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SUMMARY:Snack Chat
DESCRIPTION:Children up to age 12 along with their caregivers are invited after school to share their thoughts and feelings about their school and everyday life and receive homework help and a light snack. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at 412.727.6649 or nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/snack-chat-homework/2020-03-02/
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SUMMARY:Storytime: Baby and Me | Homewood
DESCRIPTION:Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood to sing\, clap\, and bounce along with your baby to action rhymes\, stories\, and songs. Songs help children develop listening skills and pay attention to the rhymes and rhythms of spoken language. This event is intended for children birth to 18 months and their caregivers. \nView the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh calendar to see alternate locations\, dates\, and times. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, call the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homewood Branch at 412.731.3080.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-baby-me-homewood/2020-03-03/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood\, 7101 Hamilton Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change
DESCRIPTION:Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for the Learning to Listen webinar series as they celebrate Dr. Brazelton’s enduring legacy by learning from other masterful communicators about what children and parents have taught them through the power of listening. \nAvailable Times & Topics\nThe series includes three webinars: \n\nTrauma and Recovery: Children in Warzones\, Raising Children to Make Peace | March 4\, 2020 at 3 p.m.\nLearning with Parents: Children on the Autism Spectrum and the Arts | April 15\, 2020 at 3 p.m.\nMarriage Equality and Same-Sex Parenting from the Frontlines | June 3\, 2020 at 3 p.m.\n\nVisit the event page to register and learn more. \nAbout T. Berry Brazelton\, MD\nT. Berry Brazelton\, MD (1918 – 2018) foresaw the many new challenges facing families today\, including the interference of social media and digital technology with family relationships and child development\, and their polarizing effects on public debate. Brazelton was a master of the kind of observation and listening so desperately needed today\, and helped generations of parents and professionals around the world to learn to listen to babies\, children\, and to each other.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/learning-to-listen-conversations/2020-03-04/
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SUMMARY:Snack Chat
DESCRIPTION:Children up to age 12 along with their caregivers are invited after school to share their thoughts and feelings about their school and everyday life and receive homework help and a light snack. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at 412.727.6649 or nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/snack-chat-homework/2020-03-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200304T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200304T190000
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SUMMARY:Raising Readers Together Club | Tweens & Teens
DESCRIPTION:The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance\, equality\, and tolerance through reading. Wednesday sessions are suitable for tweens and teens. \nRaising Readers provides free books\, discussion\, food\, songs\, storytelling\, and resources. \nFeatured Books\n\n\n\nFebruary 5 – February 19: This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell\nFebruary 26 – March 25: Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds (Sessions Cancelled)\n\n\n\nBookish in the ‘Burgh Events\nOn the following dates\, Raising Readers Together Club members are invited to attend “Bookish in the ‘Burgh” at the Trust Arts Education Center (805 Liberty Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15222)! Bookish in the ‘Burgh is a festival that celebrates teen literature and encourages lifelong reading by bringing acclaimed authors of teen literature and their readers together. Click the links below to learn more. \n\n\n\nMarch 27 – Bookish in the ‘Burgh: Educator Day\nMarch 28 – Bookish in the ‘Burgh: Teen Day\n\n\n\nQuestions\nFor questions or more information\, contact Cynthia Battle at 412.567.1304 or cynthia@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/raising-readers-wedn-2020/2020-03-04/
LOCATION:Willie Tees’s Barbershop\, 7205 Frankstown Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:PENN SACCA Info and Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance (PENN SACCA) on March 5 for a morning of networking\, an overview of PENN SACCA\, and a brief session on quick tips for incorporating STEM activities into school-age programming. This will be a great opportunity to connect with your peers and share new ideas about the field. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nAbout PENN SACCA\nSince 1993\, PENN SACCA has been providing out-of-school-time professionals with information\, training\, and resources to assist in the delivery of quality programs for school-age children during out-of-school hours. They believe that Out-of-School-Time is an important pillar in youth development in Pennsylvania and that Pennsylvania School-Age Professionals should be recognized\, valued\, respected and appreciated. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Eventbrite page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/penn-sacca-networking/
LOCATION:Colab 18\, 100 S. Commons St\, Suite 100\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Raising Readers Together Club | Ages 0-5
DESCRIPTION:The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance\, equality\, and tolerance through reading. Thursday sessions are suitable for children ages five and younger. \nRaising Readers provides free books\, discussion\, food\, songs\, storytelling\, and resources. \nWinter 2020 Books\n\n\n\nFebruary 6: Thank You\, Mr. Panda\nFebruary 13: Funderpants!\nFebruary 20: Knock Knock\nFebruary 27: My First Elements\nMarch 5: Sulwe\nMarch 12: Dream Big\nMarch 19: The Too-Scary Story (Session Cancelled)\nMarch 26: Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me (Session Cancelled)\n\n\n\nQuestions\nFor questions or more information\, contact Cynthia Battle at 412.567.1304 or cynthia@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/raising-readers-thurs-2020/2020-03-05/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the ASQ3 and the ASQ:SE 2
DESCRIPTION:By attending “An Introduction to the ASQ3 and the ASQ:SE 2\,” participants will learn how to use the ASQ3 and ASQ:SE 2 as screening tools for children ages 3 months to 5 years. This session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Resources for making referrals to additional services will be included if needed. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\ndefine and discuss the benefits of developmental screening;\ndescribe features of ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2;\nscore ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2;\nunderstand the importance of sensitive communication of screening results; and\ndiscuss the process for referring children to appropriate agencies.\n\n\n\nAvailable Dates\nTo access this course\, use the links below or enter the event ID on the Pennsylvania PD Registry website. \n\n\n\nJanuary 20\, 2020 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 308094\nFebruary 17\, 2020 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 308095\nMarch 5\, 2020 | 6:30  – 9:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308096\nApril 2\, 2020 | 6:30  – 9:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308097\nMay 13\, 2020 | 6:30  – 9:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308098\nJune 24\, 2020 | 6:30  – 9:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308099\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Annie Skamangas-Scaros at 412.608.2594 or ecetacademy@gmail.com. \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/asq3-asqse2-course/2020-03-05/
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SUMMARY:First Up Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Early childhood professionals are invited to join First Up on March 6\, 2020 for their Annual Conference! \nAbout\nFirst Up’s Annual Conference will feature national and local experts presenting on a range of topics\, including managing challenging behaviors\, negotiating risky play\, practicing mindfulness\, and stress management for parents\, children\, and professionals! Come prepared to enjoy a full day of professional development\, networking\, and inspiration – all centered around building strong classroom curricula and engaging learning environments for young learners. Space is limited. \nRegistration\nTo register and for information on fees\, please visit the First Up website. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, including a complete workshop listing\, visit the conference website. \nFor questions\, contact Rebecca Tyrrell at rebecca.tyrrell@firstup.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/first-up-conference/
LOCATION:University of Pennsylvania | Perelman Quadrangle\, 3417 Spruce St #307\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Early Language and Literacy Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) this winter to discuss hot topics around early language and literacy development. From January through March 2020\, 3o-minute chat sessions will be hosted on the second and fourth Friday at 8:30 a.m and repeated at 1:30 p.m. Participants will gain access to resources to share with families and use in their classrooms and centers. PQAS credit hours and infant/toddler hours available. \nAvailable Dates\n\n\n\nJanuary 10\, 2020: Those First Words\nJanuary 24\, 2020: Conversations with Kids\nFebruary 7\, 2020: Books\, Books\, Books!\nFebruary 21\, 2020: Print is Everywhere\nMarch 6\, 2020: Sounds All Around!\nMarch 20\, 2020: Celebrating Dual Language Learners\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event Padlet page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-language-and-literacy-chats/2020-03-06/
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SUMMARY:(re)Designing Space(s)
DESCRIPTION:Recognize that your space isn’t fitting your organization’s needs as well as it could be? Have you or your team thought about making changes\, imagined improvements\, or started a plan? Join APOST and their guest presenter Heather Mallak of PUBLIC STUD/O at Sarah Heinz House for this interactive workshop aimed to support your space design efforts! \nAbout\nIn this training\, participants start with a tour of Sarah Heinz House’s facilities to see how rethinking space design has improved their program\, then review some examples of low to high budget\, high impact transformations that focus on supporting the identified “design drivers” in your space to help you better mold it to fit the needs of your youth. Participants will gain insights from collaborating professionals—architects\, designers\, and informal learning space providers–who have undertaken larger scale redesign efforts. You’ll leave this session with insights\, techniques\, and resources for use in co-designing with your intended audience to improve experience. \nLunch will be provided and free parking is available. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the Eventbrite page. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact APOST at 412.456.6876.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/redesigning-spaces/
LOCATION:Sarah Heinz House\, 1 Heinz Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200306T133000
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SUMMARY:Early Language and Literacy Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) this winter to discuss hot topics around early language and literacy development. From January through March 2020\, 3o-minute chat sessions will be hosted on the second and fourth Friday at 8:30 a.m and repeated at 1:30 p.m. Participants will gain access to resources to share with families and use in their classrooms and centers. PQAS credit hours and infant/toddler hours available. \nAvailable Dates\n\n\n\nJanuary 10\, 2020: Those First Words\nJanuary 24\, 2020: Conversations with Kids\nFebruary 7\, 2020: Books\, Books\, Books!\nFebruary 21\, 2020: Print is Everywhere\nMarch 6\, 2020: Sounds All Around!\nMarch 20\, 2020: Celebrating Dual Language Learners\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event Padlet page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-language-and-literacy-chats/2020-03-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200306T180000
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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 adult group discussion and parent-child interaction activities such as: \n\n\n\narts and crafts\ncoding\nlearning through play\nreading\nSTEM\n\n\n\nThis event is currently being held virtually via Zoom from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Fridays. \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Neil Walker at 412.728.2892 or neil@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together-fall2019/2020-03-06/
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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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