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.
Events
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EQEL Year 1, Live Online (Mar-Apr 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: March 5, March 19, April 2, and April 16, 2026. This 10-hour training series is Year
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EQEL Year 2, Live Online (Mar-Apr 2026)
@ @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
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The Power of Play
Virtual via ZOOMPlay is what children want to do and what they choose to do when given the freedom, independence, time and space to determine their own behavior. Play is how children
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Calming Connections: De-Escalation Strategies
Online OnlyPresenters Jesi Sucku Description In this interactive and practical workshop, participants will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm, positive connections with young children. By understanding the
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Circle of Security
Through this introductory learning experience early learning professionals, parents and caregivers will learn together: Session 1: Introduction of curriculum, goals, and objectives. Parents are introduced to the concepts of being their child’s
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Growing brain-cognition and executive function (Spring 2026)
Virtual via ZOOMTo understand how young children develop cognitive and executive functions in relation to the developing brain. // Come learn how cognitive development unfolds in children from birth to age five.
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Circle of Security
Through this introductory learning experience early learning professionals, parents and caregivers will learn together: Session 1: Introduction of curriculum, goals, and objectives. Parents are introduced to the concepts of being their child’s
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EQEL Year 2, Live Online (April-May 2026)
@ @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
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ECE FILM STUDY: “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values” – Session 3
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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VIRTUAL Boxes, Baskets and Elevations: How Toddlers Develop their Curiosity Through Open-ended Play
VIRTUAL Boxes, Baskets and Elevations: How Toddlers Develop their Curiosity Through Open-ended Play @ Come and join us to think about encouraging curiosity and learning using open-ended loose parts. How
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EQEL Year 1, Live Online (April-May 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: April 15, April 29, May 13, and May 27, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year
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*Self-Paced Course: Understanding Behavior as Communication
Online Only📅 Course Available: April 15-April 30, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Canvas: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used
