@ @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
free
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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4 events,
EQEL Year 2, Live Online (April-May 2026)
EQEL Classes 2026
EQEL Year 1, Live Online (June-Aug 2026)
EQEL Year 1, Live Online (July-Sept 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 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖 Description: Esta sesión presentará mejores prácticas para que los maestros interactúen con los niños de manera individual, en |
5 events,
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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, and maximized engagement. In this training, staff will learn about zoning, why it is important in the classroom, and strategies to manage and support students |
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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
$20
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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
$5
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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 the better, we must reclaim time to listen and talk. This session is for anyone who recognizes the importance of deep conversation and wants to
$20
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4 events,
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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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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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4 events,
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 |
6 events,
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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
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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 |
5 events,
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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 |
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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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4 events,
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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 |
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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6 events,
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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
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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 📖 |