May 26, 2020, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Virtual UnConference: Re-Opening to Our ‘New Normal’ 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. UnConference Details […] Free
May 29, 2020, 12:00 pm Learning to Play, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play within Early Childhood Classrooms “Play acts as a mechanism into courageous, creative, and rigorous thinking in adulthood.” (T. Bruce,., 2013) The benefits of children’s play can be life-lasting, as long as the experiences are developmentally appropriate, positive, and engaging. This free online course focuses on children’s play and the role of play in early education settings. Participants will take […] Free
June 3, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Recurring Connections and Conversations: Virtual Check-Ins Zoom (Online Platform) Connections and Conversations: Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants will engage in virtual discussions via Zoom with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions, experiences, and expertise about the highlighted topic. After registering, participants will receive a Zoom […] Free
June 17, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Connections and Conversations: Virtual Check-Ins Zoom (Online Platform) Connections and Conversations: Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants will engage in virtual discussions via Zoom with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions, experiences, and expertise about the highlighted topic. After registering, participants will receive a Zoom […] Free
July 10, 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Recurring PACCA Zoom Series: Racial Equity in Early Learning Are you interested in learning how to embed racial equity into your early learning program? Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) on Fridays from July 10 - 24 for their Zoom Series, "Racial Equity in Early Learning." About This three-part professional development series is designed to help early learning and school-age programs embed racial […] $20 – $45
