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SUMMARY:Leave It at the Door: Managing Personal Stress in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Leave It at the Door: Managing Personal Stress in the Classroom is a live\, interactive webinar that explores causes of stress and ways to manage that stress in an effort to move towards a healthy\, balanced lifestyle in the classroom and at home. \nAbout\nTwo PQAS hours will be offered. Participants are expected to fully participate with their digital device microphones and cameras on. This is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note\, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\n identify common sources and symptoms of stress in adults\,\n\n\n\n\nsummarize ways to reduce stress in and out of the workplace\, and\n\n\n\n\nimplement stress management techniques to address personal stressors.\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\nApril 27\, 2020 | 9 – 11 a.m. | Event ID: 312709\n\n\n\n\nMay 5\, 2020 | 9 – 11 a.m. | Event ID: 312715\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/managing-stress-webinar/2020-04-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200428T080000
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SUMMARY:STARS 101 & 102
DESCRIPTION:STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI\, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. \nAbout\nThe following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework\, Continuous Quality Improvement\, PA Early Learning Standards\, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. \nThis is a live\, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note\, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\nidentify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS\, for children families and programs;\n\n\nidentify what determines STAR Designation;\n\n\ndescribe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation;\n\n\nidentify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework;\n\n\nidentify and implement PA Early Learning Standards;\n\n\nidentify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices;\n\n\nidentify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and\n\n\nidentify and implement interactions with children and families.\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\nApril 25\, 2020 | 2 – 6 p.m. | Event ID: 310927\n\n\nApril 28\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312525\n\n\nApril 30\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103\n\n\nMay 4\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312528\n\n\nMay 11\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312532\n\n\nMay 22\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312533\n\n\nMay 27\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106\n\n\nMay 30\, 2020 | 1:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Event ID: 311278\n\n\nJune 3\, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Event ID: 312725\n\n\n\n\nJune 29\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stars-101-102-course-2020-04-30-2020-05-04/2020-04-28/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Pennsylvania Key":MAILTO:registry@pakeys.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200428T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200428T093000
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SUMMARY:Picture Books Featuring Black and Indigenous People and People of Color
DESCRIPTION:If you are a parent or caregiver who understands the importance of finding picture books that feature Black and Indigenous People and People of Color (BIPOC) – offering children\, as Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop phrased it\, “mirrors and windows” to the world – it can still be challenging to know how to choose a good book from among what’s increasingly available on the “diverse books” market. \nJoin EmbraceRace and the founders of Diverse BookFinder on April 28 for their webinar “Choosing ‘Good’ Picture Books Featuring Black and Indigenous People and People of Color” to get their practical advice about how you can move beyond simply avoiding stereotypical portrayals to find great picture books your child is likely to enjoy. Time for questions and book recommendations will be provided. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. \n*Information provided by EmbraceRace
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/picture-books-black-indigenous/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200428T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023806
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SUMMARY:Supporting Your Child’s Learning in Everyday Activities
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to support your child’s learning in everyday activities? Join Autism Navigator on April 28 for their webinar\, “How-To Guide for Families: Supporting Your Child’s Learning in Everyday Activities.” \nAbout\nAutism Navigator is collaborating with the Autism Science Foundation to host a webinar that will review what it takes to learn to talk – the gestures\, sounds\, and actions; how to support children’s learning in everyday activities; and how Autism Navigator and Baby Navigator online resources can support families. Specifically\, this webinar will explore their How-To Guide for Families and ways that families can use this resource to help develop their child’s social communication skills. \nIn celebration of Autism Awareness Month\, the hosts will offer enrollment in their How-To Guide for free to all families of children ages one to six years old who join this webinar. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-learning-everyday-activities/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Navigator":MAILTO:support@autismnavigator.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200428T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200428T150000
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SUMMARY:Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to better understand and embrace anti-bias and anti-racist teaching approaches in your early learning classroom? Join Iheoma U. Iruka\, Stephanie M. Curenton\, and Kerry-Ann Escayg on April 28 for their webinar “Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, the lead authors of “Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms” call all early education professionals to lean in as “sheroes” and “heroes” in the lives of children. The goal of this webinar is to ensure that participants understand and embrace anti-bias and anti-racist teaching approaches by creating affirming culturally-rich classroom environments that protect children from psychological trauma and heals them from the inside out. \nParticipants will learn how institutional racism is visited in the early childhood space and the roles of implicit bias\, microaggression\, and white privilege in undermining the excellence and learning of minoritized Black and brown children and for those who teach them. Participants will also learn about several tools and strategies. \nThis webinar will be of interest to pre-k through elementary teachers\, school and district leaders\, coaches\, trainers\, and child care providers\, owners\, and administrators. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/anti-bias-classrooms-webinar/
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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/2020-04-29/1/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200429T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200429T140000
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SUMMARY:Attending to Risks for Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Families caring for young children during this time with little outside social support or respite can be at risk for an increase in harsh disciplinary practices\, abuse\, or neglect. If you are an early learning professional\, join Zero to Three on April 29 for their webinar\, “Attending to Risks of Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Early Childhood Educators.” \nAbout\nRecent protocols around social distancing and sheltering in place have created substantial changes in family lifestyles and professional practice. For some families\, staying home together has had positive impacts on their quality of time together\, strengthening relationships. For many families\, this social isolation is also coupled with anxiety around health concerns and financial security. \nObjectives\nDuring this webinar\, early childhood educators will learn the following: \n\n\n\nhow to assess and address risks and signs of abuse and neglect in an early childhood education setting while simultaneously adjusting protocols specific to COVID-19 in these settings;\n\n\n\n\nhow to maintain relationships through virtual contacts when programs are closed and assess risk through virtual interactions;\n\n\n\n\nthe importance of reflective practice for early childhood educators who are often facing many of their own individual and family challenges during this time; and\n\n\n\n\nabout resources specific to early childhood education.\n\n\n\nRegister\nTo register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/abuse-neglect-covid-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200429T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T174848Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion | Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brazelton Touchpoints Center\, the Center for Child and Family Well-being at the University of Washington\, and the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion for their three-part webinar series\, “Mindful Self-Compassion.” \nAbout the Series\nIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the Brazelton Touchpoints Center\, the Center for Child and Family Well-being at the University of Washington\, and the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion have teamed up for a three-part webinar series that will introduce families and family-facing providers to mindful self-compassion (MSC) practices to help them care for themselves and each other. \nAvailable Webinars\n\n\n\nHeart Skills for Our Families and Ourselves in Challenging Times | April 29\, 2020 | 3 p.m.\nThis first webinar will provide an introduction to MSC\, the research that supports it\, and a few simple ways we can bring it into our lives during these challenging times. Participants will learn how MSC is being practiced in diverse communities around the world\, can build resilience in all kinds of families\, reduce caregiver burnout\, and strengthen relationships. Participants also will have a chance to experience MSC through a few brief practice exercises during the webinar.\n\n\n\n\nCo-Creating Heart Skills with Communities | May 13\, 2020 | 3 p.m.\nThis second webinar will explore how communities can create culturally relevant\, trauma-informed mindfulness\, and self-compassion programs. Representatives from a team of parent leaders and health care partners in Seattle\, Washington\, will share their experience developing community-led mindfulness and self-compassion practices to promote the well-being of youth\, families\, and communities who are marginalized.\n\n\n\n\nCo-creating Heart Skills in Early Childhood Programs and Systems | June 24\, 2020 | 3 p.m.\nThis third webinar will explore how early childhood programs and systems use mindfulness and self-compassion to support their providers and the families and communities they serve. Participants will learn about the approaches diverse early childhood organizations are taking to adapt and integrate mindfulness and compassion to deeply inform organizational culture and systems change.\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the Brazelton Touchpoints Center website. For more courses\, visit our Course page. \n*Information provided by the Brazelton Touchpoints Center
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mindful-self-compassion-webinar-series/2020-04-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200429T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200429T193000
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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/2020-04-29/2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200430T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200430T150000
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SUMMARY:How to Run Virtual Circle Time | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join HiMama on April 30 for their HiMama Helps webinar\, “How to Run Virtual Circle Time.” \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, presenters will discuss how to start or improve a virtual circle time to engage families while distance learning. Topics will include the following: \n\n\n\nthe planning process;\n\n\n\n\nwhat equipment you can use for virtual circle time;\n\n\n\n\nhow to engage families while distance learning; and\n\n\n\n\na question and answer session.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/how-to-run-virtual-circle-time-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="HiMama":MAILTO:support@himama.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200430T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200430T160000
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SUMMARY:Families & Educators Supporting Learning at Home
DESCRIPTION:Join Karen Nemeth and Kelly Ramsey\, authors of “Families & Educators Together: Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children\,” on April 30 for a live discussion of strategies and resources that will help you reach out to diverse families of young children and build great relationships that support young children in difficult times. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for viewing this webinar. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. \n*Information provided by NAEYC
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/families-educators-supporting-learning-home/
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)":MAILTO:webmaster@naeyc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200430T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023806
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SUMMARY:STARS 101 & 102
DESCRIPTION:STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI\, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. \nAbout\nThe following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework\, Continuous Quality Improvement\, PA Early Learning Standards\, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. \nThis is a live\, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note\, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\nidentify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS\, for children families and programs;\nidentify what determines STAR Designation;\ndescribe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation;\nidentify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework;\nidentify and implement PA Early Learning Standards;\nidentify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices;\nidentify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and\nidentify and implement interactions with children and families.\n\n\n\nAvailable Dates\n\n\n\nDecember 16\, 2019 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 306488\nJanuary 20\, 2020 | 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308100\nFebruary 3\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308101\nMarch 16\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308102\nApril 30\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103\nMay 27\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106\nJune 29\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107\n\n\n\nTo register and learn more\, visit the PD Registry website. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stars-101-102-course/2020-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Pennsylvania Key":MAILTO:registry@pakeys.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200430T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200430T220000
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SUMMARY:STARS 101 & 102
DESCRIPTION:STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI\, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. \nAbout\nThe following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework\, Continuous Quality Improvement\, PA Early Learning Standards\, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. \nThis is a live\, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note\, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\nidentify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS\, for children families and programs;\n\n\nidentify what determines STAR Designation;\n\n\ndescribe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation;\n\n\nidentify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework;\n\n\nidentify and implement PA Early Learning Standards;\n\n\nidentify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices;\n\n\nidentify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and\n\n\nidentify and implement interactions with children and families.\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\nApril 25\, 2020 | 2 – 6 p.m. | Event ID: 310927\n\n\nApril 28\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312525\n\n\nApril 30\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103\n\n\nMay 4\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312528\n\n\nMay 11\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312532\n\n\nMay 22\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312533\n\n\nMay 27\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106\n\n\nMay 30\, 2020 | 1:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Event ID: 311278\n\n\nJune 3\, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Event ID: 312725\n\n\n\n\nJune 29\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stars-101-102-course-2020-04-30/
LOCATION:Pittsburgh\, 127 Anderson Street\, PIttsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200430T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200430T220000
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SUMMARY:STARS 101 & 102
DESCRIPTION:STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI\, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. \nAbout\nThe following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework\, Continuous Quality Improvement\, PA Early Learning Standards\, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. \nThis is a live\, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note\, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. \nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\nidentify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS\, for children families and programs;\n\n\nidentify what determines STAR Designation;\n\n\ndescribe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation;\n\n\nidentify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework;\n\n\nidentify and implement PA Early Learning Standards;\n\n\nidentify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices;\n\n\nidentify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and\n\n\nidentify and implement interactions with children and families.\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\nApril 25\, 2020 | 2 – 6 p.m. | Event ID: 310927\n\n\nApril 28\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312525\n\n\nApril 30\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103\n\n\nMay 4\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312528\n\n\nMay 11\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 312532\n\n\nMay 22\, 2020 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Event ID: 312533\n\n\nMay 27\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106\n\n\nMay 30\, 2020 | 1:15 – 5:15 p.m. | Event ID: 311278\n\n\nJune 3\, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Event ID: 312725\n\n\n\n\nJune 29\, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stars-101-102-course-2020-04-30-2020-05-04/2020-04-30/
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SUMMARY:Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes: Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors is a live\, interactive webinar that examines developmentally appropriate behaviors\, mistaken behaviors\, and imitation. Emphasis will be on how adults and the environment contribute to behaviors. \nAbout Challenging Behaviors\nTwo PQAS hours will be offered for Behind the Scenes: Examining Underlying Causes of Challenging Behaviors. Participants are expected to fully participate with their digital device microphones and cameras on. This is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note\, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. \nLearning Objectives on Challenging Behaviors\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\ndescribe factors that contribute to children’s behaviors;\n\n\n\n\nbriefly explain Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the PBS Pyramid as they relate to children’s behaviors; and\n\n\n\n\nanalyze the extent to which adult behaviors and environmental factors facilitate children’s behaviors.\n\n\n\nAvailable Date\nTo access this course\, use the link below or enter the event ID on the Pennsylvania PD Registry website. \n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Event ID: 312712\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. For more events like this\, please click here. \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/challenging-behaviors-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Learning to Play\, Playing to Learn: Encouraging Play Within Early Childhood Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:“Play acts as a mechanism into courageous\, creative\, and rigorous thinking in adulthood.” (T. Bruce\,.\, 2013) \nThe 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 part in varied individual and group activities that pertain to the definitions\, developmental mechanics\, and functions of play as well as new strategies for encouraging play within children’s earliest classrooms. \nCourse Information\n\n\n\nTimeline: May 1 – 22\, 2020\nTrainers: Rachelle Duffy and Jasmine Davis\nCKC: K2.14.C1\nKeystone STARS Alignment: EC.3.4.1\nCDA Subject Area: Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development.\nThree PQAS and Act 48 hours available.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this course\, please visit the event registration page. All registrations must be submitted by April 29 at 5 p.m. Limited spaces are available. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at 412.567.3933 or jasmine@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/learning-play-ece-course/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trying Together":MAILTO:info@tryingtogether.org
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SUMMARY:STEM Activities for Toddlers | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:STEM Activities for Toddlers is a live\, interactive webinar that explores ways to incorporate Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM) concepts into the toddler classroom. The course will discuss hands-on activities\, including time outside to learn ways to weave in environmental science. \nAbout the STEM Webinar\nTwo PQAS hours will be offered. Participants are expected to fully participate with their digital device microphones and cameras on. This is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note\, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. \nLearning Objectives of The STEM Webinar\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\nidentify the elements of STEM;\n\n\nexplain why STEM is important in the toddler classroom; and\n\n\nimplement activities that incorporate multiple elements of STEM.\n\n\n\nAvailable Date\nTo access this course\, use the link below or enter the event ID on the Pennsylvania PD Registry website. \n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2020 | 2 – 4 p.m. | Event ID: 312719\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. For more events like this\, click here.  \n*Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stem-toddlers-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Pennsylvania Key":MAILTO:registry@pakeys.org
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SUMMARY:Project WET: Getting Little Feet WET
DESCRIPTION:This Project WET workshop will provide early childhood educators with developmentally appropriate water-based curriculum and activities for their early childhood classrooms. PQAS hours offered. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUpon completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\n\nproperly utilize the Project WET: Getting Little Feet WET educator guide as a curriculum reference;\nparticipate in four Project WET activities that can be utilized in an early childhood classroom; and\nwalk away with at least 10 new ways to incorporate water into the early childhood classroom.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Pennsylvania PD Registry website. \nPD Registry Event ID: 306821 \nMore Information\n\n\nPlease visit the Allegheny Land Trust website to schedule this workshop for your center or location and for pricing. Email Julie Travaglini at 412.741.2750 or jtravaglini@alleghenylandtrust.org for more information. For more courses like this\, please click here.  \n*Information provided by The Pennsylvania Key
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/project-wet-course/
LOCATION:Upper Saint Clair Library\, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15241\, United States
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