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SUMMARY:The Mindful Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to incorporate mindful practices into your early learning classroom? Join Trying Together for our three-week\, self-paced course\, “The Mindful Mindset.” \nAbout\nThrough this three-week online course\, participants will learn about incorporating mindful practices into their early learning classrooms. Mindfulness has been shown to improve children’s attention spans\, social skills\, and emotional coping skills. It is also an imperative tool for educators to improve their practice by being more present and understanding with their learners. Even as we face the everyday onslaught of stimuli and emotion\, we all possess the capacity for mindfulness. \nAll registrations must be submitted by Wednesday\, July 15. Space is limited. \nCourse Details\n\nTimeline: July 20 – August 10\, 2020 (Three Weeks\, Self-Guided)\nInstructor: Sarah Byrne-Houser and Mimi Loughead\nCKC: K6.4 C2\nCDA Subject Area: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism.\nThree PQAS and ACT 48 hours available.\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the course webpage. \nPlease note that participants will not have to attend the virtual course every day during the three-week period. Rather\, participants can log on to the virtual course platform at any time during the three-week period to complete the session. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Community Engagement Assistant Rosie Hogan at rosie@tryingtogether.org.
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Supplies Distribution Event for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:About\nTrying Together\, Global Links\, and Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 are partnering to ensure that 650 licensed child care operators in Allegheny County are fully equipped with the protective and cleaning supplies they need to maintain a safe\, clean\, and healthy environment for children and employees. \nAll licensed child care providers in Allegheny County are eligible to receive cleaning supplies and safety equipment. Providers must have their tax identification (EIN) numbers read for staff at the distribution site. \nWhat’s Included\nChild care operators are invited to visit a distribution location to receive: \n\n\n\nan infrared\, no-touch thermometer;\n\n\ngloves for diaper changes and cleaning;\n\n\nhand sanitizer;\n\n\ndisinfectant;\n\n\nreusable cloth masks;\n\n\nreusable clear plastic face shield; and\n\n\none case of tissues.\n\n\n\nAvailable Dates and Locations\n\n\n\nDistribution at Global Links  |  Register\nWednesday\, July 22  |  1 – 3 p.m.\n700 Trumbull Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15205\n\n\n\n\nDistribution at LaRoche University  |  Register\nThursday\, July 23  |  1 – 3 p.m.\n9000 Babcock Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237\n\n\n\n\nDistribution at Edgewood Town Centre  |  Register\nFriday\, July 24  |  1 – 3 p.m.\n1763 South Braddock Avenue\, Swissvale\, PA 15218\n\n\n\nSee a map of each distribution location. \nRegistration\nTo ensure enough supplies are available\, please register for the date and location of your choice via the PPE Supply Pickup Form. Each provider must sign up separately. Providers with multiple locations should sign up for each program\, specifying the program name on each form. \nMore Information\nThe purchase and distribution of supplies are made possible through the generous support of local foundations. For more information\, call 412.350.3577 or visit elrc5.alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/covid-19-supplies-child-care/2020-07-22/
LOCATION:Global Links\, 700 Trumbull Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:To support family-facing providers in their online work with children and families\, Brazelton Touchpoints Center is offering a series of free one-hour webinars and an online learning community that will explore how to manage the challenges posed by virtual service delivery and share strategies providers have found for building and sustaining strong relationships with families virtually. \nAbout\nIn partnership with Parents as Teachers and the Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting (RR-VHV) Collaborative\, Brazelton Touchpoints Center will build on lessons learned from virtual home visiting\, adapted for all family-facing providers. \nAll professionals who work with families of young children—including those who work in health care\, early care and education\, early intervention\, child welfare\, and family support—are encouraged to attend these webinars. Brazelton Touchpoints Center is pairing the webinars with an online learning community where webinar participants can engage with one another and BTC facilitators on topics and strategies discussed in the webinars. \nFeatured Webinars\n\n\n\nEngaging Families Using a Strengths-Based Approach in the Virtual World\nWednesday\, July 22 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nPartnering with Families Virtually\nWednesday\, August 5 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nProviding Staff Support and Supervision Virtually\nWednesday\, August 19 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nDevelopmental Screenings on Your Screen\nWednesday\, September 2 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nChallenging Conversations with Families Virtually\nWednesday\, September 16 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\n\nTaking Care of Yourself as a Virtual Service Provider\nWednesday\, September 30 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Register\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Brazelton Touchpoints Center website. Participants can register for the entire series or for individual webinars. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, email touchpoints@childrens.harvard.edu.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-service-webinar-series/2020-07-22/
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SUMMARY:Connections and Conversations: Advocacy 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the budget process and state government in Pennsylvania? Join Trying Together on July 22 at 6 p.m. for our online session\, “Connections and Conversations: Advocacy 101.” \nAbout\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. \nThis session will highlight the budget process and state government in Pennsylvania. Participants will receive an overview of the Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA) campaigns\, how early childhood education programs are impacted by the budget process\, and ways professionals and families can use their experiences and knowledge to advocate. This session will also identify advocacy actions attendees can participate in or lead to advocate for early childhood. \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. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, July 22 | 6 – 7 p.m\nInstructors: Emily Neff\, Cristina Codario\, and Lindsey Ramsey\nCKC: K6.10 C1\nCDA Subject Area: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism.\nRegistrations must be submitted by Monday\, July 20. Space is limited.\nSessions will be offered biweekly and will offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be offered.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the course webpage. \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.\nCommit to learning about each other\, not to debating the topic.\nEmbrace differences of opinion as healthy and support each person’s authentic self-expression.\nParticipants will be muted for the beginning portion of the session.\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.\nParticipants may type a comment or question in the Chat or may send comments or questions directly to the moderator for them to share.\nTo receive PQAS credit\, you must complete an evaluation at the end of the session and include your PD Registry number.\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:COVID-19 Supplies Distribution Event for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:About\nTrying Together\, Global Links\, and Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 are partnering to ensure that 650 licensed child care operators in Allegheny County are fully equipped with the protective and cleaning supplies they need to maintain a safe\, clean\, and healthy environment for children and employees. \nAll licensed child care providers in Allegheny County are eligible to receive cleaning supplies and safety equipment. Providers must have their tax identification (EIN) numbers read for staff at the distribution site. \nWhat’s Included\nChild care operators are invited to visit a distribution location to receive: \n\n\n\nan infrared\, no-touch thermometer;\n\n\ngloves for diaper changes and cleaning;\n\n\nhand sanitizer;\n\n\ndisinfectant;\n\n\nreusable cloth masks;\n\n\nreusable clear plastic face shield; and\n\n\none case of tissues.\n\n\n\nAvailable Dates and Locations\n\n\n\nDistribution at Global Links  |  Register\nWednesday\, July 22  |  1 – 3 p.m.\n700 Trumbull Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15205\n\n\nDistribution at LaRoche University  |  Register\nThursday\, July 23  |  1 – 3 p.m.\n9000 Babcock Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237\n\n\nDistribution at Edgewood Town Centre  |  Register\nFriday\, July 24 | 1 – 3 p.m.\n1763 South Braddock Avenue\, Swissvale\, PA 15218\n\n\n\nSee a map of each distribution location. \nRegistration\nTo ensure enough supplies are available\, please register for the date and location of your choice via the PPE Supply Pickup Form. Each provider must sign up separately. Providers with multiple locations should sign up for each program\, specifying the program name on each form. \nMore Information\nThe purchase and distribution of supplies are made possible through the generous support of local foundations. For more information\, call 412.350.3577 or visit elrc5.alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/covid-19-supplies-child-care-2020-07-23/
LOCATION:LaRoche University\, 9000 Babcock Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, 15237
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SUMMARY:Examining the Complexity of Multiracial Identity
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that roughly one in seven infants in the United States is multiracial or multiethnic? Join EmbraceRace on July 23 for “Raising Multiracial Children\, Part 1: Examining the Complexity of Multiracial Identity” as they explore what it means to be multiracial and how caregivers can support the positive development of their child’s multiracial identity. \nAbout\nDuring this first webinar of a two-part series on raising multiracial kids\, presenters will break down some of the complexities of identifying with more than one race\, including the pivotal role caregivers and families play in shaping how multiracial children come to understand themselves and the world around them. \nSpeakers will describe the challenges and strengths of identifying with more than one racial group\, highlighting examples from recent research and drawing from their own personal experiences as multiracial individuals and parents of multiracial children. Comments and questions are welcome. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the event webpage.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/multiracial-identity-webinar/
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Supplies Distribution Event for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:About\nTrying Together\, Global Links\, and Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 are partnering to ensure that 650 licensed child care operators in Allegheny County are fully equipped with the protective and cleaning supplies they need to maintain a safe\, clean\, and healthy environment for children and employees. \nAll licensed child care providers in Allegheny County are eligible to receive cleaning supplies and safety equipment. Providers must have their tax identification (EIN) numbers read for staff at the distribution site. \nWhat’s Included\nChild care operators are invited to visit a distribution location to receive: \n\n\n\nan infrared\, no-touch thermometer;\n\n\ngloves for diaper changes and cleaning;\n\n\nhand sanitizer;\n\n\ndisinfectant;\n\n\nreusable cloth masks;\n\n\nreusable clear plastic face shield; and\n\n\none case of tissues.\n\n\n\nAvailable Dates and Locations\n\n\n\nDistribution at Global Links  |  Register\nWednesday\, July 22  |  1 – 3 p.m.\n700 Trumbull Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15205\n\n\n\n\nDistribution at LaRoche University  |  Register\nThursday\, July 23  |  1 – 3 p.m.\n9000 Babcock Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15237\n\n\n\n\nDistribution at Edgewood Town Centre  |  Register\nFriday\, July 24  |  1 – 3 p.m.\n1763 South Braddock Avenue\, Swissvale\, PA 15218\n\n\n\nSee a map of each distribution location. \nRegistration\nTo ensure enough supplies are available\, please register for the date and location of your choice via the PPE Supply Pickup Form. Each provider must sign up separately. Providers with multiple locations should sign up for each program\, specifying the program name on each form. \nMore Information\nThe purchase and distribution of supplies are made possible through the generous support of local foundations. For more information\, call 412.350.3577 or visit elrc5.alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/covid-19-supplies-child-care-2020-07-24/
LOCATION:Edgewood Town Centre\, 1763 South Braddock Avenue\, Swissvale\, 15218
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