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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-2020-04-30-2020-05-04/2020-05-11/
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SUMMARY:Promotion\, Prevention\, and Intervention Services for Children
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) on May 13 for their webinar “Promotion\, Prevention\, and Intervention Services for Children” to better understand how to support children\, families\, and staff as they seek to support young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nAbout\nJoin Brandy Fox\, Director of Cross-Sector IECMH Initiatives for the Pennsylvania Key\, for a conversation about early childhood services grounded in a promotion\, prevention\, and intervention framework. Learn about the general landscape of early childhood services and “where” they fall on this continuum. Identify simple steps that may help families navigate these services to best meet the needs of their children. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/intervention-children-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T140000
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SUMMARY:The Basics of Starting a Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Are you a current or aspiring child care director? Join Marnie Forestieri\, Founder and CEO of Young Innovators\, on May 13 for her webinar\, “The Basics of Starting a Child Care Business.” \nAbout\nThis webinar is ideal for current and aspiring child care directors and entrepreneurs\, featuring practical and approachable guidance through all facets of starting a child care center. Participants will learn how to: \n\n\n\ndecode the economics of the child care business;\n\n\n\n\nwrite a comprehensive business plan;\n\n\n\n\nconduct a market analysis;\n\n\n\n\nprepare a thorough financial plan;\n\n\n\n\nplan the company’s organization\, strategy\, and implementation; and\n\n\n\n\napply for financing.\n\n\n\nThis webinar will be of particular interest to pre-k teachers\, directors\, and aspiring child care entrepreneurs. Time for questions will be provided. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-care-business-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Transitions During COVID-19 for Infant/Toddler Families
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to join us for a live informational webinar from the Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports. This live web series is about what families can expect during the closure of face-to-face Early Intervention Services. These sessions will assist in navigating transitions during COVID-19 for infant/toddler families. The live informational webinars will be recorded and posted on the EITA (Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal) Portal for those who are unable to join live. \nRegistration\nThere is no need to register for this event because this is a public webinar to help families maneuver through this difficult time. To attend\, you can very simply join from PC\, Mac\, iOS\, or Android on May 13 at 2 p.m. Attendees can also join us by phone if they choose. Attendees can also join us by phone if they choose. When dialing in\, callers can access the webinar by entering 855.880.1246 on your keypad and using the following Meeting ID: 988 8060 8928 \nMore For Infant/Toddler Families During COVID-19\nFor more information on this live webinar series or on Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA)\, contact Sarah Holland at saholland@pa.gov. To find resources that support early intervention (EI) work during COVID-19\, click here. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-intervention-infant-toddler/
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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/2020-05-13/
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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/2020-05-13/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Transitions For Preschool Families During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to join us for a live informational webinar from the Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports. This live web series is about what families can expect during the closure of face-to-face Early Intervention Services. These sessions will assist in navigating transitions during COVID-19 for preschool families. The live informational webinars will be recorded and posted on the EITA (Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal) Portal for those who are unable to join live. \n  \nRegistration\nThere is no need to register for this event because this is a public webinar to help families maneuver through this difficult time. To attend\, you can very simply join from PC\, Mac\, iOS\, or Android on May 14 at 2 p.m. Attendees can also join us by phone if they choose. When dialing in\, callers can access the webinar by entering 855.880.1246 on your keypad and using the following Meeting ID: 934 2568 0965. \nMore For Preschool Families During COVID-19\nFor more information on this live webinar series or on Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA)\, contact Sarah Holland at saholland@pa.gov. To find resources that support early intervention (EI) work during COVID-19\, click here. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-intervention-preschool/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200516T080000
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SUMMARY:Observing Young Children | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Observing Young Children is a live\, interactive webinar that explores the role of observation in early childhood and discusses how to use gained information to inform program decisions and assessments of children. Video clips will be utilized to practice observation skills. \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\nlist reasons to keep written records of observations of children;\n\n\n\n\ndefine ways to conduct observations that are objective and free of bias;\n\n\n\n\nuse anecdotal notes to record observations of children; and\n\n\n\n\napply gained information to program planning and child assessment.\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 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Event ID: 312707\n\n\n\n\nMay 16\, 2020 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Event ID: 312720\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/observing-young-children-webinar/2020-05-16/
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