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SUMMARY:Rapid Response Team: Reducing Expulsions and Suspensions in Early Childhood Education
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together for an upcoming professional development session\, “Rapid Response Team: Reducing Expulsions and Suspensions in Early Childhood Education”. \nThis session will discuss the ongoing and growing issue surrounding expulsion and suspension in early childhood education that have been linked to staff implicit bias\, challenging behaviors\, and staffing issues. The presentation will guide parents\, caregivers\, directors and staff working with children ages 0-5 on how to prevent expulsion and suspension in early childhood education. The session will discuss ways to implement evidence-based strategies to promote positive behavior support\, self-regulation\, and positive mental health. We will share community resources and programs for children and families in Allegheny County. \nUnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care\nThis session is a part of Trying Together’s upcoming UnConference. Between February 8-18\, expert-led workshops will share content related to trauma-informed care. We begin the UnConference with keynote speaker Dr. Veirdre Jackson and dive into how we can create an environment of healing through equity and trust. Following the keynote\, workshop sessions include how to identify family stressors\, how to provide responsive care-giving for children experiencing trauma\, and an overview of the recently launched Rapid Response Team from Trying Together. \nIndividuals can learn more and register on Trying Together’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rapid-response-team-reducing-expulsions-and-suspensions-in-early-childhood-education/
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SUMMARY:Co-Creating A Healing Community of Equity & Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together for an upcoming session\, “Co-Creating a Healing Community of Equity & Trust”. \nCommunities\, however defined\, are made up of people who bring a range of experiences and histories. Remaining open\, curious\, and culturally humble is essential to understanding a community’s resilience\, strength\, and wisdom. Claudia Woody says\, “Inclusion means not ‘just we’re allowed to be there\,’ but we are valued there.” Participants will explore the 5 Blocks of Building Restorative Relationships that allow caregivers to create holistic and supportive spaces that are responsive to historical trauma and equity literacy which holds us accountable to doing the work of learning together\, seeking understanding\, and creating a safe\, valued\, and heard community. \nUnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care\nThis session is a part of Trying Together’s upcoming UnConference. Between February 8-18\, expert-led workshops will share content related to trauma-informed care. We begin the UnConference with keynote speaker Dr. Veirdre Jackson and dive into how we can create an environment of healing through equity and trust. Following the keynote\, workshop sessions include how to identify family stressors\, how to provide responsive care-giving for children experiencing trauma\, and an overview of the recently launched Rapid Response Team from Trying Together. \nIndividuals can learn more and register on Trying Together’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/co-creating-a-healing-community-of-equity-trust/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116
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SUMMARY:Early Learning Summit (HiMama)
DESCRIPTION:Join HiMama for a free virtual Early Learning Summit. The event will be held virtually on Saturday\, January 15\, 2022 with a full day of educational sessions\, including specific breakout sessions for educators\, directors\, and owners. A special kickoff event Friday\, January 14 for networking opportunities\, extended learning\, and some special giveaways. \nConference Agenda\n\n11:00 – 11:45 | The Power of Reflection for Personal and Professional Development\n11:45 – 12:45 | Sneak Peek: Your Plan for Professional Growth This Year\n1:00 – 1:45 | Power of Play: How to Assess and Document Social-Emotional Development\n1:45 – 2:15 | Booth Exploration & HiMama Tours\n12:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Session A: Roundtable – Activity and Lesson Planning for Your Classroom\n12:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Session B: Roundtable – Staff Motivation and Retention at Your Center\n3:00 – 3:45 | All about Parent Engagement\n4:00 – 4:45 | Strategies to Manage Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom\n4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-up\n5:00 – 6:00 | Power Hour! Booth Exploration & HiMama Tours\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\nConstant Hine | Specialized Coach in transformational learning\, and Founder of Horizons In Learning.\nBeth Cannon | International Speaker and Author on Early Childhood Education.\nRon Grady | Early Childhood Educator and founder of online curriculum resource\, Childology.\nPrerna Richards | Founder of Together We Grow\, providing professional development\, coaching\, and consulting for educators.\n\nRegistration\nTo claim your free ticket\, complete the online registration form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-learning-summit-himama/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T160000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Racism\, Anti-Racism\, and the Social Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join Strengthening Families upcoming webinar\, Racism\, Anti-Racism\, and the Social Ecology. This event will be held virtually and interested individuals may register online. \nAdditional Information\nThis webinar will explore how racism permeates the social ecology of children’s and families’ lives through the lens of a new infographic from the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP)\, and what it looks like to implement anti-racist strategies\, policies\, and practices as individuals\, in organizations\, and at the community and societal levels. \nDr. Charlyn Harper Browne and Cailin O’Connor will draw from CSSP’s anti-racist intersectional frame and explore how Strengthening Families can be implemented as an anti-racist approach to work with families. Following the presentation\, participants will have time to discuss and share their reflections on the content as well as thoughts about how to apply these ideas in their work. \nParticipants will also hear about other new resources and opportunities from CSSP and the Children’s Trust Fund Alliance.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-racism-anti-racism-and-the-social-ecology/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T150000
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SUMMARY:Ask the Coaches: Early Childhood Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about early childhood interactions in and out of the classroom? Join ELRC Region 5 on December 2 for their Ask the Coaches discussions.\nAsk the Coaches\nELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches will host two discussions on December 2 for Allegheny County early learning program and child care owners\, directors\, and administrative staff to engage in conversation on how to support the various types of interactions that take place in early childhood settings. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the field on their experiences with interactions in their programs between children\, educators\, and families.\n\nRegistration is required. One PQAS credit hour will be available.\nRegistration\nSTEP 1: Register \nTo register\, complete one of the online registration forms below by November 3 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \n\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2021  |  2:00 – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSTEP 2: Request Credit \nTo receive one hour of PQAS credit\, you must also complete a PD Registry Credit Request Form. \n\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2021  |  2:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nDecember 2\, 2021  |  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nCourse Details\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, December 2\, 2021 | 2 – 3 p.m or 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n\n\nTopic: Onsite Designation Visits and Paperwork Renewals\n\n\nInstructors: Elizabeth Foreman\, Andrea Gardner\, and Katie Streiff\n\n\nCore Knowledge Area:  Family\, Schools\, Community Collaborations\, and Partnerships\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions about the session or credit\, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. To view more events\, check out our Events Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ask-the-coaches-early-childhood-interactions/2021-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T200000
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SUMMARY:Antibias Education and Beyond: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join P.R.I.D.E (Positive Racial Identity Development In Early Education) for a documentary screening of Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years and a discussion with the filmmakers. Individuals may register via the P.R.I.D.E. website. \nAbout the Film\nProduced by Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo\, this powerful documentary  features vignettes of anti-bias strategies in early childhood classrooms interspersed with teachers reflecting on their practice.  By taking viewers into diverse early childhood classrooms\, and focusing on the voices of teachers\, the film seeks to demonstrate the importance of teacher reflection on identity\, context\, and practice in anti-bias education and provides a much-needed resource for teacher education and professional development. \nAbout P.R.I.D.E\nP.R.I.D.E. is a program within the Office of Child Development at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. Our goals are to help young African American children develop a positive racial identity\, support teachers and parents by building their racial knowledge\, and raise awareness of the impact of race on young children. We provide them with various learning opportunities\, including educator trainings\, Parent Village sessions for Black children and their families\, Speaker Series events to educate the community and art festivals created to immerse young Black children in a space designed to celebrate them.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/antibias-education-and-beyond-film-screening-and-panel-discussion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T173000
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SUMMARY:Hope for Handwriting: Pitt CEC Homewood
DESCRIPTION:Sessions are available at Pitt CEC for students in Homewood to receive handwriting assistance. Interested families should register on the Pitt CEC website. \nHandwriting is a complex skill that many children struggle with. Hope for Handwriting is a 1:1 class with a Pitt Occupational Therapy student. The goal of the program is to assist students who may be resistant to written work\, having difficulty learning letters\, or struggling with overall school performance. \nDates and Times\nSessions are available in 30 minute increments from 3:30 – 5 p.m. on the following dates: \n\nNovember 2\nNovember 4\nNovember 9\nNovember 11\nNovember 16\nNovember 18\nNovember 30\nDecember 2
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/hope-for-handwriting-pitt-cec-homewood/2021-11-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T160000
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SUMMARY:2021 National Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit
DESCRIPTION:The National Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit will be held virtually only on Thursday\, October 7\, 2021. Join thousands of policymakers\, scholars\, and practitioners across the country to learn how to strengthen state policies that impact the foundational prenatal-to-three development period\, starting with rigorous evidence. \nMore Information\nRegistration to attend this virtual and free event via the online registration form. Sessions will include: \n\n\nTop Takeaways from States\n\nThrough all the challenges of the past year\, many states have remained committed and increased investments that strengthen systems impacting the prenatal to age 3 period (PN-3). Hear directly from state leaders about what actions they’ve taken and what lessons they’ve learned over this historic year.\n\n\n\n2021 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap Release\n\nThe annual Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap is the go-to guide for the field that details which specific state policies and strategies are most impactful on the PN-3 development period and where states are on each of them.  The new 2021 Roadmap has been streamlined and is packed with new data to incorporate into your work.\n\n\n\nSame Family\, Different Support\n\nState policy choices have a significant impact on the resources available to families. See the Roadmap come to life in a unique in-depth analysis of how a set of state policy choices leads to substantial variation in the resources available to a sample family of three – a single mother with an infant and a toddler\, who works full time at a minimum wage job – based on the state in which they live.\n\n\n\nOn the Horizon\n\nThrough systematic\, rigorous reviews of research\, the Policy Impact Center works to identify which state investments best support the most sensitive and rapid period of a child’s developing brain and body. Hear about our newest reviews of the evidence on promising and innovative prenatal-to-3 policies and strategies\, including the child allowance\, fair work scheduling\, and more.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2021-national-prenatal-to-3-research-to-policy-summit/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T130000
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SUMMARY:Behavior Health: The Expanding Need
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about expanding behavioral health needs? Join Adagio Health on Thursday\, July 29 for “Behavioral Health: The Expanding Need.” \nAbout\nThe World Health Organization warns that COVID-19 has disrupted behavioral health services across the globe\, while the CDC notes substantial increases in anxiety and depressive disorders in the United States. The Better Health Outcomes Speaker Series seeks to further engagement and advocacy around issues that have taken on new importance during the COVID-19 pandemic: Food Insecurity\, Black Maternal Health\, Behavioral Health\, and Racial Health Disparities. \nThis event will focus on Behavioral Health and will feature the following presenters: \n\n\n\nCristie Hudson\, MSW\, LCSW\, Readjustment Counseling Therapist\n\n\n\n\n\nJulius Boatwright\, MSW\, LSW\, Founder and CEO of Steel Smiling\nSteel Smiling is focused on bridging the gap between Black people and mental health support.\n\n\n\n\nCristine Ngozika Alozie-Crowell\, MA\, LPC\, NCC\, Behavioral Health Clinician at Adagio Health Erie\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the Adagio Health website. Enter the code “FREE” to receive free registration for this event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/behavior-health/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T160000
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SUMMARY:Fred Rogers Center Educators' Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Fred Rogers Center is hosting a two-day Educators’ Symposium from July 20 – 21 for educators focused on applying the wisdom of Fred Rogers to our practice and lives. \nFred Rogers Center Educators’ Symposium\nDuring the symposium\, educators will learn from the life and work of Fred Rogers and brainstorm ways to apply their learning into practice with children\, families\, and other educators. This two-day learning experience will be full of collaboration\, stories\, inspiration\, and joy\, and will include: \n\n\n\nsessions on topics connecting Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood to a variety of learning contexts\, including a session from Fred Rogers Center Archivist Emily Uhrin and the Simple Interactions team;\n\n\n\n\na panel of educators who will share how Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood impacts their practice with children\, families\, and educators;\n\n\n\n\nan opening keynote by Hedda Sharapan\, child development expert and former Associate Producer of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood; and\n\n\n\n\na closing keynote by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski\, authors of “When You Wonder\, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative\, Curious\, Caring Kids.”\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis event is open to all educators (formal and informal)\, educational leaders\, care providers\, and others who work with children\, families\, and educators. All registrants will receive access to session recordings and a certificate of attendance. Registration closes on July 19\, 2021. \nRegister: To register and learn more\, visit the Eventbrite page. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/educators-symposium/2021-07-20/
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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/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Building Blocks Lunch and Learn Series
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis May\, the Virtual Building Blocks Lunch and Learn Series will explore strategies to empower parents\, the power of play\, and how immune and nutrition issues affect therapeutic outcomes. This event is hosted by Westmoreland County Local Coordinating Council (LICC) and Trying Together. \nPQAS\, Act 48\, and/or ASHA credit will be available. This event is best suited for Early Intervention parents and therapists\, early learning professionals\, service coordinators\, and teachers. \nLunch and Learn Series\nThis Virtual Lunch and Learn Series will include three workshops\, including: \nWhy Is This Child Stuck? The hidden ways immune and nutrition issues affect therapeutic outcomes.\nTuesday\, May 11\, 2021  |  12:00 – 2:00 p.m.\nPresenter: Kelly Dorfman\, Clinical Nutritionist\, Author\, and Public Speaker\nRegistration Deadline: May 4\, 2021 \nTwo PQAS and/or Act 48 credit hours available. \nMany children do not progress as expected in therapy despite herculean efforts by well-trained professionals and caretakers. Medical specialists sometimes uncover a cause but rarely are common immune reactions or dietary weaknesses suspected. Discover how the immune system communicates with and can disrupt neurological function and how nutrition gaps can impact clinical outcomes. \nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC) and Learning Objectives \nK7.12 C1 – Describe the dietary needs associated with age-related development and ways to accommodate children’s and families’ special needs and preferences. \n\nDiscover how widespread messenger molecules communicate between the immune and nervous systems.\nRecognize common symptoms that suggest a weak diet or nutrition deficiencies and understand why they are significant.\nIdentify patients who may have nutrition or immune issues that could be interfering with optimal clinical outcomes.\n\nThe Power of Play in a High-Tech World\nWednesday\, May 19\, 2021  |  12:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nPresenter: Cari Ebert\, MS\, CCC-SLP\, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist\nRegistration Deadline: May 12\, 2021\n \nThree PQAS\, ASHA\, and/or Act 48 credit hours available. \nIt is critical for pediatric therapists\, early childhood educators\, and parents to understand and appreciate the connection between brain development and play\, especially in young children who present with developmental delays. This course will provide an evidence-based approach to working with young children and their families by promoting cognitive\, language\, sensorimotor and social-emotional development through child-directed\, adult-guided play experiences. \nParticipants will gain more insight as to how play has changed over the years as a result of technology\, along with a rationale as to the benefits of screen-free play for young children with developing brains and bodies. Guidelines for virtual therapy visits during COVID-19 will also be discussed. \nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC) and Learning Objectives \nK2.14 C1 – Identify ways in which play (construction\, organizing\, and applying knowledge) is the primary instructional mode for supporting children’s construction of knowledge. \n\nSummarize the benefits of play across the five developmental domains (cognitive\, communication\, social-emotional\, physical\, adaptive).\nDescribe the limitations of drill work\, flashcards\, and educational apps when working with young children with developing brains and bodies.\nExplain the developmental stages of object play and social play from birth to age five.\nList specific strategies to make virtual therapy sessions more effective for young children and their families.\n\nEmpowering Parents in a Positive Way through Virtual and In-Person Coaching\nThursday\, May 27\, 2021  |  12:00 – 2:00 p.m.\nPresenter: June Fisher\, President of Dynamic Training Solutions\nRegistration Deadline: May 20\, 2021\n \nTwo PQAS and/or Act 48 credit hours available. \nAttend this interactive workshop to learn and share knowledge and skills that will improve your ability to work with a diverse population as you guide them to be the best caregivers they can be. During the workshop\, we will review evidence-based best practice techniques – based on brain science and motivational interviewing techniques – that will increase your ability to develop positive relationships with consumers. \nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC) and Learning Objectives \nK3.2 C1 – Describe differences and complexities in family structure and lifestyles within cultures that influence child development and learning\, including beliefs\, traditions\, child-rearing practices\, parent-child interaction styles\, and discipline. \n\nReview brain science and how to develop a positive serve and return relationship with consumers.\nReview key motivational interviewing techniques to engage consumers in services.\n\n  \nEach session will be hosted using the web-based video conferencing platform Zoom. Please download Zoom to your device of choice and monitor your email inbox for each workshop Zoom link. \nRegistration\nStep One (Event Registration)\nWorkshops cost $25 each\, or $50 for all three sessions. Please check the box next to the sessions you would like to attend. Registration will close on April 30 at 11:55 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required. \n\n\n\nRegister: To register\, complete the online registration form.\n\n\n\n\nPay by Check: If you plan on paying by check\, please contact Debra McKeever at dmckeever@achieva.info.\n\n\n\n\nDiscount: Parents with children enrolled in Early Intervention in Westmoreland County are invited to attend these events for free. To receive the discount code\, please contact Debra McKeever at dmckeever@achieva.info.\n\n\n\nPlease have your PD Registry Number and PPID Number available (if any). \nStep Two (Receiving Credit)\nPQAS\, Act 48\, and/or ASHA credit is available. To receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form for each event they wish to attend (in addition to the registration form): \n\n\n\nCredit Request – Why Is This Child Stuck?\n\n\n\n\nCredit Request – The Power of Play\n\n\n\n\nCredit Request – Empowering Parents in a Positive Way\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n \nKelly Dorfman\, Clinical Nutritionist\, Author\, and Public Speaker \nSelf-employed for 35 years as a clinical nutritionist\, author\, and public speaker. In 1994\, co-founded\, was President\, and then Advisor of Developmental Delay Resources\, a non-profit charity. Conducts workshops and give talks 10-20 times a year since 1995 in the United States of America as well as Canada\, Turkey\, India\, and Kuwait. Winner of 2013 Nautilus Book Award for her book\, Cure Your Child With Food. \n  \n \nCari Ebert\, MS\, CCC-SLP\, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist \nCari Ebert\, MS\, CCC-SLP is a pediatric speech-language pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City\, Missouri area. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa in 1993 and her Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1995. Cari is a therapist\, consultant\, author\, and nationally recognized speaker who gets paid to do what she loves most…TALK! She works exclusively with young children\, from birth to age five\, and their families and believes that early intervention is the key to future success. Cari has a son diagnosed with autism and apraxia\, allowing her to engage audiences both as a professional and as a parent of a child with additional needs. She has an animated personality\, and this translates to a high-energy speaking style. Join Cari as she explores important issues for enhancing the development of young children…you will be glad you took the time! \n  \nJune Fisher\, President of Dynamic Training Solutions \nJune has 30+ years of experience working\, planning\, and teaching individuals and groups from various cultures\, regions\, and backgrounds. She is currently the President of Dynamic Training Solutions\, the company she developed that provides: organizational assessments\, planning\, program and curriculum development\, and delivery throughout the United States. Throughout her career\, she has worked with individuals and groups to identify and achieve their goals. She is recognized as the premier facilitator by numerous social service organizations throughout Pennsylvania and has won Trainer of the Year Recognition. She provides dynamic interactive workshops for families\, agencies\, and communities. \nJune is a Licensed Social Worker\, certified Organizational Effectiveness Consultant\, and Diversity Trainer and has been certified as a Critical Incident Stress Management facilitator. Ms. Fisher has been an adjunct faculty member in the social work departments of West Chester\, Widener\, and Temple University. June has been active in the community where in a voluntary capacity she worked with a team to develop and implement Helping Hounds. The mission of Helping Hounds is to train dogs to become companion\, therapy\, and/or psychiatric service dogs to aid veterans living with the after-effects of military service. She has also been a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Cumberland County; In this capacity\, she assesses the services provided to abused/neglected youth and based on her assessment makes recommendations to a Pennsylvania Dependency Court Judge. June has touched the lives of many by teaching them the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their goals personal and professional goals. \nAsk A Question\nFor questions about the series\, contact Debra McKeever at dmckeever@achieva.info. For questions about receiving credit\, please email jasmine@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-intervention-lunch-learn/2021-05-11/
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Skills to Promote Resilience and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how mindfulness practices can impact a child’s ability to deal with stress\, anxiety\, and trauma? Join Megan Davis on November 19 for “Compassionate Classrooms: Mindfulness-Based Skills to Promote Resilience and Connection.” \nAbout\nThe goal of this webinar is to introduce mindfulness skills that educators\, therapists\, and paraprofessionals can integrate into the classroom to build resiliency\, distress tolerance\, and connection. At the end of this session\, you will have gained insight into how simple mindfulness practices directly impact our body’s ability to downregulate in the face of stress\, anxiety\, and trauma. You will be able to integrate concrete skills into your classroom to support students’\, as well as your own\, wellness. \nFeatured Topics\nIn this webinar\, Megan Davis will: \n\n\n\ndefine a basic understanding of how stress impacts the nervous system and our ability to self-regulate\,\ndemonstrate breathing exercises to calm and balance an activated nervous system\,\ndemonstrate mindfulness exercises to regulate and widen the “window of tolerance”\,\nhelp professionals plan for how and when to integrate skills into a typical school day (virtual or in-person)\,\nand provide opportunities to reflect on current self-care practices and how they translate to the culture of classroom wellness.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis webinar is best suited for K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, therapists\, and counselors. To register\, visit the EdWeb website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mindfulness-skills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T140000
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Support DLLs and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning strategies to support dual language learners (DLLs) and their families? Join presenters Lea Ann Christenson\, Ph.D.\, and Nadia J. Jones\, Ed.D.\, on November 10 for “Strength in Diversity: Practical Theory and Strategies to Support DLLs and Their Families.” \nAbout\nThis webinar will cover practical theory\, easy-to-use advice\, and strategies to support dual language learners and their families. In addition\, participants will learn how to cultivate empathy\, perspective\, and high expectations for all children. The content of this webinar can also benefit English-only (EO) young children and their families. Time for questions will be provided. \nFeatured Topics\nParticipants will walk away with the conceptual understanding of the content which they can put to use in their classrooms\, schools\, and centers immediately. Educators will learn: \n\n\n\ndemographics of young DLLs in classrooms today\,\nthe basics of second-language acquisition theory\,\neffective teaching strategies and principles of instruction\,\nhow and why honoring the home language supports English acquisition\, and\ntips for engaging the families of DLLs.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis webinar is best suited for anyone in the early childhood field\, including teachers\, instructional aides\, administrators\, and district office personnel. To register\, visit the EdWeb website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/dll-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T203000
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SUMMARY:Talking About Race and Justice With Children
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in using children’s books to engage young children in critical conversations about diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and justice? Join EmbraceRace on October 22 for “Using Books to Engage Young Children in Talk about Race & Justice.” \nAbout\nDuring this online event\, Aija Simmons\, Sara Rizik-Baer\, and Savitha Moorthy will describe Mirrors\, Windows\, and Glass Doors*\, a community-focused effort from Tandem\, Partners in Early Learning that uses children’s books as a departure point for expanding the capacity of families with children under five years old to engage in critical conversations about diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and justice. \nPresenters will explain the factors that led to its creation\, how it continues to evolve\, the questions the working group is actively grappling with\, and what they hope to accomplish. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and comment. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/race-justice-children-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T150000
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SUMMARY:What We Can Learn from Children About Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how to practice mindfulness together with young children? Join Gryphon House on October 14 for their webinar\, “What We Can Learn from Children About Mindfulness to Transform Our Learning Environments.” \nAbout\nDuring this webinar\, Dr. Elizabeth Joy Erwin\, Professor of Education at Montclair State University\, will discuss why we have so much to learn from children\, especially the youngest ones; how to develop and maintain a culture of mindfulness; and simple mindfulness practices to engage in starting now. By discovering how to integrate simple ideas and practical strategies to calm the body and quiet the mind\, educators can select the exact tools they want to ensure all children learn and thrive. \nThis webinar is best suited for PreK-5 teachers\, librarians\, therapists\, and school and district leaders. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/children-mindfulness-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Course
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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:20200915T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T150000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:To support family-facing providers in their online work with children and families\, Brazelton Touchpoints Center is offering a series of free one-hour webinars and an online learning community that will explore how to manage the challenges posed by virtual service delivery and share strategies providers have found for building and sustaining strong relationships with families virtually. \nAbout\nIn partnership with Parents as Teachers and the Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting (RR-VHV) Collaborative\, Brazelton Touchpoints Center will build on lessons learned from virtual home visiting\, adapted for all family-facing providers. \nAll professionals who work with families of young children—including those who work in health care\, early care and education\, early intervention\, child welfare\, and family support—are encouraged to attend these webinars. Brazelton Touchpoints Center is pairing the webinars with an online learning community where webinar participants can engage with one another and BTC facilitators on topics and strategies discussed in the webinars. \nFeatured Webinars\n\n\n\nEngaging Families Using a Strengths-Based Approach in the Virtual World\nWednesday\, July 22 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nPartnering with Families Virtually\nWednesday\, August 5 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nProviding Staff Support and Supervision Virtually\nWednesday\, August 19 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nDevelopmental Screenings on Your Screen\nWednesday\, September 2 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nChallenging Conversations with Families Virtually\nWednesday\, September 16 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nTaking Care of Yourself as a Virtual Service Provider\nWednesday\, September 30 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Brazelton Touchpoints Center website. Participants can register for the entire series or for individual webinars. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, email touchpoints@childrens.harvard.edu.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-service-webinar-series/2020-07-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200629T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200629T173000
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SUMMARY:Public Discussion: Services for Families in Allegheny County
DESCRIPTION:What does your community need? How can the Allegheny County Department of Human Services help meet those needs? You are invited to share your ideas and suggestions at a virtual Human Services Block Grant Public Meeting. All input will inform the 2020-21 Human Services Block Grant Plan. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 29\, 2020 | 4:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 30\, 2020 | 4:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nJoin a Session\nThere are three ways to participate in a virtual meeting: \n\nTo hear the live audio\, see the live video\, and participate in the Q&A\, join on your computer\, smartphone\, or tablet. You may be instructed to download an app called Microsoft Teams. If prompted to sign in\, you may choose whether to do so or join anonymously.\nTo hear the live audio only\, call 267.368.7515. The access code for Monday’s meeting is 172 596 105# and the access code for Tuesday’s meeting is 746 312 327#.\nTo watch the recordings at your convenience\, visit the Allegheny County website. The recordings will be posted within 24 to 48 hours after the meetings.\n\nMore Information\nAllegheny County DHS makes reasonable efforts to accommodate people with disabilities or limited-English-proficiency. Closed captioning in English\, Spanish\, Chinese\, and Arabic will be available when joining the meeting on a PC or Mac. \nFor questions\, comments\, or ideas\, contact DHS-Ideas@AlleghenyCounty.US.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/public-discussion-allegheny/2020-06-29/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T160000
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SUMMARY:Fostering Fathers' Leadership Skills
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to build a father-friendly program? Join the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) on June 16 for their webinar\, “Fostering Fathers’ Leadership Skills.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, participants will explore tools\, resources\, and ideas they can use to build a father-friendly program. Register to learn how to create an environment that actively encourages fathers to engage with their child’s learning and development. Participants will also review examples of program efforts that help fathers continue to build their voices as leaders in early childhood programs and their communities. \nThis webinar is best suited for Head Start and Early Head Start directors\, managers\, family services staff\, and parent leaders; T/TA providers; and early childhood leaders who support children and their families. Participants will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the webinar. \nFeatured Topics\nTopics for the webinar include: \n\n\n\nexploring the importance of developing a program environment that promotes fathers’ leadership;\npreparing staff to successfully integrate father engagement into their programs; and\nsharing tips from programs that engage fathers as leaders and advocates in their work.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact NCECHW at pfcewebinars@ecetta.info or 855.208.0909. \nPhoto Credit\nPhotography by Emily O’Donnell.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fostering-father-leadership-skills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T193000
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. Join us for a group discussion to build your confidence\, gratitude\, and supportive relationships with other women. \nEvent Details\nSecond Friday of Every Month\n6 – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Toni Beasley at 412.540.5732 or toni@tryingtogether.org. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/womens-rap-virtual-sessions/2020-06-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200526T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200526T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160118
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SUMMARY:Virtual UnConference: Re-Opening to Our ‘New Normal’
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together on May 26 for our first virtual UnConference as we dive into topics that are relevant to child care centers as they begin to re-open to a ‘new normal’ due to the effects of COVID-19. A recording of this event will be available for those who are unable to attend. \nUnConference Details\nWe are facing a “new normal” in our field that has never been envisioned before. COVID-19 has taken our state\, our country\, and our world on a tumultuous journey\, invoking fear\, anxiety\, reflection\, and change-making at unprecedented levels. As an early childhood educator\, you are most likely thinking about how to continue supporting children and families while maintaining high-quality programming\, business operations\, and personal health for both you and your colleagues. \nThis free three-hour online UnConference will help you virtually connect with other educators while gaining information about the steps you can take to prepare for and respond to the effects of COVID-19 on early childhood programming. Three PQAS and Act 48 hours available. \nAbout\nUnConference: Re-Opening to Our ‘New Normal’ will be hosted via Zoom. It begins with a “rapid-fire” keynote by four speakers\, featuring Michelle Figlar of The Heinz Endowments\, LaTrenda Leonard Sherrill of LaTrenda Consulting (and Board Member of Trying Together)\, Muffy Mendoza of Brown Mamas\, and mental health expert Diana Schwab. \nThe keynote is followed by two workshops. Participants can choose from the following: \n\n\n\nCoping with COVID – HR Thoughts and Tips for Child Care Centers\,\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Community and Connection with Digital Technologies\,\n\n\n\n\nHow to Stay Healthy and Provide Safe Child Care During COVID-19\, and\n\n\n\n\nEveryday Interactions Matter: Noticing the Simple and Ordinary\n\n\n\nCourse Objectives\nThrough successful participation and completion of the UnConference\, participants will: \n\n\n\nbecome familiar with regional\, state\, and national resources to support child care programs in response to COVID-19;\n\n\n\n\ngain appropriate strategies recommended for caring for young children and families in response to COVID-19\, including health and safety practices and innovative ECE practices (social-emotional learning);\n\n\n\n\ndiscuss appropriate strategies for supporting the early education workforce in response to COVID-19; and\n\n\n\n\nlearn how to create authentic connections with families and community members using digital tools.\n\n\n\nSchedule\nEach session will have its own Zoom link which will be provided to you upon registration. Upon completion of the UnConference\, three hours of accredited professional development will be given. \n1:00 – 1:30 p.m.: “Rapid Fire” Keynote featuring Michelle Figlar\, LaTrenda Leonard Sherrill\, Muffy Mendoza\, and Diana Schwab \n1:45 – 3:00 p.m.: Workshop #1 (choose between two options) \n3:15 – 4:30 p.m.: Workshop #2 (choose between two options) \nAvailable Workshops\nThere are four workshops provided for this UnConference. Two options are available between 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. and two other options are available between 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. View the list of workshops for the Virtual UnConference: Re-Opening to Our ‘New Normal’. \nRegistration\nThis virtual UnConference is free. Participants must pre-register for the UnConference by 3 p.m. on Monday\, May 25 in order to receive links to each session via email. Visit the event page to register and learn more. \nHow to Virtually Attend\nThe sessions will be hosted using the web-based video conferencing platform Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to the UnConference to your device of choice. We will send you a Zoom link for the keynote as well as a Zoom link for each workshop based on what you select. A recording of this event will be available for those who are unable to attend. \nHow to Receive Credit\nThree PQAS and Act 48 hours will be available. Participants must attend the UnConference and complete the survey at the end of each session (keynote and two workshops) in order to receive credit. Once completed\, Jasmine Davis\, Professional Learning Program Manager at Trying Together\, will process your credit. If you have questions specific to receiving credit for coursework\, please email Jasmine at jasmine@tryingtogether.org. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact UnConference Director\, Yu-Ling Cheng\, at conference@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-unconference-new-normal/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200429T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200429T133000
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SUMMARY:Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)\, Bureau of Certification\, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Key\, will be offering weekly webinars on the CDC guidance for operating child care providers. These webinars are intended for currently operating child care providers. \nObjectives\nThe webinars will be facilitated by Amy Requa\, MSN\, CRNP (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) and Senior Health Manager at the Pennsylvania Key and will: \n\n\n\nclarify the practices described in the CDC Guidance;\n\n\n\n\nemphasize how the guidance offers practices for keeping people healthy and safe; and\n\n\n\n\nanswer questions that are submitted by providers.\n\n\n\nQuestions may be submitted prior to the webinar to hssco@pakeys.org. Questions can also be entered into the chat box during the webinars and will be addressed in future webinars. \nRegistration\nTo attend the webinar on April 29\, register by clicking on the links below: \n\n\n\n1 – 1:30 pm – Child Care Center and Group Child Care Home operators\n\n\n\n\n7 – 7:30 pm – Family Child Care Home operators
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-care-provider-guidance/2020-04-29/
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SUMMARY:No Small Matter - Virtual Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join co-hosts Trying Together and Start Strong PA on Friday\, April 17\, 2020 for a virtual screening and discussion of No Small Matter\, a documentary film that highlights the importance of high-quality early education and its impact on all Americans. \nThis event will be hosted on Zoom. Digital access links will be emailed to all attendees during the week of the event. Registration is required. \nItinerary\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:45 | Documentary Screening\n11:45 – 12:15 | Discussion*\n12:15 – 12:30 | Action Item and Wrap Up\n\n\n\n*Additional time may be included for further discussion. \nRegistration\nTo save your spot\, complete this registration form! \nQuestions\nFor questions\, contact: \n\n\n\nCristina Codario | Trying Together | cristina@tryingtogether.org\nLindsey Ramsey | Trying Together | lindsey@tryingtogether.org\n\n\n\nAbout No Small Matter\nNo Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked\, underestimated\, and powerful force for good in America today: early childhood education. Through poignant stories and surprising humor\, the film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years\, and reveals how our failure to act on that evidence has resulted in an everyday crisis for American families\, and a slow-motion catastrophe for the country.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/no-small-matter-screening-2020/
LOCATION:PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus on K-12 Education
DESCRIPTION:As of early March\, the COVID-19 coronavirus has put about 300 million students out of school around the world\, as communities and whole countries try to contain its spread. \nJoin EdSurge for weekly live webinars on how K-12 schools are coping\, the move to remote learning\, and how students and educators are being impacted by the virus. EdSurge K-12 Editor Stephen Noonoo and other editors and reporters will host different panelists each week to discuss the latest developments in this rapidly evolving situation. \nSeries Topics\nSome of the topics series panelists will discuss include: \n\n\n\nequity;\nspecial education;\nuniversal design for learning;\nparent communications;\nsocial-emotional learning;\nremote instruction for early learning; and\nlessons learned from Chinese educators (Wednesday\, April 8 at 7 p.m.).\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/coronavirus-impact-k-12-webinars/2020-04-03/
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SUMMARY:Literacy in a Time of Rapid Change: Strategies & Resources for Virtual Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join literacy experts\, authors\, and experienced virtual educators\, Dr. Troy Hicks and Shaelynn Farnsworth\, for the webinar\, “Literacy in a Time of Rapid Change: Strategies and Resources for Virtual Learning\,” as they discuss resources and strategies to best support remote teaching and learning. \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, presenters will explore ways to virtually teach and engage students in literacy learning by sharing curricular content\, edtech tools\, resources\, communities\, and tips to get participants thinking critically and creatively in this time of crisis. As educators are working to meet the needs of all students virtually\, it is important to also be mindful of issues related to equity\, accessibility\, and student populations with special needs. \nThis webinar will be of interest to kindergarten through higher education teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, curriculum and instruction\, TOSAs and coaches\, assistant superintendents\, and tech directors. There will be time to have your questions answered at the end of the presentation. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/literacy-virtual-learning/
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SUMMARY:Documenting Learning Through Photography
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on March 7 for their professional development session\, “Documenting Learning Through Photography.” \nAbout\nCameras are ubiquitous these days\, but how can educators best use them in the classroom? In this workshop\, educators will consider how they might use photography to enhance\, expand\, and document learning for both themselves and their students. Participants will learn about free simple apps for photo editing and how to use visual artifacts in student assessment. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mobile device\, however\, iPads will be made available for use during the class. \nThis course is designed for K-12 educators. Act 48 and PQAS hours available. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust website. \nMore Information\nFor personal assistance selecting accessible seats or for more information about accessibility for a person with a disability\, contact Customer Service at 412.456.6666. To learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/documenting-learning-photography/
LOCATION:Trust Arts Education Center\, 807 Liberty Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Refugee Education Workshop Series: Putting Information into Action
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Xia Chao for the last interactive workshop of the 4-part series dedicated to helping educators understand the literacies\, cultures\, and needs of the Pittsburgh area’s refugee communities. \nAbout\nThrough a grant from the National Geographic Society\, Dr. Chao has conducted research over the past several years that explores the experiences and narratives of local refugee communities including the Nepali\, Karen\, and Somali Bantu. \nThis workshop series seeks to incorporate the findings of Dr. Chao’s research in order to offer local educators insight into working with students from these communities and resources for supporting immigrant and refugee families in their interactions with the American educational system. This session will help educators learn specific strategies for teaching English learners. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the Eventbrite page. \nLight refreshments and Act 48 credits will be provided. \nMore Information\nFor more information on the workshop series and content\, please contact Dr. Xia Chao at chaox@duq.edu. For information about the event\, ticketing\, and logistics\, please contact Taya Jackson at taya.jackson@theglobalswitchboard.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/refugee-education-workshop-action/
LOCATION:Alphabet City\, 40 W North Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Refugee Education Workshop Series: Working with Refugee Students
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Xia Chao for the third of four interactive workshops in a series dedicated to helping educators understand the cultures\, needs\, and assets of the Pittsburgh area’s refugee communities. \nAbout\nThrough a grant from the National Geographic Society\, Dr. Chao has conducted research over the past several years that explores the experiences and narratives of local refugee communities including the Nepali\, Karen\, and Somali Bantu. \nThis workshop series seeks to incorporate the findings of Dr. Chao’s research in order to offer local educators insight into working with students from these communities and resources for supporting immigrant and refugee families in their interactions with the American educational system. This session will help educators learn classroom practices to create an engaging and inviting classroom. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the Eventbrite page. \nLight refreshments and Act 48 credits will be provided. \nMore Information\nFor more information on the workshop series and content\, please contact Dr. Xia Chao at chaox@duq.edu. \nFor information about the November event\, ticketing\, and logistics\, please contact Taya Jackson at taya@changeagency.world. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/refugee-education-workshop-series/
LOCATION:City of Asylum\, 40 W North Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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