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SUMMARY:The Incredible Years Parenting Program
DESCRIPTION:Parenting is hard work. Join Wesley Family Services on Mondays from February 22 to June 28\, 2021\, for their Incredible Years Parenting Program to learn ways to make parenting easier and fun for both you and your child. Incentives will be included. \nAbout\nThe Incredible Years Parenting Program will be hosted virtually on Mondays from February 22 to June 28\, 2021. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Through the program\, caregivers will learn how to: \n\n\n\nset clear limits with their children\,\n\n\n\n\nuse effective and positive discipline techniques\,\n\n\n\n\nuse praise and rewards to encourage positive behaviors\, and\n\n\n\n\nplay together to build their relationship with their child.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo enroll\, contact Shana Orlic at 724.217.8303 or shana.orlic@wfspa.org. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Shana Orlic at 724.217.8303 or shana.orlic@wfspa.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/incredible-years-parenting/2021-05-24/
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SUMMARY:Bridging Divides Through Community Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to hold space for tough conversations in your daily life\, community\, workplace\, or during formal dialogues? Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Essential Partners on May 25 and 26 for their free virtual training sessions. \nAbout\nCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Essential Partners are offering members of the Pittsburgh community the opportunity to attend free virtual training centered on facilitating dialogue. Training will be hosted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m on Zoom Meetings. Participants should plan to use a desktop\, laptop\, or tablet with a keyboard. \nThis training is geared toward individuals who lead or influence groups of people that want to learn how to hold space for tough conversation in daily life\, in your community\, at your workplace\, or during formal dialogues. \nSubmit an Application\nThe application deadline is May 10\, 2021. To apply\, complete the online application form. \nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUnderstand the dynamics of stuck conversations.\n\n\n\n\nExperience dialogic structures that break destructive or silencing patterns.\n\n\n\n\nExperience Reflective Structured Dialogue.\n\n\n\n\nLearn tools for reflection and inquiry that can be used in everyday interactions.\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to establish the conditions for dialogue through the use of agreements\, preparation\, design\, and the use of space.\n\n\n\n\nBuild connections between participants to support important\, complex\, or difficult conversations.\n\n\n\n\nStructure dialogues in the community and design dialogue questions to invite narrative\, value-based discussion\, and complexity.\n\n\n\n\nUse dialogue as a civic tool for reflection\, self-authorship\, connection to the values\, and the development of conviction and intellectual humility.\n\n\n\nTraining Format\nDay One \n\n\n\nGroup activity\, training overview\, introductions\, break\, information-sharing\, group discussion\, lunch\, participate in a dialogue\, journaling\, break\, dialogue debrief\, review\, and practice.\n\n\n\nDay Two \n\n\n\nReflection share-out\, information-sharing\, exercises\, break\, dialogue facilitation using a script\, debrief\, lunch\, exercise and teaching\, facilitation deep-dive\, exercise and teaching\, break\, additional practice\, and wrap-up/evaluations.\n\n\n\nAsk a Question\nFor questions\, email baylessj@carnegielibrary.org. Share this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-dialogue/2021-05-25/
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SUMMARY:Free Frick and Highland Park Activities
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Park Rangers are hosting free activities for all ages this summer in Frick and Highland Park. All events are hosted from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and will be subject to weather cancelation and modification. \nSafety: All children will be required to wash or sanitize their hands before and after the program. \nMay: Grow Your Own Tree\n\n\n\nMay 18\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nMay 25\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nJune: Wildflower Plantings\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJune 8\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nJuly: Art Break\n\n\n\nJuly 6\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 20\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nAugust: Coffee-Filter Butterflies\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nAugust 10\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nSeptember: Pinecone Birdfeeders\n\n\n\nSeptember 7\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 28\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/frick-park-highland-park/2021-05-25/
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SUMMARY:Bridging Divides Through Community Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to hold space for tough conversations in your daily life\, community\, workplace\, or during formal dialogues? Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Essential Partners on May 25 and 26 for their free virtual training sessions. \nAbout\nCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Essential Partners are offering members of the Pittsburgh community the opportunity to attend free virtual training centered on facilitating dialogue. Training will be hosted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m on Zoom Meetings. Participants should plan to use a desktop\, laptop\, or tablet with a keyboard. \nThis training is geared toward individuals who lead or influence groups of people that want to learn how to hold space for tough conversation in daily life\, in your community\, at your workplace\, or during formal dialogues. \nSubmit an Application\nThe application deadline is May 10\, 2021. To apply\, complete the online application form. \nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUnderstand the dynamics of stuck conversations.\n\n\n\n\nExperience dialogic structures that break destructive or silencing patterns.\n\n\n\n\nExperience Reflective Structured Dialogue.\n\n\n\n\nLearn tools for reflection and inquiry that can be used in everyday interactions.\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to establish the conditions for dialogue through the use of agreements\, preparation\, design\, and the use of space.\n\n\n\n\nBuild connections between participants to support important\, complex\, or difficult conversations.\n\n\n\n\nStructure dialogues in the community and design dialogue questions to invite narrative\, value-based discussion\, and complexity.\n\n\n\n\nUse dialogue as a civic tool for reflection\, self-authorship\, connection to the values\, and the development of conviction and intellectual humility.\n\n\n\nTraining Format\nDay One \n\n\n\nGroup activity\, training overview\, introductions\, break\, information-sharing\, group discussion\, lunch\, participate in a dialogue\, journaling\, break\, dialogue debrief\, review\, and practice.\n\n\n\nDay Two \n\n\n\nReflection share-out\, information-sharing\, exercises\, break\, dialogue facilitation using a script\, debrief\, lunch\, exercise and teaching\, facilitation deep-dive\, exercise and teaching\, break\, additional practice\, and wrap-up/evaluations.\n\n\n\nAsk a Question\nFor questions\, email baylessj@carnegielibrary.org. Share this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-dialogue/2021-05-26/
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Series: Who's Caring for the Caregiver?
DESCRIPTION:Join PennAEYC for their four-part “Mental Health: Who’s Caring for the Caregiver?” professional development series focused on discussing mental health and creating a space for healing. \nMental Health Series Courses\nMysteries of Mental Illness\nWednesday\, May 26  |  1 – 2:30 p.m. \nEnjoy a screening of the PBS documentary series “Mysteries of Mental Illness” followed by a panel discussion on addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Presenters will explore attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness and give voice to contemporary Americans across a spectrum of experiences. \nRegister: Register for this event. \nMental Health\, Exactly What Is It?\nWednesday\, June 2  |  1 – 3 p.m. \nPenn State Extension Food\, Families\, and Health Extension Educator Cynthia Pollich will share information about supporting those in need of mental health support. Presenters will: \n\n\n\nexamine how to identify when to be concerned and what mental health is\,\nidentify key elements of stress and what to look for\, and\nexamine steps to take when you are seeking support and solutions.\n\n\n\nRegister: Register for this event.  \nBuilding Your Bounce\, Simple Strategies for a Resilient You!\nWednesday\, June 9  |  1 – 2:30 p.m. \nNefertiti Poyner will share simple strategies to build a more resilient you. Learn how to build your resiliency and live your life as the best you. \nRegister: Register for this event. \nTips and Tricks for Taking Care of YOU!\nWednesday\, June 16  |  1 – 3 p.m. \nPenn State Extension Food\, Families\, and Health Extension Educator Cynthia Pollich will share tips and tricks for taking care of caregiver’s mental health. Presenters will: \n\n\n\nexamine self-care tips and tricks\,\nexamine the “wellness wheel” (a self-health guide)\, and\nshare resources to aid in supporting caregiver mental health.\n\n\n\nRegister: Register for this event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mental-health-series/2021-05-26/
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SUMMARY:State of Black Learning Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Through the generous support of the Grable Foundation\, the State of Black of Learning will launch a series of free professional development opportunities over the next few months to ensure that every educator and student has an opportunity to excel within this new paradigm of education. \nAbout\nDuring these workshops\, State of Black Learning will highlight the unsung heroes of education by giving them a chance to showcase their ability to engage students during remote and hybrid learning. Educators will receive a stipend for their participation and will be offered an opportunity to share out the best practices during March and May networking gatherings. \nIf you or someone you know is doing phenomenal work\, email State of Black Learning at info@stateofblacklearning.com. \nFeatured Workshops\n\n\n\nFebruary 26\, 2021  |  Disconnect to Reconnect: Old School Learning\, Captivating Young Minds in a Digital Age\nSpeaker: Elle Cole\, Author\, Speaker & Podcast host of Cleverly Changing\n\n\n\n\nMarch 26\, 2021  |  Unsung Heroes of Education\nSpeakers: Local/National Educators\n\n\n\n\nApril 7\, 2021  |  Leaders of Impact\nSpeakers: Dr. Gretchen Generett\, Professor & Interim Dean of Duquesne University School of Education & Dr. Valerie Kinloch\, Professor & Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education\, facilitated by Dr. Tyra Good\, Associate Professor of Education at Elms College\n\n\n\n\nMay 26\, 2021  |  Unsung Heroes of Education\nSpeakers: Local/National Educators\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register for these workshops\, complete the online registration form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/state-black-learning/2021-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Connecting Storytime to Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to use interactive storytime sessions in your classroom? Join Trying Together on May 26 for our free online course\, “Connections and Conversations: Connecting Storytime to Learning Experiences.” \nAbout\nPresenters will demonstrate how to execute interactive storytimes in early education classrooms using the book “The Mitten” by Jan Brett. Presenters will share examples and discuss how to use the text to connect to learning experiences in the classroom. Participants are invited to brainstorm other activities and learning experiences. \nConnections and Conversations Virtual Check-Ins are interactive sessions that highlight early childhood education topics. Participants engage in virtual discussions with child development experts and interact with early learning practitioners to share questions\, experiences\, and expertise about connecting learning experiences to storytime. \nSession Details\n\n\n\nSession Date: Wednesday\, May 26\, 2021 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nInstructors: Holly Cessna and Shawna Mohler\n\n\n\n\nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKC): K2.11 C1 Define learning as a process that integrates all domains of development (emotional\, social\, language\, cognitive\, physical\, and creative).\n\n\n\nRegistration\nStep One: Event Registration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Registration will close on May 24 at 11:55 p.m. Please have your PD Registry Number available (if any). \nStep Two: Receiving Credit\nOne PQAS credit hour is available. To receive credit\, complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). \nMore Information\nFor course questions\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or Shawna Mohler at shawna.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For questions about credit\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
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SUMMARY:Women's Health: The 4 Trimesters of Pregnancy\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you recently or wanting to become pregnant? This two-part series will get you ready for the journey that is pregnancy. \nAbout the Pregnancy Series\nJoin Dr. Betty Braxter\, Associate Dean and Certified Midwife at Pitt Nursing\, and Demia Horsely\, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Chandra Cunningham\, Director of Clinical Practices and Home Visits at Healthy Start for an informative discussion to help you get through and understand what to expect during the early months of your pregnancy. Along with information\, there will be prizes for you and your baby. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/4-trimesters-pregnancy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T110000
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SUMMARY:Hello Mommy! Virtual Parent Group
DESCRIPTION:It is helpful to know you are not alone. Hello Baby‘s Hello Mommy virtual parent group connects mothers in Allegheny County with other local moms with infants to talk about everything from car seats to child care. \nHello Mommy! Meeting Schedule\n\n\n\nSecond Wednesday of Every Month  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nJoin the Meeting  |  Join by Phone (Audio Only): 267.368.7515\, Conference ID: 176 325 708#\n\n\nFourth Thursday of Every Month  |  11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nJoin the Meeting  |  Join by Phone (Audio Only): 267.368.7515\, Conference ID: 176 325 708#\n\n\n\nOther Virtual Parenting Groups\n\n\n\nHello Daddy!\n\n\n\n\nAsk-a-Nurse\n\n\n\nAsk a Question\nTo ask a question\, call the Department of Human Services at 412.350.6611 or email celeste.boston@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/hello-mommy-virtual-parent-group/2021-05-27/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Building Blocks Lunch and Learn Series
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis May\, the Virtual Building Blocks Lunch and Learn Series will explore strategies to empower parents\, the power of play\, and how immune and nutrition issues affect therapeutic outcomes. This event is hosted by Westmoreland County Local Coordinating Council (LICC) and Trying Together. \nPQAS\, Act 48\, and/or ASHA credit will be available. This event is best suited for Early Intervention parents and therapists\, early learning professionals\, service coordinators\, and teachers. \nLunch and Learn Series\nThis Virtual Lunch and Learn Series will include three workshops\, including: \nWhy Is This Child Stuck? The hidden ways immune and nutrition issues affect therapeutic outcomes.\nTuesday\, May 11\, 2021  |  12:00 – 2:00 p.m.\nPresenter: Kelly Dorfman\, Clinical Nutritionist\, Author\, and Public Speaker\nRegistration Deadline: May 4\, 2021 \nTwo PQAS and/or Act 48 credit hours available. \nMany children do not progress as expected in therapy despite herculean efforts by well-trained professionals and caretakers. Medical specialists sometimes uncover a cause but rarely are common immune reactions or dietary weaknesses suspected. Discover how the immune system communicates with and can disrupt neurological function and how nutrition gaps can impact clinical outcomes. \nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC) and Learning Objectives \nK7.12 C1 – Describe the dietary needs associated with age-related development and ways to accommodate children’s and families’ special needs and preferences. \n\nDiscover how widespread messenger molecules communicate between the immune and nervous systems.\nRecognize common symptoms that suggest a weak diet or nutrition deficiencies and understand why they are significant.\nIdentify patients who may have nutrition or immune issues that could be interfering with optimal clinical outcomes.\n\nThe Power of Play in a High-Tech World\nWednesday\, May 19\, 2021  |  12:00 – 3:00 p.m.\nPresenter: Cari Ebert\, MS\, CCC-SLP\, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist\nRegistration Deadline: May 12\, 2021\n \nThree PQAS\, ASHA\, and/or Act 48 credit hours available. \nIt is critical for pediatric therapists\, early childhood educators\, and parents to understand and appreciate the connection between brain development and play\, especially in young children who present with developmental delays. This course will provide an evidence-based approach to working with young children and their families by promoting cognitive\, language\, sensorimotor and social-emotional development through child-directed\, adult-guided play experiences. \nParticipants will gain more insight as to how play has changed over the years as a result of technology\, along with a rationale as to the benefits of screen-free play for young children with developing brains and bodies. Guidelines for virtual therapy visits during COVID-19 will also be discussed. \nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC) and Learning Objectives \nK2.14 C1 – Identify ways in which play (construction\, organizing\, and applying knowledge) is the primary instructional mode for supporting children’s construction of knowledge. \n\nSummarize the benefits of play across the five developmental domains (cognitive\, communication\, social-emotional\, physical\, adaptive).\nDescribe the limitations of drill work\, flashcards\, and educational apps when working with young children with developing brains and bodies.\nExplain the developmental stages of object play and social play from birth to age five.\nList specific strategies to make virtual therapy sessions more effective for young children and their families.\n\nEmpowering Parents in a Positive Way through Virtual and In-Person Coaching\nThursday\, May 27\, 2021  |  12:00 – 2:00 p.m.\nPresenter: June Fisher\, President of Dynamic Training Solutions\nRegistration Deadline: May 20\, 2021\n \nTwo PQAS and/or Act 48 credit hours available. \nAttend this interactive workshop to learn and share knowledge and skills that will improve your ability to work with a diverse population as you guide them to be the best caregivers they can be. During the workshop\, we will review evidence-based best practice techniques – based on brain science and motivational interviewing techniques – that will increase your ability to develop positive relationships with consumers. \nCore Knowledge Competency (CKC) and Learning Objectives \nK3.2 C1 – Describe differences and complexities in family structure and lifestyles within cultures that influence child development and learning\, including beliefs\, traditions\, child-rearing practices\, parent-child interaction styles\, and discipline. \n\nReview brain science and how to develop a positive serve and return relationship with consumers.\nReview key motivational interviewing techniques to engage consumers in services.\n\n  \nEach session will be hosted using the web-based video conferencing platform Zoom. Please download Zoom to your device of choice and monitor your email inbox for each workshop Zoom link. \nRegistration\nStep One (Event Registration)\nWorkshops cost $25 each\, or $50 for all three sessions. Please check the box next to the sessions you would like to attend. Registration will close on April 30 at 11:55 p.m. Space is limited. Registration is required. \n\n\n\nRegister: To register\, complete the online registration form.\n\n\n\n\nPay by Check: If you plan on paying by check\, please contact Debra McKeever at dmckeever@achieva.info.\n\n\n\n\nDiscount: Parents with children enrolled in Early Intervention in Westmoreland County are invited to attend these events for free. To receive the discount code\, please contact Debra McKeever at dmckeever@achieva.info.\n\n\n\nPlease have your PD Registry Number and PPID Number available (if any). \nStep Two (Receiving Credit)\nPQAS\, Act 48\, and/or ASHA credit is available. To receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form for each event they wish to attend (in addition to the registration form): \n\n\n\nCredit Request – Why Is This Child Stuck?\n\n\n\n\nCredit Request – The Power of Play\n\n\n\n\nCredit Request – Empowering Parents in a Positive Way\n\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n \nKelly Dorfman\, Clinical Nutritionist\, Author\, and Public Speaker \nSelf-employed for 35 years as a clinical nutritionist\, author\, and public speaker. In 1994\, co-founded\, was President\, and then Advisor of Developmental Delay Resources\, a non-profit charity. Conducts workshops and give talks 10-20 times a year since 1995 in the United States of America as well as Canada\, Turkey\, India\, and Kuwait. Winner of 2013 Nautilus Book Award for her book\, Cure Your Child With Food. \n  \n \nCari Ebert\, MS\, CCC-SLP\, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist \nCari Ebert\, MS\, CCC-SLP is a pediatric speech-language pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City\, Missouri area. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa in 1993 and her Master’s Degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1995. Cari is a therapist\, consultant\, author\, and nationally recognized speaker who gets paid to do what she loves most…TALK! She works exclusively with young children\, from birth to age five\, and their families and believes that early intervention is the key to future success. Cari has a son diagnosed with autism and apraxia\, allowing her to engage audiences both as a professional and as a parent of a child with additional needs. She has an animated personality\, and this translates to a high-energy speaking style. Join Cari as she explores important issues for enhancing the development of young children…you will be glad you took the time! \n  \nJune Fisher\, President of Dynamic Training Solutions \nJune has 30+ years of experience working\, planning\, and teaching individuals and groups from various cultures\, regions\, and backgrounds. She is currently the President of Dynamic Training Solutions\, the company she developed that provides: organizational assessments\, planning\, program and curriculum development\, and delivery throughout the United States. Throughout her career\, she has worked with individuals and groups to identify and achieve their goals. She is recognized as the premier facilitator by numerous social service organizations throughout Pennsylvania and has won Trainer of the Year Recognition. She provides dynamic interactive workshops for families\, agencies\, and communities. \nJune is a Licensed Social Worker\, certified Organizational Effectiveness Consultant\, and Diversity Trainer and has been certified as a Critical Incident Stress Management facilitator. Ms. Fisher has been an adjunct faculty member in the social work departments of West Chester\, Widener\, and Temple University. June has been active in the community where in a voluntary capacity she worked with a team to develop and implement Helping Hounds. The mission of Helping Hounds is to train dogs to become companion\, therapy\, and/or psychiatric service dogs to aid veterans living with the after-effects of military service. She has also been a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Cumberland County; In this capacity\, she assesses the services provided to abused/neglected youth and based on her assessment makes recommendations to a Pennsylvania Dependency Court Judge. June has touched the lives of many by teaching them the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their goals personal and professional goals. \nAsk A Question\nFor questions about the series\, contact Debra McKeever at dmckeever@achieva.info. For questions about receiving credit\, please email jasmine@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
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SUMMARY:Considering Culture when Assessing and Diagnosing Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Join Zero to Three on May 27 for “Considering Culture when Assessing and Diagnosing Young Children” to learn about the intersection of culture and diagnosis. \nAbout\nIf professionals try to assess and diagnose developmental and mental challenges without considering culture\, they risk misunderstanding\, misdiagnosis\, and missed connections. This talk explores the intersection of culture and diagnosis\, considering: \n\n\n\ncultural explanations of a child’s difficulties\,\n\n\n\n\ncultural factors related to the child’s environment\, and\n\n\n\n\ncultural features of the relationship between the parents/caregivers and the clinician.\n\n\n\nPresenters will illustrate these intersections through a case vignette\, with a particular focus on autism spectrum disorder. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form.
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SUMMARY:ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Staff Qualifications)
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny County child care owners\, directors\, and teaching staff: Do you have questions about staff qualifications according to the Keystone STARS Standards? Join ELRC Region 5 on May 27 for their online discussion\, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Staff Qualifications)”. \nAbout\nELRC Region 5 Quality Coaches will host a one-hour discussion for Allegheny County child care owners\, directors\, and teaching staff to ask questions\, network with peers\, and learn about staff qualifications according to the Keystone STARS Standards. ELRC Quality Coaches will: \n\n\n\nreview what professional development staff need in the areas outlined in the standards\,\nprovide resources on where to find professional development\, and\ndiscuss how the Career Pathway relates to staff qualifications.\n\n\n\nAdditional discussions will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month via Zoom. Discussion topics will vary based on participant feedback and current events. One PQAS credit hour will be available. \nCourse Details\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 27\, 2021 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m\nTopic: Staff Qualifications\nInstructors: Katie Streiff\, Lindsey Perry\, and Kathy Wolfe\nCore Knowledge Competencies (CKC):\n\nK6.3 C1 – Engage in supportive working relationships with colleagues and peers.\nK6.5 C1 – Participate\, as a lifelong learner\, in opportunities for professional development and growth at the\nlocal\, state\, and national level through a variety of means.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nSTEP ONE: Register\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. Registration will close on May 25 at 5 p.m. Space is limited. Please have your PD Registry Number available. \nSTEP TWO: Request Credit\nOne PQAS credit hour will be available. To receive credit\, participants must complete the PD Registry Credit Request Form (in addition to the registration form). \nMore Information\nFor questions about the session\, please contact Jillian Miller at jillian.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For questions about course credit\, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. Parents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. \nRise Together takes place on the Fourth Friday of each month from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center (7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208). \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact 412.545.5039. \nShare this flyer with your networks.
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LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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