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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. \nThe 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. \nMore information: \n\nLocation: Trying Together Training Room\, 5604 Solway St.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\nCost: $30\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-16/
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SUMMARY:Parenting While Black: A Family-to-Family Real Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will celebrate Black History Month with a free\, four-part virtual conversation series by\, for\, and among Black parents. \nThis year\, the focus will be on Raising Black Children in the Digital Age: Culture\, Technology\, and Liberation. \nLearn More\nThrough a lens that centers on Black children’s experiences and futures\, the series will look at how parents\, educators\, and communities navigate the challenges and opportunities of our increasingly digital world while affirming Black children’s humanity\, agency\, and cultural heritage. \nThe conversations\, which each run an hour\, will be held on the following Mondays – February 2\, 9\, and 23\, and March 2 at 3 p.m. ET. \nThe series is designed to create an authentic and welcoming space for Black parents to share experiences and insights and build community. The webinars are moderated by Kimya Barden\, PhD\, a parenting scholar\, co-creator of The Speaker Shop\, and professor of Urban Community Studies at Northeastern Illinois University-Chicago \nEach webinar includes live Spanish-language translation and captioning. Those interested in attending the webinars can sign up online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/parenting-while-black-a-family-to-family-real-talk-series/2026-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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/2026-02-24/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, CPR\, and AED Training
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\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-12-2026-02-24/
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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-2/2026-02-25/
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/2026-02-25/
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\nJanuary 14: Communication and the Growing Brain\nJanuary 28: The Vocabulary of Emotions\nFebruary 11: Embedding Language and Literacy Throughout the Day – registration coming soon\nFebruary 25: Getting Creative with Writing Development – registration coming soon\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/2026-02-25/
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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-2/2026-02-25/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ:SE-2
DESCRIPTION:*Attendees should have already taken ASQ-3 PD prior to this ASQ-SE2 training. \nParticipants will learn how to use the ASQ-SE-2® as a social-emotional developmental screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. \nLearn More\nThe 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 resources to support making referrals to additional services as needed. \nUpcoming sessions include: \nFriday\, Feb. 27 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.\n\nLocation: ZOOM\nCost: $20\nRegister\n\nWednesday\, May 27 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n\nLocation: ZOOM\nCost: $20\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asqse-2-2026-02-27/
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