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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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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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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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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/
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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/
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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/
CATEGORIES:Course
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T140000
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SUMMARY:Developing a National ECE System That Works
DESCRIPTION:As Congress and the Biden Administration consider the next major investments in Early Childhood Education\, there must be a vision for a new and better system. Join New America and Learning Policy Institute on June 3 for “From Rescue to Rebuild: Developing a National ECE System That Works” to hear what steps are needed to create a coherent system of support from birth through early elementary. \nAbout\nThis webinar will focus on long-term federal policy solutions to build a comprehensive\, equitable\, and integrated early learning system\, drawing from the work of the Learning Policy Institute and New America\, as well as the authors of Cradle to Kindergarten: A New Plan to Combat Inequality. Presenters will identify concrete actions policymakers can take in the near term with federal stimulus funds. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/national-ece-system/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T200000
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SUMMARY:A Matter of Trust: A COVID-19 Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join WQED on Wednesday\, June 2 for their “A Matter of Trust: A COVID-19 Conversation” webinar. \nAbout\nA Matter of Trust: A COVID-19 Conversation is the first in a series of webinars produced by WQED to discuss concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on communities of color. In this virtual discussion\, event hosts will talk with community leaders about the myths surrounding the vaccine\, why it works\, and the importance of community accessibility. \nFeatured Panelists\n\n\n\nMinette Seate\, Event Moderator\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tracey Conti\, Assistant Professor and Executive Vice-Chair in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine\n\n\n\n\nChardae Jones\, Mayor of Braddock\, Pennsylvania\n\n\n\n\nRev. Christopher Conti\, MD\, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Pittsburgh\n\n\n\n\nMark Lewis\, President and CEO of the POISE Foundation\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/covid-19-conversation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T193000
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SUMMARY:ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Staff Qualifications)
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny County child care owners\, directors\, and teaching staff: Do you have questions about staff qualifications according to the Keystone STARS Standards? Join ELRC Region 5 on May 27 for their online discussion\, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Staff Qualifications)”. \nAbout\nELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches will host a one-hour discussion for Allegheny County child care owners\, directors\, and teaching staff to ask questions\, network with peers\, and learn about staff qualifications according to the Keystone STARS Standards. ELRC Quality Coaches will: \n\n\n\nreview what professional development staff need in the areas outlined in the standards\,\nprovide resources on where to find professional development\, and\ndiscuss how the Career Pathway relates to staff qualifications.\n\n\n\nAdditional discussions will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month via Zoom. Discussion topics will vary based on participant feedback and current events. One PQAS credit hour will be available. \nCourse Details\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 27\, 2021 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m\nTopic: Staff Qualifications\nInstructors: Katie Streiff\, Lindsey Perry\, and Kathy Wolfe\nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKC):\n\nK6.3 C1 – Engage in supportive working relationships with colleagues and peers.\nK6.5 C1 – Participate\, as a lifelong learner\, in opportunities for professional development and growth at the\nlocal\, state\, and national level through a variety of means.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nSTEP ONE: Register\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Registration will close on May 25 at 5 p.m. Space is limited. Please have your PD Registry Number available. \nSTEP TWO: Request Credit\nOne PQAS credit hour will be available. To receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). \nMore Information\nFor questions about the session\, please contact Jillian Miller at jillian.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For questions about course credit\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ask-coaches-pd/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T140000
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SUMMARY:Considering Culture when Assessing and Diagnosing Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Join Zero to Three on May 27 for “Considering Culture when Assessing and Diagnosing Young Children” to learn about the intersection of culture and diagnosis. \nAbout\nIf professionals try to assess and diagnose developmental and mental challenges without considering culture\, they risk misunderstanding\, misdiagnosis\, and missed connections. This talk explores the intersection of culture and diagnosis\, considering: \n\n\n\ncultural explanations of a child’s difficulties\,\n\n\n\n\ncultural factors related to the child’s environment\, and\n\n\n\n\ncultural features of the relationship between the parents/caregivers and the clinician.\n\n\n\nPresenters will illustrate these intersections through a case vignette\, with a particular focus on autism spectrum disorder. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/culture-diagnosing/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T193000
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SUMMARY:Women's Health: The 4 Trimesters of Pregnancy\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you recently or wanting to become pregnant? This two-part series will get you ready for the journey that is pregnancy. \nAbout the Pregnancy Series\nJoin Dr. Betty Braxter\, Associate Dean and Certified Midwife at Pitt Nursing\, and Demia Horsely\, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Chandra Cunningham\, Director of Clinical Practices and Home Visits at Healthy Start for an informative discussion to help you get through and understand what to expect during the early months of your pregnancy. Along with information\, there will be prizes for you and your baby. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/4-trimesters-pregnancy/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Healthy Start":MAILTO:email@hsipgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T190000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Storytime to Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to use interactive storytime sessions in your classroom? Join Trying Together on May 26 for our free online course\, “Connections and Conversations: Connecting Storytime to Learning Experiences.” \nAbout\nPresenters will demonstrate how to execute interactive storytimes in early education classrooms using the book “The Mitten” by Jan Brett. Presenters will share examples and discuss how to use the text to connect to learning experiences in the classroom. Participants are invited to brainstorm other activities and learning experiences. \nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight early childhood education topics. Participants engage in virtual discussions with child development experts and interact with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about connecting learning experiences to storytime. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, May 26\, 2021 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Holly Cessna and Shawna Mohler\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKC): K2.11 C1 Define learning as a process that integrates all domains of development (emotional\, social\, language\, cognitive\, physical\, and creative).\n\n\n\nRegistration\nStep One: Event Registration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Registration will close on May 24 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \nStep Two: Receiving Credit\nOne PQAS credit hour is available. To receive credit\, complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). \nMore Information\nFor course questions\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or Shawna Mohler at shawna.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For questions about credit\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T143000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Series: Who's Caring for the Caregiver?
DESCRIPTION:Join PennAEYC for their four-part “Mental Health: Who’s Caring for the Caregiver?” professional development series focused on discussing mental health and creating a space for healing. \nMental Health Series Courses\nMysteries of Mental Illness\nWednesday\, May 26  |  1 – 2:30 p.m. \nEnjoy a screening of the PBS documentary series “Mysteries of Mental Illness” followed by a panel discussion on addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Presenters will explore attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness and give voice to contemporary Americans across a spectrum of experiences. \nRegister: Register for this event. \nMental Health\, Exactly What Is It?\nWednesday\, June 2  |  1 – 3 p.m. \nPenn State Extension Food\, Families\, and Health Extension Educator Cynthia Pollich will share information about supporting those in need of mental health support. Presenters will: \n\n\n\nexamine how to identify when to be concerned and what mental health is\,\nidentify key elements of stress and what to look for\, and\nexamine steps to take when you are seeking support and solutions.\n\n\n\nRegister: Register for this event.  \nBuilding Your Bounce\, Simple Strategies for a Resilient You!\nWednesday\, June 9  |  1 – 2:30 p.m. \nNefertiti Poyner will share simple strategies to build a more resilient you. Learn how to build your resiliency and live your life as the best you. \nRegister: Register for this event. \nTips and Tricks for Taking Care of YOU!\nWednesday\, June 16  |  1 – 3 p.m. \nPenn State Extension Food\, Families\, and Health Extension Educator Cynthia Pollich will share tips and tricks for taking care of caregiver’s mental health. Presenters will: \n\n\n\nexamine self-care tips and tricks\,\nexamine the “wellness wheel” (a self-health guide)\, and\nshare resources to aid in supporting caregiver mental health.\n\n\n\nRegister: Register for this event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mental-health-series/2021-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T170000
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SUMMARY:Bridging Divides Through Community Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to hold space for tough conversations in your daily life\, community\, workplace\, or during formal dialogues? Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Essential Partners on May 25 and 26 for their free virtual training sessions. \nAbout\nCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Essential Partners are offering members of the Pittsburgh community the opportunity to attend free virtual training centered on facilitating dialogue. Training will be hosted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m on Zoom Meetings. Participants should plan to use a desktop\, laptop\, or tablet with a keyboard. \nThis training is geared toward individuals who lead or influence groups of people that want to learn how to hold space for tough conversation in daily life\, in your community\, at your workplace\, or during formal dialogues. \nSubmit an Application\nThe application deadline is May 10\, 2021. To apply\, complete the online application form. \nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUnderstand the dynamics of stuck conversations.\n\n\n\n\nExperience dialogic structures that break destructive or silencing patterns.\n\n\n\n\nExperience Reflective Structured Dialogue.\n\n\n\n\nLearn tools for reflection and inquiry that can be used in everyday interactions.\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to establish the conditions for dialogue through the use of agreements\, preparation\, design\, and the use of space.\n\n\n\n\nBuild connections between participants to support important\, complex\, or difficult conversations.\n\n\n\n\nStructure dialogues in the community and design dialogue questions to invite narrative\, value-based discussion\, and complexity.\n\n\n\n\nUse dialogue as a civic tool for reflection\, self-authorship\, connection to the values\, and the development of conviction and intellectual humility.\n\n\n\nTraining Format\nDay One \n\n\n\nGroup activity\, training overview\, introductions\, break\, information-sharing\, group discussion\, lunch\, participate in a dialogue\, journaling\, break\, dialogue debrief\, review\, and practice.\n\n\n\nDay Two \n\n\n\nReflection share-out\, information-sharing\, exercises\, break\, dialogue facilitation using a script\, debrief\, lunch\, exercise and teaching\, facilitation deep-dive\, exercise and teaching\, break\, additional practice\, and wrap-up/evaluations.\n\n\n\nAsk a Question\nFor questions\, email baylessj@carnegielibrary.org. Share this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-dialogue/2021-05-25/
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SUMMARY:PPS Take A Father to School Day
DESCRIPTION:On May 21\, Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) will be virtually celebrating Take a Father to School Day. Join them in celebrating this year’s focus: Resilience Through Reading. \nAbout\nThis year’s virtual Take a Father to School Day event will focus on “Resilience Through Reading\,” with partners including Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh\, the Steelers\, the Pirates\, the Penguins\, and Literacy Pittsburgh. The celebration will speak to the importance of fatherhood\, being a positive role model\, and fathers reading to their children. View this year’s activity list. \nPurpose\nThe goals of Take a Father to School Day are: \n\n\n\ninclusion;\n\n\n\n\nincreasing active participation of fathers\, father figures\, and positive male role models; and\n\n\n\n\nwelcoming father figures into a school atmosphere that encourages them to be actively involved in their child’s educational journey.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nTo learn more\, visit the Pittsburgh Public Schools website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pps-father-day-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T110000
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SUMMARY:OST and Understanding The American Rescue Plan Dollars
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn what federal funding through the American Rescue Plan means for out-of-school-time (OST) spaces? Join PENN SACCA and PSAYDN on Friday\, May 21 for their event\, “SAC/OST and Understanding The American Rescue Plan Dollars.” \nCourse Description\nFederal funding through the American Rescue Plan includes the use of the money for supporting extra learning opportunities in the out-of-school-time space. This professional development event will provide details on what this means\, ways to use the funds\, and ways to partner with your school district in order to access these funds. \nRegister\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. One PQAS credit hour available.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-rescue-plan/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212253
CREATED:20210518T183148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T183148Z
UID:13396-1621355400-1621360800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Free Frick and Highland Park Activities
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Park Rangers are hosting free activities for all ages this summer in Frick and Highland Park. All events are hosted from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and will be subject to weather cancelation and modification. \nSafety: All children will be required to wash or sanitize their hands before and after the program. \nMay: Grow Your Own Tree\n\n\n\nMay 18\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nMay 25\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nJune: Wildflower Plantings\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJune 8\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nJuly: Art Break\n\n\n\nJuly 6\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 20\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nAugust: Coffee-Filter Butterflies\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nAugust 10\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nSeptember: Pinecone Birdfeeders\n\n\n\nSeptember 7\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 28\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/frick-park-highland-park/2021-05-18/
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