@ @public This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Wednesdays: March 18, April 1, April 15, and April 29, 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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Farm to ECE: An Introduction
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
$5
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Predictability and engaging transitions reduce challenging behavior! In this training, early learning professionals will reflect on their daily schedule and routines, and how those arrangements, as well as the transitions
$10
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Rethinking Exclusion @ Exclusionary discipline practices—like suspension and expulsion—can have profound and lasting impacts on young children, families, and early learning communities. Together we will examine current trends and disproportionate
$20
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Farm to ECE: An Introduction
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Serie de Mejores Prácticas Sesión 1 – Introducción a las Mejores Prácticas: Interacciones: Esta sesión presentará las mejores prácticas para que los docentes interactúen con los niños de manera individual, |
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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
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Successful transitions from one activity to another don’t have to be a stressful part of the day. We will focus on developing and maintaining strategies that work to make your |
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To understand how social-emotional development unfolds in the first 5 years and the brain’s role in this process. // This class will help understand on how social and emotional development
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To be successful in your business, we need to establish a professional, businesslike relationship with the parents of the children in your programs. This means we need to take care
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Farm to ECE: An Introduction
EQEL Classes 2026
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📅 Tuesday, May 12, 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.
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*NEW VIRTUAL Caring Connections: Supporting Families Through Trauma @ Every family’s story holds both strength and struggle. This session explores how trauma can shape the experiences, behaviors, and interactions of
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Virtual-WA Pyramid Model: Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: Modules 1 and 2 (Birth to 3) @ A year + worth of Stars hours! This is a VIRTUAL class
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VIRTUAL Emergency Preparedness in Childcare Programs @ This class is intended for FCC owners and Directors however Teachers can also benefit from the topic and find ways to support policies at their sites. This class is designed to equip childcare providers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to effectively prepare for and respond to
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Farm to ECE: An Introduction
EQEL Classes 2026
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📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely Torres 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖Description: Strong relationships with families are at the heart of quality early childhood programs. This training
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This training encourages early learning providers to use descriptive and positive feedback to support children’s understanding of behavior expectations. Providers and teachers will learn about how we communicate expectations, including limits, in a variety of ways, and ways to go beyond “good job” feedback to keep children on track! This training includes Pyramid Model approaches.
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Farm to ECE: An Introduction
EQEL Classes 2026
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Join us as we identify ways to create stimulating activities for outdoor areas as well as review outdoor play requirements in relation to the WAC. We will also discuss themes to develop further for your outdoor play area. Dates: Wednesday May 27th Time: 1-3PM Location: Zoom STARS: 2 @Public
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Attachment with Infants and Toddlers: Please join us as we take a closer look at attachment and the formation of secure relationships with infants and toddlers. We will discuss brain development during the first 5 years of life and why it is critical to provide responsive care during this time. We will also discuss attachment |
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Farm to ECE: An Introduction
EQEL Classes 2026
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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 recognize early signs of distress, create a calm and supportive environment, and employ strategies that help children return to a state of emotional balance. Dates: |
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📅 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 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Jesi Sucku 💲 Cost: $25.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 5 📖Description: The Start |
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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 explore how connections between areas of the brain are expressed through behavior. This session will also address key factors that influence behavior, the root causes |