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SUMMARY:Community Check-Up
DESCRIPTION:Every first Wednesday of the month\, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will host an advanced practice provider and pediatrician see children and young adults ages birth–26 years old at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center. Services provided are at no out-of-pocket cost. \nAvailable Services\nServices include: \n• Asthma and Allergy Care Check-Ups\n• Driver Permit Physicals\n• Hearing and Vision Screens\n• Immunizations and Flu Shots\n• Lead and Anemia Screenings\n• Mental Health Services and Resources\n• Needs-Based Resources\n• Sick Child Visits\n• Sports Physicals and Physical Exams\n• WIC Forms \nSchedule An Appointment\nAppointments occur on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center. \n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nPlease contact 412.310.7114 to schedule an appointment.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-check-up/2021-07-15/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Resilient Fathers Series
DESCRIPTION:Join The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for 8 weeks of activities where Resilient Fathers will grow and continue to overcome the negative impact of COVID-19\, learning and playing with their young children along the way. Register on the Trying Together website. Child care provided. $50 will be awarded to the first 10 fathers who enroll (must attend all sessions). \nMondays from July 12 – August 30 | 6-7 p.m.\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nTo attend this session virtually\, please contact Neil Walker at neil@tryingtogether.org. Please share this flyer with your networks. \nSessions\nSession 1: Fathers will learn how they can support a child experiencing grief/loss. \n\nJuly 12\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 2: Fathers will learn of activities to celebrate those who have transitioned. \n\nJuly 19\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 3: Fathers will learn strategies to monitor their child’s overall development. \n\nJuly 26\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 4: Fathers will learn how to maximize their child’s their child’s achievement through education and advocacy sharing. \n\nAugust 2\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 5: Fathers will learn simple age/developmentally appropriate ways to stay active. \n\nAugust 9\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 6: Fathers will learn strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle with their child. \n\nAugust 16\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 7: Fathers will learn how to grow fruits and vegetables. Fathers and children will explore healthy eating habits because you are what you eat. \n\nAugust 23\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.\n\nSession 8: Fathers will learn about growing/farming produce. Fathers will receive the materials necessary to plant and grow vegetables/fruits of their choice with their child. \n\nAugust 30\, 2021 | 6-7 p.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/resilient-fathers-series/2021-07-12/
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SUMMARY:Climbing the Hill of Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to join the Hill District Early Literacy Initiative on Monday\, July 12 to enjoy book giveaways\, a scavenger hunt\, crafts\, resources\, and more at the Climbing the Hill of Literacy Summer Campaign Kick-Off! \nClimbing the Hill of Literacy\nJoin the Hill District Early Literacy Initiative on July 12 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the following locations: \n\n\n\nABK Learning\n2305 Bedford Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15219\n\n\n\n\nMatilda Theiss\n373 Burrows St\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15236\n\n\n\n\nCarlow University Campus Laboratory School\n3333 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15213\n\n\n\n\nThelma Lovette YMCA\n2114 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15219\n\n\n\n\nCarnegie Library – Hill District Branch\n2177 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15219\n\n\n\n\nHill House\n1835 Centre Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15219\n\n\n\nHill District Early Literacy Initiative\nThe Hill District Early Literacy Initiative is a group of community partners working together to grow reading skills and promote early literacy for children birth to five years of age. The goal of the initiative is to develop a community-led plan that promotes literacy activities in all areas of their neighborhood and ultimately improve grade-level reading proficiency over the next five years. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact DaMarra Underwood at 724.234.9211. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/climbing-hill-literacy/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center (FACE)":MAILTO:info@macedoniaface.org
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SUMMARY:The Grand Carnival 2021
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to join McCoy’s Learning Center on July 9 for the Grand Carnival 2021 at Mellon Park! \nGrand Carnival 2021\n\n\n\nWhen: July 9\, 2021 from 2 – 9 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Mellon Park (1047 Shady Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15232)\n\n\n\nWhat’s included?\nThe Grand Carnival 2021 will feature: \n\n\n\na bouncy house\,\n\n\n\n\nJumbo Jenga and Connect 4\,\n\n\n\n\nsnow cones and cotton candy\,\n\n\n\n\nproducts from local vendors\,\n\n\n\n\nand more!\n\n\n\nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/grand-carnival/
LOCATION:Mellon Park\, 1047 Shady Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15232\, United States
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Quality | Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about ERS expectations around outdoor play spaces and equipment? Join the Program Quality Assessors on July 8 for their webinar\, “Let’s Talk About Quality.” \nLet’s Talk About Quality\nJoin the Program Quality Assessors in a monthly webinar aimed at topics relevant to your work. Participants will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\nlearn about topics focused on program quality\,\n\n\n\n\nask questions\, and\n\n\n\n\nget new ideas and updates.\n\n\n\nJuly’s Webinar Topic\nEach month will focus on a new topic. Join the July webinar to hear about ERS expectations around outdoor play spaces and equipment. \n\n\n\nERS Expectations on Outdoor Play Spaces and Equipment\nThursday\, July 8\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nSave the Dates\nSave the dates for the following events: \n\n\n\nAttracting Children to Dramatic Play\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSparking Interactions\nThursday\, September 9\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/talk-about-quality/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Pennsylvania Key":MAILTO:registry@pakeys.org
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SUMMARY:Identifying Allegheny County's Students Experiencing Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Join Research for Action team members\, local education stakeholders\, and community members for coffee and conversation at the second Allegheny County Education Research (ACER) Project Town Hall. \nHomelessness in Allegheny County\nResearch for Action‘s second town hall will: \n\n\n\nhighlight Research for Action’s recent data analysis on Allegheny County’s identification rates of students experiencing homelessness\,\n\n\n\n\nshare recommendations on how school systems can do a better job identifying and working with young people who do not have stable housing\, and\n\n\n\n\nfeature school community members’ leading efforts to fully identify these students in the region.\n\n\n\nEvent Speakers\nBrian Knight\, Manager of Community Engagement for the Homeless Children’s Education Fund\, will facilitate the panel. Guest speakers include representatives from the Woodland Hills School District\, Brashear High School\, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, and a former student experiencing homelessness who will discuss their lived experience. \nRegister\nTo register for the town hall\, complete the online form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/allegheny-county-homelessness/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Research for Action":MAILTO:info@researchforaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T160000
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SUMMARY:Reading Through the Summer Slide
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to engage mono and multilingual families through literacy? Join the “Reading Through the Summer Slide – Engaging Families Through Literacy” webinar to explore reading activities\, hear from educators in the field\, and more. \nHelp Students Manage Their Emotions\nBy attending\, educators will: \n\n\n\nexplore a variety of reading activities for mono and multilingual families;\n\n\n\n\nexplore ways for encouraging play that ties back into the text;\n\n\n\n\nlearn about strategies and tools for effectively communicating with families;\n\n\n\n\nhear solutions for reaching families in person and digitally from practicing educators at the classroom and district level; and\n\n\n\n\nexplore resources for placing books in homes\, including giving every attendee access to Worldreader’s digital library and summer family book collection.\n\n\n\nThis webinar is best suited for pre-k through elementary school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, ELL educators\, migrant family coordinators\, and Title 1 coordinators. Time for questions will be available. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is required. A recording will be posted to the event webpage after the live session. Closed captioning will be added within two weeks of the live presentation. A Continuing Education (CE) Certificate is available. \n\n\n\nRegister: To register\, visit the event webpage.\n\n\n\nFor more events\, see our event calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/reading-summer-slide/
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ORGANIZER;CN="edWeb.net":MAILTO:help@edweb.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T180000
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SUMMARY:Needs Assessments for PD Planning
DESCRIPTION:ECE professionals: Need help planning your professional development? Join Trying Together on Wednesday\, June 23 for “Connections and Conversations: Needs Assessments for PD Planning.” PQAS credit is available. \nNeeds Assessments for PD Planning\nTopic: Using Keystone STARS resources\, educators will be guided through conversations to assess needs for professional development planning. \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 being an effective planner for Professional Development for you and your staff. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, June 23\, 2021  |  6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Judy Graca and Kathy Wolfe\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKC): K 8 13.C2 – Choose professional development opportunities that support individual and program needs checking regularly for professional development updates on the online professional development calendar.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nThrough active participation and successful completion\, students will be able to: \n\n\n\nprioritize professional development needs\, and\n\n\n\n\napply Keystone STARS resources/tools to construct a professional development plan for ECE program staff.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nStep One: Registration\n\n\n\nREQUIRED: To register\, complete the registration form by June 21 at 11:55 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nPlease have your PD Registry Number available (if any).\n\n\n\nStep Two: Requesting Credit\n\n\n\nREQUIRED FOR CREDIT: To receive credit\, participants must complete a PD Registry Credit Request Form.\n\n\n\n\nOne hour of PQAS credit is available.\n\n\n\nAsk a Question\nFor questions about the course\, contact Judy Graca at judy@tryingtogether.org. For questions about receiving credit\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pd-planning/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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SUMMARY:Creative Ways to Help Students Manage Their Emotions
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for ways to help your students manage their emotions\, express difficult feelings\, and make proactive choices toward setting and meeting goals? Join Rayne Lacko and Lesley Holmes on June 23 for their webinar\, “Creative Ways to Help Students Manage Their Emotions.” \nHelp Students Manage Their Emotions\nDuring this webinar\, participants will: \n\n\n\nreview what creativity is and what art looks like to students\,\n\n\n\n\nexplore creative and art activities that acknowledge and honor all emotions\,\n\n\n\n\ndiscover the importance of implementing an arts-based peer group for students\, and\n\n\n\n\nlearn about tools that are accessible to classroom teachers to develop creative activities.\n\n\n\nThis webinar is best suited for educators of students in grades 6 through 12\, school and district leaders\, librarians\, counselors\, coaches\, and curriculum directors. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is required. A recording will be posted to the event webpage after the live session. Closed captioning will be added within two weeks of the live presentation. A Continuing Education (CE) Certificate is available. \n\n\n\nRegister: To register\, visit the event webpage.\n\n\n\nFor more events\, see our event calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/manage-emotions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T170000
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SUMMARY:Funding Tips for SEL School Programs
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to identify and use federal funding to support a social-emotional learning (SEL) program at your school? Attend the “Funding Tips for SEL School Programs” webinar on June 22. \nHelp Students Manage Their Emotions\nDuring this webinar\, participants will: \n\n\n\nlearn what federal funding programs are available\, including traditional funding and allocations in recent COVID-19 relief packages;\n\n\n\n\nlearn what federal funding is specifically available for SEL initiatives;\n\n\n\n\nlearn how a large school district was able to apply for and receive funding to support their new social-emotional learning program;\n\n\n\n\nunderstand a best-practice approach to selecting an SEL solution; and\n\n\n\n\nreceive helpful resources and links to funding sites that highlight specific dollars currently allocated to states and districts.\n\n\n\nThis webinar is best suited for preK-12 school and district leaders\, funding directors\, and SEL directors. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is required. A recording will be posted to the event webpage after the live session. Closed captioning will be added within two weeks of the live presentation. A Continuing Education (CE) Certificate is available. \n\n\n\nRegister: To register\, visit the event webpage.\n\n\n\nFor more events\, see our event calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sel-program-funding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T160000
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SUMMARY:Our Voices\, Our Agenda: Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Black Women’s Policy Agenda launched a survey and series of community conversations to elevate the voices and experiences of Black women in the Greater Pittsburgh region. Join them on June 22 for a panel discussion and to hear the survey results. \nOur Voices\, Our Agenda: Panel Discussion\nThis panel discussion focuses on policies that are critical for achieving equity and addressing concerns expressed by Black women in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Presenters will share survey findings and host a listening session to help frame an advocacy agenda and action plan. \nLindsey Ramsey\, Assistant Director of Policy and Practice at Trying Together\, will sit on the panel to discuss why early childhood education matters to black women. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online form. \nMore Information\nTo learn more about the Black Women’s Policy Agenda\, visit their website. \n\n\n\nMore Events: For more events\, visit our event calendar.\n\n\n\n\nFlyer: Share this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/our-voices-our-agenda/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Women's Policy Agenda":MAILTO:rochelle@bwpapittsburgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T150000
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SUMMARY:Expert Advice on Managing Your Child’s Asthma
DESCRIPTION:Looking for expert advice on how to manage your child’s asthma? Join HealthyChildren.org Medical Editor Dr. Jennifer Shu on Friday\, June 18 for a free parent webinar. \nManaging Your Child’s Asthma\nIn this free parent webinar\, HealthyChidren.org Medical Editor Dr. Jennifer Shu talks with Pediatric Allergist-Immunologist Dr. Elizabeth Matsui about childhood asthma and how to manage it. Parents can submit questions registering or during the live event. \nFeatured Topics\n\n\n\nWhat is asthma?\nWhat are the symptoms?\nHow is it treated?\nHow has COVID-19 impacted children with asthma?\nWhat conditions can look like asthma?\nWhat are asthma triggers and how can you avoid them?\nHow can you manage asthma during sports or at school?\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/managing-child-asthma/
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ORGANIZER;CN="HealthyChildren.org":MAILTO:service@healthychildren.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T120000
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh World Refugee Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:2021 marks the 20th anniversary of worldwide World Refugee Day celebrations! Join Pittsburgh on Friday\, June 18 in celebrating. \nWorld Refugee Day 2021\nHosted virtually on June 18\, Pittsburgh’s World Refugee Day celebrations will include: \n\n\n\nstories from local refugee and immigrant neighbors\,\nrecipes you can try at home\,\nkids’ activities\,\na marketplace of local artisans\, and\nways to take action.\n\n\n\nAbout World Refugee Day\nWorld Refugee Day Pittsburgh is a joint effort of several organizations throughout the city. Led by Jewish Family and Community Services and Acculturation for Justice\, Access\, and Peace Outreach\, the city has been celebrating this event for many years. To learn more\, visit the Immigrant Services and Connections (ISAC) website. \nMore Events\nFor more events\, visit our event calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/world-refugee-day/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)":MAILTO:info@jfcspgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T120000
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SUMMARY:Mission: Readiness - Lessons Learned from Military Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Mission: Readiness to discuss a new report on lessons learned from the military child care system. This event will be hosted via Zoom. \nMore Information\nRetired military leaders and child care experts will gather virtually to release a new report discussing key investments made by the military to address problems with quality\, workforce\, access and affordability and how this experience serves as a roadmap for PA policymakers looking to utilize American Rescue Funds to stabilize and strengthen the commonwealth’s child care system to better support families returning to work and reopen PA. Participants will also reinforce new recommendations made by the Start Strong PA Campaign on how best to utilize these $1.2 Billion in federal child care funds. \nRegistration is available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mission-readiness-lessons-learned-from-military-child-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T110000
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SUMMARY:The Military Gets High-Quality Child Care; So Should PA
DESCRIPTION:Join Mission Readiness for “The Military Gets High-Quality Child Care; So Should PA” on Friday\, June 17 to learn about the release of their new report. \nAbout\nPanelists will discuss the key investments made by the military to address problems with quality\, workforce\, access\, and affordability and how this serves as an example as Pennsylvania looks to utilize American Rescue Funds to stabilize and strengthen its child care system. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/military-child-care/
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SUMMARY:Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires as a Screening Tool
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires as a screening tool for young children? Join Trying Together on Tuesday\, June 15 for our free course. \nThis course is for individuals in Allegheny County. Those who do not secure a spot will be placed on a waitlist. \nAges and Stages Questionnaires Course\nParticipants will learn how to use ASQ® and ASQ:SE® as screening tools for children ages three months to five years old. This session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener\, and share the results with families. Presenters will also include resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. \nCourse Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Tuesday\, June 15\, 2021\nSession Time: 6 – 9 p.m.\nInstructor: Pamela Zimmerman\nCore Knowledge Area: Assessment\n\n\n\nRegistration\nStep One (Event Registration)\nTo register\, complete the registration form by June 11. Please have your PD Registry and PPID numbers available (if any). \nStep Two (Requesting Credit)\nTo receive credit\, complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). Three PQAS and Act 48 credit hours available. \nMore Information\nFor questions about this course or receiving credit\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ages-stages-questionnaires/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:School Directors Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you a school board member in the area? Join Trying Together for a School Directors Focus Group to discuss early learning programs and the child care system in districts across Allegheny County. \nEvent Details\nTuesday\, June 15\, 2021\n11 a.m.\nRegister \n7 p.m.\nRegister \nAll school board members (regardless of event participation) are invited to take a survey about child care programs and resources in their district.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/school-directors-focus-group/2021-06-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T130000
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SUMMARY:Co-Parenting Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Single Mom Defined\, in partnership with the Women and Girls Foundation and Family Values @ Work\, is hosting a co-parenting cookout on June 12 at upper McKinley Park in Beltzhoover. \nCo-Parenting Cookout\nThe Co-Parenting Cookout will feature: \n\n\n\nfree food from Roxanne’s catering (first come\, first serve)\,\narts and crafts with CitiParks and the P.R.I.D.E. Program\,\ngames\, prizes\, and a kickball tournament\,\nfamily photos\,\nfinancial resources\, and\nface painting.\n\n\n\nFamilies will receive self-care swag\, learn about Single Mom Defined and the Women and Girls Foundation’s resource directory\, and hear how they can advocate for paid family and medical leave. \nRSVP\nTo RSVP for the Co-Parenting Cookout\, visit the event Facebook page. For more events\, see our Events Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/co-parenting-cookout/
LOCATION:McKiney Park\, 900 Delmont Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth Bike Safety Day in Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:Is your family looking to learn about bike safety? Join the City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) on June 12 for their “Youth Bike Safety Day!” \nYouth Bike Safety Day\nThe Youth Bike Safety event will include: \n\n\n\nsafety demonstrations\,\nhelmet giveaways\,\nbicycle activities\, and\ninformation about youth summer programs!\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 12\, 2021  |  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nWhere: Bud Harris Cycling Track (1401 Washington Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206)\n\n\n\nSafe Routes to School Program\nThe Safe Routes to School program seeks to increase the number of students who bike or walk to school and summer activities through education\, encouragement\, and safety improvements in Pittsburgh. The program: \n\n\n\neducates school-age children in safe walking and biking\,\nprovides engineering improvements around schools (crosswalks\, signage\, sidewalks)\, and\nengages with community members and organizations.\n\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit their program webpage. \nMore Information\nFor more information about the event\, visit the City of Pittsburgh website. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/youth-bike-safety/
LOCATION:Bud Harris Cycling Track\, 1401 Washington Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Positive Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn new techniques to encourage positive interactions in and out of the classroom? Join ELRC Region 5 on June 12 and 17 for their virtual Community of Practice (CoP) sessions! \nAbout\nIn the June CoP virtual sessions\, classroom teachers and directors will collaborate with Everyday Interactions Matter Design Strategist Sarah Grubb. Participants will discover new techniques to encourage positive interactions in and out of the classroom\, reflect\, and support one another. \nEarly Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the field\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. Registration is required. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 12\, 2021  | Positive Interactions \n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 17\, 2021  | Positive Interactions \n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Kathy Wolfe at 412.224.0416. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/positive-interactions/2021-06-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T170000
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SUMMARY:World Square: Welcoming All of Pittsburgh's Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Join Welcoming Pittsburgh\, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership\, and World Square in celebrating\, promoting\, and welcoming Pittsburgh’s international and newcomer communities! \nWorld Square\nFrom June 11 – 13\, Market Square will become a showcase for businesses\, artists\, makers\, performers\, food purveyors\, and more from Pittsburgh’s international and newcomer communities. \nGet Directions: This event is located in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Market Square and is accessible via car\, bike\, bus/transit\, and walking from surrounding areas. Get directions. \nEntertainment Schedule\nFriday\, June 11\n\n\n\n5 p.m. – Pittsburgh Samba\n\n\n\n\n7 p.m. – Clara Kitongo\n\n\n\n\n9 p.m. – Sharing Our Story\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 12\n\n\n\nNoon – Karibe Son\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – Geña y Pena\n\n\n\n\n4 p.m. – Oladayo\n\n\n\n\n5:30 p.m. – Purple Bamboo\n\n\n\n\n7:30 p.m. – Naina Kathak\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 13\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. – BCAP\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – Noel Quintana\n\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. – Gypsy Stringz\n\n\n\n\n5 p.m. – Alba Flamenco\n\n\n\nSchedule\, Vendor Listings\, and More\nTo view the full schedule\, vendor listings\, and more\, visit the World Square PGH webpage. For more events\, see our event calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/world-square-pittsburgh/2021-06-11/
LOCATION:Market Square\, 210 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creating an Inclusive Space for Children and Families
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to create an inclusive early learning environment? Join Trying Together on Wednesday\, June 9 for our online course\, “Connections and Conversations: Creating an Inclusive Space for Children and Families.” \nInclusive Learning Environments Course\nThis session will focus on identifying components of an inclusive learning environment\, including discussion on optimal use of space\, materials\, and room arrangement in an ECE classroom. \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 being an effective planner for Professional Development for you and your staff. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, June 9\, 2021 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Inclusive Environments\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Judy Graca and Jayme Jordan\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKC): K2.1 C1 – Describe the components of a responsive learning environment (setting\, space\, resources\, relationships\, and schedule) and how they support the needs and interests of all learners.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nStep One (Event Registration) \nTo register\, complete the registration form by June 7 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \nStep Two (Request Credit) \nOne hour of PQAS credit is available. To receive credit\, you must complete a PD Registry Credit Request Form. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the course\, contact Judy Graca at judy@tryingtogether.org. For questions about receiving credit\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/inclusive-environment/
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Little Learners
DESCRIPTION:Join The Food Trust\, the Philadelphia Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention\, and guest speakers on June 9 for an interactive two-hour session on gardening at early care and education sites. \nFeatured Topics\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\nhorticulture\,\nnutrition education\,\ncurriculum integration\,\nparent engagement\,\npartnerships\, and\nresources.\n\n\n\nProfessional Development credits via the Pennsylvania Key will be made available. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online form. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/gardening-kids/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual DAP Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is the foundation on which quality early learning is built. Join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) on June 9 and 10 for a one-of-a-kind virtual event featuring leading voices in the field. \nAbout\nThis event will be an opportunity for anyone involved with early education to explore the rationale and consequences to their work from the recent DAP Position Statement revisions and the 4th edition of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs. DAP Symposium participants will: \n\nhear directly from the authors on the “why” behind the changes that appear in the new statement\, and\nhave online access to 24 NAEYC-curated sessions presented by early learning industry thought leaders.\n\nFeatured Sessions\n\nIntentional Decision Making: The Core Considerations\nCulture\, Language\, and Learning: Ensuring Equity in Early Childhood Settings\nDAP Principles in Practice Centered on Equitable Experiences\nWhen They See and Hear Us: Cultivating Children’s Voice and Agency in Caring and Equitable Classrooms\nAdditional Sessions Announced Soon\n\nRegistration\nTo register or learn more\, visit the NAEYC website. Registration prices vary depending on the type of registration and date purchased. To learn more\, visit their registration information page. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more individuals.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-dap-symposium/2021-06-09/
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SUMMARY:Mister Rogers Family Days
DESCRIPTION:The Latrobe Art Center invites community members to enjoy a free day of activities for children and families to celebrate the life and legacy of Mister Rogers! \nMister Rogers Family Days\nMonday\, June 7\n\n\n\nDaniel Tiger Storybook Walk and other week-long activities begin.\n\n\nAdams Memorial Library’s Palmer Summer Reading Program begins.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 8  |  12 – 4 p.m.\n\n\n\n12 – 4 pm. – Latrobe Farmer’s Market at Legion Keener Park.\n\n\n12:30 & 1:30 p.m. – Story Time at Legion Keener Park with Adams Memorial Library and WQED. Pre-registration required.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 9  |  2 – 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n2 – 7 p.m. – “Beautiful Night in the Neighborhood” Shop Hop Night.\n\n\n2 – 7 p.m. – Children’s Cookie Decorating at Latrobe Art Center.\n\n\n4 – 7 p.m. – Live entertainment by Derek Woods in the Parklet.\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 11  |  7:30 – 11 p.m.\n\n\n\nMovie Night at Legion Keener Park. Pre-registration required.\n\n7:30 p.m. – Pre-movie entertainment by Laurel Valley Academy of Dance and more.\n9:00 p.m. – Mister Rogers Neighborhood and Daniel Tiger movie night starts.\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 12  |  11 a.m. – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nCrafts with Latrobe Arts Center.\n\n\nChalk the Walk at Adams Memorial Library.\n\n\nDowntown Labrobe Scavenger Hunt.\n\n\nNeighborhood Trolley Visit.\n\n\nBalloons by Greater Labroble High School Cheerleaders.\n\n\nFree parking all day.\n\n\n\nActivities Running All Week\n\n\n\nFree parking is available every week after 4 p.m.\n\n\nDaniel Tiger Storybook Walk in Downtown Latrobe.\n\n\nMister Rogers Quotation Quest in Downtown Latrobe.\n\n\nSelfie Garden in James H. Rogers Park and Parklet.\n\n\nSidewalk Fun in Downtown Latrobe.\n\n\nFred Rogers Exhibits by LAC and Latrobe Area Historical Society.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor full event details\, visit the Latrobe Art Center website. For questions\, call 724.537.7011. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mister-rogers-family-days/
LOCATION:Downtown Latrobe & Legion Keener Park\, 1658 Catherine Street\, Latrobe\, PA\, 15650\, United States
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SUMMARY:WIDA Communication Strategies to Support Multilingual Children
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn strategies to support your multilingual learners? Join Trying Together in June for our three-week online course\, “WIDA Communication Strategies to Support Multilingual Children.” \nWIDA Communication Strategies Course\nParticipants will identify and apply developmentally appropriate academic language demands of routines\, social interactions\, and learning experiences for multilingual learners. Participants will learn about language supports to use in their environments to provide multiple meaningful opportunities for multilingual learners to use their own languages through the use of WIDA Early Years resources. \nThis three-week online course will take place on Schoology\, an online education platform. You will receive login information at least 48 hours before the course opens. \nCourse Details\nCourse Timeline: Monday\, June 7 – Monday\, June 28\, 2021 \nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKC): \n\n\n\nK5.3 C2 – Adapt a communication style and vocabulary to meet the needs of the listener\, based on culture\, primary language\, and cognitive strengths and/or limitations.\n\n\nK5.7 C2 – Implement programs which support\, extend and scaffold communication that is understood by each child through the use of verbal and non-verbal techniques that encourage children’s expressive and receptive language.\n\n\nSTARS. SQ. 3.4.3 – Professional development related to planning and implementing activities that support language development and academic achievement of children who are culturally and linguistically diverse must be completed by all teaching staff and program leadership within one year of hire. Ongoing professional development plans reflect additional PD as relevant for staff.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nStep One (Event Registration) \nTo register\, complete the registration form by June 4 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \nStep Two (Receiving Credit) \nTo receive credit\, you must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). \nMore Information\nFor questions about Schoology\, contact Mimi Loughead at mimi@tryingtogether.org. For credit questions\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/wida-communication-strategies/
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Starting June 5\, Write Pittsburgh will host Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops for the Pittsburgh community. The first two workshops are intended for McKeesport and Hazelwood communities. \nNeighborhood Storytelling Workshops\nWrite Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops provide a space for neighbors to brainstorm\, write\, and share stories about their lives in their neighborhoods and engage in conversations about what they hope the future will look like for their community. No experience is necessary. \nWorkshop One: McKeesport\nThe first workshop is open to teens and adults in McKeesport. All community members are welcome to stop by and share their stories. \n\n\n\nWhen:\nAdult Session: Saturday\, June 5  | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nTeen Session: Saturday\, June 5  |  12:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Career Works\, Mon Valley Center (409 Walnut Street\, McKeesport\, PA 15132).\n\n\n\n\nSessions will be held outdoors and in compliance with social distancing guidelines.\n\n\n\nWorkshop Two: Hazelwood\nThe second workshop is open to teens and adults in Hazelwood. All community members are welcome to stop by and share their stories. Registration is NOT required. \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, June 6  |  3 – 6 p.m.\n\n\nLocation: Hazelwood Green (4734 Second Avenue\, Hazelwood\, PA 15207)\n\n\nSessions will be held outdoors and in compliance with social distancing guidelines.\n\n\n\nOther Workshops\nFuture workshops will be in other neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the Write Pittsburgh website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/write-pittsburgh-2021-06-06/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Green\, 4734 Second Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Starting June 5\, Write Pittsburgh will host Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops for the Pittsburgh community. The first two workshops are intended for McKeesport and Hazelwood communities. \nNeighborhood Storytelling Workshops\nWrite Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops provide a space for neighbors to brainstorm\, write\, and share stories about their lives in their neighborhoods and engage in conversations about what they hope the future will look like for their community. No experience is necessary. \nWorkshop One: McKeesport\nThe first workshop is open to teens and adults in McKeesport. All community members are welcome to stop by and share their stories. \n\n\n\nWhen:\nAdult Session: Saturday\, June 5  | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nTeen Session: Saturday\, June 5  |  12:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Career Works\, Mon Valley Center (409 Walnut Street\, McKeesport\, PA 15132).\n\n\n\n\nSessions will be held outdoors and in compliance with social distancing guidelines.\n\n\n\nWorkshop Two: Hazelwood\nThe second workshop is open to teens and adults in Hazelwood. All community members are welcome to stop by and share their stories. Registration is NOT required. \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, June 6  |  3 – 6 p.m.\n\n\nLocation: Hazelwood Green (4734 Second Avenue\, Hazelwood\, PA 15207)\n\n\nSessions will be held outdoors and in compliance with social distancing guidelines.\n\n\n\nOther Workshops\nFuture workshops will be in other neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the Write Pittsburgh website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/write-pittsburgh/2021-06-05/
LOCATION:Career Works\, Mon Valley Center\, 409 Walnut Street\, McKeesport\, Pennsylvania\, 15132\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sensory Strategies for Early Learners
DESCRIPTION:Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to learn about the most common developmental delays in children\, aged birth through five years.\n\n\nThis session will share strategies for supporting children with developmental delays. Presenters will identify activities\, strategies\, and Library resources that can generate positive sensory experiences for all young children. This virtual workshop will be hosted on Zoom. Attendees will receive 2 hours of PQAS credit. \nRegister on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sensory-strategies-for-early-learners/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T190000
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SUMMARY:Ask-a-Nurse Virtual Parent Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about your baby’s growth\, sleeping\, or other health and safety topics? Join Hello Baby for their Ask-a-Nurse virtual parenting group! A registered nurse will share tips and answer questions. \nAsk-a-Nurse Meeting Schedule\n\n\n\nFirst Thursday of Every Month  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nJoin the Meeting  |  Join by Phone (Audio Only): 267.368.7515\, Conference ID: 412515653#\n\n\n\n\nThird Tuesday of Every Month  |  1 – 2 p.m.\nJoin the Meeting  |  Join by Phone (Audio Only): 267.368.7515\, Conference ID: 412515653#\n\n\n\nOther Virtual Parenting Groups\n\n\n\nHello Mommy!\n\n\n\n\nHello Daddy!\n\n\n\nAsk a Question\nTo ask a question\, call the Department of Human Services at 412.350.6611 or email celeste.boston@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ask-a-nurse/2021-06-03/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Centers Allegheny County":MAILTO:celeste.boston@alleghenycounty.us
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