May 9, 2018 What is Autism? A Discussion About Autism Spectrum Disorders This course has been developed to raise awareness and dispel myths about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Course participants will discuss the features, related behaviors, and special needs of children with an ASD diagnosis. By learning to first recognize and relate such characteristics to your programming, early childhood professionals are taking the first steps towards helping all children feel comfortable, welcome and safe within your classroom. What is Autism? A Discussion About Autism Spectrum Disorders Monday, June 4 – Monday, June 18, 2018 Three Hours Online Register by Friday, June 1 at Noon. For more information and to register for credit, visit pakeys.org. Download the complete list of Trying Together professional development course offerings for May and June 2018 here.
January 9, 2018 Request for Professional Services Trying Together delivers custom professional growth services and public courses to early childhood professionals in home, center, and school-based settings. To browse a complete list of courses and descriptions, download the Fall 2025 Professional Development Catalog. Custom Professional Development Custom professional development can be created to target individual/group goals, interests, and needs. In-person and virtual opportunities are available. Submit a Request To request professional services, complete the form below. Requests must be submitted at least eight weeks before your preferred start date. For questions, email learning@tryingtogether.org. In response to feedback, we’ve simplified the way we’re charging for PD. We hope you find our new rates accessible and easy to understand! See our updated Trying Together Fee for Services document (PDF). If you are interested in Trying Together’s Child Development Associate (CDA) program, please visit the CDA page. Organization/Program Organization/Program Name * Organization/Program Address Organization/Program City Organization/Program Zip * Organization/Program County * Contact First Name * Last Name * Phone * Email * Preferred method of contact Phone Email Address City State/Province AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingAmerican SamoaFederated States of MicronesiaGuamMarshall IslandsNorthern Mariana IslandsPalauPuerto RicoU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsVirgin IslandsArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces Europe, the Middle East, anArmed Forces PacificAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaNorthwest TerritoriesNunavut TerritoryOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon Territory Zip Have you or your staff participated in Trying Together professional development before? Yes No Unsure I am requesting Custom PDTeacher EvaluationMessage from MeEveryday Interactions MatterOther/Unsure All courses provide PQAS and Act 48 credits/hours. Custom professional development requests should be submitted 8-10 weeks prior to session start date. If you are seeking a presentation or professional development, please complete the following information before clicking ‘submit’. If you are requesting accreditation assistance, induction support, or other/unsure, please use the text box at the bottom of the page to include any special circumstances and then click ‘submit’. Presentation/Professional Development Professional Standard Area or topic of presentation or professional development requested? Standard Area 1: Child Development and Learning in ContextStandard Area 2: Family–Teacher Partnerships and Community ConnectionsStandard Area 3: Child Observation, Documentation, and AssessmentStandard Area 4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching PracticesStandard Area 5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic Content in the Early Childhood CurriculumStandard Area 6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood EducatorStandard Area 7: Health and SafetyStandard Area 8: Organization and Administration Keystone STARS Indicator(s) One-time or multi-session professional development series? IndividualMulti-Session Facilitation Virtually via ZoomOnline via SchoologyFace-to-Face Desired date of presentation or professional development? Desired date Desired start time Desired end time Location or address of presentation/professional development (if different from above) Estimated Attendance Use this space to tell us more about the professional development session(s) you are interested in.
Courses 9 events found. 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 - 2025-11-10 Monday Select date. September 2025 Wed 17 Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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. Fri 19 Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Recurring American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide in person and hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings to early […] Fri 26 Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3 ** FREE professional development for Allegheny County Providers ONLY Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The […] October 2025 Thu 2 Thursday, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Introduction to ASQ-3 FREE PD for Allegheny County Providers ONLY Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The session provides […] Tue 14 Tuesday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide in person and hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings to early […] Wed 15 Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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. Thu 23 Thursday, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Supporting Children’s Social-Emotional Well-Being: A Closer Look at Temperament and Goodness of Fit Theory How can two children with the same parents be so different? Why are some children easygoing and others more challenging to work with? One major factor at play is temperament. […] November 2025 Mon 3 Monday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Introduction to ASQ:SE-2 *Attendees should have already taken ASQ-3 PD prior to this ASQ-SE2 training. Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-SE-2® as a social-emotional developmental screening tool for children ages 3 […] Mon 10 Monday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Introduction to ASQ-3 ** FREE professional development for Allegheny County Providers ONLY Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The […] Previous Events Today Next Events Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file
Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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.
Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Recurring American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide in person and hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings to early […]
Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Introduction to ASQ-3 ** FREE professional development for Allegheny County Providers ONLY Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The […]
Thursday, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Introduction to ASQ-3 FREE PD for Allegheny County Providers ONLY Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The session provides […]
Tuesday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide in person and hybrid First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings to early […]
Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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.
Thursday, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Supporting Children’s Social-Emotional Well-Being: A Closer Look at Temperament and Goodness of Fit Theory How can two children with the same parents be so different? Why are some children easygoing and others more challenging to work with? One major factor at play is temperament. […]
Monday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Introduction to ASQ:SE-2 *Attendees should have already taken ASQ-3 PD prior to this ASQ-SE2 training. Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-SE-2® as a social-emotional developmental screening tool for children ages 3 […]
Monday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Introduction to ASQ-3 ** FREE professional development for Allegheny County Providers ONLY Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The […]
UnConference Through the generous support of PNC Grow Up Great, Trying Together is proud to present a series of UnConferences as part of its leadership and professional development courses. <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> About The UnConference is an innovative, hands-on professional development training format where a deeper experience is provided around a particular theme. Local and national speakers are invited to present and participants are encouraged to engage hands-on in the workshops. The day concludes with a roundtable discussion on how to apply these experiences and ideas in the early childhood environment as well as share ideas on how to partner with new colleagues. Would you like to hear about future UnConferences? Sign up to receive emails from us. Upcoming Unconferences UnConference: From Representation to Inclusion: October 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Museum of Art – Registration is now open. The UnConference will focus on immigrant children and their families, delving into the ways early childhood educators can foster supportive and inclusive learning environments. Participants will hear from a keynote speaker and caregivers, before taking part in a large group activity. They will also attend workshops led by representatives from organizations that serve immigrant families in the region. These workshops will cover topics such as inclusive practices and building trust; trauma-informed communication; play and literacy; honoring identity; practical considerations for educators; and more. UnConference: Kindergarten Transition, February 2026 Past UnConferences 2025 UnConference: Authentic Engagement in Out-of-School Time Programs, June 5 UnConference: Navigating Early Intervention Partnerships, March 8 2024 Beyond the Playground: Advancing Racial Equity in Play, October 14 UnConference: Launching School Age Summer Programming, June 6 UnConference: Mental Health in Early Childhood Education, February 19 2023 UnConference: Race Equity in Practice, February 11 2022 UnConference: Creating a Safe Place with Trauma-Informed Care, February 8–18 2021 Exceptional Care with a Team Approach to Inclusion, January 19–29 2020 Virtual UnConference: Caring in a “New Normal”, September 14–23 Re-Opening to Our ‘New Normal’, May 26 2019 The Business of Child Care, October 19 Young Learner’s Guide to Tech, March 30 2018 P.R.I.D.E. Speaker Series – Reimagining Early Childhood: Being Intentional About Race and Young Children, September 27 Being Intentional about Race and Young Children, September 29 Play for Change, October 30 Destination Moon, November 3 2017 Maker Tots, May 20 (part of Remake Learning Days) Mindfulness, August 10 Get Dirty!, September 22 Friedberg-Segel Early Literacy featuring Hervé Tullet, October 14 2016 An unprecedented six UnConferences were held, including: Total Leadership, March 9 Maker Tots, May 14 Children+Arts 2.0 Get Dirty! Fred Rogers—The Friend, Teacher, Advocate Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood 2015 The UnConference: Children+Arts was presented with the Reggio Emilia Pittsburgh Initiative, NAREA and the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh. In addition to a private tour of the “Wonder of Learning” exhibit presented by NAREA, this UnConference explored the importance of arts in early childhood education and highlighted its evolution of innovation through the lens of Reggio Emilia’s philosophy. Keynote speaker was Reggio Emilia expert Jennifer Strange. Workshop presenters included: Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Attack Theatre, Gemini Theater, Pittsburgh Opera, Carnegie Museum of Art and the Andy Warhol Museum. 2013 The inaugural UnConference, Game On! was presented in collaboration with the CREATE Lab and Google Pittsburgh. This UnConference focused on how to embrace and appropriately use old and new technology with young children. In addition, Trying Together presented a “hackathon,” during which app ideas presented by teachers were brought to life through a hackathon team of programmers, designers, and teachers. Keynote speaker was Illah Nourbakhsh from CREATE Lab. Workshop presenters included: Google Pittsburgh, TechShop, Dream Flight Adventures at Shaler Elementary, Pittsburgh Center for Creative ReUse, Schell Games, MAYA Design, Education Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, CREATE Lab, MakeShop at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Etcetera Edutainment and Assemble.
