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SUMMARY:From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness
DESCRIPTION:From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness brings to participants the quest for professional contentment and success. Beginning with an inner quest to discover who we are–our passions\, values\, talents\, personal resources\, and even those foibles and annoying habits we might prefer not to acknowledge. Having a better understanding and reflection of our self-awareness is the first step toward achieving a better relationship with others. \n  \nThis free online course is an invitation to self-discovery. The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness will provide thought-provoking discussion forums and engaging activities\, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their personal and professional journeys as well as envision new possibilities for decades ahead. \nCourse Information\n\n\n\nTimeline: May 18 – June 8\, 2020\nTrainer: Mimi Loughead\nCKC: K6.9.C2\nKeystone STARS Alignment: LM.3.4.3\nCDA Subject Area: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism.\nThree PQAS and Act 48 hours available.\n\n\n\nRegister for From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness\nTo register for this course\, please visit the event registration page. All registrations must be submitted by May 14\, 2020 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.
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SUMMARY:Transform for Tomorrow - Virtual Series for School Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Are you a superintendent or school leader who is interested in learning how schools might prepare for a post-COVID-19 educational environment? Attend “Transform for Tomorrow\,” a virtual series for school leaders that explores how educational organizations can make plans for what comes next\, no matter what tomorrow may bring. \nAbout\nAs abruptly as COVID-19 has struck\, educational leaders had no prior training on managing after this dramatic change. The purpose of the Transform for Tomorrow virtual series is to share and learn from one another during this unprecedented time and examine 11 topics that can help in managing this major paradigm shift in education. To view session topics\, view the series flyer. Participants must attend all sessions. \nTo register\, visit the event webpage. Sessions will continue from May through June\, and will prepare participants for the still evolving environmental changes of the 2020 shift into 2021 school years. Come learn with us and share your experience. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Dr. Bart Rocco at rocco187@comcast.net or Dr. Billie Rondinelli at billejeanrondinelli@gmail.com. This virtual series is presented to you in Collaboration with Remake Learning\, The Grable Foundation\, and The Allegheny Intermediate Unit. \nShare this flyer with your network. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/transform-tomorrow-virtual-series/
LOCATION:Pittsburgh\, 127 Anderson Street\, PIttsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
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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
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SUMMARY:Professionalism - Styles & Dispositions in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This three-week online workplace professionalism course will allow early care and education professionals to communicate\, reflect\, and update the professional styles they may use or want to use to improve in the field of early childhood education. Today’s early childhood professional must demonstrate knowledge of the skills\, styles\, and dispositions required to succeed in the workplace. This requires a commitment to the profession\, including commitments to their regular work environment and beyond. Using activities and resources\, this course provides participants with strategies to adopt positive and ethical habits that will serve them personally and professionally. \nLimited spaces are available. All registrations must be submitted by May 20 at 5 p.m. \nCourse Information\n\n\n\nTimeline: May 22 – June 12\, 2020\nInstructors: Jasmine Davis and Theresa Hetler\nCKC: K6.9 C2\nKeystone STARS Alignment: SQ. 3.4.5\nCDA Subject Area: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism.\nThree PQAS and Act 48 hours available.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this workplace professionalism course\, please visit the event registration page. \nWorkplace Professionalism Styles & Dispositions\nFor more information\, contact Jasmine Davis at 412.567.3933 or jasmine@tryingtogether.org. For more on Trying Together’s professional development programs\, visit our courses page.
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SUMMARY:Just Breathe: Discussing Ways to Relieve Workplace Stress
DESCRIPTION:Everyone with a job feels the pressure of work-related stress at some point\, even those who love what they do. While we can’t always avoid on-the-job tension\, we can take steps to manage work-related stress. This online course introduces its participants’ potential relief strategies for workplace stress. Through varied group discussions and engaging exercises\, we invite each participant to identify and define stress through a uniquely personal lens\, reflect upon their personal role in the creation and reduction of stress\, and think of personal and group strategies for relieving stress. \nLimited spaces are available. All registrations must be submitted by May 20 at 5 p.m. \nCourse Information\n\n\n\nTimeline: May 22 – June 12\, 2020\nInstructors: Sarah Byrne Houser and Mimi Loughead\nCKC: D6.4 C1\nKeystone STARS Alignment: SQ. 3.4.5\nCDA Subject Area: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism.\nThree PQAS and Act 48 hours available.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, please visit the event registration page. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org.
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