Trying Together

Fathers Trying Together
2020-08-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-09-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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.
To 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.
Event Details

First Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)
6 – 7:30 p.m.

Location

The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
7219 Kelly Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Learn More
For 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.

Executive Level Roundtable Series
2020-08-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2020-08-26 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join APOST, Connections 4 Success, and Davis & Associates from June to August 2020 for a six-part Executive Roundtable Series.
About
The 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.
Available Sessions

Executive Roundtable: When Reopening, What Needs to be Considered?
Wednesday, June 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here

Executive Roundtable: Merging & Integrating Programming with Others: Maximizing Dollars and Resources for Impact while addressing consolidation with other not-for-profit organizations
Wednesday, June 24 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here

Be Creative: How to Reach out to Funders & Strengthen Relationships with Foundations
Wednesday, July 8 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here

How to Apply for Relief Money for Capacity Building?
Wednesday, July 22 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here

Connecting with Others – How to Best Utilize Experts for Conversations
Wednesday, August 5 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here

How to Handle Your Workforce Post COVID-19? – Organizational Skill Gaps with Leaner Staffing
Wednesday, August 26 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here

More Information
For more information, please contact APOST at 412.456.6876.
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Wait, My Grief Has a Shape? | Webinar
2020-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join Highmark Caring Place on August 5 for their webinar, “Wait, My Grief Has a Shape? Understanding the Loss Experience for Our Children and Ourselves.”
About
Grief is often experienced not as a set of linear stages, but as a spiral where emotions come and go in intensity. In their webinar, Highmark Caring Place will discuss the spiral shape of grief and explain the differences in these spirals between adults and children. In understanding our grief experiences, and those of our children, we are better able to manage our own grief and support others in their grief journeys.
Learning Objectives
By attending, participants will be able to:

recognize the distinctions between various models of grief,
identify common grief responses, and
discuss the differences in grief between adults and children.

Registration
To register, visit the event webpage. Registrations must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 4.
More Information
For questions, contact Patrick McKelvey at patrick.mckelvey@highmark.com.
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Connections and Conversations: The Power of Self-Compassion
2020-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Are you interested in learning about the important role authentic relationships play in the early learning and development of young children? Join Trying Together on August 5 at 6 p.m. for our online session, “Connections and Conversations: The Power of Self-Compassion.”
About
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.
This session will highlight how children benefit greatly from authentic relationships with the adults in their lives. It will explore how the critical messages we learned from our childhood affect our interactions and relationships with children in our care. We will utilize self-reflection as a tool to develop self-compassion to build our intentional use of compassion in early learning environments.
Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. For questions, contact Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org or Sarah Grubb at sarah.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
Session Details

Session Date: Wednesday, August 5 | 6 – 7 p.m
Instructors: Mimi Loughead
CKC: K6.4 C2
CDA Subject Area: Supporting children’s social and emotional development.
Registrations must be submitted by Monday, August 3. Space is limited.
Sessions will be offered biweekly and will offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be offered.

Registration
To register and learn more, visit the course webpage.
Session Rules and Guidelines
These 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.

Please allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.
Commit to learning about each other, not to debating the topic.
Embrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.
Participants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.
Participants 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.
Participants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.
To receive PQAS credit, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.
Have fun, make connections, and engage in the conversations!

More Information
For questions or more information, please contact Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org.

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Medical Clinic
2020-08-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-08-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2020-08-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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.
About the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
UPMC 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.
Appropriate 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.
Services Provided
The following services will be available:

vaccinations, ages two months through high school;

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) form assistance;

health and safety information;

kindergarten registration information;

at-home activities for summertime; and

food and infant formula resources.

Available Dates and Locations
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is scheduled at the following locations and times:

Chartiers Early Childhood Center
June 10 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
3799 Chartiers Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15204

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
June 17 and July 15 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Penn Hills Family Care Connection
June 18 and July 31 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
10 Duff Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235

Valley Points Family YMCA
June 22 and July 16 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
800 Constitution Blvd, New Kensington, PA 15068

Homewood-Brushton YMCA
June 25 and July 23 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
7140 Bennett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Allegheny Valley YMCA
July 2 and August 6 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
5021 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065

New Castle Jr/Sr High School
July 20 and August 19 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
300 E Lincoln Ave, New Castle, PA 16101

Steel Valley Middle School
July 27 and July 29 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3114 Main St, Munhall, PA 15120

Cornell School District
August 31 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1099 Maple St, Coraopolis, PA 15108

Always 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.
More Information
For questions, contact the Care Mobile at 412.352.1059. To view the updated schedule, please visit the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh website.
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Virtual Community of Practice Meetings
2020-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-08-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join ELRC Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions!
About
Community of Practice sessions provide early learning professionals with opportunities to discuss topics of interest, current trends in the early childhood field, and offer insight and inspiration to their fellow professionals.
In August, these virtual sessions will provide an overview of using the Pennsylvania Professional Development (PD) Registry. Participants will learn how to use the PD Registry as a tool to organize staff and will receive support and clear instruction on renewal requirements for the Keystone STARS program.
Available Sessions

Saturday, August 8
10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Register

Thursday, August 20
10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Register
1 p.m. | Zoom Meetings | Register

More Information
Information about the meetings will be sent to participants following registration. For questions, contact ELRC Region 5 at elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577.
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Virtual Job Fair (Child Care)
2020-08-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-08-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young children? Join the Homewood Child Care Alliance on August 8 and August 11 for their Virtual Job Fair!
About
The Homewood Child Care Alliance (HCCA) includes individual child care programs (family, group, and center). Many of the programs, located in Homewood and its surrounding areas, are seeking applicants for early care and education positions that work Monday through Friday in various shifts between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Registration
Interviews are open on Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Tuesday, August 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Schedule your interview by registering today! All registrations must be submitted by August 5 at 9 a.m.
More Information
For more information or for assistance, please call 724.333.5213.
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IEPs and the 2020-21 School Year: What Families Need to Know
2020-08-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Are you the parent or caregiver of a student with an IEP? Join the PEAL Center on August 11 for the webinar, “Students with IEPs and the 2020-21 School Year: What Families Need to Know.”
About
On August 11, Carole Clancy, Director of the Bureau of Special Education at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, will join the PEAL Center for a live presentation to offer an overview of guidance being provided to schools regarding students with IEPs. Director Clancy will discuss the following:

COVID-19 compensatory services;
instructional days and hours;
the use of masks at schools; and
COVID-19’s impact on evaluation, re-evaluation, and delayed eligibility determinations.

Participants are encouraged to submit any questions they may have for the presenter in advance by completing this online form. Questions must be submitted no later than August 3, 2020.
Registration
This live event will be available on the PEAL Center Facebook page and will be recorded for those unable to attend. A webinar recording will be available on the Facebook event page after the session ends.
Training will be delivered in English, with Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) translation available. Captioning in other languages is available if participants download the Microsoft Translator app.
More Information
For questions or more information, contact info@pealcenter.org or 1.866.950.1040.
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Antiracist Dialogues for Action: Antiracist Out-of-School Time Programs
2020-08-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Are you interested in learning, sharing knowledge, and working together with fellow changemakers to dismantle racism and injustice? Join ELIE Circle on August 12 for “Antiracist Dialogues for Action: Antiracist Out-of-School Time Programs.”
About
On August 12, ELIE Circle will hold the second virtual meeting of the Antiracist Dialogues for Action – convenings for out-of-school time educators (e.g., afterschool staff, librarians, teaching artists, researchers) to learn, share knowledge, and work together to dismantle racism and injustice.
The dialogues consist of the following:

a 30-minute presentation providing context, research, and historical perspectives on main dialogue topics;

a 45-minute small group dialogue on a related subtopic for participants to a) share collective knowledge and b) work with other educators to determine goals and next steps; and

a 15-minute closing and larger group share out.

All dialogues are designed for educators which includes those that are working directly with young people in any capacity and those at out-of-school-time organizations without direct contact. These dialogues are categorized in two categories: Educators and Youth Work.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.

Women's Rap
2020-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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.
Event Details
Second Friday of Every Month
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location
The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
7219 Kelly Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Learn More
For 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.
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Child Care Virtual Conference
2020-08-18 17:45 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Join Child Care Lounge and other early learning professionals on August 18 for the Child Care Virtual Conference!
About
The Child Care Virtual Conference will feature over 15 live sessions. Registration includes access to three live Zoom sessions and one month of free access to all recorded sessions. Certificates will be issued for each class that had documented attendance.
Featured Topics
Presenters will explore a variety of child care topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

preventing teacher burnout,

supporting young children who display challenging behaviors,

establishing a DAP classroom through virtual learning,

fostering social skills while maintaining social distancing,

thriving in a responsive classroom, and

strategies to surviving a recession.

To see an overview of each session, visit the PD Registry website.
Registration
To register and learn more, visit the Child Care Lounge website. After you register, you will receive a link to the Conference portal as well as a passcode for entry.
More Information
For questions, contact Joni Levine at 412.885.5172 or joni@childcarelounge.com.
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Magda Gerber’s Philosophy of Care for Infants & Toddlers
2020-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Are you interested in learning how to create a safe, challenging, predictable environment for young children in your care? Join Trying Together on August 19 for our interactive session, “Magda Gerber’s Philosophy of Care for Infants & Toddlers.”
About
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.
In this session, participants will explore the core principles of Magda Gerber’s RIE philosophical approach to educaring for infants and toddlers in the early childhood setting. The basis of the RIE approach is respecting and trusting the individual child’s authentic self. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in conversations around developmentally appropriate practice for infants and toddlers while reflecting on how to best create a safe, challenging, predictable environment for all children.
Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. For questions, contact Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org.
Session Details

Session Date: Wednesday, August 19 | 6 – 7 p.m

Instructor: Katie Gullone

CKC: K1.7 C2

Registrations must be submitted by Monday, August 17. Space is limited.

Sessions will be offered biweekly and will offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be offered.

Learning Objectives

Reflect on the RIE principles and philosophical approach when caring for infants and toddlers.

Discuss and analyze strategies that best support developmentally appropriate practice for infants and toddlers in the early childhood classroom setting.

Registration
To register for this session, complete our online registration form.
Session Rules and Guidelines
These 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.

Please allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.

Commit to learning about each other, not to debating the topic.

Embrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.

Participants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.

Participants 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.

Participants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.

To receive PQAS credit, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.

Have fun, make connections, and engage in the conversations!

More Information
For questions or more information, please contact Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org.

Virtual Back to Out-of-School-Time Conference
2020-08-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-08-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-08-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2020-08-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-08-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-08-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-09-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School-Time (APOST) from August 24–September 10, 2020 for their Virtual Back to Out-of-School-Time Conference!
About
Over a period of three weeks, the Virtual Back to Out-of-School-Time Conference will offer relevant workshops to assist professionals in continuing to provide high-quality programming for youth during this challenging time. This Conference is open to any youth practitioner who desires to increase their skills in working with youth in out-of-school-time programs or mentoring relationships.
If there is a workshop that you would like to attend but are not able to due to schedule conflicts, recordings and resources for all workshop offerings will be available for at least one month after all of the workshops have concluded.
Available Workshops

A Summer in Review: Conducting In-Person Programming in the Foreseeable Future
Monday, August 24 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Wellness for Black Young People in a Racist Society during COVID-19
Tuesday, August 25 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

How to Handle Your Workforce Post COVID-19? – Organizational Skill Gaps with Leaner Staffing
Wednesday, August 26 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Outdoor STEM in an Online Classroom
Thursday, August 27 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Keeping Kids Entertained and Learning During COVID-19 and Beyond
Friday, August 28 | 1 – 2 p.m.

Engaging Your Students with Project-Based Learning Online
Monday, August 31 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.

What You Need to Know about the Current Pandemic
Tuesday, September 1 | 1 – 2 p.m.

Lessons Learned: OST in the Virtual Space and Zoom into Hands-On Learning
Wednesday, September 2 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Increasing Program Enrollment by Advertising on the Allegheny County Child Care Finder
Thursday, September 3 | 1 – 2 p.m.

Deep and Simple Interactions in OST Virtual Programming and Yes, And’ing a Virtually New Normal
Tuesday, September 8 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

PBS 101 Middle School Track
Wednesday, September 9 | 1 – 2 p.m.

Making Academic Content Exciting with Narrative Games
Thursday, September 10 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Registration
To view all workshop descriptions and register, visit the full Conference Agenda. Registration links will be included at the bottom of each event description.
More Information
For questions, contact Jaron Paul via email at jaron.paul@unitedwayswpa.org.

Building a Pipeline for African American Students in Technology
2020-08-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Join the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans (WHIEEAA) on August 25 for their webinar, “Building a Pipeline for African American Students in Technology.”
About
WHIEEAA established the African American Education (AfAmEd) Connector Roundtable Series in June 2020 to address gaps and opportunities for African Americans students and families, and to highlight programs, policies, and practices that accelerate the learning and development of Black students of all ages.
This discussion, moderated by newly appointed Executive Director Terris Todd, will enable participants to have access to information, resources, best and promising practices from ED, other federal agencies, and the field. WHIEEAA will highlight ways to successfully engage and systematically support Black students through access to technology and exposure to career opportunities.
Registration
To register, visit the event webpage.
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Why Care about Child Care?
2020-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Are you a parent who needs child care? Are you interested in learning how to get help paying for child care? Are you worried about your child’s kindergarten readiness? Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association on August 26 to explore these topics and more in their webinar, “Why Care about Child Care?”
Register
This webinar will act as an introduction for parents and other caregivers (grandparents, guardians, foster families, etc.) to the child care landscape in Pennsylvania. To register, visit the event webpage.
Submit A Question
You may ask questions in advance (anonymously if you prefer) by emailing shawn.towey@pacca.org, or you can enter them in the chatbox during the session.
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Rise Together
2020-08-28 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, 7219 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208
Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. Parents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play.
Rise Together takes place on the Fourth Friday of each month from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center (7219 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208).
Learn More
For more information, contact 412.545.5039.
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CDA Credential Course: Registration Deadline
2020-08-31 17:00 (America/New_York)
Important Note: This course is full. If you are an early learning professional in the North Side of Pittsburgh, please register for our other CDA course that will run from September 14, 2020 – May 31, 2021.
About
Are you an early educator who is working with young children? Are you looking to take the first step in advancing your career? Join your peers and Trying Together for this nine-month online CDA course where you will:

focus on Competency Standards and Best Practices that support healthy early development in young children;
complete online coursework;
receive support from an experienced instructor; and
receive a nationally recognized credential upon completion.

Session Details

Course Timeline: September 8, 2020 – May 31, 2021
Delivery: Online (Schoology and Zoom)
Course Instructor: Theresa Hetler
CDA Orientation Date: August 31, 2020
Registration closes on August 31, 2020. Space is limited.

Registration
This course is currently full. To stay up-to-date on available courses, sign up to receive the Trying Together newsletter and/or follow Trying Together on Facebook and Twitter.
Please note that this listing is not a one-day, in-person event. This online course runs from September 8, 2020 to May 31, 2020. More information will be provided after registration.
More Information
For questions or more information, please contact Theresa Hetler at theresa@tryingtogether.org.
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