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May 29, 2025

Growing Together | Navigating Public Policy and Systems

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 July is Navigating Public Policy and Systems.

Participants 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.

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Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Growing Together | Preparing the Classroom Environment to Support Social-Emotional Regulation

Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The July 16 session is focused on Preparing the Classroom Environment to Support Social-Emotional Regulation

Participants 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.

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The other sessions in the series include:

  • August 20: Resilience in the Classroom: What to Do When Things Fall Apart 
  • September 17: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families
  • October 15: From Conflict to Connection: Better Collaboration with Collages
  • November 19, 2025: Career Pathways in Early Childhood
  • December 17, 2025: Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit
  • January 21, 2026: Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors
  • February 18, 2026: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Parents
  • March 18, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?
  • April 15, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
  • May 20, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
  • June 17, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
  • July 15, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems

Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Growing Together | Resilience in the Classroom: What to Do When Things Fall Apart

Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The August 20 session is focused on Resilience in the Classroom: What to Do When Things Fall Apart.

Participants 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.

Click here to register


Upcoming sessions in the series include:

  • September 17: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families
  • October 15: From Conflict to Connection: Better Collaboration with Collages
  • November 19, 2025: Career Pathways in Early Childhood
  • December 17, 2025: Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit
  • January 21, 2026: Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors
  • February 18, 2026: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Parents
  • March 18, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?
  • April 15, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
  • May 20, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
  • June 17, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
  • July 15, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems

Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Growing Together: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families

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 September is Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families. 

Participants 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.

Click here to register


Upcoming sessions in the series include:

  • October 15: From Conflict to Connection: Better Collaboration with Collages
  • November 19, 2025: Career Pathways in Early Childhood
  • December 17, 2025: Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit
  • January 21, 2026: Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors
  • February 18, 2026: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Parents
  • March 18, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?
  • April 15, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
  • May 20, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
  • June 17, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
  • July 15, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems

Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Growing Together | From Conflict to Connection – Better Collaboration with Colleagues

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 October is From Conflict to Connection: Better Collaboration with Colleagues

Participants 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.

Click here to register


Professional development sessions in the series include:

  • November 19, 2025: Career Pathways in Early Childhood
  • December 17, 2025: Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit
  • January 21, 2026: Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors
  • February 18, 2026: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Parents
  • March 18, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?
  • April 15, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
  • May 20, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
  • June 17, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
  • July 15, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems

Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Growing Together | Career Pathways in Early Childhood

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 November is Career Pathways in Early Childhood.

Participants 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.

Click here to register


Upcoming sessions in the series include:

  • December 17, 2025: Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit
  • January 21, 2026: Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors
  • February 18, 2026: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Parents
  • March 18, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?
  • April 15, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
  • May 20, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
  • June 17, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
  • July 15, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems

Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Growing Together | Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit

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 December is Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit

Participants 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.

Click here to register


Upcoming sessions in the series include:

  • January 21, 2026: Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors
  • February 18, 2026: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Parents
  • March 18, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?
  • April 15, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
  • May 20, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
  • June 17, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
  • July 15, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems

Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Growing Together | Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors

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 January is Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors.

Participants 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.

Click here to register


Upcoming sessions in the series include:

  • February 18, 2026: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Parents
  • March 18, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?
  • April 15, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
  • May 20, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
  • June 17, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
  • July 15, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems

Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Growing Together | Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Caregivers

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 February is Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Caregivers

Participants 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.

Click here to register


Professional development sessions in the series include:

  • March 18, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?
  • April 15, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
  • May 20, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
  • June 17, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
  • July 15, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems

Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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Growing Together | Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role and How Can They Support You?

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 March is Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?

Participants 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.

Click here to register


Upcoming sessions in the series include:

  • April 15, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice
  • May 20, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?
  • June 17, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality 
  • July 15, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems

Each session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.