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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/2021-01-05/
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SUMMARY:Trauma Foundations Series: New Eyes Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about Trauma-Informed Care and how to create self-care plans? Join First Up in January 2021 for their New Eyes training and forum. \nAbout\nThe New Eyes training is the first offering in First Up’s trauma series\, led in partnership with Lakeside Global Institute (LGI)\, and is geared for individuals with little or no exposure to Trauma-Informed Care. At the end of each training\, First Up will lead forums in which attendees will further discuss and learn to apply the specifics of the training to the field of Early Childhood Education. Attendees will understand the different types of stress and how to develop self-care plans for themselves and more. \nSession Dates\nTraining Dates\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 5\, 2021  |  7 – 8 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 12\, 2021  |  7 – 8 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 18\, 2021  |  9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 23\, 2021  |  9 – 10 a.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nForum Dates\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 7\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 14\, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 18\, 2021  |  11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, January 25\, 2021  |  7 – 8 p.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 30\, 2021  |  9 – 10 a.m.  |  Register\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event registration page. \nThis information was provided by First Up.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/trauma-care-series/2021-01-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T113000
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Anti-Racist\, Trauma-Informed\, and Health
DESCRIPTION:Join the Creative Learning Network on Wednesday\, January 6 for their Lunch Break session\, “Foundations of Anti-Racist\, Trauma-Informed\, and Health.” \nAbout\nDuring this session\, participants will gain an understanding of foundational principles related to the intersection of anti-racism\, trauma-informed\, and holistic health in out-of-school (OST) programs for the purpose of supporting young people of color. \nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the online registration page.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/anti-racist-trauma-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T180000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Positive Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about the importance of positive relationships? Join Trying Together on January 6 for our free virtual workshop\, “Connections and Conversations: The Power of Positive Relationships.” \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 with child development experts while interacting with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about how positive relationships create a work environment that people want to be a part of. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, January 6  |  6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Allison Robinson\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Area: Communication\n\n\n\n\nCDA Content Area: Social and Emotional Development\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, January 4\, 2021\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 will be 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.\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\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T103000
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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/2021-01-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T083000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) from January through March 2021 for their 30-minute “Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy” webinars. \nAbout\nThese 30-minute webinars will be offered at no cost to participants. Each session will be offered at 8:30 a.m. and repeated at 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. This series runs from January through March 2021. Chat topics will include the following: \n\n\n\nConnecting with Children: No Wi-Fi Needed\nJanuary 8\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nUsing Assistive Technology to Support Literacy Development\nJanuary 22\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Vocabulary and Supporting Emergent Talkers\nFebruary 12\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Children to Understand Language Around Them\nFebruary 26\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSounds\, Sounds Everywhere!\nMarch 12\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nDual Language Learners Through the Equity Lens\nMarch 26\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to each session at 4:30 p.m. \nMore Information\nPQAS\, Infant/Toddler\, and Act 48 hours are available. Participants must attend two sessions in order to get one credit hour. For questions\, contact Jodie Holmberg at jholmberg@pattan.net.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-chat/2021-01-08/1/
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SUMMARY:Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) from January through March 2021 for their 30-minute “Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy” webinars. \nAbout\nThese 30-minute webinars will be offered at no cost to participants. Each session will be offered at 8:30 a.m. and repeated at 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. This series runs from January through March 2021. Chat topics will include the following: \n\n\n\nConnecting with Children: No Wi-Fi Needed\nJanuary 8\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nUsing Assistive Technology to Support Literacy Development\nJanuary 22\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Vocabulary and Supporting Emergent Talkers\nFebruary 12\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Children to Understand Language Around Them\nFebruary 26\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nSounds\, Sounds Everywhere!\nMarch 12\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nDual Language Learners Through the Equity Lens\nMarch 26\, 2021  |  8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, visit the event webpage. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to each session at 4:30 p.m. \nMore Information\nPQAS\, Infant/Toddler\, and Act 48 hours are available. Participants must attend two sessions in order to get one credit hour. For questions\, contact Jodie Holmberg at jholmberg@pattan.net.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-chat/2021-01-08/2/
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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/2021-01-08/
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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 Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! \nAbout\nELRC Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest\, current trends in the field\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. In January\, the COP virtual sessions will give providers the opportunity to discuss their school-age care program successes\, needs\, and questions. Participants will be given the most current school-age care updates\, information\, resources\, and professional development opportunities. \nAvailable Sessions\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 9\, 2021: School Age Child Care Check-In\n10 a.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 21\, 2021: School Age Child Care Check-In\n10 a.m.  | Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n1 p.m.  |  Zoom Meetings  |  Attend the Session\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor questions\, contact elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-cop-jan-21/2021-01-09/
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