3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Recurring Finding Joy through Playful Learning February 3, 2021, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Recurring Finding Joy through Playful Learning Join us in February for a virtual conference to discuss and share best practices to support children and families in learning through play. $10 – $55
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Educators’ Neighborhood Community Sharing Event: Music and Sounds February 4, 2021, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Educators’ Neighborhood Community Sharing Event: Music and Sounds Are you interested in discussing the relevance and impact of Fred Rogers' approach with music and sounds for children, families, and educator-helpers? Join the Fred Rogers Center for their event, "Educators' Neighborhood Community Sharing Event: Music and Sounds." Free
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Financial Literacy 101: Part One February 4, 2021, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Financial Literacy 101: Part One Interested in learning about financial literacy and speaking with a finance expert? Join Trying Together on 2/4 for “Financial Literacy 101.” Free
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Helping Children Befriend Their Emotions February 6, 2021, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Helping Children Befriend Their Emotions Join Youth Yoga Project and the Children’s Museum in a two-hour workshop to learn how to support the emotional health of children ages three and up. $60
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm A Deep Dive on the Pennsylvania Budget February 9, 2021, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm A Deep Dive on the Pennsylvania Budget Join PA Schools Work partners on Tuesday, February 9 at noon for their next Lunch and Learn webinar, "A Deep Dive on the Budget." Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Recurring Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series February 10, 2021, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Recurring Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series 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. Free
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Recurring Health Care Education Session February 10, 2021, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Recurring Health Care Education Session Want to learn how to use the portal that replaced healthcare.gov in PA? Join the City of Pittsburgh in February for a Health Care Education Session. Free
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Role of Media and Technology in Early Childhood Development February 10, 2021, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Role of Media and Technology in Early Childhood Development Want to learn how media and technology influence young children's development? Join Common Sense Media on February 10 for their virtual conversation. Free
9:00 am to 12:00 pm How Moving Inspires Staff Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Health February 11, 2021, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm How Moving Inspires Staff Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Health Are you interested in enhancing the health and wellbeing of staff who are serving young children and families? Join the Pennsylvania Head Start Association on February 11 for their Train the Trainer event! $175
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Pre-K is Working in PA February 11, 2021, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Pre-K is Working in PA Join Pre-K for PA on Thursday, February 11 for a webinar that will present results on the impacts of the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Program. Free
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Parent Town Hall On COVID Safety (Virtual) February 11, 2021, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Parent Town Hall On COVID Safety (Virtual) Are you ready to send your children back to child care, but have questions about COVID-19 precautions? Attend this Parent Town Hall. Free
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Tips for Choosing Healthy Drinks for Your Kids February 12, 2021, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Tips for Choosing Healthy Drinks for Your Kids Are you interested in hearing from Dr. Jennifer Shu about the importance of choosing healthy beverages for your family? Join HealthyChildren.org on February 12 for their online event, "Scale Back on Sugar: Tips for Choosing Healthy Drinks for Your Kids." Free
10:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Virtual Community of Practice Meetings February 13, 2021, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Virtual Community of Practice Meetings Are you interested in discussing topics of interest with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions to discuss Health and Safety. Free
9:00 am to 10:00 am Recurring Hatch Art + Playdates (Virtual) February 15, 2021, 9:00 am to 10:00 am Recurring Hatch Art + Playdates (Virtual) Are you interested in child-centered play experiences that are focused on imaginative open-ended art exploration? Join Hatch Art Studio from February 15 - March 29, 2021, for their virtual "Hatch Art + Playdates!" $5
9:30 am to 11:30 am Recurring Virtual Conference: Early Literacy, Libraries, and You February 15, 2021, 9:30 am to 11:30 am Recurring Virtual Conference: Early Literacy, Libraries, and You Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh from February 15 - 25, 2021 for their virtual conference, "Early Literacy, Libraries, and You." Free
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Recognizing Race in Education February 16, 2021, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Recognizing Race in Education Are you interested in learning how to effectively and empathetically recognize race in education? Join presenters Christian Taylor and Shaun Nelms, Ed.D. on February 16 for "Recognizing Race in Education." Free
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Disrupting Implicit Bias in Early Childhood Programs February 17, 2021, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Disrupting Implicit Bias in Early Childhood Programs Do you want to learn how to disrupt implicit bias in early childhood environments? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on March 17 for their online event "Disrupting Implicit Bias in Early Childhood Programs." Free
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Empowered Educators: Monuments February 17, 2021, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Empowered Educators: Monuments Join Marimba Milliones, CEO of the Hill Community Development Corporation in Pittsburgh, and Empowered Educators to explore core themes of the Politics of Erasure and Invisibility as seen through monuments in Pittsburgh. Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Family-Centered Services – Early Head Start Model February 17, 2021, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Family-Centered Services – Early Head Start Model Are you interested in exploring the processes of family-centered service models? Join Trying Together on February 17 for our free virtual course, “Connections and Conversations: Family-Centered Services - Early Head Start Model.” Free
2:15 pm to 3:00 pm Honoring Black Excellence and the Commitment to Racial Consciousness February 18, 2021, 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm Honoring Black Excellence and the Commitment to Racial Consciousness Want to learn about the importance of celebrating and honoring Black Excellence? Join ZERO TO THREE on February 18 for this online event. Free
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program February 22, 2021, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program Join Wesley Family Services for their Incredible Years Parenting Program to learn ways to make parenting easier and fun. Free
8:30 pm to 9:45 pm Drawing Across the Color Line with Kids February 23, 2021, 8:30 pm to 9:45 pm Drawing Across the Color Line with Kids Want to learn how children's book authors and illustrators draw themselves and spotlight other communities in their art? Join Embrace Race on February 23 for their online event. Free
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Black Toys and Toymakers: The Story of Shindana February 26, 2021, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Black Toys and Toymakers: The Story of Shindana Join The Strong for a 40-minute discussion on the story of Shindana Toys, a Black-owned company that created the first Black doll that found mass popularity in the United States and abroad. Free
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Recurring State of Black Learning Workshops February 26, 2021, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Recurring State of Black Learning Workshops Join State of Black Learning for their new professional development series on the unsung heroes in education. Free
February 4, 2021, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Educators’ Neighborhood Community Sharing Event: Music and Sounds
February 10, 2021, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Role of Media and Technology in Early Childhood Development
February 11, 2021, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm How Moving Inspires Staff Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Health
February 15, 2021, 9:30 am to 11:30 am Recurring Virtual Conference: Early Literacy, Libraries, and You
February 18, 2021, 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm Honoring Black Excellence and the Commitment to Racial Consciousness
