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SUMMARY:GivingTuesday 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together\, your neighbors\, and the global community on Tuesday\, December 1\, 2020\, in celebrating kindness\, collaboration\, and generosity. Join us in #GivingTogether this #GivingTuesday. \nWhat Is GivingTuesday?\nFirst established in 2012\, GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It’s also an opportunity for people to stand together in unity—to use their individual power of generosity to support and champion the organizations and causes they care about. \nWhy Should You Participate?\n2020 has been a difficult year\, and it has been especially difficult for our nation’s families. Due to job loss\, financial strain\, education challenges\, and limited access to child care\, families have been working tirelessly to make ends meet and support the learning and development of their children. However\, they cannot do it alone. \nThat’s why Trying Together’s mission to reinforce the work of early childhood is more important than ever before. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic\, Trying Together has: \n\n\n\nmobilized our advocates to ensure child care businesses receive the emergency funds they need to stay in business and provide services to families;\n\n\ndistributed critical health and safety supplies to early learning programs that serve essential workers and their families;\n\n\ndeveloped an online search tool to assist essential workers and families with quickly finding and choosing early learning programs that meet their needs;\n\n\ncreated an online community for families to connect\, discuss\, and support one another in their care and education planning for the 2020-21 school year; and\n\n\ncurated comprehensive COVID-19 resource lists online\, one of which is for families and caregivers and the other for early care and education professionals.\n\n\n\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic and after\, Trying Together will continue to develop our programs\, resources\, and services to meet the needs of our communities. Will you join us in this work by showing your support on GivingTuesday? \nWhat You Can Do\nWe all have gifts to give\, and thanks to social media\, online giving\, mail\, and phones\, there are limitless ways to use your generosity to reinforce the early childhood field. For examples of how you can give this giving season\, see the list below! \nSubmit A Donation\nIf you would like to support Trying Together’s work directly\, consider submitting a financial donation! We appreciate donations of any size. However\, for those looking for recommended amounts\, Trying Together has identified the following tiers: \n\n\n\nEarly Childhood Supporter ($60)\n\n\nEarly Childhood Sustainer ($120)\n\n\nEarly Childhood Champion ($1\,000)\n\n\n\nThanks to the generosity of Trying Together’s Board of Directors\, all donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2\,000. Help us secure these matched dollars by donating! \nShare Your Story\nWhen you think of a good teacher\, who do you think of? Take time this GivingTuesday to thank that person via social media\, phone\, or email and let them know how their work has positively impacted your life or the life of your child. \nSOCIAL MEDIA\n1. Join the larger community in celebrating gratitude by posting your thank you message\, picture\, or video on social media using #GiveThanks or #GivingTogether. \n\n\n\nExample: I’d like to say thank you to @amymiller for the wonderful work she’s been doing to support my child’s learning and healthy development! Ashton still can’t stop talking about the caterpillar craft he did last month! 🐛🦋 #GiveThanks #GivingTuesday\n\n\n\n2. Set a goal for how many educators you’d like to thank this giving season and share it out on social media using #GiveThanks or #GivingTogether! \n\n\n\nExample: This #GivingTuesday\, I’m celebrating gratitude by thanking three early learning professionals who have had a positive impact on my life and child. Will you join me? #GiveThanks 📞💌\n\n\n\n\n#GivingTuesday is on December 1 this year and to celebrate\, I’d like to #GiveThanks to the early learning professionals who work tirelessly to make sure my child is safe\, supported\, and cared for. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you!CLICK TO TWEET \nPHONE OR EMAIL\nIf you have their phone number or email\, contact your early learning professional and let them know how much you appreciate the work they do to support your family. \nShare Our Fundraising Page\nAnother great way to support Trying Together is by sharing our fundraising page with your network. To help get you started\, we have created a GivingTuesday Social Media Toolkit that features sample social media posts and more! \nMore Information\n\nFor questions\, please contact Trying Together at info@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/givingtuesday-2020/
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SUMMARY:2020 SOC Symposium | Father Family Involvement
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how Pennsylvania can build better futures for children through greater father family involvement? Join the National Association of Social Workers on December 1\, 8\, and 15 for the 2020 SOC Symposium. This event is virtual. \nAbout\nTuesday\, December 1\, 2020\nIncludes a brief presentation of Pennsylvania’s Journey to ensure child wellbeing\, safety\, and permanency for every child within the Commonwealth\, as well as personal interviews with two Distinguished Pennsylvania System Change Leaders for Greater Father Family Involvement: “From Whence They Come.” \nTuesday\, December 8\, 2020\nAddresses the consequences of Father Absence and or Father Non-Involvement\, and the need to move forward\, a diverse group of expert panelists will help participants to unravel the question\, “Are Fathers intentionally included\, or not\, in Pennsylvania’s child and family services and programming that are designed to enhance well-being outcomes for both?” \nTuesday\, December 15\, 2020\nA Call to Action\, as the Symposium comes to a close\, with Media Q&A. Drs. Myers\, Goode\, Horn will emphasize why this mission is so crucial and will illuminate the strategy for moving Pennsylvania forward now! \nRegistration\nTo register for the Symposium\, visit the event webpage. Online registration will be available until December 1\, 2020. CEU credits available. \nMore Information\nFor registration questions\, please contact Asagen.naswpa@socialworkers.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2020-soc-symposium-father-family-involvement/2020-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single father or caregiver? Would you like to build positive memories with your child and learn healthy ways to cope with barriers and stress? Join us for a group discussion. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nFirst Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)\n6 – 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together/2020-12-01/
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Healthy Schools Summit
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in translating research into action to create green and healthy schools? Join Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE) on Thursday\, December 3 for the Fifth Annual Healthy Schools Summit. \nAbout\nDuring this virtual conference\, national\, state\, and local experts will tackle the following questions: \n\n\n\nHow are school stakeholders coming together to realize their shared goal for green\, safe\, and healthy schools for students and staff to return to?\n\n\n\n\nHow are school leaders translating public health research into action to prevent the spread of COVID-19?\n\n\n\n\nWhat resources are available for educators\, nurses\, parents\, and students to respond to existing and emerging school health needs?\n\n\n\nFor information on the Summit sessions\, please see the list below or view the full Summit Agenda. \n  \n\n  \nMorning Sessions\n\n\n\n“From Research to Action and Knowledge to Practice”: Keynote Address\nby Tracy Enger\, Program Manager\, U.S Environmental Protection Agency\n\n\n\n\n“Public Health Decision Making for School Leaders: A Panel Discussion”\nwith panelists Dr. Farhad Ahmed (PA Dept of Health)\, Aimee Eckmann (Perkins + Will)\, Dr. Megan Freeman (Children’s Hospital)\, and Dr. Robert Scherrer (Allegheny Intermediate Unit\n\n\n\n\n“Clearing the Air: Indoor Air Quality in the Time of COVID-19”: Expert Panel\nwith panelists Nina Hwang (Green Seal)\, Al Pater (Riverview School District)\, Lynn Rose (Environmental Health Consultant)\, and Raj Setty (Setty & Associates)\n\n\n\nAfternoon Sessions\n\n\n\n“The Future of Green and Healthy Schools” Afternoon Address\nby Anisa Heming\, Director\, Center for Green Schools\, US Green Building Council\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating Five Years of Success through Our Healthy Schools Recognition Program: Virtual Awards Ceremony\n\nOption A – Learning Through Pandemics Past: Bringing Public Health and Civics into the Classroom\nOption B – “It’s Just a Cold” Navigating Student Health During COVID-19: Panel Discussion\nOption C – Civic Engagement Through Climate Literacy\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for the Summit\, visit the Eventbrite page. For questions\, please email Kara Rubio\, Healthy Schools Manager at kara@womenforahealthyenvironment.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/healthy-schools-summit-2020/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Fight the Flu with DU
DESCRIPTION:Getting a flu vaccine this fall is more important than ever. Fall flu shots are available at the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, in partnership with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. There is no cost with most major insurances. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and all participants will be required to wear a mask. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Canter\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nDate & Time\n12/3/2020\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nContact\nAppointments are recommended for this event. For any questions or special accommodations\, please contact the Center for Pharmacy Care at 412.396.2155 or cpc@duq.edu. \n  \nPlease share this flyer with your networks. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fight-the-flu-with-du/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to build and sustain relationships with families virtually? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for their free Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series. \nAbout\nJoin Brazelton Touchpoints Center for a series of free webinars and an online learning community to explore the challenges and opportunities posed by virtual service delivery\, and learn about strategies providers have found for building and sustaining strong relationships with families virtually. \nFeatured Topics\n\n\n\nFinding the Balance in Virtual Service Delivery\nThursday\, October 22\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nUsing a Hybrid Approach to Partner with Families\nThursday\, November 5\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nProviding Staff Support and Supervision Virtually\nThursday\, November 19\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding and Responding to Trauma in Virtual Service Delivery \nThursday\, December 3\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nTaking Care of Yourself as a Virtual Service Provider \nThursday\, December 17\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-service-series/2020-12-03/
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SUMMARY:Early Literacy Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning actionable strategies for teaching the five pillars of reading\, especially in distance and hybrid learning environments? Join Learning Ally on December 4\, 2020 for the “Early Literacy Virtual Conference.” \nAbout\nJoin Learning Ally on December 4 for a full day of early literacy professional learning featuring keynote speakers Kai-leé Berke and Barbara Steinberg\, in addition to 12 other experts. By attending\, professionals will: \n\n\n\nDiscover actionable strategies for teaching the five pillars of reading\, especially in a distance or hybrid learning environment.\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the milestones in early literacy development so you can better meet the needs of all your students.\n\n\n\n\nLearn what it means to be intentionally anti-biased and culturally relevant when teaching literacy in a diverse classroom.\n\n\n\n\nConnect with the experts and other educators to share first-hand experiences to drive lasting change in your teaching practice.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for the conference\, visit the Learning Ally website. Attendees will be able to earn up to 16 Continuing Education (CE) hours live or on-demand through January 31\, 2021.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-literacy-virtual-conference/
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SUMMARY:Parent Like A Boss: Virtual PLAY DAY
DESCRIPTION:Join ATL Parent Like A Boss\, Inc. (Parent LAB) on Saturday\, December 5 for their free virtual PLAY DAY session. \nAbout\nATL Parent LAB’s PLAY DAY Series engages participants in physically interactive games designed to connect the active body to brain development\, and thus enhance cognitive learning experiences. During their sessions\, ATL Parent Lab celebrates Black cultural traditions and invites everyone to reflect and share the traditions that have sustained their own diverse familial and ethnic traditions. \nRegistration\nTo register for this event\, complete the online form. All are welcome. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parent-lab-play-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T160000
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SUMMARY:2020 SOC Symposium | Father Family Involvement
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how Pennsylvania can build better futures for children through greater father family involvement? Join the National Association of Social Workers on December 1\, 8\, and 15 for the 2020 SOC Symposium. This event is virtual. \nAbout\nTuesday\, December 1\, 2020\nIncludes a brief presentation of Pennsylvania’s Journey to ensure child wellbeing\, safety\, and permanency for every child within the Commonwealth\, as well as personal interviews with two Distinguished Pennsylvania System Change Leaders for Greater Father Family Involvement: “From Whence They Come.” \nTuesday\, December 8\, 2020\nAddresses the consequences of Father Absence and or Father Non-Involvement\, and the need to move forward\, a diverse group of expert panelists will help participants to unravel the question\, “Are Fathers intentionally included\, or not\, in Pennsylvania’s child and family services and programming that are designed to enhance well-being outcomes for both?” \nTuesday\, December 15\, 2020\nA Call to Action\, as the Symposium comes to a close\, with Media Q&A. Drs. Myers\, Goode\, Horn will emphasize why this mission is so crucial and will illuminate the strategy for moving Pennsylvania forward now! \nRegistration\nTo register for the Symposium\, visit the event webpage. Online registration will be available until December 1\, 2020. CEU credits available. \nMore Information\nFor registration questions\, please contact Asagen.naswpa@socialworkers.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2020-soc-symposium-father-family-involvement/2020-12-08/
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SUMMARY:Open-Ended Questions Are For Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about using open-ended STEM questions with early learners of all ages and abilities? Join Trying Together on December 9 for our online session\, “Connections and Conversations: Open-Ended Questions Are For Everyone!” \nAbout\nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are biweekly interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants engage in virtual discussions with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about the highlighted topic. Sessions offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be provided. \nIn this session\, participants will engage in virtual discussions via Zoom with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about using open-ended Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics (STEM) questioning with early learners of all ages and abilities. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, December 9  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nInstructors: Jasmine Davis and Wendy Brenneman\nCKC: Curriculum and Learning Experiences\nCDA Subject Area: Safe\, Healthy Learning Environment\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, December 7\, 2020\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit is available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information. \nSession Rules and Guidelines\nThese virtual discussions are designed to provide educators the opportunity to grow professionally and share knowledge on early childhood topics. During the meeting\, participants should follow the guidelines below to ensure a successful virtual meeting for all participants. \n\n\n\nPlease allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\nParticipants may use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom to request an opportunity to comment or ask a question. Individuals will be temporarily unmuted by the moderator.\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/open-ended-questions/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Stay and Play!
DESCRIPTION:Early learning programs: Are you interested in participating in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities with your children? Join Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative for the eight-week virtual “Stay and Play!” series. \nStay and Play!\nMany providers face the challenge of juggling virtual learning for school-age children while keeping younger children engaged. To help support this work\, Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative reimagined the Come Play! experience.  \nAs part of the eight-week “Stay and Play!” series\, we invite early learning programs to participate in a weekly virtual playdate. Join in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities that make play a joyful part of the day. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nDecember 10\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nDecember 17\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 7\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 28\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\nMore Information\nRegistration preferred 24 hours in advance. Contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at sarah@tryingtogether.org to register at any time. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stay-and-play/2020-12-10/
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. Join us for a group discussion to build your confidence\, gratitude\, and supportive relationships with other women. \nEvent Details\nSecond Friday of Every Month\n6 – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Toni Beasley at 412.540.5732 or toni@tryingtogether.org. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/womens-rap-virtual-sessions/2020-12-11/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community of Practice Meetings
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAbout\nCommunity 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 inspiration to their fellow professionals. \nEach session in December will feature a Q&A with ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches who will answer questions about the Keystone STARS Performance Standards. The Keystone STARS program is a responsive system to improve\, support\, and recognize the continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania. ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches are also able to offer support to providers who participate in the Keystone STARS program. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 12: Keystone STARS Performance Standards Q & A\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meeting  |  Attend the Session\n\n\nThursday\, December 17: Keystone STARS Performance Standards Q & A\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meeting  |  Attend the Session\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at  elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-dec/2020-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T160000
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SUMMARY:2020 SOC Symposium | Father Family Involvement
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how Pennsylvania can build better futures for children through greater father family involvement? Join the National Association of Social Workers on December 1\, 8\, and 15 for the 2020 SOC Symposium. This event is virtual. \nAbout\nTuesday\, December 1\, 2020\nIncludes a brief presentation of Pennsylvania’s Journey to ensure child wellbeing\, safety\, and permanency for every child within the Commonwealth\, as well as personal interviews with two Distinguished Pennsylvania System Change Leaders for Greater Father Family Involvement: “From Whence They Come.” \nTuesday\, December 8\, 2020\nAddresses the consequences of Father Absence and or Father Non-Involvement\, and the need to move forward\, a diverse group of expert panelists will help participants to unravel the question\, “Are Fathers intentionally included\, or not\, in Pennsylvania’s child and family services and programming that are designed to enhance well-being outcomes for both?” \nTuesday\, December 15\, 2020\nA Call to Action\, as the Symposium comes to a close\, with Media Q&A. Drs. Myers\, Goode\, Horn will emphasize why this mission is so crucial and will illuminate the strategy for moving Pennsylvania forward now! \nRegistration\nTo register for the Symposium\, visit the event webpage. Online registration will be available until December 1\, 2020. CEU credits available. \nMore Information\nFor registration questions\, please contact Asagen.naswpa@socialworkers.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2020-soc-symposium-father-family-involvement/2020-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T130237
CREATED:20201201T145430Z
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SUMMARY:Fishing for a Positive Work Environment
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to create a positive work environment? Join Trying Together on Wednesday\, December 16 for our online course\, “FISH philosophy: Fishing for a positive work environment!” \nAbout\nDuring this course\, Leadership Development Strategist Allison Robinson will discuss the four principles of the FISH philosophy and assist participants in considering how each principle can become daily practice. These four concepts will help participants create and maintain a working environment that is energizing\, fun\, and that allows each member of the team to feel important. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, December 16  |  1 – 3 p.m.\nInstructor: Allison Robinson\nCKC: Professional and Leadership\nCDA Subject Area: Maintaining Professionalism\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, December 14\, 2020\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit is available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/positive-work-environment/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T130237
CREATED:20200901T135925Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community of Practice Meetings
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAbout\nCommunity 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 inspiration to their fellow professionals. \nEach session in December will feature a Q&A with ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches who will answer questions about the Keystone STARS Performance Standards. The Keystone STARS program is a responsive system to improve\, support\, and recognize the continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania. ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches are also able to offer support to providers who participate in the Keystone STARS program. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 12: Keystone STARS Performance Standards Q & A\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meeting  |  Attend the Session\n\n\nThursday\, December 17: Keystone STARS Performance Standards Q & A\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meeting  |  Attend the Session\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at  elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-dec/2020-12-17/1/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T130237
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SUMMARY:Stay and Play!
DESCRIPTION:Early learning programs: Are you interested in participating in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities with your children? Join Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative for the eight-week virtual “Stay and Play!” series. \nStay and Play!\nMany providers face the challenge of juggling virtual learning for school-age children while keeping younger children engaged. To help support this work\, Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative reimagined the Come Play! experience.  \nAs part of the eight-week “Stay and Play!” series\, we invite early learning programs to participate in a weekly virtual playdate. Join in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities that make play a joyful part of the day. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nDecember 10\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nDecember 17\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 7\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 28\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\nMore Information\nRegistration preferred 24 hours in advance. Contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at sarah@tryingtogether.org to register at any time. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stay-and-play/2020-12-17/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community of Practice Meetings
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAbout\nCommunity 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 inspiration to their fellow professionals. \nEach session in December will feature a Q&A with ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches who will answer questions about the Keystone STARS Performance Standards. The Keystone STARS program is a responsive system to improve\, support\, and recognize the continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania. ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches are also able to offer support to providers who participate in the Keystone STARS program. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 12: Keystone STARS Performance Standards Q & A\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meeting  |  Attend the Session\n\n\nThursday\, December 17: Keystone STARS Performance Standards Q & A\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meeting  |  Attend the Session\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at  elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-dec/2020-12-17/2/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5":MAILTO:elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T130237
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SUMMARY:Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to build and sustain relationships with families virtually? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for their free Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series. \nAbout\nJoin Brazelton Touchpoints Center for a series of free webinars and an online learning community to explore the challenges and opportunities posed by virtual service delivery\, and learn about strategies providers have found for building and sustaining strong relationships with families virtually. \nFeatured Topics\n\n\n\nFinding the Balance in Virtual Service Delivery\nThursday\, October 22\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nUsing a Hybrid Approach to Partner with Families\nThursday\, November 5\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nProviding Staff Support and Supervision Virtually\nThursday\, November 19\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding and Responding to Trauma in Virtual Service Delivery \nThursday\, December 3\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nTaking Care of Yourself as a Virtual Service Provider \nThursday\, December 17\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-service-series/2020-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T130237
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SUMMARY:Engaging and Teaching Parents About Technology
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to teach parents about technology? Join Carrie Rogers-Whitehead\, Karina Gathu\, and Tay Gudmundson on December 17 for “Engaging and Teaching Parents About Technology.” \nAbout\nParents can be collaborators or obstacles when the topic of technology comes up. With more remote learning than ever\, schools need parents. Educators often talk to parents when mistakes or accidents happen\, as a reactionary measure. However\, schools can be more proactive about preventing those mistakes by reaching out and understanding parents’ situations and worries. This webinar will draw from on-the-ground work with hundreds of parents\, sharing survey results with their biggest concerns. Time for questions will be provided. \nFeatured Topics\nIn this webinar\, professionals will: \n\n\n\nlearn the five most important things parents should know about digital citizenship\,\nlearn how\, when\, why\, and who to host a digital parenting event with\, and\nlearn how to be proactive with parents\, not reactive.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis webinar is best suited for K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. To register\, visit the EdWeb website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parents-technology/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="edWeb.net":MAILTO:help@edweb.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T130237
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SUMMARY:Infants and Toddlers Face Racism Too
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in gaining new insight into how racism shapes our lives from our earliest days? Join ZERO TO THREE on December 17 for their online event\, “Continuing the Dialogue: Infants and Toddlers Face Racism Too.” \nAbout\nDuring this event\, presenters will share excerpts from the session “Infants and Toddlers Face Racism Too: Science\, Practice\, and Policy.” Session participants will hear how racism affects America’s youngest residents\, discuss this topic together\, and learn about strategies and resources that can help address racism and advance equity in early childhood systems\, services\, and programs. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event registration page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/infants-toddlers-racism/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201225T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T130237
CREATED:20190910T010036Z
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. Parents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. \nRise Together takes place on the Fourth Friday of each month from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center (7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208). \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact 412.545.5039. \nShare this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together-fall2019-2019-10-25/2020-12-25/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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