10:00 am to 7:00 pm EmployHER Pittsburgh Opportunity Fair March 27, 2023, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm EmployHER Pittsburgh Opportunity Fair Join EmployHER Pittsburgh for this event supporting all types of female success.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Growing Your Strong Family: Spring 2023 Virtual Parent Cafes March 27, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Growing Your Strong Family: Spring 2023 Virtual Parent Cafes Families with children receiving early intervention and/or family supports: The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania, and Be Strong Families invite you to connect and share your journeys at this virtual social event series.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Prioritizing and Strengthening Early Childhood Systems March 30, 2023, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Prioritizing and Strengthening Early Childhood Systems Join the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for this webinar featuring Dr. Leah Austin, the Chief Executive Officer at NBCDI, and January Contreras, the Assistant Secretary at ACF.
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Recurring Advocate with Confidence March 30, 2023, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Recurring Advocate with Confidence Child care advocates: Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) for this free, two-part webinar series on unlocking the mysteries of advocacy and winning investments in early childhood care and education.
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Introduction to ASQ-3® March 30, 2023, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Introduction to ASQ-3® The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs, how to administer and score the screener, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. $15
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Deep Listening: Being Mindful of the Sound All Around April 1, 2023, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Deep Listening: Being Mindful of the Sound All Around In this workshop for early childhood and K12 educators presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, you will learn to reframe the way you define music through mindfully exploring the sound of your environment and grounding yourself in the present moment. When we listen deeply and are present to what is in front of us right […]
10:00 am to 3:00 pm Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Lytle Land / Elizabeth Street Parklet Clean-Up Day April 1, 2023, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Lytle Land / Elizabeth Street Parklet Clean-Up Day Join Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative, Landforce, Rising Tide, and Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. for a day of community clean up at Lytle Land and the Elizabeth Street Parklet. There will be jobs for all ages, skill sets, and abilities. Lunch will be provided following the clean-up! Please email playfulpgh@tryingtogether.org if you have any questions about this community […]
11:00 am to 3:00 pm A+ Schools and Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative Summer Opportunities Fair April 1, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm A+ Schools and Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative Summer Opportunities Fair A+ Schools and the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative will host a free Summer Opportunities Fair on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Recurring MOYC Ages & Stages Developmental Screening April 3, 2023, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Recurring MOYC Ages & Stages Developmental Screening In recognition of Month of the Young Child (MOYC), ELRC Region 5 will host a series of developmental screenings throughout April, at no cost to families.
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Working Together Webinar April 4, 2023, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Working Together Webinar Please join Start Strong PA and Pre-K for PA for this special webinar focusing on early learning in Governor Shapiro’s first state budget proposal, state budget advocacy, federal advocacy, and opportunities for child care.
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Using Social Media to Advocate for Children April 12, 2023, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Using Social Media to Advocate for Children Social media can be an effective tool in advocating for what you want. However, it is important to use these platforms appropriately to achieve the desired outcome.
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Intersection of Kinship Care and Culture: African & Caribbean Communities in America April 12, 2023, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Intersection of Kinship Care and Culture: African & Caribbean Communities in America Join the Grandfamilies and Kinship Support Network for this webinar on kinship care to learn more about family structures and how understanding them can improve family engagement.
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm Celebrating Joy & Harmony: 10th Annual Education Student Affiliate Dinner April 12, 2023, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm Celebrating Joy & Harmony: 10th Annual Education Student Affiliate Dinner If you are an educator looking to bring more joy into your classroom, join Seton Hill University for this annual event, featuring Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld. $25
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations April 13, 2023, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations This session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. $10
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Homewood Block Party April 15, 2023, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Homewood Block Party We are inviting all to join us for a free event in the Homewood community! There will be craft activities, along with face painting, dancing, and more for all ages! There will be a wide variety of resources from organizations in Homewood and the Pittsburgh area for caregivers and families. Where: The Homewood Early Learning […]
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Black Birth Expo April 15, 2023, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Black Birth Expo Are you pregnant, a parent, a birth worker, a community member, or an individual passionate about health equity? If so, celebrate Black Maternal Health Week with Healthy Start at this event, featuring Maternal and Child Health Consultant, Christin Farmer. About the Black Birth Expo The Black Birth Expo aims to build a community of people […]
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Parenting While Black – Episode 2: Birthing While Black – Pregnancy, Birth, and the First 1,000 Days April 17, 2023, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Parenting While Black – Episode 2: Birthing While Black – Pregnancy, Birth, and the First 1,000 Days Join the Brazelton Touchpoints Center for this webinar on raising bold and brilliant Black children.
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Learn the Secrets Recruiters Use to Find Staff Online April 19, 2023, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Learn the Secrets Recruiters Use to Find Staff Online Join Early Childhood Investigations Webinars and Brightwheel for this webinar presented by Lauren Small and Virginia Marsh, and learn strategies to enhance online recruitment efforts and uncover more qualified applicants.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Freedom and Justice Gathering April 19, 2023, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Freedom and Justice Gathering The University of Pittsburgh School of Education's annual Freedom and Justice Gathering brings together educators, families, students, and community members who are committed to equity and justice in education.
8:00 am to 11:00 am Supporting Our Workforce: Child Care in Westmoreland County April 20, 2023, 8:00 am to 11:00 am Supporting Our Workforce: Child Care in Westmoreland County The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce will host this half-day summit to discuss the current state of child care for working families in Westmoreland County.
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Natural Playscape Makeover! Practical Design Tips for Supporting Child-Directed Play In Natural Spaces on Any Budget April 20, 2023, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Natural Playscape Makeover! Practical Design Tips for Supporting Child-Directed Play In Natural Spaces on Any Budget Join Early Childhood Investigations Webinars and Rusty Keeler, natural playscape designer and author, for a fun, interactive, and inspiring webinar focused on helping to inspire attendees to dream and plan their own natural playscape makeovers “in any yard, on any budget”. Attendees will learn how to add natural elements to support play and, learning, how to […]
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm BabyTalks Series: Supporting Infant and Toddler Peer Relationships April 20, 2023, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm BabyTalks Series: Supporting Infant and Toddler Peer Relationships Join the Office of Head Start and their National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning for this webinar, and learn how infants' and toddlers' experience with others shapes their understanding of themselves and their relationships with peers.
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Playful Learning Conversations April 25, 2023, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Playful Learning Conversations Join Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network (PLLAN) for this virtual discussion on the importance of infusing communities with playful learning infrastructure.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Incredible Years Parenting Program April 26, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Incredible Years Parenting Program Parenting is a lot of hard work! If you have a child aged 2-10, join Wesley Family Services for this virtual learning series to find ways to make parenting easier and fun for both you and your child. Program Details Sessions for this virtual learning program are offered on Zoom from 6 - 8 p.m. […]
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Best Books for Babies Diaper Distribution-CLP Hill District April 29, 2023, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Best Books for Babies Diaper Distribution-CLP Hill District Families with babies ages birth-18 months can attend and receive a two-week supply of diapers (sizes newborn – 4 available), as well as a Best Books for Babies book bundle at this event. While supplies last. No registration required. When: Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: CLP-Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, […]
March 27, 2023, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Growing Your Strong Family: Spring 2023 Virtual Parent Cafes
April 1, 2023, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Lytle Land / Elizabeth Street Parklet Clean-Up Day
April 1, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm A+ Schools and Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative Summer Opportunities Fair
April 12, 2023, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Intersection of Kinship Care and Culture: African & Caribbean Communities in America
April 12, 2023, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm Celebrating Joy & Harmony: 10th Annual Education Student Affiliate Dinner
April 13, 2023, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations
April 17, 2023, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Parenting While Black – Episode 2: Birthing While Black – Pregnancy, Birth, and the First 1,000 Days
April 20, 2023, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Natural Playscape Makeover! Practical Design Tips for Supporting Child-Directed Play In Natural Spaces on Any Budget
April 20, 2023, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm BabyTalks Series: Supporting Infant and Toddler Peer Relationships
