5:00 pm CDA Credential Course: Registration Deadline August 31, 2020, 5:00 pm CDA Credential Course: Registration Deadline Important Note: This course is full. If you are an early learning professional in the North Side of Pittsburgh, please register for our other CDA course that will run from September 14, 2020 - May 31, 2021. About Are you an early educator who is working with young children? Are you looking to take the first step in […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm From Mourning to Meaning-Making September 2, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm From Mourning to Meaning-Making Join Highmark Caring Place on September 2 for their webinar, "From Mourning to Meaning-Making: How to Meet the Needs of Grieving Families.” About This webinar will discuss the ways in which grief and mourning are both unique and universal. Presenters will look at Alan Wolfelt’s six “reconciliation needs” and discuss the ways mourners can recognize […] Free
5:00 pm CDA Credential Course (North Side): Registration Deadline September 2, 2020, 5:00 pm CDA Credential Course (North Side): Registration Deadline About Are you an early educator in the North Side of Pittsburgh who is working with young children? Are you looking to take the first step in advancing your career? Join your peers and Trying Together for this nine-month online CDA course where you will: focus on Competency Standards and Best Practices that support healthy […] Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellness with Digital Technologies September 2, 2020, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellness with Digital Technologies More than ever before, early childhood practitioners play a critical role in supporting children's social and emotional wellness. When used intentionally, digital technologies can serve as tools to help children navigate emotions and express thoughts and feelings. Join Trying Together on September 2 for a conversation on promoting children's communication skills and emotional development through […] Free
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm COVID-19’s Impact on Early Childhood and ACEs September 10, 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm COVID-19’s Impact on Early Childhood and ACEs Are you interested in hearing guidance from experts on early childhood development, adverse childhood experiences, and the impact of COVID-19 on children? Join the NIHCM Foundation on September 10 for their webinar, "Protecting Our Children: COVID-19’s Impact on Early Childhood and ACEs." About Although most children are not at high risk for contracting COVID-19, the […] Free
10:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Virtual Community of Practice Meetings September 12, 2020, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Virtual Community of Practice Meetings Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join ELRC Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! About Community of Practice sessions provide early learning professionals with opportunities to discuss topics of interest, current trends in the early childhood field, and offer insight and […] Free
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Recurring Together Toward Transformation: Roundtable Series September 12, 2020, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Recurring Together Toward Transformation: Roundtable Series Are you interested in discussing opportunities to build a child care system that actually works for children, families, child care providers, and employers? Join Child Care Aware of America this September for "Together Toward Transformation: A CCAoA Roundtable Series." Available Sessions Parents & Families Saturday, September 12, 2020 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Register […] Free
10:00 am to 11:30 am Recurring Virtual UnConference: Caring in a “New Normal” September 14, 2020, 10:00 am to 11:30 am Recurring Virtual UnConference: Caring in a “New Normal” Join Trying Together from September 14–23, 2020 for our second free Virtual UnConference: Caring in a 'New Normal'. PQAS and Act 48 credit hours will be available. Registration is required. About Virtual UnConference: Caring in a 'New Normal' will feature a panel discussion and three workshops on topics including finance, interacting with young children, and […] Free
1:00 pm Recurring STEMIEFest 2020: Virtual Conference September 14, 2020, 1:00 pm Recurring STEMIEFest 2020: Virtual Conference STEMIE is partnering with the Boston Children's Museum and Bridge Multimedia for the inaugural STEMIEFest and MakerFest. Join them from September 14 - 18, 2020 for a series of STEM-focused virtual events! About STEMIEFest will: convene experts to engage early childhood practitioners in learning about and applying evidence-based practices in STEM and inclusion; excite families, […] Free
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm SEL & Mental Health in Distance Learning September 15, 2020, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm SEL & Mental Health in Distance Learning Are you interested in learning how to implement social-emotional and mental health supports for your students and staff? Attend the webinar "SEL & Mental Health in Distance Learning: District Leaders Share Best Practices" on September 15 to hear best practices from education leaders. About In this webinar, presenters will share: how to connect and build […] Free
10:00 am to 11:00 am Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis: A Virtual Public Forum September 16, 2020, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis: A Virtual Public Forum Child care providers, teachers, parents, and advocates in Pennsylvania are invited to join Start Strong PA on September 16 for "Pennsylvania's Child Care Crisis: A Virtual Public Forum." The Forum will include an important discussion with the congregational delegation regarding Pennsylvania's child care crisis. About During the Forum, featured speakers will present the following: PennState’s […] Free
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Unpacking Research on the COVID Slide September 16, 2020, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Unpacking Research on the COVID Slide Are you interested in learning about how much learning loss students are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Attend the webinar “Unpacking Research on the COVID Slide and Recommendations to Close the Gap” on September 16 to hear from researchers Dr. John Bielinski, Dr. Rachel Brown, and Dr. Kyle Wagner. About During this webinar, the […] Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Connections and Conversations: Infant Sensory Experiences September 16, 2020, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Connections and Conversations: Infant Sensory Experiences Are you interested in learning about the importance of sensory development in infants and toddlers? Join Trying Together on September 16 for our online session, “Connections and Conversations: Infant Sensory Experiences.” About Connections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are biweekly interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants engage […] Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm How to Design Socially Distanced Classrooms September 17, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm How to Design Socially Distanced Classrooms Are you interested in learning how to create a socially distanced classroom that works for your students? Attend the webinar “How to Design Socially Distanced Classrooms During COVID-19” on September 17 to hear practical strategies for educators. About By the end of the presentation, viewers will be able to: define physical distancing versus social distancing; […] Free
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Stress Management Tools and Techniques September 22, 2020, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Stress Management Tools and Techniques Are you interested in learning evidence-based tools parents, teachers, and children can use to self-soothe and regulate their emotions? Join Coach Troy Byer on September 22 for "Stress Management Tools and Techniques." About In this webinar, Mind Care & Emotion Regulation Expert Troy Byer will highlight tools and tips parents, teachers, and children can use […] Free
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm State Office Candidate Conversation: Child Care September 23, 2020, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm State Office Candidate Conversation: Child Care In Allegheny County, 48 percent of eligible children do not have access to publicly funded pre-k programs and 67 percent of Child Care Works subsidy-eligible children under age five remain unserved. Before you vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, find out what your candidates think about early childhood education. Registration Join the Children Matter Action […] Free
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm Talking About Colorism and Skin Color Politics in the Family September 24, 2020, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm Talking About Colorism and Skin Color Politics in the Family Are you interested in learning about colorism? Join EmbraceRace on September 24 for their webinar, "Same Family, Different Colors: Talking About Colorism and Skin Color Politics in the Family." About Colorism—the preference for or presumed superiority of people based on the color of their skin—is related to racism but can be more subtle and, for […] Free
8:00 am to 1:30 pm Recurring First Up Annual Conferences (Virtual) September 26, 2020, 8:00 am to 1:30 pm Recurring First Up Annual Conferences (Virtual) Due to current concerns, First Up has transitioned the First Up Annual Conference to a virtual platform for 2020-21. The Conference will feature multiple half-day virtual conference experiences on a range of topics. Available Conferences Family Child Care Conference Saturday, September 26 | 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Ticket Fee: $15 - $30 Early […] $15 – $30
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Father Involvement and Co-Parenting: Why It Matters September 29, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Father Involvement and Co-Parenting: Why It Matters Are you interested in learning about the impact of fathering and co-parenting on child and family development? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on September 29 for their webinar, "Focus on Father Involvement and Co-parenting: Why It Matters." About This webinar will explore the positive impact of fathering and co-parenting on child and family development and how […] Free
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm English Learners: Strategies for Digital Learning September 30, 2020, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm English Learners: Strategies for Digital Learning Are you interested in learning digital learning strategies to support English Learners in your online classroom? Join Digital Promise on September 30 for their webinar, "English Learners: Strategies for Digital Learning and the Language of Academic Content." About During this webinar, speakers will share research-based learning strategies and supports that address learner variability, the shift […] Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Feelings Behind the Mask: Building Emotion Vocabulary September 30, 2020, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Feelings Behind the Mask: Building Emotion Vocabulary Are you interested in learning strategies to expand children's feeling and emotion vocabulary? Join Trying Together on September 30 for our online session, “Connections and Conversations: Feelings Behind the Mask: Building Emotion Vocabulary.” About Connections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are biweekly interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants […] Free
September 2, 2020, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellness with Digital Technologies
