9:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Leave It at the Door: Managing Personal Stress in the Classroom April 27, 2020, 9:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Leave It at the Door: Managing Personal Stress in the Classroom Leave It at the Door: Managing Personal Stress in the Classroom is a live, interactive webinar that explores causes of stress and ways to manage that stress in an effort to move towards a healthy, balanced lifestyle in the classroom and at home. About Two PQAS hours will be offered. Participants are expected to fully participate […] $12
8:30 am to 9:30 am Picture Books Featuring Black and Indigenous People and People of Color April 28, 2020, 8:30 am to 9:30 am Picture Books Featuring Black and Indigenous People and People of Color If you are a parent or caregiver who understands the importance of finding picture books that feature Black and Indigenous People and People of Color (BIPOC) – offering children, as Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop phrased it, "mirrors and windows" to the world – it can still be challenging to know how to choose a good […] Free
11:00 am to 12:30 pm Supporting Your Child’s Learning in Everyday Activities April 28, 2020, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Supporting Your Child’s Learning in Everyday Activities Are you interested in learning how to support your child's learning in everyday activities? Join Autism Navigator on April 28 for their webinar, "How-To Guide for Families: Supporting Your Child’s Learning in Everyday Activities." About Autism Navigator is collaborating with the Autism Science Foundation to host a webinar that will review what it takes to […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms April 28, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms Are you looking to better understand and embrace anti-bias and anti-racist teaching approaches in your early learning classroom? Join Iheoma U. Iruka, Stephanie M. Curenton, and Kerry-Ann Escayg on April 28 for their webinar "Don't Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms." About In this webinar, the lead authors of "Don't Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms" call […] Free
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Recurring Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open April 29, 2020, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Recurring Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Certification, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key, will be offering weekly webinars on the CDC guidance for operating child care providers. These webinars are intended for currently operating child care providers. Objectives The webinars will be facilitated by Amy Requa, MSN, CRNP (Certified Pediatric […] Free
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Attending to Risks for Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19 Pandemic April 29, 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Attending to Risks for Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19 Pandemic Families caring for young children during this time with little outside social support or respite can be at risk for an increase in harsh disciplinary practices, abuse, or neglect. If you are an early learning professional, join Zero to Three on April 29 for their webinar, "Attending to Risks of Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19 […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm How to Run Virtual Circle Time | Webinar April 30, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm How to Run Virtual Circle Time | Webinar Join HiMama on April 30 for their HiMama Helps webinar, "How to Run Virtual Circle Time." About In this webinar, presenters will discuss how to start or improve a virtual circle time to engage families while distance learning. Topics will include the following: the planning process; what equipment you can use for virtual circle time; […] Free
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Families & Educators Supporting Learning at Home April 30, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Families & Educators Supporting Learning at Home Join Karen Nemeth and Kelly Ramsey, authors of "Families & Educators Together: Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children," on April 30 for a live discussion of strategies and resources that will help you reach out to diverse families of young children and build great relationships that support young children in difficult times. Attendees will […] Free
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm STARS 101 & 102 April 30, 2020, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm STARS 101 & 102 STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI, the process of change […] $15
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors May 1, 2020, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors Behind the Scenes: Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors is a live, interactive webinar that examines developmentally appropriate behaviors, mistaken behaviors, and imitation. Emphasis will be on how adults and the environment contribute to behaviors. About Challenging Behaviors Two PQAS hours will be offered for Behind the Scenes: Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors. Participants […] $12
12:00 pm Learning to Play, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play Within Early Childhood Classrooms May 1, 2020, 12:00 pm Learning to Play, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play Within Early Childhood Classrooms “Play acts as a mechanism into courageous, creative, and rigorous thinking in adulthood.” (T. Bruce,., 2013) The benefits of children’s play can be life-lasting, as long as the experiences are developmentally appropriate, positive, and engaging. This free online course focuses on children’s play and the role of play in early education settings. Participants will take […] Free
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm STEM Activities for Toddlers | Webinar May 1, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm STEM Activities for Toddlers | Webinar STEM Activities for Toddlers is a live, interactive webinar that explores ways to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts into the toddler classroom. The course will discuss hands-on activities, including time outside to learn ways to weave in environmental science. About the STEM Webinar Two PQAS hours will be offered. Participants are expected to […] $12
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Project WET: Getting Little Feet WET May 2, 2020, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Project WET: Getting Little Feet WET This Project WET workshop will provide early childhood educators with developmentally appropriate water-based curriculum and activities for their early childhood classrooms. PQAS hours offered. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: properly utilize the Project WET: Getting Little Feet WET educator guide as a curriculum reference; participate in four Project […] $15
12:00 pm Exploring the Outdoor World Through Our Senses May 4, 2020, 12:00 pm Exploring the Outdoor World Through Our Senses The outside world shapes children's development through everyday, hands-on experiences. In this free online session, participants will explore ways to facilitate sensory experiences in outdoor play including natural materials in the outdoor environment, reusable loose parts, and classroom materials. Participants will discover the benefits of learning through the five senses and explore meaningful ways to […] Free
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Recurring STARS 101 & 102 May 4, 2020, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Recurring STARS 101 & 102 STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI, the process of change […] $15
12:00 pm Give Big Pittsburgh: COVID-19 Response May 5, 2020, 12:00 pm Give Big Pittsburgh: COVID-19 Response Join us in #GivingTogetherNow on May 5. About Give Big Pittsburgh: COVID-19 Response Give Big Pittsburgh is an annual day-of-giving hosted by the Pittsburgh Magazine that encourages stakeholders and community members to collaboratively raise funds for and learn more about nonprofits working in the Pittsburgh area. While Give Big Pittsburgh is typically hosted on the […]
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm The Importance of Supervision: Indoors & Out May 5, 2020, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm The Importance of Supervision: Indoors & Out The Importance of Supervision: Indoors & Out is a live, interactive webinar that explores the important role that supervision plays in early childhood and discusses the consequences of inadequate supervision. This course will also explore legal responsibilities, strategies, and the role of a supervision policy. About Two PQAS hours will be offered. Participants are expected to […] $12
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Caring for Children in Group Settings During COVID-19 May 6, 2020, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Caring for Children in Group Settings During COVID-19 Do you have questions on how to keep children and staff healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic? Join the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) on May 6 for their webinar, "Caring for Children in Group Settings During COVID-19: A Follow-up Conversation." About Early childhood education (ECE) programs have many questions about how […] Free
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Using Sesame Street in Communities: Resources to Offer Comfort May 6, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Using Sesame Street in Communities: Resources to Offer Comfort Join Sesame Workshop and Brazelton Touchpoints Center on May 6 for their second webinar in the Caring For Each Other series to explore Resources on Offering Comfort. About Together with early childhood experts from Abriendo Puertas and the United Way Greater Houston Bright Beginnings Program, Brazelton Touchpoints Center and Sesame Workshop will address the importance […] Free
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Personal Bias in the Multicultural and Multilingual Child Care Setting May 6, 2020, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Personal Bias in the Multicultural and Multilingual Child Care Setting "WIDA Examining Personal Bias in the Multicultural and Multilingual Child Care Setting" will define multiculturalism and multilingual learning and bring participants to a level of awareness about bias in society. It will expose ways in which our culture contains subtle and obvious biases. Participants will reflect on their own level of awareness and how it […] Free
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Preparation for Reopening SAC During COVID-19 May 7, 2020, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Preparation for Reopening SAC During COVID-19 Certified School Age Care (SAC) providers are invited to join the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) on May 7 for an online conversation with OCDEL Deputy Secretary, Tracy Campanini, to hear important information about preparing for reopening during COVID-19. Registration To join the conversation, visit this Zoom link and insert the […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Managing Mental Health During COVID-19 May 7, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Managing Mental Health During COVID-19 Join HiMama on May 7 for their HiMama Helps webinar, “Managing Mental Health During COVID-19.” About This online session will cover the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis on well-being, as well as practical strategies to manage mental health. Presenters will discuss the following: the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, why and how to prioritize […] Free
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Talking to and Supporting Children and Ourselves During the Pandemic May 7, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Talking to and Supporting Children and Ourselves During the Pandemic On May 7, David J Schonfeld, MD, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and Director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, will provide a webinar on talking to and supporting children and ourselves during the pandemic for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). About During the […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Keeping Our Children Well During COVID-19 May 8, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Keeping Our Children Well During COVID-19 Join former American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) president, Colleen Kraft, MD, FAAP, for a discussion on how early care and education (ECE) providers can support families' medical care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. About ECE programs can support families' access to needed medical care. The AAP recommends children under 24 months maintain their […] Free
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Promotion, Prevention, and Intervention Services for Children May 13, 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Promotion, Prevention, and Intervention Services for Children Join the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) on May 13 for their webinar "Promotion, Prevention, and Intervention Services for Children" to better understand how to support children, families, and staff as they seek to support young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. About Join Brandy Fox, Director of Cross-Sector IECMH Initiatives for […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm The Basics of Starting a Child Care Business May 13, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm The Basics of Starting a Child Care Business Are you a current or aspiring child care director? Join Marnie Forestieri, Founder and CEO of Young Innovators, on May 13 for her webinar, "The Basics of Starting a Child Care Business." About This webinar is ideal for current and aspiring child care directors and entrepreneurs, featuring practical and approachable guidance through all facets of […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm Navigating Transitions During COVID-19 for Infant/Toddler Families May 13, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm Navigating Transitions During COVID-19 for Infant/Toddler Families We would like to invite you to join us for a live informational webinar from the Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports. This live web series is about what families can expect during the closure of face-to-face Early Intervention Services. These sessions will assist in navigating transitions during COVID-19 for infant/toddler families. The […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm Navigating Transitions For Preschool Families During COVID-19 May 14, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm Navigating Transitions For Preschool Families During COVID-19 We would like to invite you to join us for a live informational webinar from the Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports. This live web series is about what families can expect during the closure of face-to-face Early Intervention Services. These sessions will assist in navigating transitions during COVID-19 for preschool families. The […] Free
12:00 pm From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness May 18, 2020, 12:00 pm From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness brings to participants the quest for professional contentment and success. Beginning with an inner quest to discover who we are–our passions, values, talents, personal resources, and even those foibles and annoying habits we might prefer not to acknowledge. Having a better understanding and reflection of […] Free
10:30 am to 11:30 am Transform for Tomorrow – Virtual Series for School Leaders May 21, 2020, 10:30 am to 11:30 am Transform for Tomorrow – Virtual Series for School Leaders Are you a superintendent or school leader who is interested in learning how schools might prepare for a post-COVID-19 educational environment? Attend "Transform for Tomorrow," a virtual series for school leaders that explores how educational organizations can make plans for what comes next, no matter what tomorrow may bring. About As abruptly as COVID-19 has […] Free
12:00 pm Professionalism – Styles & Dispositions in the Workplace May 22, 2020, 12:00 pm Professionalism – Styles & Dispositions in the Workplace This three-week online workplace professionalism 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 […] Free
12:00 pm Just Breathe: Discussing Ways to Relieve Workplace Stress May 22, 2020, 12:00 pm Just Breathe: Discussing Ways to Relieve Workplace Stress Everyone with a job feels the pressure of work-related stress at some point, even those who love what they do. While we can’t always avoid on-the-job tension, we can take steps to manage work-related stress. This online course introduces its participants’ potential relief strategies for workplace stress. Through varied group discussions and engaging exercises, we […] Free
10:00 am to 11:00 pm Recurring Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time May 26, 2020, 10:00 am to 11:00 pm Recurring Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time Join the Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) from May 26 through June 5, 2020 for their Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time! About The Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time will offer relevant workshops to help professionals continue to provide quality programming for youth during this troubling time. This conference is open to any youth practitioners […] Free
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Virtual UnConference: Re-Opening to Our ‘New Normal’ May 26, 2020, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Virtual UnConference: Re-Opening to Our ‘New Normal’ Join Trying Together on May 26 for our first virtual UnConference as we dive into topics that are relevant to child care centers as they begin to re-open to a 'new normal' due to the effects of COVID-19. A recording of this event will be available for those who are unable to attend. UnConference Details […] Free
12:00 pm Working with Diverse Families: Supporting Dual Language Learners May 28, 2020, 12:00 pm Working with Diverse Families: Supporting Dual Language Learners In this online course, participants will engage in an interactive session to build and strengthen knowledge working with diverse children ages birth to five and families. In order to support early childhood practitioners serving this population, this session will focus on current research, strategies when teaching dual language learners, and techniques to engage families. Limited […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Working With Young Children During COVID-19 May 28, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Working With Young Children During COVID-19 Join HiMama on May 28 for their HiMama Helps webinar, “Working With Young Children During COVID-19.” About This session will explore ways to support young children as new guidelines refine what "normal" looks like in child care. Presenters will discuss the following: how to prepare young children to return to a child care setting, how to […] Free
10:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Saving for Your Child’s College Tuition May 29, 2020, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Saving for Your Child’s College Tuition Saving for college isn't impossible. All you need is a plan. The Pennsylvania 529 College and Career Savings Program two plans and many investment options that have helped over 205,000 families of all income levels answer one of their biggest financial concerns: how to afford college. Join the Pennsylvania 529 College and Career Savings Program […] Free
12:00 pm Learning to Play, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play within Early Childhood Classrooms May 29, 2020, 12:00 pm Learning to Play, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play within Early Childhood Classrooms “Play acts as a mechanism into courageous, creative, and rigorous thinking in adulthood.” (T. Bruce,., 2013) The benefits of children’s play can be life-lasting, as long as the experiences are developmentally appropriate, positive, and engaging. This free online course focuses on children’s play and the role of play in early education settings. Participants will take […] Free
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm Let’s Move! Family Dance Party May 30, 2020, 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm Let’s Move! Family Dance Party Join the Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) on May 30 for a 20-minute dance class and dance jam session! Let's Move! Family Dance Party offers a low impact workout that the whole family can enjoy. This session will also feature a new coloring book page from KST's archive of performances. Registration To register and learn more, […] Free
April 27, 2020, 9:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Leave It at the Door: Managing Personal Stress in the Classroom
April 28, 2020, 8:30 am to 9:30 am Picture Books Featuring Black and Indigenous People and People of Color
May 1, 2020, 12:00 pm Learning to Play, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play Within Early Childhood Classrooms
May 6, 2020, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Personal Bias in the Multicultural and Multilingual Child Care Setting
May 29, 2020, 12:00 pm Learning to Play, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play within Early Childhood Classrooms
