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SUMMARY:National Head Start Conference and Expo
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URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/national-head-start-conference-and-expo/
LOCATION:Minneapolis MN
CATEGORIES:Events for Everyone
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SUMMARY:First Up's Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:First Up: Champions for Early Education along with other Early Learning PA partners is visiting the PA Capitol to educate lawmakers about the importance of ECE and the urgency of establishing additional funding in the coming fiscal year. You are invited to join us to meet with your legislator to discuss the important work you do!  We will set up the meeting\, a folder of information for your legislator\, and a seasoned advocate to help lead the conversation during the meeting with your legislator. All you need to do is share YOUR story!\n*Disclaimer: Transportation is not always guaranteed\, we may not be able to confirm a meeting with your legislator on day chosen. Example agenda for the day:\n6 – 7 am Depart Philadelphia area\n9 am Arrive in Harrisburg\n9 – 3 pm Visit legislators to discuss ECE & budget ask\n3 – 4 pm Depart Harrisburg\n5 – 6 pm Arrive Philadelphia area\n**Actual schedule to be determined\, by legislator availability. First Up will email you the week of with final details. \n**SPANISH** First Up con otros socios de Early Learning PA visitarán el Capitolio de PA durante el año 2025 para educar a los legisladores sobre la importancia de ECE y la urgencia de establecer fondos adicionales en el próximo año fiscal. Nosotros le vamos a preparar para su visita con una carpeta de información para su legislador y con un defensor con experiencia para ayudar a dirigir la conversación durante la reunión con su legislador. Todo lo que necesitas hacer es compartir tu historia. ¡Únase a nosotros para educar a SUS legisladores sobre el importante trabajo que realizan! \nAgenda del día: 6-7 am Salida del área de Filadelfia (o area cercana); 9 am Llegada a Harrisburg; 9 am- 3 pm Visita a los legisladores para discutir ECE y el presupuesto de ECE; 3-4 pm Salida de Harrisburg; 5-6 pm Llegada al área de Filadelfia****El cronograma real del dia se determinará según la disponibilidad del legislador. First Up le enviará un correo electrónico la semana con los detalles finales. \nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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SUMMARY:ECE Latinos Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:First Up\, Latinos Educando Juntos and other Early Learning PA partners will visit the PA Capitol on Wednesday\, May 6th\, 2026\, to educate lawmakers about the importance of ECE and the urgency of establishing additional funding in the coming fiscal year. You will be set up with a folder of information for your legislator\, interpretation if needed\, and a seasoned advocate to help lead the conversation during the meeting with your legislator. All you need to do is share your story as an ECE provider! For more information contact Rosanna Matos\, rosanna.matos@firstup.org or Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez\, Info@LatinosEducandoJuntos.org \n\nSPANISH: First Up\, Latinos Educando Juntos y otros socios de Early Learning PA en una visita al Capitolio de PA el miercoles 6 de mayo de 2026\, para educar a los legisladores sobre la importancia de ECE y la urgencia de establecer fondos adicionales en el próximo año fiscal. Se le asignará una carpeta con información para su legislador\, interpretación si es necesario\, y un defensor experimentado para ayudar a dirigir la conversación durante la reunión con su legislador. ¡Todo lo que necesita hacer es compartir su historia como proveedor de ECE! Para obtener más información\, comuníquese con Rosanna Matos\, rosanna.matos@firstup.org o Damaris Alvarado-Rodríguez\, Info@LatinosEducandoJuntos.org\nVirtual / Register Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/ece-latinos-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
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SUMMARY:Advocacy: The Key to Impacting Change in Early Learning - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, participants will learn why it’s important to be an advocate for early learning and explore the types of activities that can be done to influence change for children\, families\, child care professionals and programs. Participants will discuss different ways to use advocacy as a tool for influencing legislators and decision makers. Presented in English with live Spanish interpretation. Participants can earn 1.5 PQAS hours. \nVirtual / Registration Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/advocacy-the-key-to-impacting-change-in-early-learning-may-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Events for Everyone
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260501T130745
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SUMMARY:International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/international-early-childhood-inclusion-institute/
LOCATION:Chapel Hill NC
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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SUMMARY:Southeastern PA Early Childhood Coalition (SEPECC) Meeting - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Pennsylvania Early Childhood Coalition (SEPECC) is a group of organizations united in providing high-quality early childhood services to all families. Members include individuals from child care centers\, family child care programs\, advocacy groups\, training agencies\, early care support agencies\, and funders working together to coordinate advocacy efforts and strengthen public support for early care and education. Join us on our monthly meeting to hear the latest news\, opportunities\, and updates! \nVirtual / Registration Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/southeastern-pa-early-childhood-coalition-sepecc-meeting-may-2026/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Events for Everyone
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SUMMARY:ECE Latino Roundtables May 2026
DESCRIPTION:First Up is holding monthly virtual meetings with Spanish speaking providers to share and build with one another through Early Childhood Education! Click the link to register today! \nFirst Up llevará a cabo reuniones virtuales mensuales con proveedores de habla hispana para compartir y construir entre sí a través de la Educación de la Primera Infancia. ¡Haga clic en el enlace para registrarse hoy! \nVirtual / Register Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/ece-latino-roundtables-may-2026/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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SUMMARY:ECE Fellowship Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Focus: Intersections and improvements in early childhood health\nPanelists: \n\nShannon Dryden\, City of Philadelphia Dept of Health\nLaNeice Cole\, Maternity Care Coalition\nCathia Thomas\, Thomas Center for Physical Literacy\nAngie Maury\, Baring Crisis Nursery\nMelody Connell\, CORA Early Learning
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/ece-fellowship-speaker-series-2/
LOCATION:Cranaleith Center
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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UID:10000035-1780380000-1780423200@www.firstup.org
SUMMARY:First Up's Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:First Up: Champions for Early Education along with other Early Learning PA partners is visiting the PA Capitol to educate lawmakers about the importance of ECE and the urgency of establishing additional funding in the coming fiscal year. You are invited to join us to meet with your legislator to discuss the important work you do!  We will set up the meeting\, a folder of information for your legislator\, and a seasoned advocate to help lead the conversation during the meeting with your legislator. All you need to do is share YOUR story!\n*Disclaimer: Transportation is not always guaranteed\, we may not be able to confirm a meeting with your legislator on day chosen. Example agenda for the day:\n6 – 7 am Depart Philadelphia area\n9 am Arrive in Harrisburg\n9 – 3 pm Visit legislators to discuss ECE & budget ask\n3 – 4 pm Depart Harrisburg\n5 – 6 pm Arrive Philadelphia area\n**Actual schedule to be determined\, by legislator availability. First Up will email you the week of with final details. \n**SPANISH** First Up con otros socios de Early Learning PA visitarán el Capitolio de PA durante el año 2025 para educar a los legisladores sobre la importancia de ECE y la urgencia de establecer fondos adicionales en el próximo año fiscal. Nosotros le vamos a preparar para su visita con una carpeta de información para su legislador y con un defensor con experiencia para ayudar a dirigir la conversación durante la reunión con su legislador. Todo lo que necesitas hacer es compartir tu historia. ¡Únase a nosotros para educar a SUS legisladores sobre el importante trabajo que realizan! \nAgenda del día: 6-7 am Salida del área de Filadelfia (o area cercana); 9 am Llegada a Harrisburg; 9 am- 3 pm Visita a los legisladores para discutir ECE y el presupuesto de ECE; 3-4 pm Salida de Harrisburg; 5-6 pm Llegada al área de Filadelfia****El cronograma real del dia se determinará según la disponibilidad del legislador. First Up le enviará un correo electrónico la semana con los detalles finales. \nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/first-ups-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T060000
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SUMMARY:First Up's Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:First Up: Champions for Early Education along with other Early Learning PA partners is visiting the PA Capitol to educate lawmakers about the importance of ECE and the urgency of establishing additional funding in the coming fiscal year. You are invited to join us to meet with your legislator to discuss the important work you do!  We will set up the meeting\, a folder of information for your legislator\, and a seasoned advocate to help lead the conversation during the meeting with your legislator. All you need to do is share YOUR story!\n*Disclaimer: Transportation is not always guaranteed\, we may not be able to confirm a meeting with your legislator on day chosen. Example agenda for the day:\n6 – 7 am Depart Philadelphia area\n9 am Arrive in Harrisburg\n9 – 3 pm Visit legislators to discuss ECE & budget ask\n3 – 4 pm Depart Harrisburg\n5 – 6 pm Arrive Philadelphia area\n**Actual schedule to be determined\, by legislator availability. First Up will email you the week of with final details. \n**SPANISH** First Up con otros socios de Early Learning PA visitarán el Capitolio de PA durante el año 2025 para educar a los legisladores sobre la importancia de ECE y la urgencia de establecer fondos adicionales en el próximo año fiscal. Nosotros le vamos a preparar para su visita con una carpeta de información para su legislador y con un defensor con experiencia para ayudar a dirigir la conversación durante la reunión con su legislador. Todo lo que necesitas hacer es compartir tu historia. ¡Únase a nosotros para educar a SUS legisladores sobre el importante trabajo que realizan! \nAgenda del día: 6-7 am Salida del área de Filadelfia (o area cercana); 9 am Llegada a Harrisburg; 9 am- 3 pm Visita a los legisladores para discutir ECE y el presupuesto de ECE; 3-4 pm Salida de Harrisburg; 5-6 pm Llegada al área de Filadelfia****El cronograma real del dia se determinará según la disponibilidad del legislador. First Up le enviará un correo electrónico la semana con los detalles finales. \nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/first-ups-day-at-the-capitol-2/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000
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CREATED:20251205T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T220633Z
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SUMMARY:ECE Latino Roundtables June 2026
DESCRIPTION:First Up is holding monthly virtual meetings with Spanish speaking providers to share and build with one another through Early Childhood Education! Click the link to register today! \nFirst Up llevará a cabo reuniones virtuales mensuales con proveedores de habla hispana para compartir y construir entre sí a través de la Educación de la Primera Infancia. ¡Haga clic en el enlace para registrarse hoy! \nVirtual / Register Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/ece-latino-roundtables-june-2026/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T130745
CREATED:20251205T201053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T220445Z
UID:10000028-1782217800-1782225000@www.firstup.org
SUMMARY:Southeastern PA Early Childhood Coalition (SEPECC) Meeting - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Pennsylvania Early Childhood Coalition (SEPECC) is a group of organizations united in providing high-quality early childhood services to all families. Members include individuals from child care centers\, family child care programs\, advocacy groups\, training agencies\, early care support agencies\, and funders working together to coordinate advocacy efforts and strengthen public support for early care and education. Join us on our monthly meeting to hear the latest news\, opportunities\, and updates! \nVirtual / Registration Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/southeastern-pa-early-childhood-coalition-sepecc-meeting-june-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Events for Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T130745
CREATED:20260325T153721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T153721Z
UID:10000037-1782367200-1782410400@www.firstup.org
SUMMARY:First Up's Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:First Up: Champions for Early Education along with other Early Learning PA partners is visiting the PA Capitol to educate lawmakers about the importance of ECE and the urgency of establishing additional funding in the coming fiscal year. You are invited to join us to meet with your legislator to discuss the important work you do!  We will set up the meeting\, a folder of information for your legislator\, and a seasoned advocate to help lead the conversation during the meeting with your legislator. All you need to do is share YOUR story!\n*Disclaimer: Transportation is not always guaranteed\, we may not be able to confirm a meeting with your legislator on day chosen. Example agenda for the day:\n6 – 7 am Depart Philadelphia area\n9 am Arrive in Harrisburg\n9 – 3 pm Visit legislators to discuss ECE & budget ask\n3 – 4 pm Depart Harrisburg\n5 – 6 pm Arrive Philadelphia area\n**Actual schedule to be determined\, by legislator availability. First Up will email you the week of with final details. \n**SPANISH** First Up con otros socios de Early Learning PA visitarán el Capitolio de PA durante el año 2025 para educar a los legisladores sobre la importancia de ECE y la urgencia de establecer fondos adicionales en el próximo año fiscal. Nosotros le vamos a preparar para su visita con una carpeta de información para su legislador y con un defensor con experiencia para ayudar a dirigir la conversación durante la reunión con su legislador. Todo lo que necesitas hacer es compartir tu historia. ¡Únase a nosotros para educar a SUS legisladores sobre el importante trabajo que realizan! \nAgenda del día: 6-7 am Salida del área de Filadelfia (o area cercana); 9 am Llegada a Harrisburg; 9 am- 3 pm Visita a los legisladores para discutir ECE y el presupuesto de ECE; 3-4 pm Salida de Harrisburg; 5-6 pm Llegada al área de Filadelfia****El cronograma real del dia se determinará según la disponibilidad del legislador. First Up le enviará un correo electrónico la semana con los detalles finales. \nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/first-ups-day-at-the-capitol-3/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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SUMMARY:First Up's Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:First Up: Champions for Early Education along with other Early Learning PA partners is visiting the PA Capitol to educate lawmakers about the importance of ECE and the urgency of establishing additional funding in the coming fiscal year. You are invited to join us to meet with your legislator to discuss the important work you do!  We will set up the meeting\, a folder of information for your legislator\, and a seasoned advocate to help lead the conversation during the meeting with your legislator. All you need to do is share YOUR story!\n*Disclaimer: Transportation is not always guaranteed\, we may not be able to confirm a meeting with your legislator on day chosen. Example agenda for the day:\n6 – 7 am Depart Philadelphia area\n9 am Arrive in Harrisburg\n9 – 3 pm Visit legislators to discuss ECE & budget ask\n3 – 4 pm Depart Harrisburg\n5 – 6 pm Arrive Philadelphia area\n**Actual schedule to be determined\, by legislator availability. First Up will email you the week of with final details. \n**SPANISH** First Up con otros socios de Early Learning PA visitarán el Capitolio de PA durante el año 2025 para educar a los legisladores sobre la importancia de ECE y la urgencia de establecer fondos adicionales en el próximo año fiscal. Nosotros le vamos a preparar para su visita con una carpeta de información para su legislador y con un defensor con experiencia para ayudar a dirigir la conversación durante la reunión con su legislador. Todo lo que necesitas hacer es compartir tu historia. ¡Únase a nosotros para educar a SUS legisladores sobre el importante trabajo que realizan! \nAgenda del día: 6-7 am Salida del área de Filadelfia (o area cercana); 9 am Llegada a Harrisburg; 9 am- 3 pm Visita a los legisladores para discutir ECE y el presupuesto de ECE; 3-4 pm Salida de Harrisburg; 5-6 pm Llegada al área de Filadelfia****El cronograma real del dia se determinará según la disponibilidad del legislador. First Up le enviará un correo electrónico la semana con los detalles finales. \nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/first-ups-day-at-the-capitol-4/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Events for Professionals
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