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  • Young children sit in a circle on a rug as the lead teacher points her hand toward a visual aid.

    A Tapestry by Design (Online)

    In this online professional development course, participants will discuss early education content and pedagogy, based upon an understanding of how young children grow and learn. Topics such as interculturalism, family engagement, inclusion, and the importance of play will be highlighted. Three PQAS and Act 48 hours will be awarded. Course Timeline This course will be […]

    $14

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    Guiding Students’ Early Learning Journeys

    Young children have boundless energy—and endless curiosity about the world around them. They also have so much to learn. As educators, our challenge is twofold: first, to determine what children already know; and second, to use this insight to provide engaging learning experiences that will help them grow. About During the "Guiding Students' Early Learning […]

    Free

  • A young child and an adult sit together at a table, both smiling happily.

    Environment Rating Scale (ERS) 101

    Ingomar United Methodist Church Child Development Center 1500 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This 2-hour seminar is part of the Keystone STARS Core training series an is a pre-requisite for the ITERS-R, ECERS-R, or SACERS seminars. Participants will learn how the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) measures quality; how the ERS scales are used in PA; and how to accurately score the ERS. Upon completion of this seminar, participants […]

    $7
  • Image: Early childhood professionals sit together in groups, discussing at Trying Together's 2018 UnConference. | anti-racism resources

    Strengthening Relationships with Children, Families, and Colleagues

    Recurring
    PA

    Early childhood professionals are invited to attend "Strengthening Relationships with Children, Families, and Colleagues" to reflect on how their experiences, temperament, and backgrounds influence the relationships they have or want to build with children, families, and colleagues. Participants will reflect on their feelings about parent participation in their program and leave with ideas on ways […]

    $35
  • Image: Early childhood professionals sit together, all looking at a professional who is holding up a smiley face on a stick.

    Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors

    Often challenging behaviors are the product of multiple factors that may not be readily apparent. Attend "Behind the Scenes: Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors" to examine the bigger picture including developmentally appropriate behaviors, mistaken behaviors, and imitation. Emphasis will be on how the grown-ups and the environment contribute to behaviors. This is a live, […]

    $10