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
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
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:
📅 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
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
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 at CCAC please email Nancy Hobson to sign up at nancy.hobson@ccacwa.org. Caring for children in a multigenerational workplace presents both great advantages and hurdles to
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 engaged? Come spend two hours learning (and sharing) ideas that just might prompt your schoolagers to beg, “Mom, please take me to childcare! After registering
📅 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. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely Torres 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖Description: Unlock the power of puppetry in fostering social-emotional growth in young children with our training,
*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 we respond matters. Drawing from Finding Our Way Through Conflict: Strategies for Early Childhood Educators, this class will support participants in recognizing conflict triggers, understanding
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