@ @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
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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
EQEL Year 1, Live Online (June-Aug 2026)
@ @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
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SELF-PACED COURSE: Understanding Behavior as Communication
📚 Self-Paced 📅 Course Available: Wed, July 1 through Fri, July 31 📍 Canvas: 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: $20.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 4 📖 Description: This self-paced training encourages early childhood educators to view children’s behavior as a way of
EQEL Year 1, Live Online (July-Sept 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: July 23, August 6, August 20, and September 3, 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
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EQEL Year 2, Live Online (April-May 2026)
EQEL Classes 2026
EQEL Year 1, Live Online (June-Aug 2026)
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📅 Wed, August 5, 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. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely Torres |
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Zoning to Maximize Learning is a classroom strategy where teachers strategically divide the learning space into designated areas, each with a specific purpose, allowing for efficient student movement, focused activities, |
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3 events,
EQEL Year 2, Live Online (April-May 2026)
EQEL Classes 2026
EQEL Year 1, Live Online (July-Sept 2026)
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Building Strong Family Partnerships
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Building a Thriving Program Culture @ Creating and sustaining a positive program culture is essential to supporting, retaining, and empowering quality early childhood professionals. This engaging class explores how leadership
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Exploring Leadership @ What does it mean to be a leader? What is my role in creating change? What do I believe about myself and others? To create change for
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📅 Sat, August 15, 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): Mariah Shallouf |
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EQEL Year 2, Live Online (April-May 2026)
EQEL Classes 2026
EQEL Year 1, Live Online (July-Sept 2026)
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SERIES: FLIP IT!
Get ready for the new school year with this training! 📚 SERIES: *Both sessions must be attended in order to receive credit* 📅 Tues, August 18, 2026 📅 Tues, August 25, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Tracy Collins 💲 Cost: $30.00 |
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📅 Wed, August 19, 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. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely Torres 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖 Description: En esta sesión, los participantes identificarán y aplicarán conocimientos sobre las mejores prácticas relacionadas con las
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📅 Wed, August 19, 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: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖 Description: In this training, teachers of infants and toddlers will learn fun ways to integrate math concepts |
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📅 Sat, August 22, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:30 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 you will develop an understanding of language acquisition and the benefits of learning |
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4 events,
EQEL Year 2, Live Online (April-May 2026)
EQEL Classes 2026
EQEL Year 1, Live Online (July-Sept 2026)
SERIES: FLIP IT!
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📅 Wed, August 26, 2026 ⏰ 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM 📍 ESD 112 Conference & Institute Center 2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661 👤 Presenter(s): Mariah Shallouf 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖 Description: Is your goal to encourage children’s creativity through developmentally appropriate art experiences? Join us for a hands on class that explores |
4 events,
SERIES: Trauma Informed Care – Condensed
📚 SERIES: *All sessions must be attended in order to receive credit* 📅 Thurs, August 27, 2026 📅 Thurs, September 10, 2026 📅 Thurs, September 24, 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. 👤 Presenter(s): Tracy Collins 💲 Cost: $30.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 6 |
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4 events,
EQEL Year 2, Live Online (April-May 2026)
EQEL Classes 2026
EQEL Year 1, Live Online (July-Sept 2026)
SERIES: Trauma Informed Care – Condensed
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📅 Wed, September 2, 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. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely Torres 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖 Description: Esta sesión presentará mejores prácticas para maximizar el uso que los niños hacen de los materiales
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📅 Wed, September 2, 2026 ⏰ 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM 📍 ESD 112 Conference & Institute Center 2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661 👤 Presenter(s): Jesi Sucku 💲 Cost: $10.00 ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖 Description: From lullabies to clean-up songs and everything in-between, music and movement are a very important part of our day-to-day life in the classroom with young |