Disability and Mental Health Summit
2019-03-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-03-15 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Beth El Congregation, 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Join State Representative Dan Miller in the 2019 Disability and Mental Health Summit. Happening over three days, this summit includes the following opportunities:

Informative Sessions

Topics of interest for parents, students, providers, and professionals seeking continuing education

A Resource Fair

State, county, and local agencies; service providers, advocacy and support groups; post-secondary education organizations; and employment opportunities

Free and open to the public, this summit includes multiple sessions on a range of disabilities and mental health issues spanning from early intervention to adults and seniors.
View the attached flyer or visit the Summit website for more information.

Raising Readers Together Club
2019-03-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-03-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-03-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Willie Tees’s Barbershop, 7205 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208
The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance, equality, and tolerance through reading. Wednesday sessions are suitable for children age six and older.
For children age five and younger, see our Thursday sessions at the Homewood Early Learning Hub.
Winter 2019 Books:

Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier | February 6 – 27
The Watsons Go To Birmingham – 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis | March 6 – 27

Raising Readers provides free:

books
discussion
food
songs
storytelling
resources

Questions
For questions or more information, contact Cynthia Battle at 412.421.3889 or cynthia@tryingtogether.org.
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Disability and Mental Health Summit
2019-03-14 09:00 - 17:00

Raising Readers Together Club
2019-03-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-03-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-03-28 17:30 - 19:00 | The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, 7219 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208
The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance, equality, and tolerance through reading. Thursday sessions are suitable for children ages five and younger.
For children age six and older, see our Wednesday sessions at Willie Tee’s Barbershop.
Winter 2019 Books:

Word Play by Adam Lehrhaupt | February 7
My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith | February 14
Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too by Anna Dewdney | February 21
Unplugged by Steven Antony | February 28
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold | March 7
Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls’ Rights by Malala Yousafzai | March 14
The Library Book by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark | March 21
Billy Bloo is Stuck in Goo by Jennifer Hamburg | March 28

Raising Readers provides free:

books
discussion
food
songs
storytelling
resources

Questions
For questions or more information, contact Cynthia Battle at 412.421.3889 or cynthia@tryingtogether.org.
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The Emotional Archaeology of Early Care and Education
2019-03-15 08:00 - 15:30 | University of Pittsburgh – University Club, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, United States
Shady Lane School and The University of Pittsburgh School of Education Applied Developmental Psychology present “The Emotional Archaeology of Early Care and Education”; a symposium to encourage educators to “Dig Deeper” in making sense of children’s behaviors in the context of current culture, values, and accepted care and education practices. The event will be hosted on March 15, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh University Club. Attendees must register.
6 PQAS Hours, 3 ACT 48 Hours.
Presentations
In addition to a luncheon, the event will feature the following presentations:

The Emotional Archaeologist: Unearthing Children’s Behaviors | Ernie Dettore, Ph.D.
How Experiences Shape Brain Development | Judy L. Cameron, Ph.D.
Tunneling into Attachment Theory and Bullying | Linda Ehrlich, ME.D and Karen VanderVen, Ph.D.
Excavating the Meaning of Behaviors | Kara McGoey, Ph.D.; Greg DelDuca, MA; Becky Flaherty, M.S.
Digging into Diversity | Barbara Johnson, ME.D; Polly Lipkind, B.A.; Ali Hoefnagel; Jennifer Teppe, Ph.D.

Special Accommodations
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Polly Lipkind at 412.243.4040 or plipkind@shadylane.org by March 8, 2019.
Questions
For any questions, please contact bflaherty@shadylane.org.
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2019 Capital Area Chapter of PennAEYC (CACPennAEYC) Conference
2019-03-16 07:30 - 15:45 | Messiah College, One College Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, United States
Conference Information
The Capital Area Chapter of PennAEYC (CACPennAEYC) invites you and your colleagues to participate in a day of learning, networking and professional development. Returning to Messiah College on March 16, 2019, the Capital Area Early Childhood conference is especially designed for early childhood professionals and advocates who work with and on behalf of young children. This year’s conference will include a wide variety of in-depth workshops, an inspirational keynote speaker, an assortment of vendors, and additional resources for up-to-date information on early care and education. Please bring this brochure to the conference for easy reference.
Professional Development
Up to six DHS and PA Key professional development hours will be awarded. Forms for Act 48 credit will be available at the registration table for teachers holding a PA professional I or II certification. CEUs are not offered at this event. Directions on where to obtain documentation of your attendance will be included in your conference folder materials. We look forward to seeing you on March 16, 2019!
Please view the attached brochure for more information!

The Incredible and DINAmic Family
2019-03-19 17:30 - 20:00, 2019-03-26 17:30 - 20:00, 2019-04-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Wesley Family Services, 221 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, United States
About
If your child is challenging you with their behavior, learn positive ways to interact with and manage your child’s behavior. At this event, you will learn how to interact, communicate, and bond with your child. This event runs from March 19 to July 16.
Benefits
Through the DINA School, your children will learn social and friendship skills, which will help reduce problem behavior. Your child can use these necessary tools to improve their readiness for school and increase their coping and problem-solving skills.
Schedule
Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. and the class is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Please note that at least one caregiver must be present for children to attend DINA School.
More Information
For more information on this event, please view the attached flyer.

Restorative Justice Practices
2019-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Arsenal Middle School, 220 40th St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
A+ Schools, Carlow University’s Education Department, and Trying Together are pleased to present, “Restorative Justice Practices: Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline” on Thursday, March 21, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Arsenal Middle School.
About
A long-time social justice activist, civil rights trial attorney, restorative justice practitioner, writer, professor, and scholar with a PhD in Indigenous Knowledge, keynote speaker, Dr. Fania E. Davis is considered a leading national voice. Dr. Davis will share her personal journey to restorative justice. Attendees will also hear her presentation on what restorative justice is, how it differs from other forms of justice, and its history. Dr. Davis will also share the way it is being used in Oakland, California’s schools and juvenile justice system.
The evening will conclude with a panel discussion between Dr. Davis and Mr. John Wetzel, Secretary, PA Department of Corrections. During Mr. Wetzel’s tenure an elimination of a 24-year average growth of 1,500 inmates per year occurred presiding over the first population reduction in PA in more than four decades. With more than 29 years of experience in the corrections field, Mr. Wetzel has been selected as chair of the Council of State Government’s Justice Center’s Executive Board and Vice President of ASCA.
Register
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Let's Chat About Early Language and Literacy
2019-03-22 08:30 - 09:00
The PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) are hosting chat sessions during the winter months to discuss early language and literacy development topics.
Join these 30-minute online chat sessions, offered at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., to discover resources to share with families and implement in your classroom or center. These sessions will take place on the second and fourth Friday of every month from January through March 2019.
Chat Sessions

Disconnecting to Connect | January 11, 2019
Building Vocabulary | January 25, 2019
Storybook Reading | February 8, 2019
Print in the Environment | February 22, 2019
Playing with Sounds | March 8, 2019
Supporting Dual Language Learners | March 22, 2019

More Information
Visit their event website to learn more about the topics, credits, and registration.
PQAS credit hours and Infant/Toddler hours available.

Women's Rap
2019-03-22 18:00 - 20:00
Women’s Rap is a support group for female caregivers to connect. We meet every second and fourth Friday of the month. We’re currently engaging in the Stuck Series, where we focus on identifying and moving through the barriers and challenges in our lives.
For more information, contact Toni Beasley at toni@tryingtogether.org or 412.727.6649.
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All for All Spring Educator Forum
2019-03-23 08:00 - 16:30 | Young Scholars of Western PA Charter School, 600 Newport Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, 15228, United States
Join All for All, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, and Remake Learning for a day-long forum focused on the ways that teachers, staff, and administration can create more welcoming school environments for immigrant and refugee students.
For further information, visit the event website.

March DaDness
2019-03-23 11:00 - 16:00
Pittsburgh Public Schools Early Childhood Education Programs Male/Fatherhood Involvement Committee Presents the 11th annual March DaDness event.
March DaDness is a one-day basketball tournament for fathers/significant males and their families designed to instill teamwork. Players must be 18 years or older to participate. There will be food and fun for the entire family!
Registration is required. If your child attends Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School, please sign up in their classroom by Monday, March 11th. Contact Felicia Bonner at 412.529.2625 with questions.
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2019 UnConference: Young Learner's Guide to Tech
2019-03-30 08:00 - 13:00 | Avonworth Primary Center, 1310 Roosevelt Rd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15237, United States
In partnership with Carlow University and Avonworth Primary Center, join us Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Avonworth Primary Center for a day of professional development and explore how we, as early childhood educators, after-school providers, and families can harness the good that comes from the advances made in media and technology for young children. The day features Jennifer Ehehalt, Pittsburgh Regional Manager at Common Sense Media, highlighting the findings in their research report The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight, along with a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Then, attendees will participate in a hands-on workshop and an open session to interact with various displays, technology and media. After you register, we will email you for your workshop preferences.
Registration for UnConference: Young Learner’s Guide to Tech is now closed.

Music Makers: Handmade Symphony
2019-04-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in the Nursery for an hour of hands-on musical exploration. Use different materials to invent your very own instrument and join our Handmade Symphony! What will you hear when the sounds combine? This program is drop-in, so feel free to come and go as you please!
This program is designed for young learners (0-5) but is suitable for all ages. For more information about Early Childhood Learning, visit their home page!

ADP Symposium 2019: Multilingual and Multicultural Education for Young Children
2019-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | David Lawrence Hall 120
Join Trying Together and the University of Pittsburgh School of Education for the annual ADP Symposium. This year’s topic is on multilingual and multicultural education in early childhood, featuring keynote presenter Dr. Beth Sondel from the University of Pittsburgh, and panelists Dr. Vincenne Revilla Beltran from Point Park University, Dr. Xia Chao from Duquesne University, Stephany McMullen from the AIU Latino Family Center, and Dr. Shannon Wanless from the University of Pittsburgh.
Monday, April 1, 2019
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
University of Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall
Purpose
This symposium aims to explore the importance of multilingual and multicultural education for young children and educate current and aspiring teachers and childcare workers on how to engage in multilingual and multicultural developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood classrooms. It also touches on building inclusive and diverse curricula for all classrooms. Pittsburgh is on the rise as one of the most diverse cities and has an increasing population of immigrant and refugee families over the past few years. This creates need for equal representation of languages and cultures in educational settings, and for this curriculum to be included in childcare institutions and homes.
Opportunity
By joining Trying Together—which serves young children and families in supporting education—and the Pitt School of Education, we see this as an opportunity for an open dialogue about educational growth for young children from the perspective of a culturally responsive approach. It will also promote awareness of the benefits of multilingual and multicultural education for young children, neurologically, psychologically, and socio-emotionally.
Register
This event is sold out and is no longer accepting registrations.

Tech Tuesday: Green Screen
2019-04-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Experience our green screen and the magic that brings superheroes, video game characters and weather forecasts to life! Explore green screen technology as an effective tool for early childhood learning and make your own props and accessories to complete your scene. What new things and places will you imagine and create?
This program is drop-in, so feel free to come and go as you please! This program is designed for our youngest learners (0-5) but suitable for all ages. For more information about Early Childhood Learning, visit our home page!

Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Classes
2019-04-02 17:00 - 19:00
Are you feeling unprepared or nervous about childbirth? Join us at the Homewood-Brushton Family Support Center for free childbirth preparation classes hosted by MAYA Organization.
Topics
Topics include:

The process of labor
Comfort measures
Labor positions
Pain relief options
Medical procedures
Tips for partners
Baby’s first hours
Transition to parenthood

Registration
To register for these classes, visit their website or call 412.945.7670.
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Work Together Wednesday's
2019-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Carnegie Science Center: Little Learner Clubhouse, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join the Carnegie Science Center every Wednesday during the Month of the Young Child (April) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a series of collaborative building activities inside of their Little Learner Clubhouse. All Little Learner Clubhouse activities are included with the purchase of general admission.
Children under the age of 2 receive free admission.
About the Little Learner Clubhouse
Aspiring scientists age 6 and under and their families are invited to explore this nature-inspired hub for free-play and hands-on activities! Located on the fourth floor of the Science Center, Little Learner Clubhouse is a colorful gallery featuring a variety of interactive exhibits designed to foster scientific curiosity, including:

The Clubhouse
The Learning Tree
The Water Table
The Tomato Stand
The Book Cove
The Baby Garden
The Button Wall

Buy Tickets and Learn More
Individuals interested in purchasing tickets online, learning more about the Little Learner Clubhouse, or viewing available ticket discounts can do so by visiting the Carnegie Science Center website. Discounts are available for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders, active military members, veterans, and more. Discounts require specific verification. Please see their website for details.
Ticket Costs:

General Admission Adult: $19.95
General Admission Adult 65+: $14.95
General Admission Child: $11.95
General Admission Child Under 2: Free
Carnegie Science Center Membership Holders: Free

Wellness Wednesday: Monthly Munchies - Spinach
2019-04-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for Wellness Wednesday in the Nursery! Our Monthly Munchies series takes place every third Wednesday of the month and will feature an in-season fruit or vegetable. Come sample the focus fruit or vegetable and get recipe ideas to use it at home!
Sponsored in part by WIC. This program is drop-in, so feel free to come and go as you please! This program is designed for our youngest learners (0-5) but suitable for all ages. For more information about Early Childhood Learning, visit our home page!

Young Sprouts: Starting Seeds - Germination Station
2019-04-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Visit our Young Sprouts Germination Station! Are you curious about seeds? What is a seed, anyway? What do seeds need to grow into healthy plants? Investigate the many colors, shapes, and sizes of seeds and listen to the story, A Seed is Sleepy. We will also be giving away seeds saved from our garden!
This program is drop-in, so feel free to come and go as you please! This program is designed for our youngest learners (0-5) but suitable for all ages. Program location is weather dependent: we will be in the Garden if the weather allows; find us in the Nursery if weather is less than ideal.

Annual Celebration Dinner
2019-04-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
Join Trying Together and early childhood colleagues at the Annual Celebration Dinner to celebrate the work you do for young children. Enjoy dinner, a photo booth, and prizes.
Details
Thursday, April 4, 2019
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Carnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Registration Is Now Closed

Individual Ticket: $12.00
Director’s Table (10 Tickets): $100

A buffet meal will be served. Please indicate at time of purchase if you require gluten-or dairy-free options or a kosher meal. Limited quantities will be available.
If you are still interested in a ticket, Trying Together may be able to accommodate the request. Please contact Sharon Seitam at 412.421.3889 or sharon@tryingtogether.org for more details.
Emcee
Charles “Chuck” Herring, EdD
Keynote Speaker
Illah R. Nourbakhsh
K&L Gates Professor of Ethics and Computational Technologies
Director CREATE Lab
Carnegie Mellon University
Honoring
PNC Grow Up Great 15th Anniversary
Questions?
Sharon Seitam, Operations Manager
412.421.3889
sharon@tryingtogether.org

The VOICE for Children Awards Celebration
2019-04-05 | The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) announced that their 2019 VOICE for Children Award Celebration will be held at the historic Hotel Hershey on April 5, 2019.
About the Award
PennAEYC recognizes the critical role advocacy plays in high-quality early learning settings and celebrates those who speak on behalf of Pennsylvania’s children. As the voice for early care and learning, community advocates play an important role in assuring all Pennsylvania’s children get the start that they deserve in school and in life.
The VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania recognizing the grassroots leaders whose work impacts the quality of care for young children. Now in its 9th year, the VOICE Award celebrates not only individual award recipients, but the early childhood profession.
Hotel Reservations
If you plan to stay at the Hotel Hershey, reserve your room online or call (855.729.3108) today as rooms are limited. If calling, ask for the room block for the PA Association for the Education of Young Children at The Hotel Hershey, April 5-6, 2019. Other area hotels are also available.

Questions
For more information, contact Rose Snyder via email (rsnyder@pennaeyc.org).
*Information provided by PennAEYC*

Hello Robo: Early STEM Robotics
2019-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Robots provide unseen services across industries, including transportation, medical, and manufacturing. Early learners need the foundational STEM skills that allow them to imagine and build the robots of the future.
About the Event
Join the Carnegie Science Center Teaching Excellence Academy for a professional development workshop where participants will use resources from NAEYC and other STEM experts to examine developmentally appropriate concepts to prepare students for robotics technologies. Educators will discover hands-on, standards-aligned activities they can do right away, even if they don’t have a robot — yet!
This professional development opportunity is for pre-K through 2nd-grade teachers.
About the Academy
Carnegie Science Center’s Teaching Excellence Academy offers opportunities for educators in all grade levels, with specific workshops in STEM, early learner education, and digital fabrication. Act 48 credit is provided upon successful completion of each workshop. In addition to onsite workshops, the Science Center offers multiple opportunities for professional development to be delivered at local sites throughout the academic year. For more information, visit their website.
Registration & Questions
To register or ask questions, contact Toni Stith at StithT@CarnegieScienceCenter.org or 412.237.1616.
