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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Public Schools: Back to School
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Public Schools will hold a back-to-school event on Monday\, August 17 that will include backpacks\, food\, and more. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium\, will include in-person and drive-through components. \nThe in-person event will take place at Acrisure Stadium’s FedEx Great Hall\, located at 100 Art Rooney Avenue. Those interested in attending should register at www.pghschools.org/BTSevent. \nThe drive-through event will take place at Gold Lot 1A\, located at 792 W. General Robinson Street. No registration is required. \nThe first 50 cars will receive a Giant Eagle gift card. \nThe event will include free stuffed backpacks\, food\, and books\, while supplies last.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pittsburgh-public-schools-back-to-school/
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SUMMARY:Safe Sleep in Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together will lead a class on how to create safer sleep environments for infants in early childhood education settings on Tuesday\, August 18. \nLearn More\nSafe Sleep in Child Care is an online training that will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PQAS and Act 48 hours will be available for attendees. \nThe class will teach participants to: \n\nRecognize the risk factors associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)\nImplement safe sleep practices that meet current recommendations and licensing standards\nCreate a safe sleep environment that helps protects infants in your care\n\nFor more information\, contact Anna Zettle at 814-262-0732\, ext. 305\, or azettle@thelearninglamp.org. \nFor more information\, check out this flyer for the event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/safe-sleep-in-child-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
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SUMMARY:Early Intervention Toolkit PD
DESCRIPTION:Children benefit from a team of supports. When early childhood educators are aware of the support landscape\, children thrive. \nTrying Together’s Early Intervention (EI) Toolkit was created to help ECE educators develop an active understanding of their role in EI. The EI Toolkit aims to increase mutual understanding and collaboration between ECE\, EI\, and families with young children. In this condensed training\, participants will discover how to navigate the EI Toolkit to access a variety of resources for both parents and educators. Participants’ real world needs will be used to identify resources from the toolkit to apply in their classroom settings. \nMore information: \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.\nCost: $20\nWhere: ZOOM\nRegister now
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/early-intervention-toolkit-pd/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: Trauma Informed Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for August is Trauma Informed Care.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nTrying Together’s 2026-27  Growing Together offerings include: \n\nThe Cycle of Inquiry: Meaningful Experiences from Infancy to Pre-K – 6:30-7:30 on September 16\nIntro to Neurodivergence – 6:30-7:30 on October 21\nLet’s Get Creative: Incorporating Creative Art in the Early Childhood Classroom – 6:30-7:30 on November 18\nSensory Activities Through STEAM – 6:30-7:30 on December 16\nSeparation Anxiety – 6:30-7:30 on January 20\nCalm\, Reset\, Respond – 6:30-7:30 on February 17\nELRC Resources – 6:30-7:30 on March 17\nBehavior is Communication – 6:30-7:30 on April 21\nDe-Escalation – 6:30-7:30 on May 18\nInfant and Toddler Circle Time – 6:30-7:30 on June 16\, 2027
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-trauma-informed-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T093000
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SUMMARY:Scenario Planning Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Elevate NP of Southwestern PA will hold free scenario planning clinics in Pittsburgh and Butler in August and September. \nLearn More\nThe clinics will help nonprofits in the region with funding\, rising costs\, policy\, shifting demand\, staffing\, and technology. Upcoming clinics include: \n\nThursday\, August 20 (Butler)\nThursday\, September 3 (Pittsburgh)\n\nThe workshops include group discussion with expert facilitators\, peer connections\, and applied exercises that focus on the major drivers of uncertainty and risk for their organization. It will also provide some potential scenarios for which attendees can develop an action plan to address near-term risks or opportunities. \nThose interested in attending can register online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/scenario-planning-clinics-2/2026-08-20/
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SUMMARY:Wilkinsburg Back to School Block Party and Summer Luau
DESCRIPTION:Wilkinsburg Borough School District will hold its Community Back to School Block Party and Summer Luau on Thursday\, August 20. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turner Intermediate (1833 Laketon Road)\, is a community celebration designed to bring students\, families\, staff\, and community partners together to kick off the new school year. \nWith a vibrant Hawaiian luau theme\, the event will feature music\, games\, food\, educational resources\, giveaways\, and interactive activities that promote school pride\, strengthen family engagement\, and build positive relationships before the first day of school. \nThe goal of the event is to create an atmosphere where every child feels excited\, supported\, and connected to their school community while providing families with access to valuable community resources. \nRSVP now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/wilkinsburg-back-to-school-block-party-and-summer-luau/
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, CPR\, and AED Training
DESCRIPTION:This in-person training includes American Red Cross-First Aid\, CPR\, and AED\, including Pediatric First Aid\, with a lunch break in the middle. Please bring your own lunch and water for the lunch break. \nThis course has an emphasis on hands-on learning. It teaches participants the skills to save a life. This course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. Certification is issued upon successful completion. This certification is valid for two years. \nMore details include: \n\nWhen: Friday\, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWhere: Pitt CEC-Homewood\, 622 N. Homewood Avenue\, Room 2\nCost: $70\nRegister now
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-13/
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SUMMARY:Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center Back-to-School Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will host a back-to-school open house on Friday\, August 21 that will include fun activities\, resources\, and community support. \nLearn More\nActivities\, tabling\, and school supply giveaways will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. \nAt 3 p.m.\, Community Alliance Program students from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine will host a discussion on postpartum care. The event will include free blood pressure screenings and giveaways. \nLight snacks will be provided during the afternoon and evening sessions. While supplies last\, the following will be available: \n\nSchool supplies\nChildren’s activities\nInformation from local pre-k or school providers about enrollment and the importance of early childhood education\n\nThe open house will take place at the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\, located at 7219 Kelly Street. 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/homewood-early-learning-hub-family-center-back-to-school-open-house/
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