• EQEL Year 2, Live Online (April-May 2026)

    @ @public This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Tuesdays: April 14, April 28, May 12, and May 26, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL). Before registering, please note: Participants must complete all prerequisites (Child Care Basics and EQEL Year 1) before registering for EQEL Year

    free
  • EQEL Classes 2026

    Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) is a 20-hour training series completed over two years. EQEL is also part of PACE, the community-based training option for meeting WAC education requirements. Child Care Action Council offers EQEL Year 1 and Year 2 live-online and self-paced throughout the year. Click the Register Now button above to see all

  • SERIES: Play, Observe, Grow: How to Collect & Use Data in Early Learning

    Zoom

    📚 SERIES: *All sessions must be attended in order to receive credit* 📅 Wed, September 23, 2026 📅 Wed, October 21, 2026  📅 Wed, November 18, 2026   ⏰ 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Jesi Sucku 💲 Cost: $30.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS

  • SERIES: WAPM Combined

    Zoom

    📚 Series: *Participants must complete full series to receive credit* 📅Wednesday, October 21, 2026 📅Saturday, October 24, 2026 📅Wednesday, October 28, 2026 📅Wednesday, November 4, 2026 📅Saturday, November 7, 2026 ⏰ Wednesday Sessions: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM / Saturday Sessions: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days

  • Family Connections (fall 2026)

    Virtual via ZOOM

    In this session, we will explore ways to connect families with your program, including parenting events, conferences, and challenging conversations, as well as day-to-day interactions. We will also touch on

  • Building Classroom Community (fall 2026)

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Join us as we dive into a rich discussion of what a positive classroom community is, its importance, and how to create and sustain a strong, positive classroom community. Date:

  • Foundations of Brain Development

    Zoom

    📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely Torres 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖 Description: In this training, we will

  • Part 1 Calming Connections: De-Escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers

    Community-Minded Enterprises| Early Learning Resource Center 622 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane, United States

    Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers: In this interactive two session practical workshop, child care providers will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm, positive

    $30
  • The Growing Brain: Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development

    Zoom

    In this training from the The Growing Brain series, participants will explore how and when the brain is most plastic in early childhood. We will look at the stress system, and explore how brains are adaptative with experiences and environmental factors. We will finish this training by discussing how adult caregivers have a vital role

    $15
  • Anti-Bias Education and Holidays: Making Thoughtful Decisions (Fall 2026)

    Virtual via ZOOM

    The training will focus on anti-bias education and developmentally appropriate practices that support family engagement when considering how holidays are reflected in an early learning program Date: Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 Time: 6- 8 PM Location: Zoom STARS: 2     @Public

  • The Power of Play (Fall 2026)

    Virtual via ZOOM

     Play is what children want to do and what they choose to do when given the freedom, independence, time and space to determine their own behavior. Play is how children learn about their world. Play is a child’s right and is the essence of childhood. Play is not a luxury; It is a necessity. Learn