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SUMMARY:English Learners: Strategies for Digital Learning
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning digital learning strategies to support English Learners in your online classroom? Join Digital Promise on September 30 for their webinar\, “English Learners: Strategies for Digital Learning and the Language of Academic Content.” \nAbout\nDuring this webinar\, speakers will share research-based learning strategies and supports that address learner variability\, the shift to digital\, and the specific challenges and opportunities for English Learners. Additionally\, speakers will: \n\n\n\nprovide a framework for teaching the language of content\, with a focus on math and science examples;\n\n\n\n\nexamine how to translate word walls\, manipulatives\, sentence frames\, and many other research-based strategies to a digital-learning environment;\n\n\n\n\nhighlight the importance of family-teacher-student partnerships that help learning happen; and\n\n\n\n\nexplore research-based factors of learning that have an impact on all English learners.\n\n\n\nThis webinar is best suited for K-12 teachers and administrators\, especially those who teach English Learners; instructional coaches; ELS coordinators; EdTech coordinators; and other school and district leaders. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/english-learners-digital/
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SUMMARY:Feelings Behind the Mask: Building Emotion Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning strategies to expand children’s feeling and emotion vocabulary? Join Trying Together on September 30 for our online session\, “Connections and Conversations: Feelings Behind the Mask: Building Emotion Vocabulary.” \nAbout\nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are biweekly interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants engage in virtual discussions with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about the highlighted topic. Sessions offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be provided. \nIn this session\, participants will learn about strategies to expand children’s feeling vocabulary in order to support their abilities to correctly perceive and respond to feelings in themselves and others. Identifying and expressing emotions are key skills in a child’s development. Children need a large and complex feeling vocabulary to make finer discriminations between feelings\, to better communicate with others about their internal affective states\, and to engage in discussions about their personal experiences with the world. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, September 30  |  6 – 7 p.m\nInstructor: Nancy Loughead\nCKC: Curriculum and Learning Experiences\nCDA Subject Area: Social & Emotional Development\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, September 28\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. \nParticipants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. For questions\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org. \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.\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\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.\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/building-emotion-vocabulary/
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SUMMARY:CelebratED: 2020 Virtual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grable Foundation on World Teachers’ Day to celebrate the wonderful educators of the Pittsburgh region and explore the future of education. This is a one-hour virtual event. Multiple viewing times available. \nAbout\nDuring the CelebratED: 2020 Virtual Celebration\, the Grable Foundation will highlight the voices of educators\, students\, and parents as they describe the importance of educators and share their thoughts on how our communities can remake education. Highlights of the virtual event include the following: \n\n\n\na keynote address by Deepak Ramola of Project Fuel;\n\n\n\n\na DJ set by Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK-5 Teacher Joseph Wilk;\n\n\n\n\nstoryteller Shannon Reed\, author of “Why Did I Get a B?”;\n\n\n\n\na performance by Alumni Theater Company; and\n\n\n\n\nsoaring ideas\, hard questions\, and good thoughts expressed by innovators\, agitators\, and provocateurs.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/celebrated-2020-virtual/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Grable Foundation":MAILTO:grable@grable.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T161500
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SUMMARY:ZERO TO THREE Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the latest early childhood research and connecting with thousands of fellow educators from around the world? Join ZERO TO THREE from October 5-9 for their Virtual Annual Conference! \nAbout\nThis year’s virtual conference will give participants the added flexibility to be connected safely to thousands of colleagues from around the world; be inspired through an immersive experience into the latest research and education; and be prepared to move their practice forward in our changing and challenging world. \nThe conference package includes five days of exceptional programming and 30 days of exclusive\, on-demand access to recorded sessions. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are included. Pre-Conference Forums will be available as well from September 22 to October 1 for an additional fee. Each Forum package includes a single two-day Forum event and 30-day access to the recorded session. CEUs are included. \nFeatured Sessions\nThe conference features many presentations and breakout sessions\, including\, but not limited to the following: \n\n\n\nBringing Self-Compassion and Care Home: Learning by Nurturing\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Healthy Development Through Meaningful Relationships With Mother Nature\, a Growing Global Movement\n\n\n\n\nOperation HealthySteps: Promoting Safe Childcare Practices Across a Large Medical System\n\n\n\n\nWhere Trauma and Grief Collide: CPP With Child Traumatic Grief\n\n\n\n\nHow to Incorporate Mindfulness Techniques Into Family-Based Practices With Infants and Toddlers\n\n\n\n\nInterrogating Whiteness in Early Intervention\n\n\n\n\nEquity and Inclusion in Family Engagement Programs\n\n\n\nSee the full schedule. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. Member and group discounts are available. If you require any assistance with your registration\, contact the Customer Support team at 855.868.1192
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/zero-to-three-conference/2020-10-05/
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SUMMARY:Teaching Preschool with an Equity Lens
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to promote equity in your preschool classroom? Join the National Association for the Education of  Young Children (NAEYC) in October and November for their facilitated online mini-course\, “Each & Every Child: Teaching Preschool with an Equity Lens.” \nAbout\nThis online course will focus on what equity can look like for teachers working with children ages three to five years old on a day-to-day basis in the classroom. Participants will learn strategies and tips on how to support the learning and development of each child in their classroom through intentional play opportunities and guided instructional supports. \nCourse Timeline\nThis course includes four hours of self-paced learning and three hours of face-to-face video meetings with a facilitator over the course of four weeks: \n\n\n\nOctober 5\, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.\nOctober 19\, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.\nNovember 2\, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this facilitated course\, visit the NAEYC website. All registrations must be submitted by October 1\, 2020. Space is limited.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/preschool-equity/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T130000
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SUMMARY:ECE Advocacy 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to use your experience and knowledge to advocate for early childhood? Join Trying Together on October 6 for our free virtual workshop\, “ECE Advocacy 101.” \nAbout\nThe ECE Advocacy 101 workshop is designed to break down the Pennsylvania budget cycle. Participants will receive an overview of the Early Learning PA (ELPA) campaigns\, how Early Childhood Education programs are impacted by the budget process\, and ways professionals and families can use their experience and knowledge to advocate. Participants will leave with foundational knowledge of the Pennsylvania budget\, ELPA campaigns\, and various advocacy actions they participate in or lead. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Tuesday\, October 6\, 2020  |  1:00 – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Cristina Codario\, Emily Neff\, and Lindsey Ramsey\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Area: Professional and Leadership\n\n\n\n\nCDA Content Area: Maintaining Professionalism\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Sunday\, October 4\, 2020\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org for more information. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ece-advocacy-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T170000
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SUMMARY:On the Shoulders of Giants: Scientific Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Child Mind Institute on October 6 for its 2020 Virtual Symposium: On the Shoulders of Giants. The Symposium will feature 2020 Sarah Gund Prize recipient W. Thomas Boyce\, MD. \nAbout\nOn the Shoulders of Giants is the Child Mind Institute’s annual celebration of scientific achievement in child and adolescent psychiatry\, psychology\, and developmental neuroscience. This symposium celebrates the spirit of scientific collaboration and stewardship\, and highlights seminal contributions to the field’s understanding of the brain and behavior. \nMotivated by the recent crises\, there will be a new format for this year’s event. Following brief presentations by Dr. Boyce and his proteges\, participants will move onto a roundtable discussion\, moderated by Dr. Nora Volkow and composed of past Distinguished Scientists honorees\, to discuss issues of racism and inequality on children’s mental health – as well as the future of training in the field. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event registration page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/scientific-symposium-childmind/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000
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SUMMARY:Jeremiah's Place: Provider Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about Jeremiah’s Place and its services? Join them on October 7 and November 5 for their online “Provider Engagement Sessions.” \nAbout\nJeremiah’s Place protects children and strengthens families by providing a safe haven of respite\, health\, renewal\, and support for children when their families are experiencing a critical need for child care. These online sessions will explore: \n\n\n\nwhat Jeremiah’s Place is and what services they provide;\n\n\n\n\nwhy families might need to access services at Jeremiah’s Place;\n\n\n\n\nhow providers can make a successful referral; and\n\n\n\n\nthe Jeremiah’s Place intake process.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. Registration for the November 5 session will be provided in the coming weeks. For questions\, please email Renee Schmitzer at empower@jeremiahsplace.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/jeremiahs-place-sessions/2020-10-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T173000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Young Students with Remote Learning
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning tips from education experts on how to support children in remote and blended learning environments? Join Zoom and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) on October 7 and October 8\, 2020 for their two-part Back-to-School webinar series designed for families and caregivers. \nAbout\nSession 1\nTips and Strategies for Families and Caregivers (K-12)\nOctober 7\, 2020  |  4:30 – 5:30 p.m. \nIn this webinar\, families and caregivers will learn key strategies for building a positive\, effective home learning environment and implementing concrete tips to advocate for their learner’s needs. ISTE Certified Educators and Trainers Dr. Daisy Sam and Dr. Sonn Sam will lead this timely discussion as an effort to ensure a more successful\, productive school year during these challenging times. \nSession 2\nZoom Basics and Tips for Families and Caregivers (K-6)\nOctober 8\, 2020  |  4:30 – 5:30 p.m. \nIn this webinar\, Zoom experts will provide important tips to help support your child in remote and blended learning environments. Presenters will cover everything from platform basics and troubleshooting to remote learning soft skills to help them succeed as students. This session will be geared towards younger learners\, primarily in grades K-6\, however parents and caregivers of all ages are welcome to attend. \nRegistration\nBoth sessions will be broadcast in English with the option to listen to a live language interpretation in Spanish. Live American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will also be available. To register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/remote-learning-webinars/2020-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T193000
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SUMMARY:Digital Media Literacy: A Deeper Look
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in exploring guidance on technology and digital media use with young children? Join Trying Together on October 8 for our virtual session\, “Digital Media Literacy: A Deeper Look: NAEYC/Fred Rogers Center Position Statement.” \nAbout\nThis professional development course is designed for educators and administrators to critically examine and develop a deep understanding of the intentions and guidance of the NAEYC Fred Rogers Center position statement. The course will encourage reflective practices to positively influence teaching\, policy development\, and dialogue about young children and technology. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Thursday\, October 8\, 2020  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\nInstructor: Katherine Gullone\nCore Knowledge Area: Professional and Leadership\nCDA Content Area: Maintaining Professionalism\nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 6\, 2020\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org for more information. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/digital-media-literacy/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T100000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community of Practice Meetings
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAbout\nCommunity 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. \nIn October\, these virtual sessions will focus on tips\, how-tos\, and tools for participants to navigate through Provider Self Service (PSS)\, where you can apply for or renew child care licensing\, submit ELRC online attendance invoices\, submit Keystone STARS requests\, and update provider profiles; and STARS Management and Reliability Tracking (SMART)\, a document uploader for the Keystone STARS Designation process. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 10: SMART Document Uploader\, Provider Self Service & Keystone STARS Supporting Documents\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 15: SMART Document Uploader\, Provider Self Service & Keystone STARS Supporting Documents\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at  elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-community-of-practice-meetings/2020-10-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T140000
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SUMMARY:Homewood Virtual Block Party
DESCRIPTION:We’re throwing you a BLOCK PARTY! Join the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center and Homewood Early Learning Steering Committee (HELSC) on October 10 for a virtual celebration filled with storytime sessions\, family yoga\, a virtual bike ride\, and a dance party! \nAbout\nSince the onset of COVID-19\, Trying Together has been working with the HELSC to figure out a way to provide Homewood families\, partners\, and collaborators an experience that matches the energy and excitement of the events hosted in years prior. With this in mind\, Trying Together and the HELSC are excited to announce the first Homewood Virtual Block Party! \nHomewood Virtual Block Party\nSaturday\, October 10\n10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nWhile this year’s event is different\, the virtual event still features many educational and fun activities that past attendees of the Homewood Block Party know and love. The Homewood Virtual Block Party will be pre-recorded and available for viewing on this event page via the Trying Together Vimeo player and on Facebook via the Trying Together page. \nFeatured Events\nThe Homewood Virtual Block Party will feature online events from the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, Homewood Community Engagement Center\, Homewood Children’s Village\, Kenny’s\, YWCA Pittsburgh\, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh\, WQED Education\, Fund My Future/Propel Schools\, Mayor’s Office/Imagination Library\, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health\, and University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. \nFamily Dance Party\nReady to get your groove on? Join the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, HELSC\, and DJ Doug for a Virtual Family Dance Party from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. \nFamily Fun Bags\nWant a swag bag? Complete your virtual block party registration and you may pick up a Family Fun Bag with information\, resources\, and giveaways from the activities and partners featured during the party. Coordinate your bag pick-up time on the day of the party (October 10) with one of our contacts listed below during their available hours: \n\nHomewood YWCA | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\n\nCheryl Smith | 412.391.5100\n\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\nToni Beasley | 412.540.5732\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, please complete this online form by Friday\, October 8 at 5 p.m. Registrants will receive the event link via email at least 24 hours before the start of the celebration. \nIf you miss the registration deadline\, you can still coordinate a time to pick up a Family Fun Bag. You can also watch the Block Party Livestream on the Trying Together website or Facebook page on October 10. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at sarah@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-block-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T090000
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SUMMARY:Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool
DESCRIPTION:This event is full. Additional Ages and Stages Questionnaires® courses will be available soon.  \nAre you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years? Join Trying Together on October 12 for our virtual course\, “Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool.” \nAbout\nDuring this course\, participants will learn how to use the ASQ® and ASQ:SE® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Information about additional resources for making referrals to services will be included if needed. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Monday\, October 12\, 2020  |  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nInstructor: Pamela Zimmerman\nCore Knowledge Area: Assessment\nCDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior\nRegistration Deadline: Saturday\, October 10\, 2020\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org for more information. \nMore Information\n\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ages-stages-screening-tool-2020/
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SUMMARY:Early Learning is No Small Matter
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in exploring the most overlooked\, underestimated\, and powerful force for good in America today? Join Trying Together on Monday\, October 12 for our online course “Early Learning is No Small Matter” to discuss the importance of early childhood education. \nAbout\nDuring this course\, participants will view the documentary “No Small Matter” and learn how they can leverage the film for advocacy in their programs and communities. Opportunities to bring the film back to their community in support of early learning advocacy will be shared. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Monday\, October 12\, 2020  |  12:30 – 2:30 p.m.\nInstructors: Cristina Codario and Lindsey Ramsey\nCore Knowledge Area: Professional and Leadership\nCDA Content Area: Maintaining Professionalism\nRegistration Deadline: Saturday\, October 10\, 2020\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org for more information. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/no-small-matter-pd/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
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SUMMARY:Remix! New Ways to Play Using STEM Provocations
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in stimulating curiosity in your classroom to build children’s STEM skills? Join Trying Together on Monday\, October 12 for our online course\, “Remix! New Ways to Play Using STEM Provocations.” \nAbout\nIn this course\, participants will explore building early Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM) skills by using classroom resources in fun new ways\, with materials you already have. Re-energize your science table\, or bring STEM play into a new classroom area using research-based (and kid-tested) recommendations. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Monday\, October 12\, 2020  |  5:00 – 7:00 p.m.\nInstructors: Jasmine Davis and Wendy Brenneman\nCore Knowledge Area: Curriculum and Learning Experiences\nCDA Content Area: Safe\, Healthy Learning Environment\nRegistration Deadline: Saturday\, October 10\, 2020\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS and Act 48 credit available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org for more information. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/remix-stem-play/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20200918T170511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T192527Z
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SUMMARY:Essential Trauma-Informed Practices During COVID-19 Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about essential trauma-informed practices you can use to support your students during the COVID-19 recovery? Join The Social Express on October 13 for their webinar\, “Essential Trauma-Informed Practices During COVID-19 Recovery.” \nAbout\nDuring this webinar\, presenters will explore the topic of trauma\, the brain\, and effective strategies to help teachers\, students\, and their families reach positive outcomes in school and at home. This webinar will be of particular interest to PreK-12 teachers; school and district leaders; special education leaders and specialists; guidance counselors; and school psychologists. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/trauma-informed-practice-covid/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="edWeb.net":MAILTO:help@edweb.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20201013T124034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T124034Z
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SUMMARY:Remake Learning Days Across America Launch
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Remake Learning Days event host or educational stakeholder who is interested in learning more about Remake Learning Days Across America 2021? Join Remake Learning on Tuesday\, October 13 from 7 – 8 p.m. EST for the National Launch! \nAbout\nRemake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) is an innovative learning festival for families and youth. Hosted in 16 regions across the United States\, RLDAA features hands-on and engaging events designed for kids of all ages at libraries\, schools\, tech centers\, museums\, play spaces\, and more. Most events are free. \nThis year’s events will run nationally from April 22 – May 23\, 2021\, and from May 6 – 16\, 2021 in Southwestern Pennsylvania. To view all dates and activities\, visit the Remake Learning Days webpage. \nRLDAA Kickoff Event\nIf you are an event host or educational stakeholder who is interested in learning more about RLDAA 2021 and celebrating family-engaged learning\, join Remake Learning on Tuesday\, October 13 from 7 – 8 p.m. EST for the National Launch! The event will feature special guests\, hands-on activities\, and national and regional partners. To register\, visit the event webpage. \nMore Information\nFor more information on RLDAA 2021\, visit the Remake Learning Days webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/remake-learning-days-launch/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Remake Learning":MAILTO:info@remakelearning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20200915T123642Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Anti-Racist Instruction in K-12 Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning concrete strategies for implementing anti-racist content in your school or district? Join EdSurge on October 14 for their webinar\, “Advancing Anti-Racist Instruction in K-12 Curriculum.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, participants will learn how educators\, schools\, and districts can and should intentionally interrogate representation within their curriculum and support anti-racism more broadly. In a time when actively anti-racist content is urgently needed in virtual and in-person classrooms alike\, representative voices\, diverse perspectives\, and unheard narratives can still be hard to find in instructional content. \nHear from a panel of experts and education leaders about concrete strategies for implementing anti-racist content in your school or district\, across subject areas and grade levels. Participants will also hear from school and district leaders about strategies for taking a multi-pronged approach. \nLearning Objectives\nDuring this webinar\, participants will learn how to: \n\n\n\nsupport anti-racism during remote learning;\ndevelop robust instructional content that promotes anti-racism;\nbuild an anti-racist culture and safe community in virtual and in-person spaces;\nsupport teacher training on anti-racism; and\ncreate buy-in for school and district-wide anti-racism efforts.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/anti-racist-curriculum/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="EdSurge":MAILTO:feedback@edsurge.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T150000
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CREATED:20200918T173222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T173222Z
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SUMMARY:What We Can Learn from Children About Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how to practice mindfulness together with young children? Join Gryphon House on October 14 for their webinar\, “What We Can Learn from Children About Mindfulness to Transform Our Learning Environments.” \nAbout\nDuring this webinar\, Dr. Elizabeth Joy Erwin\, Professor of Education at Montclair State University\, will discuss why we have so much to learn from children\, especially the youngest ones; how to develop and maintain a culture of mindfulness; and simple mindfulness practices to engage in starting now. By discovering how to integrate simple ideas and practical strategies to calm the body and quiet the mind\, educators can select the exact tools they want to ensure all children learn and thrive. \nThis webinar is best suited for PreK-5 teachers\, librarians\, therapists\, and school and district leaders. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/children-mindfulness-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="edWeb.net":MAILTO:help@edweb.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T205257Z
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SUMMARY:Boosting Enrollment When Your Program Needs it Most
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to boost your early learning program’s enrollment numbers? Join presenters Kathe and Molly Petchel on October 14 for their webinar\, “Boosting Enrollment When Your Program Needs it Most.” \nAbout\nAs early learning programs across the nation adapt to constantly changing protocols and safety regulations\, many are anxious about their program’s chance for survival as they struggle to balance the need to build enrollment quickly and the need to develop post-COVID-19 systems and procedures. \nDuring this webinar\, Kathe and Molly Petchel will look at fail-proof systems that will lead your program to quality\, while considering the overall challenges. With easy to implement ideas on how to get your program back to full enrollment\, curated resources\, and systems templates\, Kathe and Molly will provide hands-on strategies to implement. \nFeatured Topics\nParticipants will learn about the following topics: \n\n\n\nThe Figure 8: Essential Items on our Preschool Quality Checklist.\nSystems: What Gets Inspected Gets Respected. Checklists\, Rubrics\, and Accountability.\nMarketing: 5 Strategies to implement by Monday.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. Live attendance spots are limited. Arrive early to make sure you get in. \nThis webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend but wish to receive the recording\, complete the online registration form and you will receive an email with a link to the recording when it is available.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/boosting-enrollment-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20200915T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T210009Z
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SUMMARY:Parents\, Children\, and Transgender Identities
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about children’s gender identity and how to provide gender affirmation to all children? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on October 14 for “Parents\, Children\, and Transgender Identities.” \nAbout\nTransgender-rights advocates Johanna Olson-Kennedy\, MD\, and Aydin Olson-Kennedy\, LCSW\, will join Brazelton Touchpoints Center to talk about children’s gender identities and providing gender affirmation to all children. \nRegistration\nTo learn more and register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/transgender-identities/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20200921T202233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T142434Z
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SUMMARY:Transitions and How Using Them Helps
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about strategies that help make transitions easier for children\, families\, and educators? Join Trying Together on October 14 for our online session\, “Connections and Conversations: Transitions and How Using Them Helps.” \nAbout\nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants engage in virtual discussions with child development experts and interact with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about the highlighted topic. Sessions offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit not provided. \nThis session will highlight best practices that help make transitions easier for children\, families\, and educators. The course instructor will share strategies and suggestions and provide opportunities to analyze scenarios and share expertise. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, October 14  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nInstructor: Jasmine Davis\nCKC: Curriculum and Learning Experiences\nCDA Subject Area: Social & Emotional Development\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, October 12\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org for more information. \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.\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\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.\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/transitions-course/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20200928T205402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T205618Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in engaging with early childhood thought-leaders and gaining knowledge through online professional development? Attend the Virtual Early Childhood Education (ECE) Summit from October 18 – 21\, 2020. PQAS and Act 48 credit will be available. \nAbout\nThe ECE Summit features 12 sessions\, 60 workshops\, and four online specialized networking opportunities that offer early learning professionals opportunities to learn\, dialogue\, and share information on a vast array of current topics to support their professional learning goals. \nThis is a fully virtual event. Each day will feature a Keynote presentation and four tracks of workshop sessions. Opportunities to connect with peers will be available through live chat. Sessions will be recorded. Paid attendees will be able to view sessions after the Summit and earn PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nFeatured Topics\nThe Summit features a wide range of workshops\, including\, but not limited to\, the following: \n\n\n\nEmotionally Safe Environments for Infants and Toddlers\nYoga and Mindfulness for Preschoolers\nTrauma-Informed Assessment in Early Childhood\nFamily Engagement Through a Strengths-Based Lens\nDesigning Classrooms with the Brain in Mind\nGetting Little Hands on the Land\nSupporting Infant Teacher Degree Attainment\nAdvocacy 201: Crafting and Sharing Your Message\nManaging Challenging Behavior\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for the Conference\, visit the event webpage. A Summit Schedule and workshop descriptions are available on the Early Childhood Education Summit website. View the schedule.  \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the Early Childhood Education Summit webpage or call 717.657.9000.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ece-summit-2020/2020-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20200925T132841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T132852Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring Each Person’s Experience to Support Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on October 19 for “Honoring Each Person’s Experience to Support Mental Health” to learn how to apply reflective practice and perspective-taking to your virtual work with children and families. \nAbout\nWhen working with families\, especially within today’s current crises\, it is important that everyone’s experience of a situation is heard and understood. This requires reflecting on all points of view: one’s own\, the child’s\, and that of their family members. In this webinar\, participants will learn how to adapt and apply reflective practice and perspective-taking to their virtual work with children and families. \nThis session is best suited for professionals who work with families of young children\, including early care educators\, family child care providers\, mental health consultants\, home visitors\, pediatricians\, early interventionists\, and more. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event registration page. Space is limited. For questions\, contact btcsitenetwork@childrens.harvard.edu.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mental-health-ece/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20200908T191048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T192339Z
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SUMMARY:Parent and Child Voices: Fathering and Co-Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the Supporting Father Involvement (SFI) program? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on October 20 for their webinar\, “Parent and Child Voices: The Importance of Fathering and Co-Parenting.” \nAbout\nThis webinar will feature the voices of children\, fathers\, and mothers on the importance of fathering and co-parenting. Presenters will explore how the SFI program helps parents learn to hear what their partners and children need\, and figure out—together—the routines\, parenting strategies\, and future plans they want to keep or change to best sustain their family. The webinar will include short videos of children talking about what their father’s presence or absence means to them\, and of parents discussing how SFI changed their families. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Brazelton Touchpoints Center website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parent-child-voices/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20201006T133333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T133333Z
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SUMMARY:Dance the Story: Dracula!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in participating in an up-on-your-feet program for children and families that introduces basic ballet steps and movement concepts through stories and characters? Join the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre on October 20 for\, “Dance the Story: Dracula!” \nAbout\nThe Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre invites you to a special edition of “Dance the Story: Dracula!” as a part of RADical Days. During the event\, children aged pre-k to fifth grade and their caregivers will join together on Zoom for a pre-Halloween exploration of dance and movement. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. Admission is free\, but attendance will be limited based on Zoom capacity.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/dance-story-dracula/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20201015T205726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T205726Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to build and sustain relationships with families virtually? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for their free Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series. \nAbout\nJoin Brazelton Touchpoints Center for a series of free webinars and an online learning community to explore the challenges and opportunities posed by virtual service delivery\, and learn about strategies providers have found for building and sustaining strong relationships with families virtually. \nFeatured Topics\n\n\n\nFinding the Balance in Virtual Service Delivery\nThursday\, October 22\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nUsing a Hybrid Approach to Partner with Families\nThursday\, November 5\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nProviding Staff Support and Supervision Virtually\nThursday\, November 19\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding and Responding to Trauma in Virtual Service Delivery \nThursday\, December 3\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nTaking Care of Yourself as a Virtual Service Provider \nThursday\, December 17\, 2020  |  2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-service-series/2020-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20201013T175032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T175032Z
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SUMMARY:Talking About Race and Justice With Children
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in using children’s books to engage young children in critical conversations about diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and justice? Join EmbraceRace on October 22 for “Using Books to Engage Young Children in Talk about Race & Justice.” \nAbout\nDuring this online event\, Aija Simmons\, Sara Rizik-Baer\, and Savitha Moorthy will describe Mirrors\, Windows\, and Glass Doors*\, a community-focused effort from Tandem\, Partners in Early Learning that uses children’s books as a departure point for expanding the capacity of families with children under five years old to engage in critical conversations about diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and justice. \nPresenters will explain the factors that led to its creation\, how it continues to evolve\, the questions the working group is actively grappling with\, and what they hope to accomplish. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and comment. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/race-justice-children-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20201021T140620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T141007Z
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SUMMARY:Best Books for Babies Diaper Drop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in receiving free diapers and a bundle of books for babies ages birth to 18 months? Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank on Saturday\, October 24 for the “Best Books for Babies Diaper Drop.” \nAbout\nAt this drive-up event\, families with babies ages birth to 18 months will receive one box of diapers and a Best Books for Babies 2020 book bundle. \nFamilies may drive up to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Woods Run Parking Lot by entering onto Minott Street from Central Avenue. Follow signs and staff directors through the line to receive a book bundle and one case of diapers between sizes zero and three. Each family may select up to two sizes of diapers\, but event hosts ask that each car represent only one family. \nRegistration\nRegistration is not required to attend this event. However\, please note that this event is drive-up only\, while supplies last. Walk-up participants will not be able to receive the diapers and book bundle. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh at 412.622.3114 or events@carnegielibrary.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/best-books-babies-diaper-drop/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Woods Run\, 1201 Woods Run Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T145841
CREATED:20200911T201047Z
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience While Social Distancing: Parental Depression & Coping
DESCRIPTION:Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on October 26 for “Building Resilience While Social Distancing: Parental Depression & Coping” to learn coping skills you can share with parents to address the effects of isolation in the short and long terms. \nAbout\nThis webinar will explore the similarities between isolation and depression\, paying close attention to the distinct needs and behaviors of parents suffering from depression and anxiety. Participants will learn coping skills they can share with parents to address the effects of isolation in the short and long terms. Participants will also learn when to consult with mental health professionals in their work with families. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event registration page. Space is limited.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/coping-skills-parents/
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