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SUMMARY:Child Care Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Child Care Lounge and other early learning professionals on August 18 for the Child Care Virtual Conference! \nAbout\nThe Child Care Virtual Conference will feature over 15 live sessions. Registration includes access to three live Zoom sessions and one month of free access to all recorded sessions. Certificates will be issued for each class that had documented attendance. \nFeatured Topics\nPresenters will explore a variety of child care topics\, including\, but not limited to\, the following: \n\n\n\npreventing teacher burnout\,\n\n\n\n\nsupporting young children who display challenging behaviors\,\n\n\n\n\nestablishing a DAP classroom through virtual learning\,\n\n\n\n\nfostering social skills while maintaining social distancing\,\n\n\n\n\nthriving in a responsive classroom\, and\n\n\n\n\nstrategies to surviving a recession.\n\n\n\nTo see an overview of each session\, visit the PD Registry website. \nRegistration\nTo register and learn more\, visit the Child Care Lounge website. After you register\, you will receive a link to the Conference portal as well as a passcode for entry. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact Joni Levine at 412.885.5172 or joni@childcarelounge.com. \nShare this event with your network via Facebook.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/child-care-virtual-conference/
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SUMMARY:Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Medical Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let your child fall behind on their needed immunizations. Visit the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to access vaccinations for children ages two months through high school\, receive WIC (Women\, Infants\, and Children) form assistance\, learn important health and safety information\, and more. \nAbout the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile\nUPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh\, UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics\, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown are partnering to bring needed vaccines\, safely\, to western Pennsylvania communities through the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. \nAppropriate physical distancing measures will be maintained. Please give yourself adequate time in case of a wait. Adults and children over age two are asked to arrive wearing a mask. A mask will be provided if you do not have one. Children must be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian. \nServices Provided\nThe following services will be available: \n\n\n\nvaccinations\, ages two months through high school;\n\n\nWIC (Women\, Infants\, and Children) form assistance;\n\n\nhealth and safety information;\n\n\nkindergarten registration information;\n\n\nat-home activities for summertime; and\n\n\nfood and infant formula resources.\n\n\n\nAvailable Dates and Locations\nThe Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is scheduled at the following locations and times: \n\n\n\nChartiers Early Childhood Center\nJune 10  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n3799 Chartiers Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15204\n\n\nChildren’s Museum of Pittsburgh\nJune 17 and July 15  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n10 Children’s Way\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212\n\n\n\n\nPenn Hills Family Care Connection\nJune 18 and July 31  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n10 Duff Rd\, Penn Hills\, PA 15235\n\n\n\n\nValley Points Family YMCA\nJune 22 and July 16  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n800 Constitution Blvd\, New Kensington\, PA 15068\n\n\n\n\nHomewood-Brushton YMCA\nJune 25 and July 23  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n7140 Bennett St\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\n\n\n\nAllegheny Valley YMCA\nJuly 2 and August 6  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n5021 Freeport Rd\, Natrona Heights\, PA 15065\n\n\n\n\nNew Castle Jr/Sr High School\nJuly 20 and August 19  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n300 E Lincoln Ave\, New Castle\, PA 16101\n\n\n\n\nSteel Valley Middle School\nJuly 27 and July 29  |  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\n3114 Main St\, Munhall\, PA 15120\n\n\n\n\nCornell School District\nAugust 31  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\n1099 Maple St\, Coraopolis\, PA 15108\n\n\n\nAlways call the Care Mobile prior to coming to any clinic at 412.352.1059 or 412.352.1060 for updated information about any weather or mechanical difficulties. No appointment is necessary at most sites. \nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact the Care Mobile at 412.352.1059. To view the updated schedule\, please visit the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh website. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/vaccinations-mobile-medical-clinic/2020-08-19/
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SUMMARY:Magda Gerber’s Philosophy of Care for Infants & Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to create a safe\, challenging\, predictable environment for young children in your care? Join Trying Together on August 19 for our interactive session\, “Magda Gerber’s Philosophy of Care for Infants & Toddlers.” \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. \nIn this session\, participants will explore the core principles of Magda Gerber’s RIE philosophical approach to educaring for infants and toddlers in the early childhood setting. The basis of the RIE approach is respecting and trusting the individual child’s authentic self. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in conversations around developmentally appropriate practice for infants and toddlers while reflecting on how to best create a safe\, challenging\, predictable environment for all children. \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. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, August 19  |  6 – 7 p.m\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Katie Gullone\n\n\n\n\nCKC: K1.7 C2\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations must be submitted by Monday\, August 17. Space is limited.\n\n\n\n\nSessions will be offered biweekly and will offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be offered.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nReflect on the RIE principles and philosophical approach when caring for infants and toddlers.\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss and analyze strategies that best support developmentally appropriate practice for infants and toddlers in the early childhood classroom setting.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for this session\, complete our online registration form. \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.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/magda-gerber-infant-toddler/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community of Practice Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join ELRC Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! \nAbout\nCommunity of Practice sessions provide early learning professionals with opportunities to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the early childhood field\, and offer insight and inspiration to their fellow professionals. \nIn August\, these virtual sessions will provide an overview of using the Pennsylvania Professional Development (PD) Registry. Participants will learn how to use the PD Registry as a tool to organize staff and will receive support and clear instruction on renewal requirements for the Keystone STARS program. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 8\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 20\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n\n\n\nMore Information\nInformation about the meetings will be sent to participants following registration. For questions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at  elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-practice-ece-meetings/2020-08-20/1/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5":MAILTO:elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community of Practice Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join ELRC Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! \nAbout\nCommunity of Practice sessions provide early learning professionals with opportunities to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the early childhood field\, and offer insight and inspiration to their fellow professionals. \nIn August\, these virtual sessions will provide an overview of using the Pennsylvania Professional Development (PD) Registry. Participants will learn how to use the PD Registry as a tool to organize staff and will receive support and clear instruction on renewal requirements for the Keystone STARS program. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 8\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 20\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Register\n\n\n\nMore Information\nInformation about the meetings will be sent to participants following registration. For questions\, contact ELRC Region 5 at  elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-practice-ece-meetings/2020-08-20/2/
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