September 29, 2021 Finding the Best Books for Babies Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for an upcoming professional development session, “Finding the Best Books for Babies.” Individuals may register for this online event via Zoom. Additional Information Each year since 2000, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has led a panel of local librarians and child development experts in choosing ten best books published for babies in the past year. The resulting annual Best Books for Babies booklist, a nationally recognized guide, assists parents, teachers and caregivers in selecting high quality materials that will delight and engage babies age birth to 18 months. In this workshop, participants will learn what makes a Best Book for Babies and will leave with practical tips for evaluating and selecting books for babies. This virtual workshop will be hosted on Zoom. Attendees will receive 1 hour of PQAS credit.
September 22, 2021 Seismic Shifts in Education: An Education Symposium and Conference Join Carlow University on October 9 for “Sister Mary Paul Education Symposium: Seismic Shifts in Education“. This symposium will focus on strengthening relationships with faculty and staff, learning from them, investing in their development, and connecting with them on a personal level. Additional Information This event can be attended in person or virtually. Act 48 hours are available, and lunch will be provided. Break-out sessions will include: Technology Classroom Supports; Personalized Educational Models; Culturally Responsive Classroom; Connecting with Students; Educator Self-Care; and more. Registration is available online.
August 11, 2021 Early Learning Summit (HiMama) Join HiMama for a free virtual Early Learning Summit. The event will be held virtually on Saturday, January 15, 2022 with a full day of educational sessions, including specific breakout sessions for educators, directors, and owners. A special kickoff event Friday, January 14 for networking opportunities, extended learning, and some special giveaways. Conference Agenda 11:00 – 11:45 | The Power of Reflection for Personal and Professional Development 11:45 – 12:45 | Sneak Peek: Your Plan for Professional Growth This Year 1:00 – 1:45 | Power of Play: How to Assess and Document Social-Emotional Development 1:45 – 2:15 | Booth Exploration & HiMama Tours 12:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Session A: Roundtable – Activity and Lesson Planning for Your Classroom 12:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Session B: Roundtable – Staff Motivation and Retention at Your Center 3:00 – 3:45 | All about Parent Engagement 4:00 – 4:45 | Strategies to Manage Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom 4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-up 5:00 – 6:00 | Power Hour! Booth Exploration & HiMama Tours Featured Speakers Constant Hine | Specialized Coach in transformational learning, and Founder of Horizons In Learning. Beth Cannon | International Speaker and Author on Early Childhood Education. Ron Grady | Early Childhood Educator and founder of online curriculum resource, Childology. Prerna Richards | Founder of Together We Grow, providing professional development, coaching, and consulting for educators. Registration To claim your free ticket, complete the online registration form.
June 4, 2021 Free Virtual ECE Courses Available These virtual professional development sessions explore a range of early childhood topics. Register to build on your professional knowledge, meet professionals in the field, and advance your career. Virtual Session List Creating an Inclusive Space for Children and Families Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Free This session will focus on identifying components of an inclusive learning environment, including a discussion on optimal use of space, materials, and room arrangement in an ECE classroom. This course is a part of Trying Together’s Connections and Conversations series. Needs Assessments for PD Planning Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Free Need help planning your professional development? Join Trying Together on June 23 to engage in conversations that will assess needs for professional development planning. Registration Process To register, use the hyperlinked event titles above. Some registrations will take place on the PD Registry. If you do not have a PD Registry account, complete this form to create one. Ask A Question For questions about our professional development sessions, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org. For PD Registry questions, contact pdregistry@pakeys.org.
January 21, 2021 Helping Children Befriend Their Emotions Join Youth Yoga Project and the Children’s Museum in a two-hour workshop to learn how to support the emotional health of children ages three and up. This workshop will help educators build a greater understanding of the important role of emotions and imagination in the classroom. About By becoming more familiar with their emotions, and learning an emotional vocabulary, students are able to process and manage their emotions instead of allowing their emotions to overwhelm them. Through mindfulness, children learn accessible ways to befriend their emotions. This workshop is open to all educators who would like to learn strategies to incorporate these concepts into their work with students. Learn how mindfulness can be used as a practical tool for pre-k-12 students to build emotional awareness in children and teens. Educators will leave with specific strategies to empower their students to develop emotional awareness and emotion processing tools through mindfulness. Registration To register, visit the online registration page. Registration closes on January 29, 2021. Each participant will receive electronic workshop materials from Youth Yoga Project prior to the workshop. Two hours of Act 48 credit will be available for Pennsylvania educators. More Information For questions, please contact Taylor Dozier at tdozier@pittsburghkids.org.
January 20, 2021 Hope and Healing: From Self-Care to Best Practice Join First Up and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey from March 5 – 6, 2021 for their Conference: Hope and Healing: From Self-Care to Best Practice in a Trauma-Impacted World. About This exciting two-day professional development opportunity was developed in response to the unusually challenging times we are living through. Early childhood professionals at every level are invited to attend. Professional will enjoy keynote presentations from national experts, learn strategies for managing challenging behaviors, enjoy opportunities to move their bodies, and more. Registration To register, visit the conference page. Group discounts are only available for groups of 20 or more. To request a group discount, email drew.martin@firstup.org. More Information Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference is being held virtually. For questions, contact rebecca.tyrrell@firstup.org or call 215.893.0130.
January 19, 2021 Financial Literacy 101: Part Two Are you interested in learning about financial literacy and speaking with a finance expert? Join Trying Together on February 11, 2021, for our virtual course, “Financial Literacy 101: Part Two.” About In partnership with financial experts, Trying Together will provide finance basics and beyond through a series of professional growth sessions. These sessions will allow participants to interact directly with a finance expert and develop a stronger understanding of basic financial concepts, including topics related to managing personal finance, money, borrowing, and investing. This session is an opportunity to discuss the value of financial literacy for educators, child care directors, and child care owners. Session Details Session Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021 Instructors: Jasmine Davis and Marc Blount CKC: Organization and Administration CDA Subject Area: Effective Program Operation Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 9, 2021 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 15, 2021 Financial Literacy 101: Part One Are you interested in learning about financial literacy and speaking with a finance expert? Join Trying Together on February 4, 2021, for our virtual course, “Financial Literacy 101: Part One.” About In partnership with financial experts, Trying Together will provide finance basics and beyond through a series of professional growth sessions. These sessions will allow participants to interact directly with a finance expert and develop a stronger understanding of basic financial concepts, including topics related to managing personal finance, money, borrowing, and investing. This session is an opportunity to discuss the value of financial literacy for educators, child care directors, and child care owners. Session Details Session Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021 Instructors: Jasmine Davis and Marc Blount CKC: Organization and Administration CDA Subject Area: Effective Program Operation Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 2, 2021 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.
December 23, 2020 Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool This event is full. Please continue to monitor our website for future Ages and Stages Questionnaires® professional development sessions. Are you interested in learning how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years? Join Trying Together on January 18 for our virtual course, “Using Ages and Stages Questionnaires® as a Screening Tool.” About During this course, participants will learn how to use the ASQ® and ASQ:SE® as a screening tool for children ages three months to five years. The session will provide information on how to administer and score the screener and share results of the screener with families. Information about additional resources for making referrals to services will be included if needed. Session Details Session Date: Monday, January 18, 2021 | 6 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Pamela Zimmerman Core Knowledge Area: Assessment CDA Content Area: Observing & Recording Behavior Registration Deadline: Saturday, January 16, 2021 Registration To register, visit the course 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 and Act 48 credit 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, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org.
December 22, 2020 Virtual Community of Practice Meetings Are you interested in discussing topics of interest and current trends with fellow professionals in the early childhood field? Join Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 for their virtual Community of Practice sessions! About ELRC Region 5 offers Communities of Practice (COP) for early learning professionals to discuss topics of interest, current trends in the field, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. In January, the COP virtual sessions will give providers the opportunity to discuss their school-age care program successes, needs, and questions. Participants will be given the most current school-age care updates, information, resources, and professional development opportunities. Available Sessions Saturday, January 9, 2021: School Age Child Care Check-In 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session Thursday, January 21, 2021: School Age Child Care Check-In 10 a.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session 1 p.m. | Zoom Meetings | Attend the Session More Information For questions, contact elrc5@alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3577. Share this flyer with your network.
