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SUMMARY:Capturing Moments: Planning for and Conducting Classroom Observations
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. Through discussions and activities\, instructors will describe and strategize ways to incorporate systematic and intentional observation into daily classroom experiences. \nParticipants will also discuss how observation can be used to support individual children and improve the overall quality of the learning environment. \nMore details for the class include: \n\nDate: January 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nCost: $20\nLocation: ZOOM\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/capturing-moments-planning-for-and-conducting-classroom-observations-7/
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2026-01-13/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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SUMMARY:Federal and State Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:PennAEYC will host a webinar on Tuesday\, January 13 that will feature experts from Civitas Strategies\, who will provide information on the federal and the new Pennsylvania Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Program. \nLearn More \nThe webinar\, which will run from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.\, will discuss how child care programs can – as a business – receive the tax credit. \nThose interested in attending can register online. After registering\, they will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/federal-and-state-employer-child-care-contribution-tax-credit-program-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Home-Based Community Network
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 will host a virtual Home-Based Community Network meeting for home-based providers in Allegheny County in January. \nLearn More\nThe purpose of the Home-Based Community Network is for for home-based providers in the county to develop a network of home providers that support each other. A stipend of $50 will be provided to participants. \nThe group will meet to collaborate and provide mutual support as well as celebrate and share their strengths and uniqueness with each other. \nThe group is aimed at Allegheny County family providers and home-based group providers. The free meeting will be held on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 13. Registration is required.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/home-based-community-network-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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SUMMARY:Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) will co-host a series of four webinars on language and literacy development. \nLearn More\nThe webinars will provide resources to share with families and use in classrooms and centers. The free webinars will run from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: \n\n\nJanuary 14: Communication and the Growing Brain \n\n\nJanuary 28: The Vocabulary of Emotions \n\n\nFebruary 11: Embedding Language and Literacy Throughout the Day \n\n\nFebruary 25: Getting Creative with Writing Development  \n\n\nAttendees will be able to earn PQAS credit hours\, Infant Toddler hours\, and ACT48 hours.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lets-chat-about-early-language-and-literacy-webinars-2/2026-01-14/
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, CPR\, and AED Training - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide in person and hybrid First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)\, and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings to early childhood professionals. \nAbout the Course\nThis PQAS-certified in-person course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. \nCertification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for two years. \nThe cost is $70. \nPLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions\, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. \nParticipants will be conducting strenuous activities\, such as performing CPR on the floor. If you have a medical condition or disability that will prevent you from taking part in the skills practice sessions\, please let your instructor know so that accommodations can be made for the practice portion. The CPR and AED evaluations must be completed with the manikin on the ground. \nInformation for Hybrid Sessions\nThe online coursework for hybrid sessions must be completed prior to the in-person class. Access to the online coursework will be provided via email upon completion of registration. Allow yourself 3-4 hours to complete. We advise completing the online coursework at least 48 hours prior to your in-person course. You will need to provide proof of completion by providing a copy of your completion email either printed or on your mobile device of class in order to participate in the in-person class portion of the training. \nSession Details\n\nThursday\, Jan. 15 | Hybrid | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\nHeartPrints\, 850 Cranberry Woods Drive #1227\, Room 2219\, Cranberry Township\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 24 | Hybrid | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nElizabeth Seton Center (Brookline)\, 1900 Pioneer Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nSaturday\, March 14 | Full Class | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nTrying Together\, 5604 Solway St.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | Full Class | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nElizabeth Seton Center (Brookline)\, 1900 Pioneer Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nMonday\, June 1 | Hybrid | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nPitt CEC-Homewood\, 622 N. Homewood Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the sessions\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-12-2026-01-15/
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