January 15, 2019 Munchkin Mondays Bring your smallest scientists to the Carnegie Science Center for Munchkin Mondays, full of themed activities just for early learners ages two through six! Your preschoolers will get up close to exciting science concepts, while having tons of fun with hands-on activities and socializing with other little learners. Activities include: Story Time Make-and-Takes Planetarium Shows Live Demo Shows Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more people ages three and up, and require advance reservations. Group rates do not include shows in Planetarium and theaters.
December 6, 2018 Dancing Our Way Through STEM Providing children with opportunities to explore creative movement can spark so many natural connections to STEM concepts. During this interactive workshop, educators will participate in a variety of dance-focused strategies that will deepen understanding in science, math, ingenuity, and other fundamental STEM concepts. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their own creative movement techniques that can support student’s STEM learning. Act 48 and PQAS credit hours available. Registration is required. Objectives Through active participation and successful completion, participants will be able to: Define and discuss what “creative movement” means within an early educational experience and how children’s movements connect to STEM learning concepts. Brainstorm and share movement activities, targeting a multi-aged early education environment that focuses on the concepts of science, math, and other STEM learning concepts. Registration and Questions To register or ask questions, contact Rachelle Duffy at 412.421.3889 or rachelle@tryingtogether.org.
November 27, 2018 Dancing Our Way Through STEM Providing children opportunities to explore creative movement can spark so many natural connections to STEM concepts. During this interactive workshop, educators will participate in a variety of dance focused strategies that will deepen understanding in science, math, ingenuity, and other fundamental STEM concepts. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their own creative movement techniques that can support student’s STEM learning. Register here. Act 48 and PQAS credit hours available.
November 12, 2018 Annual PENN SACCA Conference Join the Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance (PENN SACCA) on November 9 for their 22nd Annual Statewide Conference! This year’s theme: Afterschool time is STEM time! About Featuring keynote speaker Jeff Remington, this year’s theme will explore all things STEM in afterschool. As one of ten National STEM Teacher Ambassadors, an international STEM advocate, trainer, and consultant, Jeff has a unique perspective of how the daily practice of STEM impacts the big picture of educational systems tied to a global 21st Century economy. This year’s conference will be held at Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, PA. Click here to make reservations. Participants will receive PQAS hours, but must provide their Registry ID number upon registration. For Act 48 credits, participants must submit their PPID number, complete necessary paperwork, and pay a $10 fee. National and State Experts Will Discuss: STEM in afterschool STEM career readiness 21st-century skills Makerspaces Implementing STEM Registration To register for the conference, visit the event webpage. Group discounts are available for organizations registering four or more participants. To receive the group discount, all group attendees must be a PENN SACCA Comprehensive Member. Learn More For more information, visit the event webpage or contact
PSAYDN Annual Partners’ Retreat Focusing on policy development, coordination of quality initiatives, and sustainability, the PSAYDN Annual Partners’ Retreat provides professional development opportunities for OST professionals, school administrators, teachers, nonprofits, policymakers, and more. Register here to attend. PSAYDN Retreat and PENN SACCA Conference For the first time, the PSAYDN Retreat and PENN SACCA Conference will run consecutively to provide additional opportunities for OST advocates and professionals to receive professional development and participate in networking activities. National and State Experts Will Discuss: STEM and Advocacy Career Pathways Social-Emotional Learning Behavioral Development Substance Abuse Prevention Sustainability and Partnerships Leadership Development Act 48 credits available.
June 11, 2018 Digital Media Literacy & Technology Tools for Early Learning This two-hour, online professional development course from Trying Together will focus on how to communicate and build relationships with families using technology tools and digital media and is open July 30 – August 13, 2018. Participants will be asked to consider implications and benefits of using digital communication to bring families into the early education environment. Participants will also be encouraged to reflect on current practices and policies regarding technology in the early education classroom. The pre-requisite foundation for this course is, “Digital Media Literacy & Technology Tools for Early Learning: What Educators Need to Know.” Registration closes at Noon on Friday, July 27, is $20, and may be made below or for credit at pakeys.org.
May 9, 2018 Digital Media Literacy & Technology Tools for Early Learning This course will focus on how to communicate with and build relationships with families using technology tools and digital media. Participants will be asked to consider implications and benefits of using digital communication to bring families into the early education environment. Participants will also be encouraged to reflect on current practices and policies regarding technology in the early education classroom. The pre-requisite foundation for this course is: Digital Media Literacy & Technology Tools for Early Learning: What Educators Need to Know. Digital Media Literacy & Technology Tools for Early Learning: Engaging Families in Today’s Media and Technology Landscape Monday, June 11 – Monday, June 25, 2018 Two Hours Online Register by Friday, June 8 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.
April 19, 2018 Fathers Trying Together Are you a single father or caregiver? Would you like to build positive memories with your child and learn healthy ways to cope with barriers and stress? Join us for adult group discussion and parent-child interaction activities such as: arts and crafts coding learning through play reading STEM This event is currently being held virtually via Zoom from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Fridays. Learn More For more information, contact Neil Walker at 412.728.2892 or neil@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your networks.
