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SUMMARY:2020 SOC Symposium | Father Family Involvement
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how Pennsylvania can build better futures for children through greater father family involvement? Join the National Association of Social Workers on December 1\, 8\, and 15 for the 2020 SOC Symposium. This event is virtual. \nAbout\nTuesday\, December 1\, 2020\nIncludes a brief presentation of Pennsylvania’s Journey to ensure child wellbeing\, safety\, and permanency for every child within the Commonwealth\, as well as personal interviews with two Distinguished Pennsylvania System Change Leaders for Greater Father Family Involvement: “From Whence They Come.” \nTuesday\, December 8\, 2020\nAddresses the consequences of Father Absence and or Father Non-Involvement\, and the need to move forward\, a diverse group of expert panelists will help participants to unravel the question\, “Are Fathers intentionally included\, or not\, in Pennsylvania’s child and family services and programming that are designed to enhance well-being outcomes for both?” \nTuesday\, December 15\, 2020\nA Call to Action\, as the Symposium comes to a close\, with Media Q&A. Drs. Myers\, Goode\, Horn will emphasize why this mission is so crucial and will illuminate the strategy for moving Pennsylvania forward now! \nRegistration\nTo register for the Symposium\, visit the event webpage. Online registration will be available until December 1\, 2020. CEU credits available. \nMore Information\nFor registration questions\, please contact Asagen.naswpa@socialworkers.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/2020-soc-symposium-father-family-involvement/2020-12-08/
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SUMMARY:Open-Ended Questions Are For Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about using open-ended STEM questions with early learners of all ages and abilities? Join Trying Together on December 9 for our online session\, “Connections and Conversations: Open-Ended Questions Are For Everyone!” \nAbout\nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are biweekly interactive sessions that highlight topics of interest to the field of early childhood education. Participants engage in virtual discussions with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about the highlighted topic. Sessions offer one hour of PQAS credit. Act 48 credit will not be provided. \nIn this session\, 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 using open-ended Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics (STEM) questioning with early learners of all ages and abilities. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, December 9  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nInstructors: Jasmine Davis and Wendy Brenneman\nCKC: Curriculum and Learning Experiences\nCDA Subject Area: Safe\, Healthy Learning Environment\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, December 7\, 2020\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the course PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit is available. \nIf you do not have a PD Registry account\, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account\, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information. \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 Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/open-ended-questions/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Stay and Play!
DESCRIPTION:Early learning programs: Are you interested in participating in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities with your children? Join Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative for the eight-week virtual “Stay and Play!” series. \nStay and Play!\nMany providers face the challenge of juggling virtual learning for school-age children while keeping younger children engaged. To help support this work\, Trying Together and the Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative reimagined the Come Play! experience.  \nAs part of the eight-week “Stay and Play!” series\, we invite early learning programs to participate in a weekly virtual playdate. Join in music\, movement\, wellness\, science\, and creative expression activities that make play a joyful part of the day. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nDecember 10\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nDecember 17\, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 7\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 28\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2021 | 10:30 a.m.\nRegister\n\n\n\nMore Information\nRegistration preferred 24 hours in advance. Contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at sarah@tryingtogether.org to register at any time. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stay-and-play/2020-12-10/
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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/2020-12-11/
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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. \nEach session in December will feature a Q&A with ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches who will answer questions about the Keystone STARS Performance Standards. The Keystone STARS program is a responsive system to improve\, support\, and recognize the continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania. ELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches are also able to offer support to providers who participate in the Keystone STARS program. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 12: Keystone STARS Performance Standards Q & A\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meeting  |  Attend the Session\n\n\nThursday\, December 17: Keystone STARS Performance Standards Q & A\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meeting  |  Attend the Session\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor 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-of-practice-dec/2020-12-12/
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