June 29, 2020 STARS 101 & 102 STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. About The following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework, Continuous Quality Improvement, PA Early Learning Standards, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. This is a live, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: identify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS, for children families and programs; identify what determines STAR Designation; describe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation; identify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework; identify and implement PA Early Learning Standards; identify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices; identify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and identify and implement interactions with children and families. Available Dates December 16, 2019 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 306488 January 20, 2020 | 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308100 February 3, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308101 March 16, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308102 April 30, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103 May 27, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106 June 29, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107 To register and learn more, visit the PD Registry website. More Information For questions, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. *Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
May 27, 2020 STARS 101 & 102 STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. About The following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework, Continuous Quality Improvement, PA Early Learning Standards, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. This is a live, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: identify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS, for children families and programs; identify what determines STAR Designation; describe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation; identify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework; identify and implement PA Early Learning Standards; identify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices; identify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and identify and implement interactions with children and families. Available Dates December 16, 2019 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 306488 January 20, 2020 | 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308100 February 3, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308101 March 16, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308102 April 30, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103 May 27, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106 June 29, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107 To register and learn more, visit the PD Registry website. More Information For questions, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. *Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
May 9, 2020 The Brown Mama Monologues Join Brown Mamas on May 9, 2020 for The Brown Mama Monologues to celebrate Black motherhood this Mother’s Day weekend. About The Brown Mama Monologues is an annual showcase of 10 African-American mothers telling unique stories about the trials and triumphs of mothering in color. The show gives a platform to Black mothers in need of an opportunity to share their motherhood narrative and provides an opportunity to diversify and add color to the American motherhood narrative. Visit the event website to learn about this year’s speakers. Registration To register and learn more, visit the event webpage. Share this flyer with your network.
April 30, 2020 STARS 101 & 102 STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. About The following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework, Continuous Quality Improvement, PA Early Learning Standards, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. This is a live, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: identify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS, for children families and programs; identify what determines STAR Designation; describe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation; identify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework; identify and implement PA Early Learning Standards; identify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices; identify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and identify and implement interactions with children and families. Available Dates December 16, 2019 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 306488 January 20, 2020 | 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308100 February 3, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308101 March 16, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308102 April 30, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103 May 27, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106 June 29, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107 To register and learn more, visit the PD Registry website. More Information For questions, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. *Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
March 24, 2020 COVID-19: Considerations for Early Childhood Professionals Join Executive Director for the Institute for Child Preparedness Andrew Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT-Paramedic, on March 24 for his webinar, “COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic: Considerations for Early Childhood Professionals.” About Gryphon House is partnering with the preparedness experts at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness to offer this special webinar, designed to help cut through the noise and provide you with the essential information you need as an early childhood professional. Gryphon House author, Andrew Roszak, will provide the latest updates and information designed to help keep you safe. This webinar will be of benefit to pre-k teachers, librarians, child care providers, and school and district leaders. There will be time to have your questions answered at the end of the presentation. Registration To register and learn more, visit the event webpage!
March 19, 2020 UnConference Postponed Due to COVID-19 Concerns Due to the presence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Allegheny County and many other Pennsylvania communities, Trying Together has decided to postpone the UnConference: Exceptional Care with a Team Approach to Inclusion, originally scheduled for March 28, 2020. About Trying Together has made this decision out of care for our community and partners, following the Allegheny County Department of Health’s lead and recommendation to postpone large group events. We are sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause. Like many of those who registered to attend, our organization was very excited about this UnConference topic, our great line-up of workshop presenters, and keynote speaker. We are actively working with our co-host, The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, to reschedule this UnConference to a later date. Please know that this is a postponement, not a cancellation. Trying Together will provide further information in April when more concrete information is available. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Keep up the good handwashing! More Information For more information about COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health. For questions regarding this postponement, contact Trying Together at info@tryingtogether.org.
March 16, 2020 STARS 101 & 102 STARS 101 & 102 is a web-based course that meets the requirement for STAR 2 SQ.2.1 Part 1 and Part 2. It is an introduction to the idea of Continuous Quality Improvement which is the basic premise for the Keystone STARS Quality Rating System. In addition to the philosophy of CQI, the process of change and how to begin your journey through the Keystone STARS system will be discussed. About The following elements of assessing and building quality will be covered: Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies and Big Ideas Framework, Continuous Quality Improvement, PA Early Learning Standards, and Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) as a resource and supporting interactions with children and families. This is a live, interactive webinar. PQAS hours offered. Participants are expected to fully participate; this is not a log-in and leave event. Arriving 15 minutes late may result in no credit for the session. Please note, no refunds will be provided for cancellation or no show. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: identify the benefits of continuous quality improvement through Keystone STARS, for children families and programs; identify what determines STAR Designation; describe Program Observation Instruments (POI) used for STARS designation; identify and implement the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies/Big Ideas Framework; identify and implement PA Early Learning Standards; identify and implement Caring for our Children Basics practices; identify and implement assessment tools that support program quality; and identify and implement interactions with children and families. Available Dates December 16, 2019 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 306488 January 20, 2020 | 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Event ID: 308100 February 3, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308101 March 16, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308102 April 30, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308103 May 27, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308106 June 29, 2020 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Event ID: 308107 To register and learn more, visit the PD Registry website. More Information For questions, please contact Karen Rucker at 717.314.8368 or krucker@respectingchildren.com. *Information provided by the Pennsylvania Key
March 12, 2020 Raising Readers Together Club | Ages 0-5 The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance, equality, and tolerance through reading. Thursday sessions are suitable for children ages five and younger. Raising Readers provides free books, discussion, food, songs, storytelling, and resources. Winter 2020 Books February 6: Thank You, Mr. Panda February 13: Funderpants! February 20: Knock Knock February 27: My First Elements March 5: Sulwe March 12: Dream Big March 19: The Too-Scary Story (Session Cancelled) March 26: Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me (Session Cancelled) Questions For questions or more information, contact Cynthia Battle at 412.567.1304 or cynthia@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network.
March 11, 2020 Raising Readers Together Club | Tweens & Teens The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance, equality, and tolerance through reading. Wednesday sessions are suitable for tweens and teens. Raising Readers provides free books, discussion, food, songs, storytelling, and resources. Featured Books February 5 – February 19: This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell February 26 – March 25: Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds (Sessions Cancelled) Bookish in the ‘Burgh Events On the following dates, Raising Readers Together Club members are invited to attend “Bookish in the ‘Burgh” at the Trust Arts Education Center (805 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222)! Bookish in the ‘Burgh is a festival that celebrates teen literature and encourages lifelong reading by bringing acclaimed authors of teen literature and their readers together. Click the links below to learn more. March 27 – Bookish in the ‘Burgh: Educator Day March 28 – Bookish in the ‘Burgh: Teen Day Questions For questions or more information, contact Cynthia Battle at 412.567.1304 or cynthia@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network.
March 5, 2020 Raising Readers Together Club | Ages 0-5 The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance, equality, and tolerance through reading. Thursday sessions are suitable for children ages five and younger. Raising Readers provides free books, discussion, food, songs, storytelling, and resources. Winter 2020 Books February 6: Thank You, Mr. Panda February 13: Funderpants! February 20: Knock Knock February 27: My First Elements March 5: Sulwe March 12: Dream Big March 19: The Too-Scary Story (Session Cancelled) March 26: Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me (Session Cancelled) Questions For questions or more information, contact Cynthia Battle at 412.567.1304 or cynthia@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network.
