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SUMMARY:Politics and Policy: The Early Care and Education Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together’s director of public policy will take part in an upcoming virtual event with Carlow University during which she will discuss the current state of early childhood education\, preschool\, and child care. \nThe discussion will focus on federal\, state\, and local policies and will focus on where things stand today and how to prepare for the future. It will also provide an overview of the Pennsylvania budget process and early childhood funding at the state and federal levels. \nLearn More\nPolitics and Policy: The Early Care and Education Landscape will take place on Zoom from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday\, April 7. \nEmily Neff\, Trying Together’s director of public policy\, will lead the discussion. Neff mobilizes early childhood educators to share their expertise with policymakers and engages families to tell their stories. She also develops policy recommendations to create a more equitable and accessible system. \nAct 48 and PQAS hours are available for the event. \nThose interested in attending should reserve a spot. A Zoom link will appear via email a few days before the event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/trying-togethers-director-of-public-policy-to-discuss-early-childhood-education-in-virtual-event/
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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/2025-04-08/
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SUMMARY:Annual Early Childhood Education Affiliate Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the Annual Early Childhood Education Affiliate Dinner at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in April. \nLearn More\nThe theme of the dinner is “The Kaleidoscope Classroom: Changing Perspectives\, Infinite Possibilities.” The event\, held by the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg’s Education Department\, will feature Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher as the keynote speaker. \nThe dinner will be held in the gymnasium at Chambers Hall on Tuesday\, April 8. Registration and raffle baskets will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will be followed by diversity stations from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and a dinner at 5:30 p.m. The speaker will begin at 6:45 p.m. \nThose interested in attending should RSVP by Friday\, March 21. Registration is now open.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/annual-early-childhood-affiliate-dinner/
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest\, ask questions\, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. \nLearn More\nMeetings occur virtually every other Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. \nThe sessions include: \n\nMarch 25: Certification and Announcements\nApril 8: Handbooks and Policies\nApril 22: Health and Safety/Emergency Plans/Fire and Emergency Drills\nMay 13: Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Equity\nMay 27: Lesson Plans and Daily Schedules\nJune 10: Outdoor Spaces\nJune 24: Professional Development Training and Resources\nJuly 8: Keystone STARS – Star 2 Designation\nJuly 22: Keystone STARS – Star 3 and Star 4 Designations/National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Accreditation\n\nEach of the sessions will be held on Zoom. For more information\, contact Kathy Wolfe by email at Kathy.elrc@alleghenycounty.us or by phone at 412-224-0416.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/community-of-practice-for-home-based-educators/2025-04-08/
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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/2025-04-09/
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SUMMARY:ACT Raising Safe Kids Program
DESCRIPTION:Greensburg’s Wesley Family Services will host a class for parents to learn about discipline for younger children. \nLearn More\nThe ACT Raising Safe Kids program is aimed at parents with children\, from birth to age 8. During the class\, parents will: \n\nLearn discipline that works\nFind out how to deal with child tantrums and fights\nObtain a program certificate\n\nThe classes will run from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays\, from March 26 to May 14. They will take place at Wesley Family Services\, located at 521 Plymouth St. in Greensburg. \nTo register\, contact Shana at 724-217-8303 or be emailing parentwise@wfspa.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/act-raising-safe-kids-program/2025-04-09/
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SUMMARY:Early Literacy: Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Early Literacy: Community of Practice will include a dinner\, high-quality picture books\, and opportunities to learn\, grow\, and connect around early literacy. \nLearn More\nThe event is open to all practitioners\, educators\, and community members across Homestead and surrounding neighborhoods. \nThe event will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 9 and Wednesday\, June 18 at B is for Books\, located at 222 E. 8th Ave. in Homestead.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-literacy-community-of-practice/2025-04-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T103000
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania One Book Virtual Event: Arlo Draws an Octopus
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the upcoming virtual live event with the author and illustrator of “Arlo Draws an Octopus\,” a Pennsylvania Book One selection. \nLearn More\nThe 2025 PA One Book is written by Lori Mortensen and illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. The book follows the story of Arlo\, who draws an octopus\, but believes that his drawing isn’t very good. However\, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about drawing. \nThe state’s libraries and certified early learning programs have received copies of the book to share with young children. The PA One Book website offers early learning activities and resources related to the book. The PA One Book’s Facebook page is also offering family-friendly posts. \nThe event begins at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday\, April 10. Register now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pennsylvania-one-book-virtual-event-arlo-draws-an-octopus/
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SUMMARY:The Incredible Years Parenting Program
DESCRIPTION:The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July. \nLearn More\nThe program explores ways to make parenting easier and fun for parents and children. \nThe classes will run from noon to 2 p.m. and include a lunch that begins at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays\, from April 3 to July 10. \nThe class will be held at the Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church\, located at 4600 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville. \nThe class is aimed at parents with children\, ages two to 10. \nTo enroll\, call Shana at 724-217-8303 or email parentwise@wfspa.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/the-incredible-years-parenting-program-2/2025-04-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T083000
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SUMMARY:Free Developmental Screenings for Children
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 is hosting free Ages & Stages Questionnaires developmental screening events in April. \nLearn More\nFamilies with children between the ages of two months and 5 years are invited to participate on the following dates: \n\nFriday\, April 11 at Hosanna House (807 Wallace Avenue)\nWednesday\, April 16 at 304 Wood Street\, suite 400\, in Pittsburgh\n\nScreenings will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The screening can take 40 minutes to an hour and results are immediately provided. Staff can offer referrals for full evaluations and developmental resources if necessary. \nThose interested in taking part in the screenings should call 412-350-3577 or email elrc5@alleghenycounty.us to make an appointment.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/free-developmental-screenings-for-children-2/2025-04-11/
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SUMMARY:Allegheny County Youth Population Dashboard Live Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Allegheny County’s Department of Children Initiatives (DCI) will hold a live demonstration in April for an interactive\, public dashboard that it has developed. \nLearn More\nThe public tool allows users to export population data and view youth population by school district\, municipality\, and Census block group. During the demonstration\, the dashboard’s team will review its functionality and be available for questions. \nThe demonstration will begin at 10 a.m. on Microsoft Teams on Friday\, April 11. \nThose interested in attending should complete a brief registration survey. Once it has been processed\, registrants will receive a link to attend the meeting.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/allegheny-county-youth-population-dashboard-live-demonstration/
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