February 5, 2021 Early Childhood Professionals: Advance Your Career Are you looking to advance your career? Check out these professional development resources and opportunities in Pennsylvania. Apprenticeship Program Apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with related technical instruction to build skills and create pathways to earning a CDA Credential, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree through partners at Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) and Carlow University. Apply: Apprenticeship is accepting new apprentices for the 2021 Spring and Summer semesters. To learn more, contact Lindsey Vicoria at lindseyv@tryingtogether.org. Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential A Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is the most widely recognized credential in the early childhood field and is a key stepping stone on the path to career advancement. Trying Together offers three CDA programs that include individualized support for professionals in Pennsylvania: CDA Credential Preparation Program CDA Community of Practice Program CDA Renewal Program Apply: To learn more and apply, visit our CDA Credential page. ECE Professional Development Organization The Professional Development Organization (PDO) is a grant-funded educational collaboration among four universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and numerous partner universities, colleges, and community programs across the state to advance the career pathways of the early childhood workforce. Benefits: PDO funding covers tuition, expenses, and other supports to help eligible early childhood educators earn credit-bearing credentials and degrees. Eligibility: Tuition-free courses are available for early childhood professionals who: are Pennsylvania residents, work in a Keystone STARS program, and work a minimum average of 25 hours per week over an entire work year (during non-COVID times). Apply: To determine your eligibility, complete the online application. Once your eligibility is confirmed, a PDO Liaison from your region will contact you to discuss your options. PA Professional Development Registry The Pennsylvania Professional Development (PD) Registry is an online system that: offers a consolidated list of professional development opportunities, tracks completed courses and PQAS credit hours, and collects data about the early childhood workforce to advocate for better education opportunities and higher wages. Learn More: Learn the full benefits of the PD Registry. Professional Growth Opportunities Trying Together delivers professional growth services that: connect with high-quality early childhood practices; are instructed by a certified PQAS instructor and are ACT 48 approved; and align with the Pennsylvania Core Knowledge Competencies, NAEYC Standards, Danielson Framework, and Keystone STARS performance standards. Receive PD Updates: Sign up to receive our newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Receive Personalized Updates: Update your Professional Development Interests and Preferences to receive personalized updates. More Information For questions about Trying Together’s professional development opportunities, contact Jasmine Davis at jasmine@tryingtogether.org. For questions about the PDO, contact Mimi Loughead at mimi@tryingtogether.org.
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.
November 23, 2020 2018-2020 Community Report Now Available In 2018 Trying Together rebranded and embarked on its Strategic Roadmap. Now two-years in, Trying Together pauses to reflect on what has been accomplished, what still needs to be done, and what has changed in the midst of these turbulent times in the 2018 – 2020 Trying Together Community Report. Moving forward, Trying Together will provide an updated version of this report biennially to share continued progress and future plans. More Information Caregivers of young children today are facing unprecedented challenges. From extensive changes in the early learning field to the current COVID-19 pandemic and more, adults and children are being asked to try together to grow and learn in ways like never before. In response, Trying Together has strived to continue supporting parents and educators so they know how much they and their efforts are appreciated. The newest Community Report provides an overview of the work that Trying Together has accomplished in the last two fiscal years, with the following outcomes in mind. By 2022, Trying Together will be: A national leader offering its expertise in coordinating and connecting systems at the neighborhood, local, and regional levels to support early childhood development and early learning. The premier provider of in-person and online professional growth opportunities for home, center, and school-based professionals to ensure that every child has access to high-quality early childhood and early learning experiences. A ‘go to source’ for families to aid them in making well-informed decisions regarding their child’s early experiences. An expert policy resource in western Pennsylvania and a leading advocate for high-quality early care and education in the state, mobilizing its network to take action on issues important to young children and their families. About Trying Together Trying Together supports high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them. Trying Together works regionally (in Southwestern Pennsylvania) and takes its expertise and models to statewide and national audiences.
January 9, 2018 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 - 2025-07-22 Tuesday Select date. June 2025 Tue 17 Tuesday, 5:30 pm to 8:00 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 […] Thu 19 Thursday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July. Learn More The program explores ways to make parenting easier and fun for […] Tue 24 Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest, ask questions, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. Learn More […] Thu 26 Thursday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July. Learn More The program explores ways to make parenting easier and fun for […] July 2025 Thu 3 Thursday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July. Learn More The program explores ways to make parenting easier and fun for […] Tue 8 Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest, ask questions, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. Learn More […] Thu 10 Thursday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July. Learn More The program explores ways to make parenting easier and fun for […] Wed 16 Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Growing Together | Preparing the Classroom Environment to Support Social-Emotional Regulation Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. Tue 22 Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest, ask questions, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. Learn More […] Previous Events Today Next Events Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file
Tuesday, 5:30 pm to 8:00 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 […]
Thursday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July. Learn More The program explores ways to make parenting easier and fun for […]
Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest, ask questions, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. Learn More […]
Thursday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July. Learn More The program explores ways to make parenting easier and fun for […]
Thursday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July. Learn More The program explores ways to make parenting easier and fun for […]
Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest, ask questions, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. Learn More […]
Thursday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Recurring The Incredible Years Parenting Program The Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host The Incredible Years Parenting Program on Thursdays from April until July. Learn More The program explores ways to make parenting easier and fun for […]
Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Growing Together | Preparing the Classroom Environment to Support Social-Emotional Regulation Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators.
Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest, ask questions, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. Learn More […]
