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
@ @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
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
@ @public This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: June 4, June 18, July 2, and July 16, 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
@ @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
📚 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
Challenging behaviors are often the result of unmet needs. Learn more about the important social/emotional needs of children, and what you can do to meet those needs. When needs are met through positive relationships, children will behave better and be ready to learn. Date: Tuesday July 14th Time: 6-8 PM Location: Zoom STARS: 2
To understand the stages and types of play that unfold in early childhood, the role of the brain in this process, and how to maximize children’s learning through play. // We will be exploring what everyday play looks like with young children. We will go through the developmental stages and types of play that unfold
Books that Build Bridges @ Are you unsure how to highlight diversity in your learning environment beyond baby dolls and posters on the walls? Children’s literature offers a unique opportunity to do just that! Children of all ages, from infants to school age, are drawn to stories that reflect their identities and experiences. Come learn
@ @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
Preventing Teacher Burnout @ This is a discussion-based class for early childhood teachers who like to learn by reflecting on their own opinions and reactions and by listening to those