September 29, 2021 Using Digital Media Resources with Early Learners Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on October 26, 2021, for a virtual professional development event, “Using Digital Media Resources with Early Learners.” Individuals may register online. Additional Information Understand information on how to incorporate technology into existing practices or curriculum. With intentional use and guidance, technology can improve cognitive, social and literacy outcomes for children. This presentation will share current research and suggestions for best practices from childhood experts while sharing suggested activities and apps designed best for joint media engagement. This virtual workshop will be hosted on Zoom. Attendees will receive 1 hour of PQAS credit.
May 26, 2021 Sensory Strategies for Early Learners Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to learn about the most common developmental delays in children, aged birth through five years. This session will share strategies for supporting children with developmental delays. Presenters will identify activities, strategies, and Library resources that can generate positive sensory experiences for all young children. This virtual workshop will be hosted on Zoom. Attendees will receive 2 hours of PQAS credit. Register on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website.
December 1, 2020 Fishing for a Positive Work Environment Are you interested in learning how to create a positive work environment? Join Trying Together on Wednesday, December 16 for our online course, “FISH philosophy: Fishing for a positive work environment!” About During this course, Leadership Development Strategist Allison Robinson will discuss the four principles of the FISH philosophy and assist participants in considering how each principle can become daily practice. These four concepts will help participants create and maintain a working environment that is energizing, fun, and that allows each member of the team to feel important. Session Details Session Date: Wednesday, December 16 | 1 – 3 p.m. Instructor: Allison Robinson CKC: Professional and Leadership CDA Subject Area: Maintaining Professionalism Registration Deadline: Monday, December 14, 2020 Registration To register, visit the PD Registry page. Space is limited. Participants will receive the course Zoom link via email within 24 hours before the start date for the course. PQAS credit is available. If you do not have a PD Registry account, please complete this online form to create one. If you are unable to create an account, please contact pdregistry@pakeys.org for more information. More Information For questions or more information, please contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
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. Requests must be submitted at least eight weeks before your preferred start date. If your requested date is less than six weeks out, please provide an alternative date in case we cannot accommodate your initial request. Submit a Request To request professional services, complete the form below. 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 - 2025-12-17 Wednesday Select date. November 2025 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 […] Wed 12 Wednesday, 10:00 am to 1:00 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 […] Mon 17 Monday, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Supervision 101 This session will give a foundational overview of supervision in licensed early childhood programs. Learning objectives will focus on the DHS Certification Regulations for child care in Pennsylvania. Participants will […] Wed 19 Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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. December 2025 Thu 4 Thursday, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Pittsburgh Ready Virtual: Winter 2025 Literacy Workshops The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host two upcoming literacy workshops in December. Learn More The first session, Sensory Strategies, helps to identify activities, strategies, and Library resources that can […] Thu 4 Thursday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Classroom De-escalation in Early Childhood Understand the causes of escalation in young children, learn about foundational classroom practices to prevent escalation, practice de-escalation strategies, and learn about ways to reconnect and reengage children after the […] Tue 9 Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood: Focus on Attitudes and Beliefs Attitudes and beliefs shape actions, and societal attitudes shape service systems. Participants will have opportunities to explore the benefits of inclusion for all children and all adults, reflect on how […] Thu 11 Thursday, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Pittsburgh Ready Virtual: Winter 2025 Literacy Workshops The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host two upcoming literacy workshops in December. Learn More The first session, Sensory Strategies, helps to identify activities, strategies, and Library resources that can […] Wed 17 Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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. Previous Events Today Next Events Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file
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 […]
Wednesday, 10:00 am to 1:00 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 […]
Monday, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Supervision 101 This session will give a foundational overview of supervision in licensed early childhood programs. Learning objectives will focus on the DHS Certification Regulations for child care in Pennsylvania. Participants will […]
Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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.
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Pittsburgh Ready Virtual: Winter 2025 Literacy Workshops The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host two upcoming literacy workshops in December. Learn More The first session, Sensory Strategies, helps to identify activities, strategies, and Library resources that can […]
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Classroom De-escalation in Early Childhood Understand the causes of escalation in young children, learn about foundational classroom practices to prevent escalation, practice de-escalation strategies, and learn about ways to reconnect and reengage children after the […]
Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood: Focus on Attitudes and Beliefs Attitudes and beliefs shape actions, and societal attitudes shape service systems. Participants will have opportunities to explore the benefits of inclusion for all children and all adults, reflect on how […]
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Pittsburgh Ready Virtual: Winter 2025 Literacy Workshops The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host two upcoming literacy workshops in December. Learn More The first session, Sensory Strategies, helps to identify activities, strategies, and Library resources that can […]
Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 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.
