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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 a group discussion. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nFirst Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)\n6 – 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together/2020-07-07/
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SUMMARY:Executive Level Roundtable Series
DESCRIPTION:Join APOST\, Connections 4 Success\, and Davis & Associates from June to August 2020 for a six-part Executive Roundtable Series. \nAbout\nThe Executive Roundtable Series features next-steps and best practices to respond appropriately to recent industry disruptions due to COVID-19. The primary focus is to engage in meaningful dialog and share tips that help executive leaders to adapt and modify their business operations to recover and progress their organizations from survival to recovery to growth. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nExecutive Roundtable: When Reopening\, What Needs to be Considered?\nWednesday\, June 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Roundtable: Merging & Integrating Programming with Others: Maximizing Dollars and Resources for Impact while addressing consolidation with other not-for-profit organizations\nWednesday\, June 24 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nBe Creative: How to Reach out to Funders & Strengthen Relationships with Foundations\nWednesday\, July 8 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply for Relief Money for Capacity Building?\nWednesday\, July 22 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nConnecting with Others – How to Best Utilize Experts for Conversations\nWednesday\, August 5 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\n\nHow to Handle Your Workforce Post COVID-19? – Organizational Skill Gaps with Leaner Staffing\nWednesday\, August 26 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register Here\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, please contact APOST at 412.456.6876. \nShare this flyer with your network. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/executive-roundtable-series/2020-07-08/
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SUMMARY:Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how institutional racism becomes present in early childhood environments? Sign up to receive a recording of the live webinar “Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms: A Response to Racism in America” on July 8. \nAbout\nIn this webinar\, the lead authors of the newly released book\, Don’t Look Away\, Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms\, will participate in a roundtable discussion on how to explore and address issues of bias\, equity\, low expectations\, and family engagement to ensure culturally responsive experiences. Equipped with the tools and strategies to promote classroom change\, educators will be empowered to do the following: \n\n\n\nlearn how institutional racism becomes present in early childhood environments;\n\n\n\n\ndiscover how implicit bias\, microaggression\, and white privilege can play a role in undermining the learning experiences of marginalized Black and brown children and those who teach them;\n\n\n\n\nembrace anti-bias and anti-racist teaching approaches; and\n\n\n\n\nimplement best practices for creating culturally-rich and supportive classroom environments that protect children from social-emotional and psychological trauma by affirming personal healing.\n\n\n\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. \nRegistration\nLive access to this event is sold out. Sign up to receive the event recording by visiting edWeb.net.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/embracing-anti-bias-classrooms/
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SUMMARY:Everyday Interactions Matter: Noticing the Simple and Ordinary
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to maintain essential interactions with young children during this difficult time of masks and physical distancing? Join Trying Together on July 8 for our free online session\, “Everyday Interactions Matter: Noticing the Simple and Ordinary.” \nAbout\nThe primary ingredient of early childhood quality begins with the “everyday interactions” between educators and children. These simple and ordinary interactions that take place during play\, transition\, and daily routines form the very foundation of learning and growing. How can educators uphold these essential interactions with children during this challenging time of masks and physical distancing? \nEarly learning professionals are invited to join Trying Together on July 8 at for our online module “Everyday Interactions Matter: Noticing the Simple and Ordinary” to engage with the Everyday Interactions Matter approach through a process of careful observation\, discussion\, and self-reflection. As a part of the “Connections and Conversations: Virtual Check-Ins” series\, this session will encourage educators to recognize powerful moments of connecting\, sharing\, growing\, and belonging in their everyday interactions with young children. \nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nObserve video footage of children and their caregivers in authentic settings and describe positive interactions.\n\n\n\n\nRecognize moments of connecting\, sharing\, growing\, and belonging in everyday moments in the early childhood setting.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. Registrations must be submitted by July 6\, 2020. Space is limited. \nParticipants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. For questions\, contact Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org or Sarah Grubb at sarah.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. \nVirtual Series Overview\nConnections and Conversations: Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants will engage in virtual discussions via Zoom with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about the highlighted topic. \nSessions will be offered biweekly and will offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be offered. \nSession Rules and Guidelines\nThese virtual discussions are designed to provide educators the opportunity to grow professionally and share knowledge on early childhood topics. During the meeting\, participants should follow the guidelines below to ensure a successful virtual meeting for all participants. \n\n\n\nPlease allow all participants a chance to speak. Listen respectfully and actively.\n\n\n\n\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\n\n\n\n\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may use the “Raise Hand” feature in Zoom to request an opportunity to comment or ask a question. Individuals will be temporarily unmuted by the moderator.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\n\n\n\n\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\n\n\n\n\nHave fun\, make connections\, and engage in the conversations!\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions or more information\, please contact Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org.
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SUMMARY:PACCA Zoom Series: Racial Equity in Early Learning
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to embed racial equity into your early learning program? Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) on Fridays from July 10 – 24 for their Zoom Series\, “Racial Equity in Early Learning.” \nAbout\nThis three-part professional development series is designed to help early learning and school-age programs embed racial equity from recruiting\, hiring\, and on-going training offerings for staff to interactions with children of color. After defining key racial justice terminology such as implicit bias\, cultural competency\, race\, racism\, antiracist ally\, etc.\, participants are encouraged to identify concrete ways to embrace racial equity personally and professionally. \nThese Zoom meetings will be informative and interactive\, and will provide participants with real resources and supports for classroom situations. Individuals who participate in all three meetings will receive 4.5 hours of PQAS credits and/or 4.5 Act 48 hours. \nCost\n\n\n\nPACCA Members: $20 for all three meetings\n\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $45 for all three meetings\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage. \nZoom links will be sent in a confirmation email when your registration is received. If you do not receive confirmation\, please check your Junk inbox or contact maureen.murphy@pacca.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pacca-racial-equity/2020-07-10/
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. Join us for a group discussion to build your confidence\, gratitude\, and supportive relationships with other women. \nEvent Details\nSecond Friday of Every Month\n6 – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Toni Beasley at 412.540.5732 or toni@tryingtogether.org. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/womens-rap-virtual-sessions/2020-07-10/
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Dance | Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre\, Adaptive Dance is an online class series intended for children ages six and up with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or other sensory sensitivities. \nAbout\nThe Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) emphasizes creative movement principles and modified ballet technique in a welcoming and structured studio environment. Classes are taught by PBT School instructors experienced in adaptive dance and are limited to 15 students. Live music/percussion accompany each class. Caregivers may observe and/or participate in classes if they wish. \nThis class is for children ages six and up. All classes will be held on Zoom. Each student that registers for the entire semester will also receive an adaptive dance kit to bring even more of the studio experience to their home. Session costs five dollars each or you can buy purchase all six sessions for 25 dollars. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre website. \nMore Information\nFor questions about the class or registration\, email accessibility@pittsburghballet.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/adaptive-dance-pittsburgh-ballet-theatre/2020-07-11/
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