12:00 pm A Tapestry by Design (Online) October 28, 2019, 12:00 pm A Tapestry by Design (Online) In this online professional development course, participants will discuss early education content and pedagogy, based upon an understanding of how young children grow and learn. Topics such as interculturalism, family engagement, inclusion, and the importance of play will be highlighted. Three PQAS and Act 48 hours will be awarded. Course Timeline This course will be […] $14
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Postpartum Depression Symposium October 30, 2019, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Postpartum Depression Symposium Are you interested in gaining insight on the detection and diagnosis of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and on new and existing treatment options? Join Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) on October 30 for their free Postpartum Depression Symposium! About Guest speakers will include experts in the field as well as a […] Free
10:00 am to 1:00 pm Celebración Dia De Los Muertos November 3, 2019, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Celebración Dia De Los Muertos Families and community members are invited to join La Escuelita Arcoiris on November 3 for a "Dia De Los Muertos" celebration in Squirrel Hill. About Hosted at the Squirrel Hill Farmers Market, Celebración Dia De Los Muertos is a family-friendly event that features colorful activities, delicious food, and fun music to commemorate the Mexican holiday […]
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Webinar | Exploring SCIENCE! with Preschoolers November 5, 2019, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Webinar | Exploring SCIENCE! with Preschoolers Join the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning on November 5 for their upcoming webinar, "Little Scientists: Exploring SCIENCE! with Preschoolers." About Discover the "science" component of STEM, including how preschoolers use the scientific method to figure out how the world works. Preschool teachers and family child care providers will learn strategies […] Free
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Buzzword Talk & Play Series #6 November 6, 2019, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Buzzword Talk & Play Series #6 Join Buzzword Pittsburgh on Wednesdays from November 6 to December 11 for Talk & Play Series 6! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills. A light dinner will be provided. Program Schedule The schedule of events is as follows: Wednesday, […] Free
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Recess: A Community Conversation November 7, 2019, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Recess: A Community Conversation Children, parents, and community members are invited to join the Recess Advocacy Team on November 7 to discuss their school recess experiences. The evening will include conservation, playful activities, networking, dinner, and more! More Information For questions, contact recess@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network. Registration To register, complete the form below. Free
7:00 am to 3:45 pm Annual PENN SACCA Conference November 9, 2019, 7:00 am to 3:45 pm Annual PENN SACCA Conference Join the Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance (PENN SACCA) on November 9 for their 22nd Annual Statewide Conference! This year's theme: Afterschool time is STEM time! About Featuring keynote speaker Jeff Remington, this year's theme will explore all things STEM in afterschool. As one of ten National STEM Teacher Ambassadors, an international STEM advocate, trainer, […] $175
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Make it Glow: Bringing Blacklight into Your Classroom November 9, 2019, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Make it Glow: Bringing Blacklight into Your Classroom Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on November 9 for their workshop, “Make it Glow: Bringing Blacklight into Your Classroom.” This workshop is suitable for K-12 educators. Act 48 and PQAS hours available. Registration To register, visit the event webpage. More Information For more information, contact the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust at 412.471.6070. For assistance selecting accessible seating or […] $15
9:30 am to 12:30 pm Free Play Day | PTLL 45th Anniversary November 9, 2019, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Free Play Day | PTLL 45th Anniversary Join the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library on November 9 to celebrate their 45th anniversary! About For 45 years, the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library (PTLL) has been fostering play and community in Pittsburgh. In celebration of their anniversary, PTLL is hosting a birthday party, featuring cupcakes, singing, and a day of free play for everyone! Everyone […] Free
12:00 pm What’s It Really Worth? How to Run a Profitable Child Care Business November 11, 2019, 12:00 pm What’s It Really Worth? How to Run a Profitable Child Care Business In this professional development course, participants will learn the basic principles of operating the business of a child care program. Strategies to maximize profits and minimize expenses, public funding sources, and STARS participation effects will be highlighted. This session is intended for program directors of centers, family child care homes, and group child care homes. […] Free
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Author Discussion: Michele Borba’s “Unselfie” November 11, 2019, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Author Discussion: Michele Borba’s “Unselfie” On November 11, the South Hills area will be hosting author Michele Borba to speak on her new book, "Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World." About Through a partnership between Saint Paul's Episcopal Nursery School and Episcopal Church and the Community Foundation of Upper Saint Clair (USC), with additional support from the […] Free
8:00 am to 1:00 pm SEL: The Importance of Strategy and Practice November 12, 2019, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm SEL: The Importance of Strategy and Practice Join Remake Learning, educators, researchers, and leaders across the Pittsburgh region in discussing the research, application, and benefits behind SEL in the classroom, out of school, and at home. About The event will feature keynote speakers Felicia Savage Friedman of YogaRoots on Location and Kevin McNair and his team from 1 Nation Mentoring (PGH). Attendees […] Free
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Joyful Transitioning for Toddlers with Music and Movement November 12, 2019, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Joyful Transitioning for Toddlers with Music and Movement Join Trying Together on November 12 for our professional development session, "Joyful Transitioning for Toddlers with Music and Movement." About Transitioning into a classroom for the first time can be a big challenge for young toddlers. Ease the transition and even make it joyful by using music and movement! In this workshop, participants will experience […] Free
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Anti-Racism in Early Education November 14, 2019, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Anti-Racism in Early Education What does it mean to bring an anti-racist lens to the classroom? Join Dr. Kerry-Ann Escayg and P.R.I.D.E. on November 14 to find out. About On November 14, community members are invited to join P.R.I.D.E. at the Homewood Community Engagement Center for their event, "Anti-Racism in Early Education." As a part of the P.R.I.D.E. Speaker […] Free
8:30 am to 12:30 pm Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Parent Summit November 16, 2019, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Parent Summit The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Parent Summit is a half-day experience that empowers families by offering workshops that will enable them to better support their child and work with schools. Workshop sessions will be offered by school district staff in collaboration with parents and community organizations. Workshop topics have been identified by PPS parents and […] Free
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fred Rogers Center Teacher Technology Convening November 16, 2019, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Fred Rogers Center Teacher Technology Convening Join the Fred Rogers Center and fellow teachers on November 16 for a day of deep conversation about integrating technology into the classroom. About With the support of the Grable Foundation, the Fred Rogers Center is hosting a convening of elementary school teachers from Western Pennsylvania to dig into a conversation about integrating technology in […] Free
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Fatherhood: The Importance of Listening to Fathers November 19, 2019, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Fatherhood: The Importance of Listening to Fathers Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on Tuesday, November 19 for a webinar with professor and researcher, Dr. Kyle Pruett, M.D. About Dr. Kyle Pruett is a Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and pioneering researcher on fathers and their children. In this webinar, he will discuss fatherhood and the importance of listening to […] Free
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Breaking Bold: Igniting a Love for Learning November 20, 2019, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Breaking Bold: Igniting a Love for Learning Join Weston Kieschnick, Senior Fellow at the International Center for Leadership in Education, on November 20 for his webinar, "Breaking Bold: Igniting a Love for Learning." About More than pedagogical understanding, instructional strategies, or even content knowledge, the number one factor in predicting a child’s academic success is the absence, or presence, of positive teacher-student […] Free
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Get Ready for the Next Steps November 20, 2019, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Get Ready for the Next Steps Are you wondering about how the preschool enrollment process works? Unsure of how to assess or choose a local school for your child? Have questions about whether your child is ready for Pre-K or Kindergarten? Join us at the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library for an information session co-hosted by A+ Schools and Trying Together, with […] Free
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Operation Better Block Homewood Community Meeting November 20, 2019, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Operation Better Block Homewood Community Meeting Homewood residents and property owners are invited to join Operation Better Block, Inc. on November 20 for their Monthly Community Meeting. About Community members are invited to join together to learn about a potential new charter school in the area, the University of Pittsburgh's SPIN Project, and fire safety as the weather gets cooler. Attendees […] Free
11:00 am to 9:00 pm Trying Together Fundraiser at Choolaah (East Liberty) November 21, 2019, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Trying Together Fundraiser at Choolaah (East Liberty) Are you interested in reinforcing Trying Together's mission to advocate for the needs and rights of children, families, and early care and education professionals? Join us on November 21 at Choolaah (East Liberty) to enjoy delicious food and donate at the same time! About If you show this flyer or mention Trying Together's name while […]
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Guiding Students’ Early Learning Journeys November 21, 2019, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Guiding Students’ Early Learning Journeys Young children have boundless energy—and endless curiosity about the world around them. They also have so much to learn. As educators, our challenge is twofold: first, to determine what children already know; and second, to use this insight to provide engaging learning experiences that will help them grow. About During the "Guiding Students' Early Learning […] Free
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Recurring Snack Chat November 25, 2019, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Recurring Snack Chat Children up to age 12 along with their caregivers are invited after school to share their thoughts and feelings about their school and everyday life and receive homework help and a light snack. More Information For more information, contact Nicole Banner at 412.727.6649 or nicole@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network. Free
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Refugee Education Workshop Series: Working with Refugee Students November 25, 2019, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Refugee Education Workshop Series: Working with Refugee Students Join Dr. Xia Chao for the third of four interactive workshops in a series dedicated to helping educators understand the cultures, needs, and assets of the Pittsburgh area's refugee communities. About Through a grant from the National Geographic Society, Dr. Chao has conducted research over the past several years that explores the experiences and narratives […] Free
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Communication Basics Using Online Technology November 26, 2019, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Communication Basics Using Online Technology This course is designed to provide early educators with the basic tools of communication, using online technology. Electronic communication and organizational applications such as email, social media, internet research, and basic computation skills will be discussed and contextualized to the early learning environment. Sample templates and resources will be distributed throughout the session to allow […] Free
November 25, 2019, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Refugee Education Workshop Series: Working with Refugee Students
