9:30 am to 11:30 am Environment Rating Scale (ERS) 101 January 3, 2020, 9:30 am to 11:30 am Environment Rating Scale (ERS) 101 This 2-hour seminar is part of the Keystone STARS Core training series an is a pre-requisite for the ITERS-R, ECERS-R, or SACERS seminars. Participants will learn how the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) measures quality; how the ERS scales are used in PA; and how to accurately score the ERS. Upon completion of this seminar, participants […] $7
10:30 am to 11:30 am Recurring Little Learners January 3, 2020, 10:30 am to 11:30 am Recurring Little Learners Children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – West End for "Little Learners" to laugh, discover, and explore with their child during this special playtime. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers will make friends and use toys to learn about their world. Grown-ups will […] Free
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Community Baby Shower | Tarentum January 4, 2020, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Community Baby Shower | Tarentum Beverly’s Birthdays, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in need, is hosting free community baby showers in 2020 for expecting women/partners who would benefit from services and resources. Attendees will receive lunch, play games, win prizes, receive a newborn care package, and connect with resource providers. These events […] Free
10:30 am to 11:00 am Recurring Storytime: Terrific Tales for Toddlers January 6, 2020, 10:30 am to 11:00 am Recurring Storytime: Terrific Tales for Toddlers Children ages 18 months – 36 months and their caregivers are invited join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Oakland for "Storytime: Terrific Tales for Toddlers" to get up and moving with stories, songs, rhymes, and silly fun! During the event, children will develop language and listening skills, as well as a love of reading. Children […] Free
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Setting Your Rates: The Cost of Quality January 6, 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Setting Your Rates: The Cost of Quality Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) on January 6 for "Setting Your Rates: The Cost of Quality and the Market Rate Survey" to gain a better understanding of the variables that impact quality, how to incorporate those key elements into your budget, and identify and combine funding streams to achieve your program goals. About […] $25
10:30 am to 11:00 am Recurring Storytime: Baby and Me | Homewood January 7, 2020, 10:30 am to 11:00 am Recurring Storytime: Baby and Me | Homewood Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood to sing, clap, and bounce along with your baby to action rhymes, stories, and songs. Songs help children develop listening skills and pay attention to the rhymes and rhythms of spoken language. This event is intended for children birth to 18 months and their caregivers. View the Carnegie […] Free
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Community Baby Shower | Hazelwood January 7, 2020, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Community Baby Shower | Hazelwood Beverly’s Birthdays, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in need, is hosting free community baby showers in 2020 for expecting women/partners who would benefit from services and resources. Attendees will receive lunch, play games, win prizes, receive a newborn care package, and connect with resource providers. These events […] Free
8:30 am to 9:00 am Recurring Early Language and Literacy Chat January 10, 2020, 8:30 am to 9:00 am Recurring Early Language and Literacy Chat Join the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) this winter to discuss hot topics around early language and literacy development. From January through March 2020, 3o-minute chat sessions will be hosted on the second and fourth Friday at 8:30 a.m and repeated at 1:30 p.m. Participants […] Free
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Creating Patterns of Pride with Batik January 11, 2020, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Creating Patterns of Pride with Batik K-12 educators are invited to join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on January 11, 2020, for "Creating Patterns of Pride with Batik." About Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to explore how patterns exist across cultures and how you can bring your own, as well as your students’ cultural identity into original pattern designs. Using resistance and […] $15
10:30 am to 11:00 am Storytime: Baby and Me | Homewood January 11, 2020, 10:30 am to 11:00 am Storytime: Baby and Me | Homewood Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood on January 11 to sing, clap, and bounce along with your baby to action rhymes, stories, and songs. Songs help children develop listening skills and pay attention to the rhymes and rhythms of spoken language. Take this weekend opportunity to take part in this playful opportunity. More […] Free
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Community Baby Shower | West End/McKees Rocks January 13, 2020, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Community Baby Shower | West End/McKees Rocks Beverly’s Birthdays, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in need, is hosting free community baby showers in 2020 for expecting women/partners who would benefit from services and resources. Attendees will receive lunch, play games, win prizes, receive a newborn care package, and connect with resource providers. These events […] Free
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Recurring Strengthening Relationships with Children, Families, and Colleagues January 13, 2020, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Recurring Strengthening Relationships with Children, Families, and Colleagues Early childhood professionals are invited to attend "Strengthening Relationships with Children, Families, and Colleagues" to reflect on how their experiences, temperament, and backgrounds influence the relationships they have or want to build with children, families, and colleagues. Participants will reflect on their feelings about parent participation in their program and leave with ideas on ways […] $35
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships for Family Child Care Providers January 15, 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships for Family Child Care Providers Did you know that T.E.A.C.H. has scholarship models specifically available for family child care providers? If you are a family provider who is considering pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, T.E.A.C.H. can help you get started and graduate debt-free! Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) for their webinar on January 15 to learn […] Free
8:00 am to 10:00 am Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors January 18, 2020, 8:00 am to 10:00 am Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors Often challenging behaviors are the product of multiple factors that may not be readily apparent. Attend "Behind the Scenes: Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors" to examine the bigger picture including developmentally appropriate behaviors, mistaken behaviors, and imitation. Emphasis will be on how the grown-ups and the environment contribute to behaviors. This is a live, […] $10
8:45 am to 3:15 pm Linking Standards, Curriculum Framework, and Assessment January 20, 2020, 8:45 am to 3:15 pm Linking Standards, Curriculum Framework, and Assessment Attend "Linking Standards, Curriculum Framework, and Assessment" to learn more about curriculum and assessment, and opportunities to link the two to Early Learning Standards. The event will discuss how to apply assessments to curriculum and to all key learning areas in a program. PQAS hours offered. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, learners will […] $35
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Introduction to the ASQ3 and the ASQ:SE 2 January 20, 2020, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Introduction to the ASQ3 and the ASQ:SE 2 By attending "An Introduction to the ASQ3 and the ASQ:SE 2," participants will learn how to use the ASQ3 and ASQ:SE 2 as screening tools for children ages 3 months to 5 years. This session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Resources […] $15
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Setting the Stage for Early Literacy January 21, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Setting the Stage for Early Literacy "Setting the Stage for Early Literacy" is chock full of fun, just-right activities that build oral language and early reading and writing skills. Amy Mascott and Allison McDonald break down the hows and whys of early literacy into bite-size pieces to help busy teachers support their youngest learners’ individual development without pushing them too hard. […] Free
8:30 am to 3:30 pm Recurring Community Check-Up January 22, 2020, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Recurring Community Check-Up Community Check-Up is a satellite clinic of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Every second and fourth Wednesday, an advanced practice provider and pediatrician see children and young adults ages birth–26 years old (birthday). Services include: Asthma and Allergy Care Check-Ups Driver Permit Physicals Hearing and Vision Screenings Immunizations and Flu Shots Lead and Anemia Screenings Mental […] Free
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Career Pathway Overview for Directors January 23, 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Career Pathway Overview for Directors Child Care Directors and Administrators are invited to join The Pennsylvania Key on January 23 for their webinar exploring Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Career Pathway. About This webinar seeks to provide a full overview of the Career Pathway. Presenters will detail different levels of the career pathway, professional development alignment within the career pathway, […] Free
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Recurring Breastfeeding Class January 23, 2020, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Recurring Breastfeeding Class Are you interested in learning more about breastfeeding? Attend Breastfeeding Classes at The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health in Pittsburgh! About Whether this is your first baby or you have breastfed before, if you want to learn more about the new information available about breastfeeding, join The Midwife Center for their fun, informal […] $60
12:00 pm Professionalism–Styles and Dispositions in the Workplace January 27, 2020, 12:00 pm Professionalism–Styles and Dispositions in the Workplace This three-week online course will allow early care and education professionals to communicate, reflect, and update the professional styles they may use or want to use to improve in the field of early childhood education. Today’s early childhood professional must demonstrate knowledge of the skills, styles, and dispositions required to succeed in the workplace. This […] $15
January 13, 2020, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Recurring Strengthening Relationships with Children, Families, and Colleagues