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SUMMARY:Get Ready for the November Election
DESCRIPTION:The Voter Empowerment Education & Enrichment Movement (VEEEM) will drop by the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center on Mondays for the next two months. \nLearn More\nDuring the visits\, attendees can register to vote for the Nov. 5 election\, learn where their voting poll is located\, and be educated on the candidates’ views. \nVEEEM is a faith-based\, nonpartisan community organization dedicated to increasing voter turnout in the Greater Pittsburgh area. \nVEEEM representatives will visit the Hub from 9 a.m. to noon on every Monday in September and October. For more information\, call the Hub & Family Center at 412-545-5039.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/get-ready-for-the-november-election/2024-09-30/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Writing High-Quality IFSP Outcomes and IEP Goals
DESCRIPTION:This Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network training is holding a webinar that provides a comprehensive review of the seven prioritized aspects of high-quality IFSP outcomes and IEP goals essential for Early Intervention. \nLearn More\nDuring Writing High-Quality IFSP Outcomes and IEF Goals\, participants will review federal and state regulations and EI announcements that guide the writing process and the purpose of creating high-quality outcomes and goals in Early Intervention. \nThe training will teach participants to use the seven key aspects of high-quality outcome and goal statements to enhance their writing. Additionally\, participants will have the opportunity to examine and analyze sample statements and practice writing high-quality IFSP outcomes and IEP goals. \nParticipants will: \n\nDiscuss federal and state regulations and Pennsylvania EI announcements that guide the writing process for IFSP outcomes and IEP goal statements\nIdentify the seven prioritized aspects of high-quality IFSP outcomes and IEP goals\nDiscuss sample IFSP outcomes and IEP goal statements and rate them according to the seven prioritized aspects of high-quality statements\nPractice writing high-quality IFSP outcomes and IEP goals\n\nThe webinar will run from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday\, Oct. 1. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-writing-high-quality-ifsp-outcomes-and-iep-goals/
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SUMMARY:Stand Up for Homeless Children's Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Ed Gainey will join Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and U.S. Rep. Summer Lee\, D-12th\, for an event and press conference that will draw attention to the county’s children\, youth\, and young adults experiencing homelessness. \nLearn More\nStand Up for Homeless Children’s Awareness Month is aimed at showing solidarity for the 3\,122 students experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County. There will be a three-minute observance of silence and a press conference during which elected officials will speak. \nThe event will run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday\, Oct. 1 in front of the Pittsburgh City-County Building. \nThose interested in attending can RSVP now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/stand-up-for-homeless-childrens-awareness-month/
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SUMMARY:Story time at The Hub!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nWhere: \nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nWhen: \nTuesdays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org. \nShare our flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/storytime-at-the-hub-2023/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2024-10-01/
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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-2023-10-03/2024-10-01/
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SUMMARY:CDA Completion Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesdays from mid-September to late October\, those working towards their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential can join a network of fellow educators. \nLearn More\nTrying Together’s virtual CDA Completion Community of Practice is a seven-week course that offers a blend of structured learning and interactive community engagement tailored to empower CDA candidates. \nEach week\, participants will dive into individual pieces of the required CDA portfolio\, application\, and available financial assistance. The facilitator will provide step-by-step instructions and practical tips as well as answer questions to help participants navigate the complexities of the CDA credential. \nEducators must have completed the minimum 120 hours of CDA training to qualify for the course. \nThe course will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays\, from Sept. 11 to Oct. 23. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/cda-completion-community-of-practice/2024-10-02/
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2024-10-02/
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime at The Hub & Family Center
DESCRIPTION:Does your family need a new space to play? Are your children tired of playing at home\, but it’s getting too cold to go outside or to the park? \nJoin The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for drop-in playtime hours! The Hub & Family Center’s play space will be open for families to “drop-in” and play with new toys\, read new books\, and more! \nWhen: Weekly on Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nWhere: The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15208 \n*Please note that parents/caregivers must remain with their children during drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are not staff led activities and/or programming\, but staff will be on-site and able to answer any larger questions about community resources\, Hub & Family Center services\, and more!
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime-at-the-hub-family-center/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, 7219 Kelly Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208
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SUMMARY:APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. \nLearn More\nAll events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place\, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. \nOctober events include: \n\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Oct. 31\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nNovember events include: \n\nBuilding Community – Friday\, Nov. 1\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nStructure and Clear Limits – Thursday\, Nov. 7\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPromoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday\, Nov.  8\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nRecognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nPlanning and Reflection – Friday\, Nov. 15\, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nIdentifying Student Homelessness – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Nov. 21\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nDecember events include: \n\nRecognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nLEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday\, Dec. 12\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/apost-professional-development-and-training-series/2024-10-03/
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SUMMARY:Green Cleaning Event for Early Learning Providers
DESCRIPTION:Women for a Healthy Environment will host a professional development session on green cleaning in October that is designed specifically for early child care providers. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which provides two PQAS and Act 48 credits\, will focus on creating a safe\, healthy space for the development and well-being of young children. The workshop will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to make impactful changes in daily cleaning routines. \nThe event will instruct attendees how to: \n\nProtect the health of children in their care and learn how to create a safer environment by using green\, non-toxic alternatives\nRecognize the distinctions between cleaning\, sanitizing\, and disinfecting\, and why each is critical in a child care setting\nLook for effective\, eco-friendly products that reduce exposure to toxic substances\, ensuring a healthier space for children.\n\nMore Details\nAttendees will take home a green cleaning kit. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nThe session will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday\, Oct. 3 at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny branch\, located at 1230 Federal St. \nSpace is limited. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/green-cleaning-event-for-early-learning-providers/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Sessions to Discuss Book on Wonder and Fred Rogers
DESCRIPTION:Two upcoming free virtual book study sessions will discuss a new book that examines the subjects of wonder and Fred Rogers. \nLearn More \nThe events will focus on “When You Wonder\, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative\, Curious\, Caring Kids” by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski. The authors will take part in both sessions. \nThe book covers the importance of wonder for children. It cites Rogers’ – of Pittsburgh-based TV show “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” – ability to spark a sense of wonder in children. The book also covers how Rogers encouraged and nurtured children’s play and helped learners to manage their feelings and try new things. \nThe sessions will be held on: \n\nThursday\, Sept. 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET\nThursday\, Oct. 3 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET\n\nRegistration is now open for the event. More information on the book can be found on Remake Learning’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-sessions-to-discuss-book-on-wonder-and-fred-rogers/2024-10-03/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:In “Introduction to ASQ-3\,” participants will learn how to use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®\, Third Edition (ASQ®–3) as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. \nMonday\, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nMonday\, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nSpace is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m.\nRegister\n\nMonday\, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: $15\nRegister\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-8/2024-10-05/
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