utilize the SBA Loans made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will be hosted on Zoom. Digital access links will be emailed to all attendees on the day of the event. \nRegistration\nRegistration is required by 10 a.m. on April 7\, 2020. To register\, please visit the event registration page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/small-business-loans-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Building Students’ Social-Emotional Strength Through Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about classroom-ready resources that support social-emotional learning? Join Dr. Nancy Boyles on April 7 for the webinar\, “Building Students’ Social-Emotional Strength Through Literacy.” \nAbout\nDuring this webinar\, participants will gain a better understanding of CASEL focus areas that impact personal strength: managing feelings\, a positive view of self\, developing self-confidence\, controlling impulsive behaviors\, setting goals\, and skill in communicating. This will include a reflection on questions for professionals in each area\, an introduction to noteworthy picture books aligned to the focus areas\, and application of a student-friendly questioning strategy for starting SEL conversations. \nThis webinar will be of interest to pre-k through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. Time for questions will be included. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/social-emotional-literacy-webinar/
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SUMMARY:#ResourceWednesdays: Emergency Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Has the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affected your family’s ability to access child care services? If yes\, how are child care center closures impacting your family? These are the questions at the center of the #ResourceWednesdaysChat on April 8\, 2020\, co-hosted by Single Mom Defined\, Jeremiah’s Place\, and Trying Together! \nThis live chat is powered by The Women and Girls Foundation. \nHow to Attend\nIf you’re a single mom\, you can join the conversation in the private Facebook group on April 8 at 2  p.m. Click here to visit their page and join the group!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/resource-wednesdays-emergency-child-care/
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SUMMARY:How to Practically Implement the Six Keys to Early Childhood Reading
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how and why the reading gap exists in children and how educators can help bridge the gap? Join Reading Expert John Lant on April 8 for his webinar\, “How to Practically Implement the 6 Keys to Early Childhood Reading.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, participants will hear from reading experts who have spent 17 years in the classroom with children. Presenters will make it easy for attendees to understand how to apply and teach children the six keys to early childhood reading (as outlined by the NICHD) in a practical way. These six keys include the following: \n\n\n\nteaching direct phonemic awareness;\nteaching explicit letter-sound correspondence;\nteaching frequent letter-sound relationships systematically;\ndemonstrating how to sound out words with letter-sound blending;\nusing connected\, decodable text to practice letter-sounding relationships; and\nreading interesting stories to develop language comprehension.\n\n\n\nThis webinar will be of interest to pre-k through elementary teachers and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. Space is extremely limited.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/six-keys-reading-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Equity in Education: An Examination of Practices in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning ways that you can address equity in your classroom as an educator? Join Steven Almazan on April 8 for the webinar\, “Equity in Education: An Examination of Practices in the United States.” \nAbout\nEducational equity is impacted by many contributing factors such as race\, gender\, socio-economic status\, language proficiency\, learning disability status\, and other social and cultural factors. Students who hold unique identities should receive an adequate amount of resources\, human capital\, instructional time\, and social support to ensure that they are learning and growing at their fullest potential. What can teachers and administrators do to promote equity in schools and classrooms? What practices should be examined and challenged as inequitable? \nIn this webinar\, presenters will explore a variety of policies and practices that aim to address the foundational challenges of achieving educational equity in the United States. They will also highlight ways educators can address equity in their school systems. \nThis webinar will be of particular interest to pre-k through middle school teachers and school and district leaders and administrators. Time for questions will be included. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/equity-education-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Cleaning and Disinfection in Child Care Centers & Homes
DESCRIPTION:Join presenter Heidi Stiz from Johnson County\, KS Child Care Licensing on Wednesday\, April 8 for the online event\, “Cleaning and Disinfection in Child Care Centers & Homes.” \nEvent Details\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2020\n7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (EST)\nZoom Meetings (Online) \nAttend the Event\nTo attend\, visit the Zoom Meeting page at 7:30 p.m. \nMeeting ID: 968 067 312
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cleaning-disinfection-child-care/
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Virtual Learning for Students with Dyslexia
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about tips\, techniques\, and strategies that are designed to support students with dyslexia? Join Learning Ally on April 9 for the webinar\, “Strategies for Virtual Learning for Students with Dyslexia.” \nAbout\nThe thought of accomplishing meaningful virtual learning for students is a daunting one. When you consider the complexities of providing intervention\, accommodations\, and other supports for students with dyslexia in a virtual learning environment\, the task becomes even more intimidating. It doesn’t have to be though! Join presenters for this webinar to learn tips\, techniques\, and strategies designed to keep your students learning. Presenters make sure you know what students need in order to thrive and leave you with a list of go-to resources that will prepare you to deliver instruction in a variety of virtual technology environments. \nThis webinar will be of value to pre-k through high school teachers and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/dyslexia-students-support-webinar/
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SUMMARY:eLearning Teaching Tips: Support for Educators During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about best practices that support online learning? Join SETDA on April 9 for their webinar\, “eLearning Teaching Tips: Support for Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” \nAbout\nIn support of the SETDA Coalition for eLearning\, SETDA will collaborate with teachers that have extensive experience teaching online to share tips on how to best support online learning. Teachers are being asked to transform the way they teach and to meet diverse learning needs\, and they need support. Join this webinar to hear from experienced teachers\, ask questions\, and share your examples on how to support students in this time of need. \nThis webinar will be of interest to pre-k through high school teachers and school leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/elearning-teaching-tips-covid/
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