October 26, 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.
June 3, 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 16, 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. Custom Professional Development Custom professional development can be created to target individual/group goals, interests, and needs. In-person professional services are suspended until October 2021. At this time, only virtual and online sessions are available. In-person and virtual opportunities will be available in October. Submit a Request To request custom pd, complete the form below. Requests must be submitted at least one month before your preferred start date. For questions, email Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org. Password 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 TerritoriesNunavat TerritoryOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon Territory Zip Verify ELRC Region 5 Quality Coach (if you have one) Holly Cessna Elizabeth Foreman Andrea Gardner Judy Graca Jillian Miller Shawna Mohler Nicole Paulovich Lindsey Perry Perrinda Sandiford Katie Streiff Charzzi White Kathy Wolfe I don’t have a coach 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 at least one month in advance. 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 Knowledge area or topic of presentation or professional development requested? K1: Child Growth & DevelopmentK2: The Environment, Curriculum, & ContentK3: Families in SocietyK4: Child AssessmentK5: CommunicationK6: Professionalism & LeadershipK7: Health, Safety, & NutritionK8: Program Organization & 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 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 - 2022-02-14 Monday Select date. January 2022 Thu 27 Thursday, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Recurring Let’s Talk Quality Series: Sharing Books with Infants and Toddlers Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog, Let’s Talk […] Thu 27 Thursday, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Let’s Talk Quality Series: Sharing Books with Infants and Toddlers Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog, Let’s Talk […] February 2022 Wed 2 Wednesday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Providers View a new curriculum series, Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs, including topics like finance and recruitment. Thu 3 Thursday, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Recurring ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming – Preparation and Planning) Join ELRC Region 5 on February 3 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their online discussion, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming - Preparation and Planning).” About […] Thu 3 Thursday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Recurring ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming – Preparation and Planning) Join ELRC Region 5 on February 3 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their online discussion, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming - Preparation and Planning).” About […] Tue 8 Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Co-Creating A Healing Community of Equity & Trust View upcoming professional development for child care providers on how to create supportive spaces that are responsive to historical trauma. Thu 10 Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Rapid Response Team: Reducing Expulsions and Suspensions in Early Childhood Education Join Trying Together for an upcoming professional development session, "Rapid Response Team: Reducing Expulsions and Suspensions in Early Childhood Education". Fri 11 Friday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Providers View a new curriculum series, Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs, including topics like finance and recruitment. Mon 14 Monday, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Practical Tools for Early Childhood Educators to Reduce Stress and Avoid Burn-Out Join Trying Together for the upcoming session: "Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Necessary: Practical Tools for Early Childhood Educators to Reduce Stress and Avoid Burn-Out". Previous Events Today Next Events Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Export .ics file
Thursday, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Recurring Let’s Talk Quality Series: Sharing Books with Infants and Toddlers Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog, Let’s Talk […]
Thursday, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Recurring Let’s Talk Quality Series: Sharing Books with Infants and Toddlers Join the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) team for the upcoming Let’s Talk Quality Series. The Let’s Talk Quality Series includes three monthly activities – Let’s Talk Quality Blog, Let’s Talk […]
Wednesday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Providers View a new curriculum series, Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs, including topics like finance and recruitment.
Thursday, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Recurring ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming – Preparation and Planning) Join ELRC Region 5 on February 3 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their online discussion, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming - Preparation and Planning).” About […]
Thursday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Recurring ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming – Preparation and Planning) Join ELRC Region 5 on February 3 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for their online discussion, “ELRC Region 5: Ask the Coaches (Summer Programming - Preparation and Planning).” About […]
Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Co-Creating A Healing Community of Equity & Trust View upcoming professional development for child care providers on how to create supportive spaces that are responsive to historical trauma.
Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Rapid Response Team: Reducing Expulsions and Suspensions in Early Childhood Education Join Trying Together for an upcoming professional development session, "Rapid Response Team: Reducing Expulsions and Suspensions in Early Childhood Education".
Friday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Recurring Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Providers View a new curriculum series, Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs, including topics like finance and recruitment.
Monday, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm Practical Tools for Early Childhood Educators to Reduce Stress and Avoid Burn-Out Join Trying Together for the upcoming session: "Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Necessary: Practical Tools for Early Childhood Educators to Reduce Stress and Avoid Burn-Out".
