Are you curious about how you can strengthen your classroom or program’s connection to food and nutrition? Farm to ECE: An Introduction is designed to support you in finding ways to make those connections. This training will offer a variety of ideas and practical ways to implement them, from taste tests to gardening to field
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
This course will cover key concepts such as emotional regulation, active listening, non-verbal communication, and the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with children. Providers will also learn how to
📅 Wednesdays: June 3 & June 17, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 📚 Series: *Both sessions must be attended in order to receive credit* 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2
o understand how children’s behavior is influenced by the brain. // Children’s behavior is influenced by the brain. In this training, we will quickly review basic brain anatomy and then
Virtual-WA Pyramid Model: Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: Modules 1 and 2 (PRE-K) @ A year + worth of Stars hours! This is a VIRTUAL class taking place across multiple days and weeks. Before registering, please make sure you are available for all sessions. 6:30pm-8:30pm June 8th, June10th June15th June17th June 22nd June
*NEW HYBRID Effective Communication in a Multi-generational Workplace @ This class is taking place both online via ZOOM and in person at CCAC. If you want to be in person
VIRTUAL Quality Outdoor Interactions @ “Building Strong Educator-Child Connections in Outdoor Environments”. The outdoors presents unique opportunities for child-led exploration, social connection, and inquiry-based learning—but it also requires intentional adult engagement to maximize learning potential. This class contains introductory information about high quality teacher-child interactions, drawing on information from the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
VIRTUAL Summer Activities for School-agers @ Soon school will be out, and the long summer days will stretch before you. What will you do to keep the school-agers busy and
📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register.
*NEW-VIRTUAL Finding Our Way Through Conflict: Strengthening Relationships with Colleagues and Families @ Early childhood professionals regularly engage in complex conversations—with co-teachers, supervisors, and families. When tensions arise, the way
@ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: June 25, July 9, July 23, and Aug 6, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year 1 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL). Before registering, please note: Participants must complete Child Care Basics before registering for EQEL Year 1. All classes