May 15, 2025 Trying Together to Host Professional Development Opportunities in May and June Trying Together will host everything from EI Toolkit training to courses on CPR and First Aid as part of its professional development offerings in May and June. Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities Early Intervention Toolkit Training Session: In the session, 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. The course, which costs $20, will be held on Wednesday, May 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, June 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. over Zoom. UnConference: Authentic Engagement in Out-of-School Time Programs: Trying Together will join APOST and the Allegheny Department of Human Services for from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center. Participants will be able to attend expert-led sessions that focus on mindfulness techniques, opening the senses and immersing oneself in nature, behavior management, PBS programs that cover such topics as literacy and social and emotional wellness, and developing lasting relationships with students. Registration is open. Hybrid American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training: This PQAS-certified course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First-Aid Training Programs. The course will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. For future professional development opportunities, visit Trying Together’s events page.
August 12, 2024 Introduction to ASQ-3 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. Monday, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Monday, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Space is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m. Register Monday, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
Introduction to ASQ-3 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. Monday, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Monday, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Space is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m. Register Monday, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
Introduction to ASQ-3 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. Monday, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Monday, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Space is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m. Register Monday, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
Introduction to ASQ-3 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. Monday, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Monday, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Space is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m. Register Monday, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
Introduction to ASQ-3 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. Monday, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Monday, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Space is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m. Register Monday, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
Introduction to ASQ-3 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. Monday, December 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Monday, December 9 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Space is limited; registration closes on December 6 at 11:55 p.m. Register Monday, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Holly Cessna at holly.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us.
March 20, 2024 Introduction To ASQ-3 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. Session Details Saturday, April 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Tuesday, April 30 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Tuesday, May 21 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Wednesday, June 5 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction To ASQ-3 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. Session Details Saturday, April 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Tuesday, April 30 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Tuesday, May 21 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Wednesday, June 5 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
Introduction To ASQ-3 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. Session Details Saturday, April 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Tuesday, April 30 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Tuesday, May 21 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Wednesday, June 5 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: $15 Register Questions? For questions about the course or credit, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.
