6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Elevating ECE During Pennsylvania’s Budget Process March 31, 2021, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Elevating ECE During Pennsylvania’s Budget Process Want to learn how to influence state legislators to make increased investments in child care and pre-k? Join Trying Together on Wednesday, March 31 for our online course. Free
9:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Trauma-Informed Care Workshops April 5, 2021, 9:00 am to 11:00 am Recurring Trauma-Informed Care Workshops Join Homewood CEC for these free virtual workshops to learn how to address and prevent the traumatic impact of adversities in childhood. Free
10:00 am to 11:00 am Supporting Caregivers: The Work of Early Childhood April 6, 2021, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Supporting Caregivers: The Work of Early Childhood Trying Together Executive Director Cara Ciminillo will be speaking at the online event "Supporting Caregivers: The Work of Early Childhood" on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Free
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Free Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid Training April 10, 2021, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Free Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid Training The City of Pittsburgh and Trying Together are offering free in-person Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED training. Free
8:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Black Maternal Health Week Celebration April 11, 2021, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Black Maternal Health Week Celebration Brown Mamas and the Birthing Hut are hosting their first Black Maternal Health celebration from April 11 - April 18, 2021. Free
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm Breaking Down Structural and Systemic Racism for Children April 12, 2021, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm Breaking Down Structural and Systemic Racism for Children Want to learn how to discuss structural and systemic racism with children? Join Embrace Race on April 12 for their online event. Free
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Strengthening Family Engagement – Tools for Positive Partnering April 14, 2021, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Strengthening Family Engagement – Tools for Positive Partnering Want to learn how to leverage families' strengths, maintain positive relationships, and connect families with community supports? Join Trying Together on April 14 Free
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Black Maternal Health: An American Crisis April 15, 2021, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Black Maternal Health: An American Crisis Join Adagio Health in recognizing Black Maternal Health Week by attending their online event on Thursday, April 15. Free – $50
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Leaning into Culturally-grounded Anti-bias Child Assessment April 15, 2021, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Leaning into Culturally-grounded Anti-bias Child Assessment Are you interested in exploring how child assessments can better capture the assets and competencies of children of color? Join Research Professor Iheoma Iruka on April 15. Free
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ECE Apprenticeship Information Session April 15, 2021, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ECE Apprenticeship Information Session Are you interested in learning how apprenticeship can help you accomplish your degree, credential, and professional development goals? Join Trying Together on April 15! Free
12:00 pm Recurring Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference April 16, 2021, 12:00 pm Recurring Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference Join the Black Mamas Matter Alliance from April 16 - 17, 2021, for their "Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference." $175 – $325
10:00 am to 11:30 am Pre-K Explore Day 2021 April 17, 2021, 10:00 am to 11:30 am Pre-K Explore Day 2021 Join ALCOSAN on April 17 as they celebrate young learners (ages three to six) during their Pre-K Explore Day! Free
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid, and Fire Safety Training April 17, 2021, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid, and Fire Safety Training The certification received through this course is PA Keys Approved and meets the CPR and First Aid requirements for child care professionals in Pennsylvania. $45 – $55
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Recurring Mental Health First Aid Training April 20, 2021, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Recurring Mental Health First Aid Training Are you interested in receiving a three-year Mental Health First Aid certification? Check out Pennsylvania Head Start Association's virtual course. $100
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Advocacy for Family and Group Child Care Providers April 20, 2021, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Advocacy for Family and Group Child Care Providers Are you interested in meeting with elected officials to advocate for early childhood? Join Trying Together on Tuesday, April 20 for our online course, "Crafting & Sharing Your Message: Advocacy for Family and Group Child Care Providers." Free
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Childhood Activities: Physical Activity and COVID-19 April 21, 2021, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Childhood Activities: Physical Activity and COVID-19 Interested in learning about socially distanced physical activities for children ages two to five years old? Join the Pennsylvania Head Start Association on Wednesday, April 21. Free
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm A Conversation with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski April 21, 2021, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm A Conversation with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski Join What School Could Be on April 21 to hear from Remake Learning founder Gregg Behr and co-author Ryan Rydzewski on their newly-released book about Mr. Rogers. Free
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (STAR 3/4 Standards) April 22, 2021, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (STAR 3/4 Standards) Do you have questions about Keystone STARS 3/4 Standards? Join ELRC Region 5 on April 22 for their online Ask the Coaches discussion. Free
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pittsburgh Mayoral Forum (Virtual) April 27, 2021, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pittsburgh Mayoral Forum (Virtual) PUMP and Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh are co-hosting a Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 27. Free
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Trying Together Annual Celebration (Virtual) April 27, 2021, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Trying Together Annual Celebration (Virtual) During the Month of the Young Child (April), Trying Together will host a free three-day Virtual Annual Celebration to celebrate the important work of early childhood. Free
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Listening to Transgender Children, Transforming Ourselves April 28, 2021, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Listening to Transgender Children, Transforming Ourselves Do you want to learn how to support transgender children? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on April 28 for their online event “Listening to Transgender Children, Transforming Ourselves.” Free