2019-05-27 How to Run a Profitable Child Care Business How to Run a Profitable Child Care Business May 27, 2019 How to Run a Profitable Child Care Business Through this four-week online session, participants learn the basic principles of operating the business of a child care program. With a focus on maximizing profits, Trying Together will present opportunities to minimize expenses and illustrate ways that various public funding sources and Keystone STARS participation may affect program revenue. Primarily intended for child care program […]
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Development Through the Eyes of an ELL Child May 28, 2019, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Development Through the Eyes of an ELL Child Join Professor Lois Wachtel in this edWebinar as she discusses early childhood developmental milestones through the eyes of a child, particularly an English language learner (ELL) child. Those who work with three- and four-year-old children will have the opportunity to take a closer look at their growth. About While we know all young children are […] Free
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Unshakeable Motherhood | Resources & Learning May 28, 2019, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Unshakeable Motherhood | Resources & Learning Join Kangaroo Birthing and Maternity for the 1st Annual Unshakeable Motherhood event on May 28, 2019. About This one-day free evening opportunity is designed to help mothers feel confident about navigating pregnancy, labor and delivery, life with an infant, and the transition to motherhood. It’s a chance to explore new options and find resources on […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Addressing Domestic Violence in ECE Programs May 30, 2019, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Addressing Domestic Violence in ECE Programs Join Promising Futures on May 30 for a webinar exploring ways in which early childhood professionals and programs can support children and families affected by domestic violence. About Domestic violence harms many families with young children. However, early childhood teachers and caregivers can help children heal. Further, early childhood programs can support healthy development and […] Free
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting May 30, 2019, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting Join the Allegheny County Children's Fund Working Group on May 30 at the Jeron X Grayson Community Center in the Hill District to share your views on what works best and what additional support is needed when it comes to early learning and out-of-school time. About Allegheny County’s goal is to make sure that every […] Free
8:00 am to 12:15 pm Behaviors: Ours & Theirs | WCCC Mini-Conference June 1, 2019, 8:00 am to 12:15 pm Behaviors: Ours & Theirs | WCCC Mini-Conference On behalf of OCDEL and hosted by WCCC's Early Childhood Education/Pre-K - Grade 4 Program, the "Behaviors: Ours & Theirs" mini-conference will focus on improving practitioners' knowledge and skill to support children's social and emotional development through culturally relevant practices, as well as exploring how to apply these skills to practitioners' CQI plans. About Early […] $15
8:30 am to 2:30 pm Pittsburgh Infant/Toddler Symposium June 1, 2019, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Pittsburgh Infant/Toddler Symposium Kaplan and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh PD/TA are partnering to provide a day of training and networking for area infant/toddler teachers. The day will consist of an opening keynote address, four hours of professional development training, resource tables. Lunch will be provided at no cost. This event is PQAS approved. CDA Content Areas The symposium will […] $14
10:00 am to 5:00 pm Recurring Senator John Heinz History Center: Kids Enter Free! June 2, 2019, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Recurring Senator John Heinz History Center: Kids Enter Free! During the month of June, kids enter for FREE each Sunday at the Senator John Heinz History Center! This opportunity is available thanks to UPMC. About On Sundays in June, all children ages 17 and under receive free admission to see the History Center's six floors of award-winning exhibitions and interactive learning spaces. Families are […] Free
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting June 3, 2019, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting Join the Allegheny County Children's Fund Working Group on June 3 at The Landing Community Center in Moon Township to share your views on what works best and what additional support is needed when it comes to early learning and out-of-school time. About Allegheny County’s goal is to make sure that every child can benefit […] Free
10:00 am to 11:30 pm Recurring KidsPlay at Market Square June 4, 2019, 10:00 am to 11:30 pm Recurring KidsPlay at Market Square KidsPlay provides free interactive and educational programming for children in Market Square, with local partners including Science Tots, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, KidsBurgh, the Senator John Heinz History Center, and more. Active Dates Tuesdays, June 4 - August 27, 2019 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 8 - August 31, 2019 | 10 […] Free
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting June 4, 2019, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting Join the Allegheny County Children's Fund Working Group on June 4 at the Bethel Park Community Center to share your views on what works best and what additional support is needed when it comes to early learning and out-of-school time. About Allegheny County’s goal is to make sure that every child can benefit from quality early […] Free
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting June 5, 2019, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting Join the Allegheny County Children's Fund Working Group on June 5 at the Shaler North Hills Library to share your views on what works best and what additional support is needed when it comes to early learning and out-of-school time. About Allegheny County’s goal is to make sure that every child can benefit from quality early […] Free
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Day of “SELF” Discovery Conference June 6, 2019, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Day of “SELF” Discovery Conference The Day of “SELF” Discovery Conference is held each year to celebrate individuals who are involved in their own personal Recovery Journey! About This Conference serves as a way to learn tools to help promote Recovery, learn about available resources and services, share experiences related to personal recovery journeys, as well as a time to […] Free
2019-06-08 Centering the Identity of the Black Child through African Culture Centering the Identity of the Black Child through African Culture June 8, 2019 Centering the Identity of the Black Child through African Culture Join the 2nd Annual Centering the Identity of the Black Child through African Culture conference to explore African-centered parenting and guardianship, psychology, and tools to heal vitality. Child care is provided. About Bringing together parents, caregivers, the Association of Black Psychologies, health experts, creatives, and learning leaders, the 2nd Annual Centering the Identity of the […] Free
11:00 am to 3:30 pm Mister Rogers Family Day 2019 June 8, 2019, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm Mister Rogers Family Day 2019 On June 8, families and community members are invited to join Mister Rogers Family Day in downtown Labrobe–the "original" Neighborhood of television personality Mister Rogers–for a FREE day of activities to celebrate Fred Rogers' life and legacy. About At the event, families and community members are invited to enjoy activities, live entertainment, food, a trivia […] Free
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Carnegie Library Summer Reading Extravaganza June 9, 2019, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Carnegie Library Summer Reading Extravaganza Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Sunday, June 9 from Noon – 5 p.m. in Oakland for its annual Summer Reading Extravaganza to kick things off. Families can enroll in the Summer Reading program and enjoy music, crafts, games, storytelling, food trucks, and more. Activities Library activities include: Family PlayShop, Global Library, Bouncy House, […] Free
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Recurring Integrating Early Childhood Learning Standards into Curriculum & Assessment June 10, 2019, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Recurring Integrating Early Childhood Learning Standards into Curriculum & Assessment Do you need to learn about the PA Early Learning Standards for Early Childhood? Would you like to explore ways in which curriculum and assessment are linked to these Standards? Join Trying Together at The Homewood Early Learning Hub for two three-hour professional growth sessions that meet Keystone STARS Core Series requirements. Six hours of PQAS […] Free
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm End of School Celebration June 11, 2019, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm End of School Celebration Families and children are invited to join Trying Together at The Homewood Early Learning Hub on Tuesday, June 11 from 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the last day of school and kick-off the summer! The event will include: Free frozen treats Free books Music Information on free/low-cost summer camps Sidewalk art Play opportunities Event […] Free
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting June 12, 2019, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting Join the Allegheny County Children's Fund Working Group on June 12 at Founders Hall Middle School in McKeesport to share your views on what works best and what additional support is needed when it comes to early learning and out-of-school time. About Allegheny County’s goal is to make sure that every child can benefit from […] Free
8:00 am to 3:00 pm APOST Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time June 14, 2019, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm APOST Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time Join Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School-Time (APOST) on June 14 for their Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time. PQAS/Act 48 credit available upon request. About The APOST Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time is a professional development conference that shares best practices in youth development. This conference is open to youth practitioners who desire to increase their skills […] Free
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Public Hearing on Chapter 49: Certification of Professional Personnel June 14, 2019, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Public Hearing on Chapter 49: Certification of Professional Personnel The Pennsylvania State Board of Education will conduct a public hearing in Homestead to receive input from interested parties on draft proposed amendments to Chapter 49 (Certification of Professional Personnel). Registrations must be submitted by noon on June 11, 2019. Testimony Limitations Testimony is limited to no more than 5 minutes, and participants will be […] Free
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting June 18, 2019, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Allegheny County Children’s Fund Community Meeting Spanish-speaking community members are invited to join the Allegheny County Children's Fund Working Group on June 18 at the YWCA Building in Downtown Pittsburgh to share their views on what works best and what additional support is needed when it comes to early learning and out-of-school time. About Allegheny County’s goal is to make sure […] Free
10:30 am to 2:30 pm Recurring Lunch & Learn: Prenatal Summer Classes June 19, 2019, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Recurring Lunch & Learn: Prenatal Summer Classes Join the MAYA Organization on Wednesdays this summer for their Prenatal Lunch & Learn series. About Expectant mothers are invited to learn about healthy pregnancy, infant care, and self-care in this summer Lunch & Learn series. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, June 19 through July 17, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Participants that […] Free
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Buzzword Pittsburgh: Talk & Play in Hazelwood June 19, 2019, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Buzzword Pittsburgh: Talk & Play in Hazelwood Join Buzzword Pittsburgh on Wednesday, June 19 for Talk & Play in Hazelwood! This event is free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. Dinner will be provided. More Information For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network. Free
11:00 am to 2:00 pm World Refugee Day Pittsburgh 2019 June 21, 2019, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm World Refugee Day Pittsburgh 2019 Join community members on June 21 to celebrate World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month! About World Refugee Day commemorates the strength, courage, and perseverance of millions of refugees who are forced to leave their homes to start a new life with their families. The day will include multicultural performances, speakers, food vendors, craft stands, […] Free
10:00 am to 4:30 pm Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education June 22, 2019, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education Join the Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education (P.R.I.D.E.) program for a professional development training centered on exposing directors to strategies that promote positive racial identity in African American children. This session will offer 6 credit hours; PQAS approved. Training Objectives Upon completion, the learner will be able to: Describe racial awareness (i.e., the […] $21
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Jeremiah’s Place: Block Party & Resource Fair June 22, 2019, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Jeremiah’s Place: Block Party & Resource Fair Join Jeremiah’s Place on June 22 for a fun-filled day of festivities at their Block Party and Resource Fair. Activities This year's event will include: Resource tables, Storymobile, Fire truck tour, Face painting, Arts and crafts, Free picnic and carnival food, Free wellness sessions, Raffle prizes, and much more! This event is FREE and open […] Free
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Lunch & Learn: Sensory Learning & the Autism Spectrum June 26, 2019, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Lunch & Learn: Sensory Learning & the Autism Spectrum Join Parents in Toto Autism Resource Center, Seneca Valley School District, and Remake Learning to discuss the importance of sensory learning for youth on the autism spectrum, benefits of this learning, and the parent resources that are available. About Educators, administrators, community organization leaders, and parents are highly encouraged to attend and take part in […] Free
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Recurring Empowering and Strengthening Relationships Across Early Childhood Settings June 27, 2019, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Recurring Empowering and Strengthening Relationships Across Early Childhood Settings Join the Harvard Graduate School of Education on June 27 and 28 for "Empowering and Strengthening Relationships Across Early Childhood Settings," a new program intended for early education leaders, principals, program directors, administrators, and teacher leaders. About "Empowering and Strengthening Relationships Across Early Childhood Settings" is offered as part of the Zaentz Professional Learning Academy, […] $199
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Implicit Bias, Cultural Humility, & Parent Engagement Workshop June 27, 2019, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Implicit Bias, Cultural Humility, & Parent Engagement Workshop Join the Partnerships for Family Support Office of Child Development on June 27 for their Implicit Bias, Cultural Humility, & Parent Engagement workshop. This training is for staff of centers in the Allegheny County Family Support Network. About This interactive workshop explores various strength-based strategies to increase immigrant and refugee parent engagement. Participants attending this training […] Free
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Raising Readers Together June 27, 2019, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Raising Readers Together The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance, equality, and tolerance through reading. Thursday sessions are suitable for children ages five and younger. Raising Readers provides free books, discussion, food, songs, storytelling, and resources. Summer 2019 Books: June 27: Puppy Truck July 11: Baby Moon July 18: Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese […] Free
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Utilizing Nature Storybooks in Early Childhood June 28, 2019, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Utilizing Nature Storybooks in Early Childhood Join the Allegheny Land Trust at the Frick Environmental Center on June 28 for a hands-on course that explores opportunities to incorporate nature-themed books in your early childhood classroom. About This hands-on course provides early childhood educators with the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate nature-themed books into their classrooms. Games, dramatic play, songs, craft, […] $55
9:00 am to 1:00 pm OpenStreetsPGH June 30, 2019, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm OpenStreetsPGH Join Bike Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, the Strip District, and Downtown on June 30 for an opportunity to walk, run, and bike down main roads and explore hundreds of businesses, watch live performances, and participate in countless fun activities for the whole family. About Penn Avenue and Butler Street are yours for the day, so lace […] Free
June 10, 2019, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Recurring Integrating Early Childhood Learning Standards into Curriculum & Assessment
June 14, 2019, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Public Hearing on Chapter 49: Certification of Professional Personnel
June 27, 2019, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Recurring Empowering and Strengthening Relationships Across Early Childhood Settings
