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SUMMARY:Working with Diverse Families: Supporting Dual Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:In this online course\, participants will engage in an interactive session to build and strengthen knowledge working with diverse children ages birth to five and families. In order to support early childhood practitioners serving this population\, this session will focus on current research\, strategies when teaching dual language learners\, and techniques to engage families. \nLimited spaces are available. All registrations must be submitted by May 26 at 5 p.m. \nCourse Information\n\n\n\nTimeline: May 28 – June 18\, 2020\nInstructor: Mimi Loughead\nCKC: K3.1 C2\nKeystone STARS Alignment: SQ. 3.4.3\nCDA Subject Area: Building Productive Relationships with Families.\nThree PQAS and Act 48 hours available.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, please visit the event registration page. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/dual-language-learners-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T140000
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SUMMARY:Working With Young Children During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Join HiMama on May 28 for their HiMama Helps webinar\, “Working With Young Children During COVID-19.” \nAbout\nThis session will explore ways to support young children as new guidelines refine what “normal” looks like in child care. Presenters will discuss the following: \n\n\n\nhow to prepare young children to return to a child care setting\,\n\n\n\n\nhow to support families and staff during the pandemic\,\n\n\n\n\nwhat it means to serve essential workers\, and\n\n\n\n\nadditional tips through a community Q&A session.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-care-hi-mama-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T100000
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SUMMARY:Saving for Your Child's College Tuition
DESCRIPTION:Saving for college isn’t impossible. All you need is a plan. The Pennsylvania 529 College and Career Savings Program two plans and many investment options that have helped over 205\,000 families of all income levels answer one of their biggest financial concerns: how to afford college. Join the Pennsylvania 529 College and Career Savings Program for their webinar to learn more. \nAbout\nDuring the webinar\, participants will learn about the following topics: \n\n\n\nhow you can save for college and save on your Pennsylvania income taxes;\n\n\n\n\nhow you can avoid paying any federal or state income taxes on your college savings growth;\n\n\n\n\nhow you can save for college with little impact on your chances for financial aid;\n\n\n\n\nhow you can save for a semester of college today and cover a semester in the future no matter when or how much tuition has increased; and\n\n\n\n\nhow saving can be made easy.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWebinar sessions are available on the dates listed below. Please use the links to navigate to the event’s registration pages. \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 29\, 2020  |  10 – 11 a.m.  |  GoToWebinar\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16\, 2020  |  12 – 1:30 p.m.  |  GoToWebinar\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, please contact the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program at 800.440.4000 or PA529@patreasury.gov.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/saving-college-tuition-webinar/2020-05-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200529T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200529T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) from May 26 through June 5\, 2020 for their Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time! \nAbout\nThe Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time will offer relevant workshops to help professionals continue to provide quality programming for youth during this troubling time. This conference is open to any youth practitioners who desire to increase their skills in working with youth in out-of-school time programs or in mentoring relationships. \nAvailable Workshops\nThe Virtual Conference will include the following workshops: \n\n\n\nAfterschool Programming and Communication Pivot during COVID-19\nTuesday\, 5/26\, 10 – 11 a.m.\nPresenter: Adeshewa Metzger\, Assemble\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Parent Engagement: Parents as Partners\nTuesday\, 5/26\, 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nPresenter: Shannon Prentiss\, The Neighborhood Academy\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Resiliency: From Brain Development to Practicing Self-Care in a Virtual World\nWednesday\, 5/27\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nPresenters: Courtney Smalt\, Ling Deng\, and Autumn Detchon\, Adagio Health\n\n\n\n\nFostering Healthy Transitions\nWednesday\, 5/27\, 3 – 4 p.m.\nPresenter: Sophia Duck\, The Mentoring Partnership\n\n\n\n\nEngaging Kids Outside\nFriday\, 5/29\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nPresenters: Lo Zemanek and Kelly Sarkis\, Venture Outdoors\n\n\n\n\nYes\, And’ing Youth Voice During COVID-19\nFriday\, 5/29\, 1 – 2 p.m.\nPresenter: Lori Crawford\, Improviding\n\n\n\n\nThe Culturally Inclusive Check-In\nMonday\, 6/1\, 1 – 2:30 p.m.\nPresenters: Adeshea Metzger and Ja’Sonta Roberts\, Assemble\n\n\n\n\nStaff Wellness and Role Modeling\nWednesday\, 6/3\, 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresenters: Shrenik Gadagkar and Jenny Park\, UPMC Children’s Hospital\n\n\n\n\nTechniques to Address Helper’s Trauma in OST Providers\nFriday\, 6/5\, 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresenter: Debralyn Woodberry-Shaw\, ELIE Circle\n\n\n\nTo register and learn more\, utilize the links above or view the full conference agenda. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jaron Paul at jaron.paul@unitedwayswpa.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-conference-apost/2020-05-29/
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ORGANIZER;CN="APOST":MAILTO:apostpgh@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Learning to Play\, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play within Early Childhood Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:“Play acts as a mechanism into courageous\, creative\, and rigorous thinking in adulthood.” (T. Bruce\,.\, 2013) \nThe benefits of children’s play can be life-lasting\, as long as the experiences are developmentally appropriate\, positive\, and engaging. This free online course focuses on children’s play and the role of play in early education settings. Participants will take part in varied individual and group activities that pertain to the definitions\, developmental mechanics\, and functions of play as well as new strategies for encouraging play within children’s earliest classrooms. \nLimited spaces are available. All registrations must be submitted by May 27 at 5 p.m. \nCourse Information\n\n\n\nTimeline: May 29 – June 19\, 2020\nTrainers: Chasta Shaw and Alicia Sebastian\nCKC: K2.14.C1\nKeystone STARS Alignment: SQ.3.4.10\nCDA Subject Area: Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development.\nThree PQAS and Act 48 hours available.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, please visit the event registration page. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at 412.567.3933 or jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/play-early-childhood-course/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T120000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Move! Family Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) on May 30 for a 20-minute dance class and dance jam session! Let’s Move! Family Dance Party offers a low impact workout that the whole family can enjoy. This session will also feature a new coloring book page from KST’s archive of performances. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Kelly Strayhorn Theater website! \nDownload the KST Coloring Book. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact the Kelly Strayhorn Theater at info@kelly-strayhorn.org or 412.363.3000.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-move-family-dance-party/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Strayhorn Theater":MAILTO:info@kelly-strayhorn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200530T131500
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SUMMARY:STARS 101 & 102
DESCRIPTION:STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI\, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. \nAbout\nThe following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework\, Continuous Quality Improvement\, PA Early Learning Standards\, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. \nThis is a live\, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note\, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\nidentify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS\, for children families and programs;\n\n\nidentify what determines STAR Designation;\n\n\ndescribe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation;\n\n\nidentify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework;\n\n\nidentify and implement PA Early Learning Standards;\n\n\nidentify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices;\n\n\nidentify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and\n\n\nidentify and implement interactions with children and families.\n\n\n\nAvailable Dates\nTo access this course\, use the links below or enter the event ID on the Pennsylvania PD Registry website. \n\n\n\nApril 25\, 2020 | 2 – 6 p.m. | Event ID: 310927\n\n\nApril 28\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312525\n\n\nApril 30\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103\n\n\nMay 4\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312528\n\n\nMay 11\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312532\n\n\nMay 22\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312533\n\n\nMay 27\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106\n\n\nMay 30\, 2020 | 1:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Event ID: 311278\n\n\nJune 3\, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Event ID: 312725\n\n\n\n\nJune 29\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stars-101-102-course-2020-04-30-2020-05-04/2020-05-30/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Pennsylvania Key":MAILTO:registry@pakeys.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200601T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200601T143000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) from May 26 through June 5\, 2020 for their Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time! \nAbout\nThe Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time will offer relevant workshops to help professionals continue to provide quality programming for youth during this troubling time. This conference is open to any youth practitioners who desire to increase their skills in working with youth in out-of-school time programs or in mentoring relationships. \nAvailable Workshops\nThe Virtual Conference will include the following workshops: \n\n\n\nAfterschool Programming and Communication Pivot during COVID-19\nTuesday\, 5/26\, 10 – 11 a.m.\nPresenter: Adeshewa Metzger\, Assemble\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Parent Engagement: Parents as Partners\nTuesday\, 5/26\, 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nPresenter: Shannon Prentiss\, The Neighborhood Academy\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Resiliency: From Brain Development to Practicing Self-Care in a Virtual World\nWednesday\, 5/27\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nPresenters: Courtney Smalt\, Ling Deng\, and Autumn Detchon\, Adagio Health\n\n\n\n\nFostering Healthy Transitions\nWednesday\, 5/27\, 3 – 4 p.m.\nPresenter: Sophia Duck\, The Mentoring Partnership\n\n\n\n\nEngaging Kids Outside\nFriday\, 5/29\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nPresenters: Lo Zemanek and Kelly Sarkis\, Venture Outdoors\n\n\n\n\nYes\, And’ing Youth Voice During COVID-19\nFriday\, 5/29\, 1 – 2 p.m.\nPresenter: Lori Crawford\, Improviding\n\n\n\n\nThe Culturally Inclusive Check-In\nMonday\, 6/1\, 1 – 2:30 p.m.\nPresenters: Adeshea Metzger and Ja’Sonta Roberts\, Assemble\n\n\n\n\nStaff Wellness and Role Modeling\nWednesday\, 6/3\, 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresenters: Shrenik Gadagkar and Jenny Park\, UPMC Children’s Hospital\n\n\n\n\nTechniques to Address Helper’s Trauma in OST Providers\nFriday\, 6/5\, 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresenter: Debralyn Woodberry-Shaw\, ELIE Circle\n\n\n\nTo register and learn more\, utilize the links above or view the full conference agenda. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jaron Paul at jaron.paul@unitedwayswpa.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-conference-apost/2020-06-01/
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ORGANIZER;CN="APOST":MAILTO:apostpgh@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T170000
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Families Through the Child’s Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to use a child’s behavior to open up communication with the family? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on June 1 for their course\, “The Power of Observation: Connecting with Families Through the Child’s Behavior.” \nAbout\nWhen providers share with families specific details of what they notice about their children—such as their interests or temperament—they open the door to connecting. In this webinar\, participants will learn specific steps for using the child’s behavior to open up communication with the family. Participants will learn about family engagement strategies for Connecting with Families through the Child’s Behavior that can immediately apply to their work. \nRegistration\nTo access the course and learn more\, visit the Brazelton Touchpoints Center website. \n*Information provided by Brazelton Touchpoints Center
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-behavior-course-brazelton/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T120000
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SUMMARY:Social Distancing in Early Care and Education: Feasible or Impossible?
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) on June 2 for\, “Social Distancing in Early Care and Education: Feasible or Impossible?\,” a one-hour discussion exploring issues around social distancing in early care and education programs. \nAbout\nDuring the webinar\, participants will hear from Danette Glassy\, MD\, FAAP\, pediatrician\, about guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and discover practical strategies for implementation in a variety of early care programs. Webinar topics include: \n\n\n\nCDC guidance for early care and education programs;\n\n\n\n\nbarriers to implementation within early care settings; and\n\n\n\n\nstrategies for early care and education programs to keep children and staff as safe as possible.\n\n\n\nThis event is best suited for Head Start program directors and health services staff; Head Start State Collaboration directors; child care resource and referral agencies; child care directors and health consultants; state public health departments; and nurses working with early care and education programs. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event page. The registration link can be used for both the live event and on-demand viewing. \nA recording of the discussion will be available to watch on-demand 30 minutes after the event ends until June 15\, 2020. A version with English closed captions will also be posted on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) in the coming weeks. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact NCECHW at 888.227.5125 or health@ecetta.info.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/social-distancing-ece-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness":MAILTO:health@ecetta.info
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200603T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T230448Z
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SUMMARY:STARS 101 & 102
DESCRIPTION:STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI\, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. \nAbout\nThe following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework\, Continuous Quality Improvement\, PA Early Learning Standards\, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. \nThis is a live\, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note\, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\nidentify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS\, for children families and programs;\n\n\nidentify what determines STAR Designation;\n\n\ndescribe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation;\n\n\nidentify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework;\n\n\nidentify and implement PA Early Learning Standards;\n\n\nidentify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices;\n\n\nidentify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and\n\n\nidentify and implement interactions with children and families.\n\n\n\nAvailable Dates\nTo access this course\, use the links below or enter the event ID on the Pennsylvania PD Registry website. \n\n\n\nApril 25\, 2020 | 2 – 6 p.m. | Event ID: 310927\n\n\nApril 28\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312525\n\n\nApril 30\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103\n\n\nMay 4\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312528\n\n\nMay 11\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312532\n\n\nMay 22\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312533\n\n\nMay 27\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106\n\n\nMay 30\, 2020 | 1:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Event ID: 311278\n\n\nJune 3\, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Event ID: 312725\n\n\n\n\nJune 29\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stars-101-102-course-2020-04-30-2020-05-04/2020-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Pennsylvania Key":MAILTO:registry@pakeys.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200603T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200603T113000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) from May 26 through June 5\, 2020 for their Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time! \nAbout\nThe Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time will offer relevant workshops to help professionals continue to provide quality programming for youth during this troubling time. This conference is open to any youth practitioners who desire to increase their skills in working with youth in out-of-school time programs or in mentoring relationships. \nAvailable Workshops\nThe Virtual Conference will include the following workshops: \n\n\n\nAfterschool Programming and Communication Pivot during COVID-19\nTuesday\, 5/26\, 10 – 11 a.m.\nPresenter: Adeshewa Metzger\, Assemble\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Parent Engagement: Parents as Partners\nTuesday\, 5/26\, 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nPresenter: Shannon Prentiss\, The Neighborhood Academy\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Resiliency: From Brain Development to Practicing Self-Care in a Virtual World\nWednesday\, 5/27\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nPresenters: Courtney Smalt\, Ling Deng\, and Autumn Detchon\, Adagio Health\n\n\n\n\nFostering Healthy Transitions\nWednesday\, 5/27\, 3 – 4 p.m.\nPresenter: Sophia Duck\, The Mentoring Partnership\n\n\n\n\nEngaging Kids Outside\nFriday\, 5/29\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nPresenters: Lo Zemanek and Kelly Sarkis\, Venture Outdoors\n\n\n\n\nYes\, And’ing Youth Voice During COVID-19\nFriday\, 5/29\, 1 – 2 p.m.\nPresenter: Lori Crawford\, Improviding\n\n\n\n\nThe Culturally Inclusive Check-In\nMonday\, 6/1\, 1 – 2:30 p.m.\nPresenters: Adeshea Metzger and Ja’Sonta Roberts\, Assemble\n\n\n\n\nStaff Wellness and Role Modeling\nWednesday\, 6/3\, 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresenters: Shrenik Gadagkar and Jenny Park\, UPMC Children’s Hospital\n\n\n\n\nTechniques to Address Helper’s Trauma in OST Providers\nFriday\, 6/5\, 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresenter: Debralyn Woodberry-Shaw\, ELIE Circle\n\n\n\nTo register and learn more\, utilize the links above or view the full conference agenda. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jaron Paul at jaron.paul@unitedwayswpa.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-conference-apost/2020-06-03/
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ORGANIZER;CN="APOST":MAILTO:apostpgh@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change
DESCRIPTION:Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for the Learning to Listen webinar series as they celebrate Dr. Brazelton’s enduring legacy by learning from other masterful communicators about what children and parents have taught them through the power of listening. \nAvailable Times & Topics\nThe series includes three webinars: \n\nTrauma and Recovery: Children in Warzones\, Raising Children to Make Peace | March 4\, 2020 at 3 p.m.\nLearning with Parents: Children on the Autism Spectrum and the Arts | April 15\, 2020 at 3 p.m.\nMarriage Equality and Same-Sex Parenting from the Frontlines | June 3\, 2020 at 3 p.m.\n\nVisit the event page to register and learn more. \nAbout T. Berry Brazelton\, MD\nT. Berry Brazelton\, MD (1918 – 2018) foresaw the many new challenges facing families today\, including the interference of social media and digital technology with family relationships and child development\, and their polarizing effects on public debate. Brazelton was a master of the kind of observation and listening so desperately needed today\, and helped generations of parents and professionals around the world to learn to listen to babies\, children\, and to each other.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/learning-to-listen-conversations/2020-06-03/
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SUMMARY:Connections and Conversations: Virtual Check-Ins
DESCRIPTION:Connections and Conversations: Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. 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 the highlighted topic. \nAfter registering\, participants will receive a Zoom Meeting link via email from the session instructor. Each session will offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be offered for these sessions. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nCreating Meaningful Virtual Learning Experiences for Children and Families\nWednesday\, 6/3 | 3 – 4 p.m. | Instructor: Katie Gullone | Click here to register.\nEarly education practitioners are developing digital learning experiences with children and families in creative\, innovative\, and unique ways more than ever before. Join Message from Me Program Director Katie Gullone for a conversation on supporting relationships with children and their loved ones meaningfully through the use of technology and media.\n\n\nTrauma and the Effects on Brain Development\nWednesday\, 6/17 | 3 – 4 p.m. | Instructor: Alison Babusci | Click here to register.\nThe COVID-19 crisis has brought many new stressors into our lives. Participants will join Professional Growth and Advancement Strategist Alison Babusci to review how stress affects healthy brain development in children\, learn about the brain’s response to stress\, and talk about how early learning professionals can help our young children to cope.\n\n\n\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.\n\n\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\n\n\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\n\n\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\n\n\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.\n\n\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\n\n\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\n\n\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jasmine Davis at 412.567.3933 or jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/connections-conversations-virtual/2020-06-03/
LOCATION:Zoom (Online Platform)
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200605T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200605T113000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) from May 26 through June 5\, 2020 for their Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time! \nAbout\nThe Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time will offer relevant workshops to help professionals continue to provide quality programming for youth during this troubling time. This conference is open to any youth practitioners who desire to increase their skills in working with youth in out-of-school time programs or in mentoring relationships. \nAvailable Workshops\nThe Virtual Conference will include the following workshops: \n\n\n\nAfterschool Programming and Communication Pivot during COVID-19\nTuesday\, 5/26\, 10 – 11 a.m.\nPresenter: Adeshewa Metzger\, Assemble\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Parent Engagement: Parents as Partners\nTuesday\, 5/26\, 3 – 4:30 p.m.\nPresenter: Shannon Prentiss\, The Neighborhood Academy\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Resiliency: From Brain Development to Practicing Self-Care in a Virtual World\nWednesday\, 5/27\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nPresenters: Courtney Smalt\, Ling Deng\, and Autumn Detchon\, Adagio Health\n\n\n\n\nFostering Healthy Transitions\nWednesday\, 5/27\, 3 – 4 p.m.\nPresenter: Sophia Duck\, The Mentoring Partnership\n\n\n\n\nEngaging Kids Outside\nFriday\, 5/29\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nPresenters: Lo Zemanek and Kelly Sarkis\, Venture Outdoors\n\n\n\n\nYes\, And’ing Youth Voice During COVID-19\nFriday\, 5/29\, 1 – 2 p.m.\nPresenter: Lori Crawford\, Improviding\n\n\n\n\nThe Culturally Inclusive Check-In\nMonday\, 6/1\, 1 – 2:30 p.m.\nPresenters: Adeshea Metzger and Ja’Sonta Roberts\, Assemble\n\n\n\n\nStaff Wellness and Role Modeling\nWednesday\, 6/3\, 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresenters: Shrenik Gadagkar and Jenny Park\, UPMC Children’s Hospital\n\n\n\n\nTechniques to Address Helper’s Trauma in OST Providers\nFriday\, 6/5\, 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nPresenter: Debralyn Woodberry-Shaw\, ELIE Circle\n\n\n\nTo register and learn more\, utilize the links above or view the full conference agenda. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jaron Paul at jaron.paul@unitedwayswpa.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-conference-apost/2020-06-05/
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ORGANIZER;CN="APOST":MAILTO:apostpgh@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T130000
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: Lunch & Learn Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Women & Girls Foundation\, Pathways PA\, and MomsRising on Fridays at noon for a “lunch and learn” series to discuss how families are adapting\, how communities can come together to support each other during this time\, and what resources are available to help families thrive. \nAbout\nEvery week presenters will discuss a hot topic for working people and families\, including paid leave\, eldercare\, parenting young kids\, and more. Stop by to connect to resources\, ask questions\, meet others\, and share what you’re experiencing. \n\n\n\nSupporting Our Elders During COVID-19  |  June 5\, 2020  |  Special Guest: AARP\n\n\n\n\nParenting Young Kids During COVID-19  |  June 19\, 2020  |  Special Guests: Trying Together and PennAEYC\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-series/2020-06-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T193000
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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/2020-06-05/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T213000
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SUMMARY:“I [STILL] can’t breathe”: Supporting kids of color amid racialized violence
DESCRIPTION:Join EmbraceRace on June 5 for their webinar\, “‘I [STILL] can’t breathe’: Supporting kids of color amid racialized violence.” \nAbout\nBlack\, Brown\, Native\, and low-income individuals talk with children about how to interact with police. They file formal complaints against abusive officers\, take cellphone videos that go viral\, share their stories with media outlets\, file lawsuits\, and protest with allies at their side. With COVID-19 as a backdrop\, some predict a “long\, hot summer.” Others see a promising new determination by many white individuals to become a vigorous part of the solution. \nIn this complicated context\, what conversations about policing\, violence\, safety\, justice\, and race should parents and caregivers be having with their children of color? Join EmbraceRace on June 5 for that discussion. Questions and insights are encouraged. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. \nMore Information\nPlease note that this event is high in demand. Those who are unable to get onto Zoom will be direct to the live broadcast on EmbraceRace’s Facebook page. A recording of the event will be available at a later date for those who are unable to attend. For questions\, please contact EmbraceRace through their contact form or on Facebook.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/support-children-embracerace-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200608T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200608T170000
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Families Around What They Care About
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning family engagement strategies that value families’ passion for the success of their young children? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on June 8 for their course\, “Valuing Passion: Connecting with Families Around What They Care About.” \nAbout\nFamilies demonstrate a wide range of emotions\, both positive and negative\, as they navigate through their ever-changing experiences with their child. The negative emotions that families sometimes show can be challenging for providers to manage. Reframing these emotions as coming from a family’s passion for their child can strengthen provider’s partnerships with families. In this webinar\, presenters will explore ways that providers can value families’ passion. \nRegistration\nTo access the course and learn more\, visit the Brazelton Touchpoints Center website. \n*Information provided by Brazelton Touchpoints Center
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/connecting-families-brazelton/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T140000
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SUMMARY:Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Medical Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let your child fall behind on their needed immunizations. Visit the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to access vaccinations for children ages two months through high school\, receive WIC (Women\, Infants\, and Children) form assistance\, learn important health and safety information\, and more. \nAbout the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile\nUPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh\, UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics\, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown are partnering to bring needed vaccines\, safely\, to western Pennsylvania communities through the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. \nAppropriate physical distancing measures will be maintained. Please give yourself adequate time in case of a wait. Adults and children over age two are asked to arrive wearing a mask. A mask will be provided if you do not have one. Children must be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian. \nServices Provided\nThe following services will be available: \n\n\n\nvaccinations\, ages two months through high school;\n\n\nWIC (Women\, Infants\, and Children) form assistance;\n\n\nhealth and safety information;\n\n\nkindergarten registration information;\n\n\nat-home activities for summertime; and\n\n\nfood and infant formula resources.\n\n\n\nAvailable Dates and Locations\nThe Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is scheduled at the following locations and times: \n\n\n\nChartiers Early Childhood Center\nJune 10  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n3799 Chartiers Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15204\n\n\nChildren’s Museum of Pittsburgh\nJune 17 and July 15  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n10 Children’s Way\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212\n\n\n\n\nPenn Hills Family Care Connection\nJune 18 and July 31  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n10 Duff Rd\, Penn Hills\, PA 15235\n\n\n\n\nValley Points Family YMCA\nJune 22 and July 16  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n800 Constitution Blvd\, New Kensington\, PA 15068\n\n\n\n\nHomewood-Brushton YMCA\nJune 25 and July 23  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n7140 Bennett St\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\n\n\n\nAllegheny Valley YMCA\nJuly 2 and August 6  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n5021 Freeport Rd\, Natrona Heights\, PA 15065\n\n\n\n\nNew Castle Jr/Sr High School\nJuly 20 and August 19  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n300 E Lincoln Ave\, New Castle\, PA 16101\n\n\n\n\nSteel Valley Middle School\nJuly 27 and July 29  |  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\n3114 Main St\, Munhall\, PA 15120\n\n\n\n\nCornell School District\nAugust 31  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n1099 Maple St\, Coraopolis\, PA 15108\n\n\n\nAlways call the Care Mobile prior to coming to any clinic at 412.352.1059 or 412.352.1060 for updated information about any weather or mechanical difficulties. No appointment is necessary at most sites. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact the Care Mobile at 412.352.1059. To view the updated schedule\, please visit the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh website. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/vaccinations-mobile-medical-clinic/2020-06-10/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T120000
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SUMMARY:Executive Level Roundtable Series
DESCRIPTION:Join APOST\, Connections 4 Success\, and Davis & Associates from June to August 2020 for a six-part Executive Roundtable Series. \nAbout\nThe Executive Roundtable Series features next-steps and best practices to respond appropriately to recent industry disruptions due to COVID-19. The primary focus is to engage in meaningful dialog and share tips that help executive leaders to adapt and modify their business operations to recover and progress their organizations from survival to recovery to growth. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nExecutive Roundtable: When Reopening\, What Needs to be Considered?\nWednesday\, June 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Roundtable: Merging & Integrating Programming with Others: Maximizing Dollars and Resources for Impact while addressing consolidation with other not-for-profit organizations\nWednesday\, June 24 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nBe Creative: How to Reach out to Funders & Strengthen Relationships with Foundations\nWednesday\, July 8 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply for Relief Money for Capacity Building?\nWednesday\, July 22 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nConnecting with Others – How to Best Utilize Experts for Conversations\nWednesday\, August 5 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nHow to Handle Your Workforce Post COVID-19? – Organizational Skill Gaps with Leaner Staffing\nWednesday\, August 26 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, please contact APOST at 412.456.6876. \nShare this flyer with your network. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/executive-roundtable-series/2020-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T160000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children and Families Enduring Traumatic Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Join Sesame Workshop and Brazelton Touchpoints Center on June 10 for their third webinar in the Caring For Each Other series to explore Resources on Supporting Children and Families Enduring Traumatic Experiences. \nAbout\nTogether with early childhood experts from Abriendo Puertas and the United Way Greater Houston Bright Beginnings Program\, Brazelton Touchpoints Center and Sesame Workshop will address the importance of helping children feel safe\, secure\, and hopeful\, and encouraging parents and families to take care of themselves. Presenters will share some of Sesame Workshop’s easy-to-use and accessible resources that remind children—and families—of the circle of care that surrounds them. \nThis webinar will include content in both Spanish and English. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/support-children-trauma-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Home Visits and Socialization Activities
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to plan virtual home visits and socialization activities with families? Join the National Center on Early Childhood Development\, Teaching\, and Learning (NCECDTL) on June 10 for their webinar\, “Planning Virtual Home Visits and Socialization Activities with Families.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, participants will learn how to plan and individualize virtual home visits and socialization activities with families. Presenters will explore effective virtual engagement practices and review available resources to assist participants’ continued work with families. Both \nThis webinar is best suited for program directors; education managers; home visitors and their supervisors; teachers who are engaging virtually with children and families; and regional T/TA staff who support home visiting programs and home-based program staff. English and Spanish captioning will be available. \nFeatured Topics\n\n\n\nPlanning a developmentally appropriate virtual home visit as well as socialization activities with families.\n\n\n\n\nExploring tools to increase family engagement in home visits and socialization from a distance.\n\n\n\n\nReviewing resources to support home visitors and their work with families.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Home Visiting Webinar Series webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-home-visits-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T180000
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SUMMARY:Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how children will be impacted by the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic? Join First Up this June and July for their virtual series\, “Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need.” \nAbout\nJoin First Up for Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need\, a three-part series of one-hour informative webinars\, where they will answer common questions parents and caregivers have about their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each session\, presented by professionals with early childhood expertise and certificates in trauma-informed practices\, will: \n\n\n\nintroduce the concepts of how brains develop and the impact that current events;\n\n\n\n\nmight have on children from birth through age eight;\n\n\n\n\nintroduce new ways to think about self-care; and\n\n\n\n\noffer strategies for supporting children’s mental well-being.\n\n\n\nParticipants will be entered in a drawing for special giveaways! \nSession Dates\nPart 1\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 10 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 11 | 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 12 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 29 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nPart 2\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16 | 2 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 17 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 18 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 30 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nPart 3\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 22 | 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 24 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 26 | 2 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 2 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nMore Infomation\nFor questions\, please contact Jillian Best Adler at jillian.adler@firstup.org. \nShare this flyer with your network. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-pandemic-help/2020-06-10/
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SUMMARY:Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how children will be impacted by the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic? Join First Up this June and July for their virtual series\, “Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need.” \nAbout\nJoin First Up for Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need\, a three-part series of one-hour informative webinars\, where they will answer common questions parents and caregivers have about their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each session\, presented by professionals with early childhood expertise and certificates in trauma-informed practices\, will: \n\n\n\nintroduce the concepts of how brains develop and the impact that current events;\n\n\n\n\nmight have on children from birth through age eight;\n\n\n\n\nintroduce new ways to think about self-care; and\n\n\n\n\noffer strategies for supporting children’s mental well-being.\n\n\n\nParticipants will be entered in a drawing for special giveaways! \nSession Dates\nPart 1\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 10 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 11 | 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 12 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 29 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nPart 2\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16 | 2 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 17 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 18 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 30 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nPart 3\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 22 | 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 24 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 26 | 2 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 2 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nMore Infomation\nFor questions\, please contact Jillian Best Adler at jillian.adler@firstup.org. \nShare this flyer with your network. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-pandemic-help/2020-06-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050435
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SUMMARY:Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how children will be impacted by the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic? Join First Up this June and July for their virtual series\, “Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need.” \nAbout\nJoin First Up for Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need\, a three-part series of one-hour informative webinars\, where they will answer common questions parents and caregivers have about their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each session\, presented by professionals with early childhood expertise and certificates in trauma-informed practices\, will: \n\n\n\nintroduce the concepts of how brains develop and the impact that current events;\n\n\n\n\nmight have on children from birth through age eight;\n\n\n\n\nintroduce new ways to think about self-care; and\n\n\n\n\noffer strategies for supporting children’s mental well-being.\n\n\n\nParticipants will be entered in a drawing for special giveaways! \nSession Dates\nPart 1\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 10 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 11 | 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 12 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 29 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nPart 2\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16 | 2 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 17 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 18 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 30 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nPart 3\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 22 | 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 24 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 26 | 2 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 2 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nMore Infomation\nFor questions\, please contact Jillian Best Adler at jillian.adler@firstup.org. \nShare this flyer with your network. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-pandemic-help/2020-06-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050435
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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/2020-06-12/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T050435
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SUMMARY:Saving for Your Child's College Tuition
DESCRIPTION:Saving for college isn’t impossible. All you need is a plan. The Pennsylvania 529 College and Career Savings Program two plans and many investment options that have helped over 205\,000 families of all income levels answer one of their biggest financial concerns: how to afford college. Join the Pennsylvania 529 College and Career Savings Program for their webinar to learn more. \nAbout\nDuring the webinar\, participants will learn about the following topics: \n\n\n\nhow you can save for college and save on your Pennsylvania income taxes;\n\n\n\n\nhow you can avoid paying any federal or state income taxes on your college savings growth;\n\n\n\n\nhow you can save for college with little impact on your chances for financial aid;\n\n\n\n\nhow you can save for a semester of college today and cover a semester in the future no matter when or how much tuition has increased; and\n\n\n\n\nhow saving can be made easy.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nWebinar sessions are available on the dates listed below. Please use the links to navigate to the event’s registration pages. \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 29\, 2020  |  10 – 11 a.m.  |  GoToWebinar\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16\, 2020  |  12 – 1:30 p.m.  |  GoToWebinar\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, please contact the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program at 800.440.4000 or PA529@patreasury.gov.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/saving-college-tuition-webinar/2020-06-16/
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ORGANIZER;CN="PA 529 College and Career Savings Program":MAILTO:PA529@patreasury.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T150000
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SUMMARY:Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how children will be impacted by the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic? Join First Up this June and July for their virtual series\, “Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need.” \nAbout\nJoin First Up for Parenting in a Pandemic: Help in a Time of Need\, a three-part series of one-hour informative webinars\, where they will answer common questions parents and caregivers have about their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each session\, presented by professionals with early childhood expertise and certificates in trauma-informed practices\, will: \n\n\n\nintroduce the concepts of how brains develop and the impact that current events;\n\n\n\n\nmight have on children from birth through age eight;\n\n\n\n\nintroduce new ways to think about self-care; and\n\n\n\n\noffer strategies for supporting children’s mental well-being.\n\n\n\nParticipants will be entered in a drawing for special giveaways! \nSession Dates\nPart 1\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 10 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 11 | 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 12 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 29 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nPart 2\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16 | 2 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 17 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 18 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 30 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nPart 3\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 22 | 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 24 | 5 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 26 | 2 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 2 | 1 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nMore Infomation\nFor questions\, please contact Jillian Best Adler at jillian.adler@firstup.org. \nShare this flyer with your network. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-pandemic-help/2020-06-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T160000
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SUMMARY:Fostering Fathers' Leadership Skills
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to build a father-friendly program? Join the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) on June 16 for their webinar\, “Fostering Fathers’ Leadership Skills.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, participants will explore tools\, resources\, and ideas they can use to build a father-friendly program. Register to learn how to create an environment that actively encourages fathers to engage with their child’s learning and development. Participants will also review examples of program efforts that help fathers continue to build their voices as leaders in early childhood programs and their communities. \nThis webinar is best suited for Head Start and Early Head Start directors\, managers\, family services staff\, and parent leaders; T/TA providers; and early childhood leaders who support children and their families. Participants will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the webinar. \nFeatured Topics\nTopics for the webinar include: \n\n\n\nexploring the importance of developing a program environment that promotes fathers’ leadership;\npreparing staff to successfully integrate father engagement into their programs; and\nsharing tips from programs that engage fathers as leaders and advocates in their work.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact NCECHW at pfcewebinars@ecetta.info or 855.208.0909. \nPhoto Credit\nPhotography by Emily O’Donnell.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fostering-father-leadership-skills/
CATEGORIES:Course
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