Join Trying Together on February 16, 2026 for UnConference: Kindergarten Transition in partnership with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, The United Way of SWPA, and Hi5! Registration is required.

We begin the UnConference with a keynote presentation by Swati Adarkar, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy and Early Learning, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Department of Education under the Biden administration. This will be followed by an insightful panel of experts for a discussion on how early intervention plays a critical role in supporting strong Kindergarten transitions. Attendees can choose two sessions from five offerings led by local and national early childhood organizations. We will end the day by 2:30 p.m.

Please note: 4.5 PQAS and Act 48 credit hours will be available.

Upon registering, select your first and second choices of preferred sessions for each of the session time slots (one session in the morning and one session in the afternoon).

Visit the registration page to learn more about the event.