Training & Professional Development Calendar
Child Care Aware of Washington offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for child care providers in Washington state. Select from live virtual and in-person training, as well as webinars and on-demand videos. You may also access the trainings offered by our Regional Partners.
For personal guidance and opportunities in your region, contact the Child Care Aware of Washington Regional Partner in your community. You can search for specific classes statewide through the state’s MERIT search tool.
Please note that all currently scheduled events are offered virtually.
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Conexiones Calmantes y Desescaladas
Online OnlyPresenters Yisbely Torres Description Este taller interactivo y práctico ofrece estrategias efectivas para reducir conductas desafiantes y de crisis, y fomentar conexiones positivas y calmadas con los niños pequeños. Los
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Virtual-Help! It’s Transition Time
Help! It’s transition time @ Transitioning from one activity to the next can be especially difficult for some children. Challenging behavior, large classes, and tight schedules can make transition time
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Outdoor Nature Based Education (Self-Paced)
This training aims to provide an overview of and implementation strategies for outdoor, nature-based learning. We’ll focus primarily on outdoor, nature-based preschool and elementary school programs serving children ages 3
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EQEL Year 1, Live Online (Jan-Feb 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: January 15, January 29, February 12, and February 26, 2026. This 10-hour training series is Year
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ECE FILM STUDY: “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values” – Session 1
Online OnlyPresenters Tracy Collins Description This new film study focuses on “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values”, a documentary about families intentionally parenting with an anti-bias lens. A pivotal question addressed is, “What
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NEW-Advocacy for Early Learning: How Engaging Washington State Government for Early Learning Impact
Advocacy for Early Learning: How Engaging Washington State Government for Early Learning Impact @ Early learning professionals are powerful advocates for children and families, but understanding where to start can
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EQEL Year 2, Live Online (Jan-Mar 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Wednesdays: January 21, February 4, February 18, and March 4, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing
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Directrices del desarrollo y el aprendizaje del estado de Washington
ZoomEsta capacitación ofrece una visión completa y practica de las directrices del desarrollo y aprendizaje del estado de Washington, un recurso esencial para apoyar el crecimiento integral de los niños
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Virtual-Purple Crying
Purple Crying @ Learn ways to support families of children in your care who have, or will soon have, infants in the home. You will engage in memorable activities as
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Transitions in Preschool & PreK Environments
Online OnlyPresenters Tracy Collins Description This training will focus on the multiple aspects involved and occurring in transitions that exist within Preschool environments. This includes information about transitions/changes that take place
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Growing brain-The basics
Virtual via ZOOMTo understand how the brain grows and develops from conception through 5 years old. Date: February 4th, 2026 Time: 6-8:30 PM STARS: 2.5 @Public
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Multilingual Learners in the Classroom
Virtual via ZOOMIn this training, participants will discuss the benefits of a dual language approach and identify strategies to support dual language learners in the classroom. Participants will also learn how to
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