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July 19, 2023

New Language Access Training Available for Organizations

A new resource is available to help organizations engage more with community members who do not speak English as a first language.

About

Through All for All and The Global Switchboard, a free one-hour language access training, including resources to foster better relationships with non-English speaking community members, is available for organizations and groups to reserve and schedule. The trainings can take place virtually or in-person.
To register, email crich@shimcares.org from South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) to request a training date for your organization or group.

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June 13, 2023

Air Quality Tips and Training Available for Families and Educators

To better protect adults and children during air quality alerts, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and Environmental Health Capacity (EHC) Program are offering tips and training to help families and children stay healthy.

About Air Quality Dangers & Alerts

Current weather patterns are pushing smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada into communities across the Commonwealth, increasing the average concentrations of fine particulate matter in the air.

Air quality can affect your health, especially people who may be at greater risk, including:

  • people with heart disease
  • people with lung disease (including asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD])
  • older adults
  • children and teenagers (because their lungs are still developing, and they breathe more air relative to their size)
  • people who are pregnant
  • people who work outdoors

If you experience symptoms like trouble breathing or dizziness, you should seek medical attention. If you know a family member or neighbor who has one of the above conditions, remember to check in on them.

Tips from DHS

During air quality alerts, all Pennsylvanians should:

  • avoid strenuous outdoor activities
  • keep outdoor activities short
  • consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them

Additionally, to help keep particle pollution lower indoors during air quality alerts:

  • don’t use candles or smoke indoors
  • keep windows and doors closed
  • use an air filter in your home, if you have one
    • clean or replace filters according to manufacturer recommendations
    • make your own portable air cleaner, if you don’t have one (the EPA offers DIY information on how to do so)

Training from the EHC Program

The EHC Program invites child care professionals to participate in a short nano learning course on air quality.

About the EHC Program

The EHC Program is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded program under the Division of Environmental Health Epidemiology (DEHE) with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. EHC seeks to provide outreach and education on topics related to children’s environmental health.

About the Learning Course on Air Quality

The nano learning course should take a few minutes minutes to complete and provides an overview of what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Air Quality Index (AQI) is, why it is important, and how it can be included in your classroom plans and activities.

After completing the training, please complete a survey to inform future outreach efforts to childcare providers. The survey is a total of four questions. If you have comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the EHC Program at dehe@pa.gov.

Access the Learning Course on Air Quality

Interested ECE educators can access the EHC Program learning course on air quality on YouTube.

Resources to Support the Course

Resources to support the learning course include:

Learn More

Visit www.airnow.gov to find the latest air quality levels and recommendations for your location.

To learn more, visit the Pennsylvania Key Tips or Pennsylvania Key Training webpages.

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May 1, 2023

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 Partnering to Offer First Aid & CPR Training

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to early childhood professionals throughout June, July, and August.

Participants will receive training through a single, six-hour, in-person course offered on multiple dates and at varying times throughout the summer.

About the Course

This course emphasizes hands-on learning and provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Certification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for 2 years.

Course Offerings

Courses are available:

Register via the links above.

Learn More

The cost of the course is $35. The course is PQAS certified and must be paid for in full before registrants can participate. Registered individuals will receive additional course information prior to the start of their registered session. Please make sure to read all information before the start of the course.

For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us. For credit questions, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.

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April 20, 2023

American Red Cross First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training

Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training.

This single course is available in multiple sessions. It emphasizes hands-on learning and provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Certification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for 2 years.

Session Details

June 3 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Theresa Hetler
  • Allison Hritz

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes June 1 at 11:55 p.m.

July 20 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Jillian Miller
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner
  • Holly Cessna

Location:

The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
7219 Kelly Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Registration:

Register
Registration closes July 18 at 11:55 pm.

August 8 | 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Allison Hritz
  • Bliss Letang
  • Nicole Banner

Location:

Trying Together, Training Room
5604 Solway Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 4 at 11:55 p.m.

August 26 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Instructors:

  • Loni Gooden
  • Jillian Miller
  • Theresa Hetler

Location:

Western Allegheny Community Library
181 Bateman Road
Oakdale, PA 15071

Registration:

Register
Registration closes August 24 at 11:55 p.m.

Learn More

The cost for this course is $36.

This course is PQAS certified and must be paid for in full before registrants can participate. Registered individuals will receive additional course information prior to the start of the course. Please make sure to read all information before the start of the course.

For questions about the sessions, contact Holly Cessna at holly.cessna@alleghenycounty.us. For credit questions, contact Paige Kizior at paige@tryingtogether.org.

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March 14, 2023

Early Childhood Education Beginning Business Administration Series for Family Providers

Children’s Village’s Learning Lab and Early Learning Resource Center Region 18 are offering business administration training to center- and family- based child care program directors at every level of experience.

This virtual, four-session series is designed to improve fiscal and human resources practices. Topics will include the iron triangle, budgeting, financial statements, personnel management, and other business issues.

Series Details

  • Tuesday, March 21 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
  • Tuesday, March 28 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
  • Monday, April 17 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
  • Monday, April 24 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom

Registration

To register for this event, complete the application form and email the completed form to Huan Chen at huanc@childrensvillagephila.org.

Learn More

Participants are expected to:

  1. attend all sessions
  2. arrive on time
  3. stay for the entire scheduled session
  4. participate during sessions
  5. complete a pre/post assessment

To learn more, visit the Children’s Village website.

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Gee Whiz Education Providing Free Onboarding Training for Product Users

Gee Whiz Education, a family child care curriculum company, is providing free onboarding training to product users.

Offered through a series of recorded webinars, training is available on YouTube and continually accessible to child care providers who use Gee Whiz Education.

Each webinar is 30 minutes, and providers have the opportunity to follow up with session presenters via email.

Onboarding Training Details

Gee Whiz Education Onboarding Training consists of four recorded webinars designed to help providers use Gee Whiz:

Language Offerings and Webinar Captions

Non-English speaking providers can take the training in their native languages by turning on captions. To turn on captions:

  1. Click the “Watch Now” button to start the video.
  2. Once the video begins, pause it and click the CC symbol on the bottom of the display.
  3. Then, click the gear/cog symbol to the right of the CC symbol.
  4. Click “subtitles/English” from the resulting pop-up box.
  5. Then, click “auto translate” and choose the language you want.

Learn More

A link to printable Certificate of Attendance will be made available to providers who complete a short assessment after each webinar.

To learn more, visit the Gee Whiz Education website or view the training flyer.

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November 1, 2021

Recruiting Teaching Artists for Substitute Roles

Arts Education Collaborative (AEC) is still recruiting teaching artists for the Teaching Artist Substitute Initiative supported by The Grable Foundation’s Tomorrow Campaign.

This effort aims to address the regional substitute teacher shortage, insufficient access to arts learning opportunities in schools, and teaching artist employment instability. During the spring of 2021, the AEC team worked with a cohort of teaching artists to investigate what a teaching artist needs to know and do to work as a certified substitute teacher. Interested individuals may register for the November 5th TASI training using this link. Additional information is available via AEC’s TASI information session recording.

Program Details

Interested teaching artists will benefit from:

  • In-person training through the Guest Substitute Teacher Program hosted by Allegheny Intermediate Unit (at no cost to teaching artist)
  • A self-paced online follow up course offered by Utah University (at no cost to teaching artist)
  • $300 stipend when training is complete to cover the cost of clearances, a physical, and other school district requirements
  • A printed Field Guide filled with lesson ideas and classroom strategies to support arts integration across creative disciplines and grade levels
  • Right-matching support from AEC staff to get connected with a school district open to exploring news way to increase arts learning during the school day

To qualify, teaching artists must:

  • have a bachelor’s degree (any subject area)
  • be a US Citizen
  • be available for mandatory in-person training on Friday, November 5th from 1-5pm

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November 12, 2020

Educators: Join the Leap into Science National Network

Are you an educator in Pennsylvania who is interested in receiving training and materials to lead science and literacy workshops for children and families? Join the Leap into Science National Network! Applications must be submitted by December 14, 2020.

About

Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed for children ages three through 10-years-old and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings.

Leap into Science provides workshops on a science theme for three possible audiences: early childhood, elementary, and/or family groups. If your organization was already trained in the Leap into Science Wind curricula, you are NOT eligible to attend this training.

Organization Benefits

Each organization that participates in Leap into Science will receive:

    • a two-hour virtual training on high-quality science and literacy curriculum and facilitation strategies for two or more educators;
    • ongoing support during program implementation as part of a Leap into Science National Network;
    • access to the national Leap into Science leadership team and online resources; and
    • a curriculum and materials kit (valued at $300).

Participation Commitments

As a Leap into Science partner organization, participants commit to:

    • scheduling and leading at least three Leap into Science workshops for children and/or families living in underserved rural or urban communities by September 2021, including an event during National Leap into Science Week (June 7 – 13, 2021);
    • posting each workshop to The Connectory, a searchable directory for STEM programs across the country;
    • completing a workshop report following each workshop; and
    • participating in quarterly calls with other trained educators in your state.

Available Workshops

The Pennsylvania Leap into Science Team is hosting a free two-hour virtual training on the Leap into Science Light & Shadow workshops at the following times:

    • Friday, January 29, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    • Thursday, May 13, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Submit An Application

To participate in the national network and attend one of the trainings listed above, please complete this brief application form by December 14, 2020.

Priority will be given to organizations that can send at least two educators to the training and who serve traditionally underrepresented audiences. If selected, you will receive an email notification of your acceptance by the end of December with details about the training you will attend.

More Information

For questions, contact Betsy O. Saatman at betsaa@pakeys.org or 484.955.5909.

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October 21, 2020

Benefits of Having a PD Registry Profile

Do you have a Pennsylvania PD Registry profile? If not, you are missing out on features that could help you schedule professional development, request financial assistance, and more.

What is the PD Registry?

The Pennsylvania Professional Development (PD) Registry is an online system that functions as a “workforce registry” by tracking the professional accomplishments of registered individuals, providing important data about the early childhood workforce, and highlighting a consolidated list of available professional development opportunities.

Data collected through the PD Registry—including data such as length of time in the field, education level, and wages—is also used to advocate for better education opportunities and higher wages for professionals in Pennsylvania.

Benefits

Early Learning and School-Age Professionals

Through the PD Registry, early learning and school-age professionals can:

    • track their employment, education, and training history;
    • complete a professional development self-assessment to plan upcoming training;
    • register for in-person and online professional training that offers PQAS and Act 48 credit;
    • begin an application for financial assistance if eligible;
    • keep track of CPR, First Aid, and Fire Safety expiration dates;
    • and more.
Program Directors

Through the PD Registry, Program Directors can:

    • track staff completion of Bureau of Certification and Keystone STARS training requirements;
    • access verified staff qualifications for meeting Certification and Keystone STARS requirements;
    • support staff with professional development planning; and
    • register staff members for training using the statewide training calendar.

Creating an Account

If you don’t have an account, visit the PD Registry website to create one. For assistance, view this step-by-step tip sheet on how to create an account or contact pdregistry@pakeys.org.

More Information

Additional tip sheets and resources are available for new users, existing users, and program directors. For more information, view this document or visit the Pennsylvania Key website.

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October 15, 2020

Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series

Are you interested in learning how to build and sustain relationships with families virtually? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for their free Virtual Service Delivery Webinar Series.

About

Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for a series of free webinars and an online learning community to explore the challenges and opportunities posed by virtual service delivery, and learn about strategies providers have found for building and sustaining strong relationships with families virtually.

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Registration

To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.