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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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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/
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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: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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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T150000
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SUMMARY:Father Involvement and Co-Parenting: Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the impact of fathering and co-parenting on child and family development? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on September 29 for their webinar\, “Focus on Father Involvement and Co-parenting: Why It Matters.” \nAbout\nThis webinar will explore the positive impact of fathering and co-parenting on child and family development and how the Supporting Father Involvement (SFI) model supports fathers as equal partners in parenting. Presenters will introduce SFI’s Five Domain Model and its engagement tool for tapping father involvement and increasing shared parenting responsibilities. Directors from two community agencies serving diverse families will discuss the impact of implementing the SFI program in their communities. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Brazelton Touchpoints Center website. \nPhoto Credit\nPhotography by Emily O’Donnell.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/father-involvement-parenting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T133000
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SUMMARY:First Up Annual Conferences (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Due to current concerns\, First Up has transitioned the First Up Annual Conference to a virtual platform for 2020-21. The Conference will feature multiple half-day virtual conference experiences on a range of topics. \nAvailable Conferences\n\n\n\nFamily Child Care Conference\nSaturday\, September 26  |  8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  |  Ticket Fee: $15 – $30 \nEarly childhood professionals are invited to join First Up at the first Family and Group Child Care Conference. This event will be a time of inspiration\, reflection\, and learning as participants begin their day of honoring the Trailblazers of Family Child Care and hearing their wisdom and advice.\n\n\n\n\nPersonal Empowerment for the ECE Professional \nSaturday\, October 3  |  8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  |  Ticket Fee: $15 – $30 \nEarly childhood professionals are invited to join First Up for a morning of personal empowerment and professional development. Featuring workshops on financial stability\, professional communication\, and other best practices in ECE\, this Conference will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.\n\n\n\nOnline Event Platform\nThe First Up Conferences will be held via an immersive event platform called Accelevents. To learn more about Accelevents and what to expect\, visit their website. To access the full experience\, it is recommended that attendees participate via a computer or laptop. \nReceiving Credit\nEach Conference will offer 4.5 PA Keys (PD Registry) and/or PA Act 48 credit hours. If you are interested in receiving credit\, you must indicate the type of credit you would like to receive during registration. Any credit requests made more than 30 days post-event cannot be guaranteed. A Certificate of Attendance will be available for download in the Conference Platform or by email following the event. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the First Up website. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the First Up website or contact rebecca.tyrrell@firstup.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/first-up-virtual-conferences/2020-09-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T203000
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SUMMARY:Talking About Colorism and Skin Color Politics in the Family
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about colorism? Join EmbraceRace on September 24 for their webinar\, “Same Family\, Different Colors: Talking About Colorism and Skin Color Politics in the Family.” \nAbout\nColorism—the preference for or presumed superiority of people based on the color of their skin—is related to racism but can be more subtle and\, for many of us\, feels less familiar. Colorism\, at once an interracial and intra-racial phenomenon\, can be particularly devastating when perpetrated within racial groups\, often within families. \nJoin EmbraceRace for a deep-dive into the origins of colorism in different racial and ethnic communities and how this pernicious form of discrimination affects parenting and family dynamics. Journalist and author Lori Tharps will join them for a discussion about what colorism looks like – at home and in communities – and how to raise children to love the skin they are in. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/colorism-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T190000
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SUMMARY:State Office Candidate Conversation: Child Care
DESCRIPTION:In Allegheny County\, 48 percent of eligible children do not have access to publicly funded pre-k programs and 67 percent of Child Care Works subsidy-eligible children under age five remain unserved. Before you vote on Tuesday\, November 3\, 2020\, find out what your candidates think about early childhood education. \nRegistration\nJoin the Children Matter Action Fund on September 23 for an online conversation about child care with Allegheny County candidates for state office in House Districts 28\, 30\, 44\, and 45! To register\, visit the event webpage. \nUnable to attend? Check out each candidate’s views on the Children Matter Action Fund website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/candidate-conversation-child-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T170000
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SUMMARY:Stress Management Tools and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning evidence-based tools parents\, teachers\, and children can use to self-soothe and regulate their emotions? Join Coach Troy Byer on September 22 for “Stress Management Tools and Techniques.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, Mind Care & Emotion Regulation Expert Troy Byer will highlight tools and tips parents\, teachers\, and children can use to self-soothe and regulate their emotions – especially when confronted with stressors\, threats\, or challenges. \nCoach Troy will help participants learn exercises focused on self-soothing and emotion regulation techniques that address confusion\, anger\, anxiety\, depression\, and help children regulate their behavior. Participants will complete this webinar with a toolbox of organic\, quick\, effective\, and fun techniques. \nFeatured Topics\nThis webinar will feature the following topics: \n\n\n\nhow to use Emotion Regulation Finger Holds\, how they work\, and why they work so well;\n\n\n\n\nhow to distinguish emotional triggers and how to deactivate a trigger before it is expressed negatively; and\n\n\n\n\nthe importance of maintaining a state of peace and right brain/left brain coherence and how to organically regulate the experience.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stress-management-tools/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T150000
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SUMMARY:How to Design Socially Distanced Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to create a socially distanced classroom that works for your students? Attend the webinar “How to Design Socially Distanced Classrooms During COVID-19” on September 17 to hear practical strategies for educators. \nAbout\nBy the end of the presentation\, viewers will be able to: \n\n\n\ndefine physical distancing versus social distancing;\nidentify potential classroom design mistakes;\napply suggested solutions for classroom setup; and\nencourage classroom community while practicing physical distancing.\n\n\n\nThis webinar will be of interest to preschool and pre-k teachers\, librarians\, 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/socially-distanced-classrooms/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T190000
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SUMMARY:Connections and Conversations: Infant Sensory Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the importance of sensory development in infants and toddlers? Join Trying Together on September 16 for our online session\, “Connections and Conversations: Infant Sensory Experiences.” \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. \nThis session will define and explore the processes of sensory integration and the importance of sensory development in infants and toddlers. Participants will receive an overview of infant sensory development and ways to contribute to children’s learning within classroom settings as well as adaptations that can be made for students with behaviors due to the way they process sensory experiences differently. Participants will be lead in creating various developmentally friendly sensory toys with objects found in their own homes. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, September 16  |  6 – 7 p.m\nInstructors: Jennifer McKain and Alicia Sebastian\nCKC: Child Growth and Development\nCDA Subject Area: Principles of Child Growth & Development\nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, September 15\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/infant-sensory-experiences/
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Research on the COVID Slide
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about how much learning loss students are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Attend the webinar “Unpacking Research on the COVID Slide and Recommendations to Close the Gap” on September 16 to hear from researchers Dr. John Bielinski\, Dr. Rachel Brown\, and Dr. Kyle Wagner. \nAbout\nDuring this webinar\, the researchers who authored the just-released report\, “COVID Slide: Research on Learning Loss and Recommendations to Close the Gap”\, will review the data and answer the following questions: \n\n\n\nDid certain grade levels experience more pronounced learning loss than others?\nWill core subjects experience the same levels of learning loss\, or will one suffer more than the other?\nExactly how far behind can I expect students to be when we resume instruction?\nWhat can I do to help catch students up quickly?\n\n\n\nThis webinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, 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/covid-slide-research/
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania's Child Care Crisis: A Virtual Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:Child care providers\, teachers\, parents\, and advocates in Pennsylvania are invited to join Start Strong PA on September 16 for “Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis: A Virtual Public Forum.” The Forum will include an important discussion with the congregational delegation regarding Pennsylvania’s child care crisis. \nAbout\nDuring the Forum\, featured speakers will present the following: \n\n\n\nPennState’s Dr. Philip Sirinides will review major takeaways and recommendations from a new study documenting the financial impact of COVID-19 on the child care sector.\n\n\n\n\nPennsylvania Chamber of Business Industry President and CEO Gene Barr will discuss child care’s vital role in Pennsylvania’s economic recovery.\n\n\n\n\nProviders\, advocates\, and others will detail the changing face of child care and challenges caused by COVID-19\, the essential role that child care will have for working families in a recovering economy\, and the need for additional financial stabilization assistance to prevent the collapse of the sector.\n\n\n\nA question and answer session with panelists and members of Congress will follow these presentations. \nRegistration\nTo register for the Forum\, visit the event webpage. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-care-forum/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Start Strong PA":MAILTO:info@startstrongpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200911T133725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T133725Z
UID:11404-1600185600-1600189200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:SEL & Mental Health in Distance Learning
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to implement social-emotional and mental health supports for your students and staff? Attend the webinar “SEL & Mental Health in Distance Learning: District Leaders Share Best Practices” on September 15 to hear best practices from education leaders. \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, presenters will share: \n\n\n\nhow to connect and build trust with students\, laying the groundwork for engagement and learning;\nbest practices for supporting students in special education in distance learning;\nhow to ensure staff feels safe and supported;\nhow to implement SEL that supports anti-racism and equity in distance learning; and\nhow to implement digital tools in an MTSS for efficacy and sustainability.\n\n\n\nSchool and district administrators will learn concrete steps they can take to deliver effective\, trauma-informed SEL and mental health supports to students and staff as schools and communities continue to grapple with the challenges of COVID-19. \nThis recorded webinar will be of interest to school and district leaders of pre-k through high school grade levels\, federal program coordinators\, and those involved in student mental health. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sel-distance-learning/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="edWeb.net":MAILTO:help@edweb.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200908T183341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T183341Z
UID:11340-1600088400-1600088400@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:STEMIEFest 2020: Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:STEMIE is partnering with the Boston Children’s Museum and Bridge Multimedia for the inaugural STEMIEFest and MakerFest. Join them from September 14 – 18\, 2020 for a series of STEM-focused virtual events! \nAbout\nSTEMIEFest will: \n\n\n\nconvene experts to engage early childhood practitioners in learning about and applying evidence-based practices in STEM and inclusion;\n\n\n\n\nexcite families\, practitioners\, and young children in exploring\, making\, and tinkering through MakerFest;\n\n\n\n\nconnect participants with authors of STEM-focused books through Storybook Conversations; and\n\n\n\n\nshowcase STEM activities\, STEM games from museums\, and organizations from around the nation through Media Cubbies.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the conference Eventbrite page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stemiefest-2020/2020-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200818T180445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T172431Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual UnConference: Caring in a "New Normal"
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together from September 14–23\, 2020 for our second free Virtual UnConference: Caring in a ‘New Normal’. PQAS and Act 48 credit hours will be available. Registration is required. \nAbout\nVirtual UnConference: Caring in a ‘New Normal’ will feature a panel discussion and three workshops on topics including finance\, interacting with young children\, and social-emotional health during the COVID-19 health crisis. This UnConference will build on guidance shared during our first Virtual UnConference: Re-Opening to Our ‘New Normal’. To watch a recording\, visit our UnConference page. \nFeatured Workshops\n\n\n\nPositive Interactions During the Pandemic\nMonday\, September 14\, 2020  |  10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  |  Register \nIn this workshop\, Sarah Grubb from ELRC Region 5 will walk early childhood educators through the essential elements of positive interaction\, the educator’s role in co-regulation\, and strategies for supporting children best through positive\, day-to-day interactions.\n\n\nA Conversation on How to Support the Social/Emotional Needs of Children\nThursday\, September 17\, 2020  |  10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  |  Register \nJoin Diana Schwab for a conversation and Q&A focused on the social and emotional needs of children. In this workshop\, participants will discuss early childhood social and emotional development with a particular focus on how children communicate social and emotional needs through behavior. This workshop will also discuss how to focus a child’s behaviors as a communication of developmental strengths and vulnerabilities\, as well as mental health needs.\nBuilding a Foundation for Your Organization’s Financial Wellness\nMonday\, September 21\, 2020 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  |  Register \nThis workshop will discuss the importance of building a business plan and budget as the foundation of your organization’s financial wellness\, especially during this time of changing external forces due to COVID-19. Presenter Chris Pentrack of Supporting Strategies will suggest beginner tools and methods to build these items\, as well as resources for additional assistance. Presenters will discuss topics such as profit and loss statements\, balance sheets\, monitoring\, and forecasting cash for the organization.\n\n\n\n\nProviding Safe and Healthy Care in Child Care Now and Beyond the Pandemic\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2020  |  1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  |  Register \nThis workshop will feature a panel of directors who will discuss the measurements currently being followed to prevent the spread of illness in their individual child care programs. A portion of the conversation will include health and wellness tips that can help support your staff and teachers during these challenging times. The discussion will conclude by identifying which health and safety practices will most likely be permanently incorporated into everyday practice moving forward beyond COVID-19.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this UnConference is being completed on the PD Registry. If 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. \nClick the links below to register for each workshop you are interested in. Registration is required. \n\n\n\nPositive Interactions During the Pandemic\nMonday\, September 14\, 2020  |  10:00 – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nA Conversation on How to Support the Social/Emotional Needs of Children\nThursday\, September 17\, 2020  |  10:00 – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nBuilding a Foundation for Your Organization’s Financial Wellness\nMonday\, September 21\, 2020  |  1:30 – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nProviding Safe and Healthy Care in Child Care Now and Beyond the Pandemic\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2020  |  1:30 – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact UnConference Director Yu-Ling Cheng at conference@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-unconference-caring/2020-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200910T205806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T205806Z
UID:11397-1599917400-1599924600@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Together Toward Transformation: Roundtable Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in discussing opportunities to build a child care system that actually works for children\, families\, child care providers\, and employers? Join Child Care Aware of America this September for “Together Toward Transformation: A CCAoA Roundtable Series.” \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nParents & Families\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2020  |  1:30 – 3:30 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nEmployers*\nThursday\, September 17\, 2020  |  3:00 – 5:00 p.m.  |  Request to Attend\n\n\n\n\nChild Care Providers\nSaturday\, September 26\, 2020  |  2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  |  Request to Attend\n\n\n\n*The Employers session is intended for local businesses\, corporations\, or any non-child care business that has been impacted by their employees’ child care challenges and are interested in improving the child care system. \nRegistration\nSeating is limited. To register and learn more\, visit the Child Care Aware website. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact Marlana Kelly at events@usa.childcareaware.org or 703.341.4115.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/together-roundtable-series/2020-09-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200831T205115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T205342Z
UID:11283-1599904800-1599908400@tryingtogether.org
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 September\, these virtual sessions will discuss the most current school-age care updates\, information\, trends\, resources\, and professional development opportunities. Participants will connect with out-of-school-time partners and professionals\, and they will receive support as new or existing school-age care programs. The session will also focus on supporting virtual learning\, daily schedules\, and keeping the children engaged. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12: School-Age Care Updates\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17: School-Age Care Updates\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/community-of-practice-virtual-sept/2020-09-12/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5":MAILTO:elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200902T155311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T155311Z
UID:11307-1599742800-1599746400@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19’s Impact on Early Childhood and ACEs
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in hearing guidance from experts on early childhood development\, adverse childhood experiences\, and the impact of COVID-19 on children? Join the NIHCM Foundation on September 10 for their webinar\, “Protecting Our Children: COVID-19’s Impact on Early Childhood and ACEs.” \nAbout\nAlthough most children are not at high risk for contracting COVID-19\, the pandemic has disrupted their lives and exacerbated challenges to children’s health and well-being. This webinar will convene experts to provide information and guidance on early childhood development\, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)\, and the impact of COVID-19 on children. \nSpeakers will discuss the following topics: \n\n\n\nthe importance of early childhood experiences in lifelong health and how adversity affects both the developing brain and other physiological systems;\n\n\n\n\nwhat ACEs initiatives are doing to respond to COVID-19 and the opportunities and challenges the pandemic has produced for professionals in the field; and\n\n\n\n\nlessons from a health plan’s investment in programming that addresses ACEs\, including education on ACEs for teachers\, policymakers\, and health care professionals.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo learn more and register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/covid-aces-children/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200820T132654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T181609Z
UID:11227-1599073200-1599076800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Facts about COVID-19 and Quality Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to access child care services during the COVID-19 health crisis? Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association on September 2 for their webinar\, “Facts about COVID-19 and High-Quality Child Care.” \nAbout\nChild care is highly regulated in Pennsylvania and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has responded to COVID-19 with updated regulations and guidelines to keep children and providers safe. However\, some of these are suggestions\, not requirements; some clash with best practices for child development; and some are difficult to implement with very young children. \nIn this webinar\, participants will learn about the pros and cons of different child care settings\, what to expect from child care providers\, and which questions to ask if you’re still searching for one that’s right for you and your child. The session will feature Susan Coffin\, MD\, MPH\, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s leading expert of COVID-19 and a great resource in creating CHOP’s FAQ for centers and families; a parent; and child care providers from both center-based and home-based settings. \nRegister\nThis webinar is best suited for parents and caretakers of children birth to age five. To register\, visit the event webpage. \nSubmit A Question\nYou 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. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/covid-19-child-care-pacca/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200902T195022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T195321Z
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SUMMARY:Helping Parents & Caregivers Navigate a School Year Like No Other
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in hearing from the country’s leading experts about topics such as social-emotional wellness\, mental health\, learning resources\, tech safety\, and more? Join Remake Learning and other presenting organizations for the “So Now What?” virtual series! \nAbout\nThe series will bring the country’s leading experts in education and childhood development\, including PBS Kids\, Common Sense Media\, Learning Heroes\, and UPMC Children’s Hospital\, together with parents and caregivers to share and learn from one another. Presenters will cover a range of topics specific to this moment in time\, including: \n\n\n\nsocial-emotional wellness\,\nmental health\,\nlearning resources\,\ncommunication\,\ntech safety\,\nand much more.\n\n\n\nAvailable Sessions\nThe series includes the following sessions: \n\n\n\nCOVID-19 and Kids Health: An Evidence-Based Practical Guide & FAQ\nWednesday\, September 2 from 7 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Wellness as We Return to School\nWednesday\, September 9 from 7 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nTweens\, Teens\, and Mental Health\nWednesday\, September 9 from 8 – 8:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nReady to Partner: 5 Steps for a Different Kind of School Year for Families and Schools\nWednesday\, September 16 from 7 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nHow to be Safe Online and Balance Tech Usage in a World of Virtual Learning\nWednesday\, September 23 from 7 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Resources for Families\nWednesday\, September 30 from 7 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/school-year-parents-caregivers/2020-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Remake Learning":MAILTO:info@remakelearning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200804T145147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T145147Z
UID:10983-1599069600-1599073200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Children's Emotional Wellness with Digital Technologies
DESCRIPTION:More than ever before\, early childhood practitioners play a critical role in supporting children’s social and emotional wellness. When used intentionally\, digital technologies can serve as tools to help children navigate emotions and express thoughts and feelings. Join Trying Together on September 2 for a conversation on promoting children’s communication skills and emotional development through the use of technology and media. Participants will engage in discussion and reflection on their current practice and the impact of COVID-19. \nAbout\nConnections 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. \nParticipants 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. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, September 2  |  6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Katie Gullone\n\n\n\n\nCKC: K1.4 C2\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations must be submitted by Monday\, August 31. Space is limited.\n\n\n\n\nSessions will be offered biweekly and will offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be offered.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nIdentify strategies to address children’s social and emotional development through the use of technology and media.\n\n\n\n\nReflect on current practice and the role of technology tools in early childhood environments.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this session\, complete our online registration form. \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\n\n\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\n\n\n\n\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\n\n\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\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\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\n\n\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/emotional-wellness-tech/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200817T191633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T165734Z
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SUMMARY:CDA Credential Course (North Side): Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:About\nAre you an early educator in the North Side of Pittsburgh 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: \n\nfocus on Competency Standards and Best Practices that support healthy early development in young children;\ncomplete online coursework;\nreceive support from an experienced instructor; and\nreceive a nationally recognized credential upon completion.\n\nSession Details\n\nCourse Timeline: September 14\, 2020 – May 31\, 2021\nDelivery: Online (Schoology and Zoom)\nCourse Instructor: Theresa Hetler\nCDA Orientation Date: September 2\, 2020\nRegistration closes on September 2\, 2020. Space is limited.\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete our online form. \nPlease note that this listing is not a one-day\, in-person event. This online course runs from September 14\, 2020 to May 31\, 2020. More information will be provided after registration. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Theresa Hetler at theresa@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cda-north-side-2020/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200819T204619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T181614Z
UID:11222-1599055200-1599058800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:From Mourning to Meaning-Making
DESCRIPTION:Join Highmark Caring Place on September 2 for their webinar\, “From Mourning to Meaning-Making: How to Meet the Needs of Grieving Families.” \nAbout\nThis webinar will discuss the ways in which grief and mourning are both unique and universal. Presenters will look at Alan Wolfelt’s six “reconciliation needs” and discuss the ways mourners can recognize and address these basic grief needs in order to find hope and healing. \nThis is a free webinar. When registered\, you will receive a Zoom link the evening before the webinar. No Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be provided. Presentation materials can be provided upon request. \nLearning Objectives\nBy attending\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\nexplore both the personal and the communal elements of grief\,\nunderstand Alan Wolfelt’s “reconciliation needs” model of mourning\,” and\ndiscuss creative and helpful ways of addressing the needs of mourning.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. Registrations must be submitted no later than September 1 at 6 p.m. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact Patrick McKelvey at patrick.mckelvey@highmark.com. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mourning-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200817T190452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T143612Z
UID:11125-1598893200-1598893200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:CDA Credential Course: Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout\nAre 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: \n\nfocus on Competency Standards and Best Practices that support healthy early development in young children;\ncomplete online coursework;\nreceive support from an experienced instructor; and\nreceive a nationally recognized credential upon completion.\n\nSession Details\n\nCourse Timeline: September 8\, 2020 – May 31\, 2021\nDelivery: Online (Schoology and Zoom)\nCourse Instructor: Theresa Hetler\nCDA Orientation Date: August 31\, 2020\nRegistration closes on August 31\, 2020. Space is limited.\n\nRegistration\nThis 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. \nPlease 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. \nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Theresa Hetler at theresa@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cda-general-2020/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
CREATED:20200819T210239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T131549Z
UID:11224-1598468400-1598472000@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Why Care about Child Care?
DESCRIPTION: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?” \nRegister\nThis 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. \nSubmit A Question\nYou 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. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-care-intro-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T153000
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SUMMARY:Building a Pipeline for African American Students in Technology
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nAbout\nWHIEEAA 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. \nThis 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. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. \nShare this flyer with your network. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/whieeaa-pipeline-tech-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134455
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SUMMARY:Virtual Back to Out-of-School-Time Conference
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAbout\nOver 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. \nIf 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. \nAvailable Workshops\n\n\n\nA Summer in Review: Conducting In-Person Programming in the Foreseeable Future\nMonday\, August 24  |  10 – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nWellness for Black Young People in a Racist Society during COVID-19\nTuesday\, August 25  |  10 – 11:30 a.m.\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.\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor STEM in an Online Classroom\nThursday\, August 27  |  2 – 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nKeeping Kids Entertained and Learning During COVID-19 and Beyond\nFriday\, August 28  |  1 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nEngaging Your Students with Project-Based Learning Online\nMonday\, August 31  |  1 – 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Need to Know about the Current Pandemic\nTuesday\, September 1  |  1 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nLessons Learned: OST in the Virtual Space and Zoom into Hands-On Learning\nWednesday\, September 2  |  10 – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\n\n Increasing Program Enrollment by Advertising on the Allegheny County Child Care Finder\nThursday\, September 3  |  1 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nDeep and Simple Interactions in OST Virtual Programming and Yes\, And’ing a Virtually New Normal\nTuesday\, September 8  |  10 – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\n\n PBS 101 Middle School Track\nWednesday\, September 9  |  1 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nMaking Academic Content Exciting with Narrative Games\nThursday\, September 10  |  10 – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo view all workshop descriptions and register\, visit the full Conference Agenda. Registration links will be included at the bottom of each event description. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact Jaron Paul via email at jaron.paul@unitedwayswpa.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/back-ost-conference-apost/2020-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="APOST":MAILTO:apostpgh@gmail.com
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