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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host a series of conversations with families of children with differences in or challenges to their development. \nLearn More\nParenting While Rising to Child Development Challenges will offer an opportunity to connect for parents of children with differences in or challenges to their development. Through conversations with parents of children with developmental differences\, the events will explore the unique as well as common experiences of loving and raising children whose developmental process is delayed or atypical. \nSpeakers will discuss the challenges and joys of family life with children with a wide array of ways of being in the world. There will also be discussion on how to best support and advocate for children. \nThe series will run for four Mondays through Dec. 16. Each episode is an hour\, with live Spanish translation and closed captioning. \nEach episode runs from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Episodes include: \n\nSept. 23\nOct. 21\nNov. 4\nDec. 16\n\nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-parenting-while-rising-to-child-developmental-challenges-2/2024-11-04/
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-11-05/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2024-11-05/
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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single father or caregiver? Would you like to build positive memories with your child and learn healthy ways to cope with barriers and stress? Join us for a group discussion. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nFirst Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)\n6 – 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together-2023-10-03/2024-11-05/
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SUMMARY:Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 is offering a professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. \nCapturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. \nThrough whole and small group discussions and activities\, students will understand what observation is and identify various types of observation used in the classroom. They will also learn how observations can be linked directly to observation-based child assessments\, and discuss how to identify their own biases to prevent them from affecting their objective observations. \nThis session is eligible for 2 hours of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nSession Details\n\nTuesday\, November 5\, 2024 | 6 – 8 p.m.\nVirtual via Zoom\nCost: $10\nRegister\n\nInstructors: Shawna Preston and Elizabeth Foreman \nStandards: Child Observation\, Documentation\, and Assessment \nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/capturing-moments-planning-for-and-conducting-classroom-observations-5/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2024-11-06/
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home\, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? \nJoin The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center’s play space will be open for families to “drop-in” and play with new toys\, read new books\, and more! \nWhen: Weekly on Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nWhere: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \n*Please note that parents/caregivers must remain with their children during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are not staff led activities and/or programming\, but staff will be on-site and able to answer any larger questions about community resources\, Hub & Family Center services\, and more!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime-at-the-hub-family-center/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast
DESCRIPTION:“Beauty and the Beast” will perform at the Byham Theater for four days in November. \nLearn More\nThe beloved fairytale tells the story of Belle\, a young woman in a provincial town\, and the Beast\, who is actually a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved\, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But if he does not\, he will be doomed for all eternity. \nThe play will feature all of the songs made famous by the Academy Award-winning animated film as well as ones written for the stage adaptation. \nThe performance is presented by the young artists of PMT Conservatory in collaboration with the CAPA Orchestra. It will run from Thursday\, Nov. 7 through Sunday\, Nov. 10. More information and tickets are available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast/2024-11-07/
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SUMMARY:2024 Pittsburgh Pet Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh Pet Expo will include three days of pet products\, training tips\, and more at Pittsburgh’s convention center. \nLearn More\nThe expo\, which is one of the largest in the country\, will also provide children with the opportunity to meet famous pets from such shows as “America’s Got Talent.” There will also be a pet costume contest\, Dachshund races\, and a Santa booth where pets can pose for a selfie. \nTickets begin at $7\, while children under age 6 get in free. On Friday night\, all admissions are half price. Vaccinated and leashed pets are allowed to attend as well. \nThe expo will run from Nov. 8 to 10. For more information\, visit the expo’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2024-pittsburgh-pet-expo/2024-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T123000
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of some self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. \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 Nicole Banner at 412.545.5039 or nicole@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-2023-2023-12-08/2024-11-08/
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SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast
DESCRIPTION:“Beauty and the Beast” will perform at the Byham Theater for four days in November. \nLearn More\nThe beloved fairytale tells the story of Belle\, a young woman in a provincial town\, and the Beast\, who is actually a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved\, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But if he does not\, he will be doomed for all eternity. \nThe play will feature all of the songs made famous by the Academy Award-winning animated film as well as ones written for the stage adaptation. \nThe performance is presented by the young artists of PMT Conservatory in collaboration with the CAPA Orchestra. It will run from Thursday\, Nov. 7 through Sunday\, Nov. 10. More information and tickets are available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast/2024-11-08/
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SUMMARY:2024 Pittsburgh Pet Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh Pet Expo will include three days of pet products\, training tips\, and more at Pittsburgh’s convention center. \nLearn More\nThe expo\, which is one of the largest in the country\, will also provide children with the opportunity to meet famous pets from such shows as “America’s Got Talent.” There will also be a pet costume contest\, Dachshund races\, and a Santa booth where pets can pose for a selfie. \nTickets begin at $7\, while children under age 6 get in free. On Friday night\, all admissions are half price. Vaccinated and leashed pets are allowed to attend as well. \nThe expo will run from Nov. 8 to 10. For more information\, visit the expo’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2024-pittsburgh-pet-expo/2024-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T140000
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SUMMARY:Winter Coat Drive
DESCRIPTION:A winter coat drive for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will be held in November. \nLearn More\nChildren must be present to receive coats\, which are available in select sizes while supplies last. The coats will be given to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. \nThe drive will be held at the Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local No. 1 Union Hall\, located at 120 Flowers Ave. in Pittsburgh. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday\, Nov. 9. \nThe drive is a collaboration between Duquesne Light Company\, the Pittsburgh Penguins\, and MSA Safety. \nAny questions should be emailed to coats@pittsburghfirefighters.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/winter-coat-drive/
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SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast
DESCRIPTION:“Beauty and the Beast” will perform at the Byham Theater for four days in November. \nLearn More\nThe beloved fairytale tells the story of Belle\, a young woman in a provincial town\, and the Beast\, who is actually a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved\, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But if he does not\, he will be doomed for all eternity. \nThe play will feature all of the songs made famous by the Academy Award-winning animated film as well as ones written for the stage adaptation. \nThe performance is presented by the young artists of PMT Conservatory in collaboration with the CAPA Orchestra. It will run from Thursday\, Nov. 7 through Sunday\, Nov. 10. More information and tickets are available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast/2024-11-09/
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SUMMARY:2024 Pittsburgh Pet Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh Pet Expo will include three days of pet products\, training tips\, and more at Pittsburgh’s convention center. \nLearn More\nThe expo\, which is one of the largest in the country\, will also provide children with the opportunity to meet famous pets from such shows as “America’s Got Talent.” There will also be a pet costume contest\, Dachshund races\, and a Santa booth where pets can pose for a selfie. \nTickets begin at $7\, while children under age 6 get in free. On Friday night\, all admissions are half price. Vaccinated and leashed pets are allowed to attend as well. \nThe expo will run from Nov. 8 to 10. For more information\, visit the expo’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2024-pittsburgh-pet-expo/2024-11-10/
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SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast
DESCRIPTION:“Beauty and the Beast” will perform at the Byham Theater for four days in November. \nLearn More\nThe beloved fairytale tells the story of Belle\, a young woman in a provincial town\, and the Beast\, who is actually a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved\, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But if he does not\, he will be doomed for all eternity. \nThe play will feature all of the songs made famous by the Academy Award-winning animated film as well as ones written for the stage adaptation. \nThe performance is presented by the young artists of PMT Conservatory in collaboration with the CAPA Orchestra. It will run from Thursday\, Nov. 7 through Sunday\, Nov. 10. More information and tickets are available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast/2024-11-10/
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T103000
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T160000
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2024-11-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T163529
CREATED:20240814T162206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T162206Z
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Communities Strengthening Themselves
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will host an upcoming webinar titled “Communities Strengthening Themselves” that will be held once per month from September through December. \nLearn More\nThe free virtual conversation series explores unique visions\, wisdom\, and resources that are indispensable to addressing challenges children\, families\, and communities face. By listening to the stories of changemakers in communities\, the webinar aims to broaden and deepen understanding of under-recognized approaches to challenges. \nEach session will last 90 minutes\, which includes an hour-long discussion and a 30-minute Q&A session. The four-part series will be held at 3 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: \n\nSept. 10\nOct. 15\nNov. 12\nDec. 10\n\nThose interested in attending can register now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-communities-strengthening-themselves/2024-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T104500
DTSTAMP:20260607T163529
CREATED:20240826T162756Z
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2024-11-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T163529
CREATED:20231205T180209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T130807Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home\, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? \nJoin The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center’s play space will be open for families to “drop-in” and play with new toys\, read new books\, and more! \nWhen: Weekly on Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nWhere: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \n*Please note that parents/caregivers must remain with their children during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are not staff led activities and/or programming\, but staff will be on-site and able to answer any larger questions about community resources\, Hub & Family Center services\, and more!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime-at-the-hub-family-center/2024-11-13/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
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CREATED:20241030T191409Z
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SUMMARY:'Carl the Collector' Screening at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:WQED will drop by the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a special screening of the latest “Carl the Collector” show. \nLearn More\nThe special drop-and-play event will include a screening of the latest “Carl the Collector” show during normal drop and play hours at the Hub from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday\, Nov. 13. \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center is located at 7219 Kelly St. in Pittsburgh.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/20105/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T183000
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SUMMARY:All Children Are Ready to Learn
DESCRIPTION:Educators of children\, from birth to age 5\, are invited to learn more about how to support children’s skill building across early childhood. \nLearn More\nAll Children Are Ready to Learn will focus on strategies to support children and families in kindergarten transition. Those who attend will be able to earn two PQAS hour credits. \nReading Ready Pittsburgh will host the workshop with special guests\, including Val Williams\, Trying Together’s kindergarten transition program director. \nThe event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, Nov. 13 at 222 E. 8th Ave. in Homestead. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/all-children-are-ready-to-learn/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T194500
DTSTAMP:20260607T163529
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Key will hold an upcoming virtual course that will introduce participants to the Youth Behavior Reflection Support Tool (YBRST). \nLearn More\nThe tool was specifically developed for program teams to use when they are faced with challenging behaviors within their K-6 School-Age Child Care (SACC) program. \nThe purpose of the tool is to help programs get started on looking at the behavior at hand\, the youth’s needs\, their current practices\, sorting through their feelings\, their family connection\, and begin adjusting the program to support SACC students. \nThrough reflection and assessment activities\, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. Participants will earn 1.5 credit hours. \nThe virtual sessions will take place on the following days; register by clicking on the date: \n\nSept. 26\, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nNov. 13\, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.\nFeb. 18\, 1 p.m. p- 2:30 p.m.\nMay 19\, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-the-youth-behavior-reflection-support-tool/2024-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T110000
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CREATED:20241004T161642Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Development: Supervision 101
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. \nLearn More\nThe live webinar Supervision 101 will give a foundational overview of supervision in licensed early childhood programs. This course will focus on the supervision aspects of the DHS Certification Regulations for child care in Pennsylvania. \nThe participants will be able to define supervision per the regulations. This session will also focus on ratio\, scenarios\, and the vital importance of supervision in child care. \nThis is an excellent course for new early childhood professionals or for those who might need a refresher. \nThis session is eligible for one hour of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nSession Details\n\nThursday\, November 14\, 2024 | 10 – 11 a.m.\nVirtual via Zoom\nCost: $5\nRegister\n\nInstructors: Holly Cessna \nStandards: Health and Safety \nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/professional-development-supervision-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T163529
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T141201Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:In “Introduction to ASQ-3\,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®\, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. \nMonday\, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nMonday\, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nSpace is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m.\nRegister\n\nMonday\, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-8/2024-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T113000
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SUMMARY:SAC Youth with Big Emotions
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Key will host a course over the next eight months on how to manage youths’ big emotions. \nLearn More\nWhen youth have big emotions\, they might display them through various behaviors. This course will help providers identify these emotions and provide techniques to manage them. \nIt will provide an overview of brain development – including trauma – as well as provide strategies for coping\, such as co-regulation. Through reflection and assessment activities\, participants will apply knowledge learned during this course. \nParticipants can obtain 1.5 credit hours for taking the course. \nThere are four virtual sessions. Click on the following dates to register: \n\nSept. 17\, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.\nNov. 15\, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nFeb. 19\, 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.\nMay 22\, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sac-youth-with-big-emotions/2024-11-15/
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