December 4, 2020 Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy Join the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) from January through March 2021 for their 30-minute “Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy” webinars. About These 30-minute webinars will be offered at no cost to participants. Each session will be offered at 8:30 a.m. and repeated at 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. This series runs from January through March 2021. Chat topics will include the following: Connecting with Children: No Wi-Fi Needed January 8, 2021 | 8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m. Using Assistive Technology to Support Literacy Development January 22, 2021 | 8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m. Building Vocabulary and Supporting Emergent Talkers February 12, 2021 | 8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m. Supporting Children to Understand Language Around Them February 26, 2021 | 8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m. Sounds, Sounds Everywhere! March 12, 2021 | 8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m. Dual Language Learners Through the Equity Lens March 26, 2021 | 8:30 – 9 a.m. OR 1:30 – 2 p.m. Registration To register, visit the event webpage. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to each session at 4:30 p.m. More Information PQAS, Infant/Toddler, and Act 48 hours are available. Participants must attend two sessions in order to get one credit hour. For questions, contact Jodie Holmberg at jholmberg@pattan.net.
Professional Development Trying Together delivers professional development opportunities to early childhood professionals both in-person and online. To stay up to date on our upcoming sessions, sign up to receive our newsletter. Please complete the form below to update your interests and preferences. IMPORTANT NOTES Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trying Together is not offering face-to-face professional development sessions at this time. Facilitation options will be reviewed in January 2021. Virtual and online professional development sessions are still available. Schoology is a social networking service and virtual learning environment for K-12 schools and higher education institutions that allows users to create, manage, and share academic content. Password Professional Development: Topics of Interest and Preferences First Name * Last Name * Email * Company Name * Position Title Program OwnerProgram Administrator/DirectorClassroom TeacherEarly Intervention ProfessionalHome Visiting ProfessionalTrainer/InstructorStudentAdvocateOther Company Zip Code Ages Groups You Serve * Infant Toddler Pre-k Kindergarten School Age Adults None of the Above What professional development topics are you interested in? * Advocacy Child Development Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Digital Technologies Diversity and Inclusion Health and Safety Interactions Leadership Observation and Assessments Play Other If “Other,” please add your topics of interest below. What delivery style do you prefer? * Conference Face-to-Face Online via Schoology Virtually via Zoom Preferred Days of the Week* Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Preferred Times * Morning (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Afternoon (12 – 5 p.m.) Evening (5 – 9 p.m.) How do you typically hear about Trying Together’s professional development sessions?* Another Organization Flyer Friend/Colleague/Employer Online Search Other Social Media Trying Together Newsletter Trying Together Staff Trying Together Website To provide additional feedback, please type your comments in the textbox.
December 20, 2018 Inclusion Course Series Available on EITA Portal The Early Intervention Technical Assistance Online Learning Portal now features a five-course professional development session on Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood. These courses, designed for professionals working across all Pennsylvania Early Childhood and Early Intervention programs, will lead participants through activities and assignments that support the application of learning directly to the early childhood environment. Courses The Inclusion Course Series consists of the following courses: Working Together This online course provides a framework for successful collaboration to provide quality inclusive opportunities for every child. Focus on Attitudes & Beliefs This online course looks at how our actions are shaped by our attitudes and beliefs, and how societal attitudes and beliefs have shaped service systems. Building Relationships to Support All Children This session focuses on establishing, building, and maintaining positive relationships to support children in inclusive classroom settings. Universal Design for Learning in Early Childhood Settings This session provides early childhood educators with information, insights, and opportunities for practice related to the implementation of universal design in early childhood settings. Individualizing for Meaningful Inclusion Participants will be provided with information, tools, and resources to guide them through the process of making adaptations to the classroom environment, routines, and/or activities that support individuals or groups of children who are experiencing challenges. This session requires the completion of activities in an early childhood classroom environment. Learn More To learn more about each course and register, visit the Professional Development page of the EITA Portal. These courses are listed under the Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood section.
December 12, 2018 Child Development Associate Courses Available In partnership with the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC) is offering a series of courses that fulfill the educational training requirements for the infant-toddler, preschool, or renewal Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials. Additionally, a series of professional development courses are available that can be taken individually for required DHS training hours or as a full 3-hour college credit course. Available Courses Child Development Associate Based on the CDA pursued, students may choose from the following courses, which will be offered at the Youngwood campus and by Web Conferencing (video conference) to all WCCC education centers: Child Health, Safety & Nutrition – ECE 190-CDA May 13 – July 29, 2019, Web Conference Observation & Assessment – ECE 191-CDA January 15 —April 30, 2019 Choose one: Infant & Toddler Development – ECE 179-CDA April 15—July 29, 2019 Child Growth & Development – ECE 180-CDA April 4—July 25, 2019 For more information, see this flyer. Early Childhood Professional Development Child Health, Safety & Nutrition – ECE 190-KU January 16 – May 1, 2019, Westmoreland-New Kensington For a listing of all available courses, see this flyer. Certification and Costs Each course is three college credits and can be applied towards an Associate degree at Westmoreland County Community College. The initial certifications require three courses, while renewal requires one course. The additional work experience, portfolio, and professional requirements required by the CDA Council must be completed independently by the candidates. Tuition is $210 per course (or $14 per class) and $100 for the textbook. Rising STARS Tuition Assistance and the TEACH Scholarship are both accepted. Registration To register, call 1.800.262.2103, ext. 4204. Questions Questions should be directed to: Dr. Brandi Weekley at 724.925.6715 or weekleyb@westmoreland.edu. Vicki Hricik at 724.925.4013 or hricikv@westmoreland.edu.
January 9, 2018 Courses Loading view. Events Search and Views Navigation Search Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword. Find Events Event Views Navigation List List Month Photo Week Today Now Now - 2023-05-02 Tuesday Select date. March 2023 Thu 30 Thursday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3® 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. $15 Thu 30 Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood: Focus on Attitudes and Beliefs Trying Together Home Office 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA This course looks at how our actions are shaped by our attitudes and beliefs, and how societal attitudes and beliefs have shaped service systems. April 2023 Sat 1 Saturday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Deep Listening: Being Mindful of the Sound All Around Trust Arts Education Center 807 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA In this workshop for early childhood and K12 educators presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, you will learn to reframe the way you define music through mindfully exploring the sound […] Thu 6 Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Recurring Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations This session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. $10 Thu 13 Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Recurring Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations This session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. $10 Sat 15 Saturday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3® 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. $15 Tue 18 Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Using What You Know about Temperament to Promote Positive Social and Emotional Development Information about temperament can guide caregivers to identify children’s strengths and the supports they need to succeed in their relationships and environments. $10 Tue 18 Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3® 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. $15 May 2023 Tue 2 Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3® 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. $15 Previous Events Today Next Events Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file
Thursday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3® 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. $15
Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood: Focus on Attitudes and Beliefs Trying Together Home Office 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA This course looks at how our actions are shaped by our attitudes and beliefs, and how societal attitudes and beliefs have shaped service systems.
Saturday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Deep Listening: Being Mindful of the Sound All Around Trust Arts Education Center 807 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA In this workshop for early childhood and K12 educators presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, you will learn to reframe the way you define music through mindfully exploring the sound […]
Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Recurring Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations This session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. $10
Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Recurring Capturing Moments: Planning For and Conducting Classroom Observations This session will introduce early education professionals to the importance and value of purposeful observation. $10
Saturday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3® 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. $15
Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Using What You Know about Temperament to Promote Positive Social and Emotional Development Information about temperament can guide caregivers to identify children’s strengths and the supports they need to succeed in their relationships and environments. $10
Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3® 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. $15
Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3® 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. $15
