
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.

TIC Advanced-Módulos Avanzados de Atención Informada sobre el Trauma *Elegible para el Premio FSKA
Zoom“Para obtener un premio de atención informada sobre traumas por completar esta formación, debe tener una función laboral elegible confirmada o verificada y estar empleado por un proveedor de subsidios.
Making Learning Visible: Observation, Documentation & Assessment
ZoomPresenters Jesi Sucku Description When we document children’s learning, we open up a world of understanding and show how much we value what children are capable of. In this class,
Trauma Informed Care Modules Advanced – *May be eligible for a FSKA Trauma Informed Care Award*
Zoom*To earn a trauma-informed care award for completing this training, you must have an eligible job role confirmed or verified and be employed by a subsidy provider. Awards are based
NEW- Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers
Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers @ In this interactive and practical workshop, child care providers will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm, positive
WAPM Prácticas inclusivas y equitativas del Modelo de la Pirámide PreK *eligible para beca FSKA
ZoomPresenters Yisbely Torres Description La capacitación, Implementando prácticas inclusivas y equitativas del Modelo de la Pirámide, está diseñado para enseñarles a proveedores a implementar las estrategias del Marco del Modelo
WAPM Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: 1 + 2 (Pre-K) *FSKA Award Eligible*
ZoomPositive relationships are the foundation of everything we do in early childhood. They are essential for thriving teaching teams and effective partnerships with families. Children need responsive and nurturing relationships
Designing for Play: Environment Design in Early Learning
ZoomPresenters Jesi Sucku Description In this training, early educators will explore how to design an intentional and supportive learning environment for purposeful play-based learning. Event Notes The Zoom link will
NEW Virtual- Period of Purple Crying
Period of Purple Crying @ Learn ways to support families of children in your care whohave, or will soon have, infants in the home. You will engage in memorable activities
Introduction to Best Practices- Full Series
Virtual via ZOOMSign up for all 4 sessions and save 40%! Each session is 2.5 hours, Participants who complete all 4 sessions will receive 10 STARS Hours. All sessions will be on
Virtual- Collaborative Teaching
Collaborative Teaching @ What is your greatest resource as an early childhood professional? Each other! This class is for teachers who work as part of a teaching team. Whether you
Virtual-WA Pyramid Model: Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: Modules 1 and 2 (Birth to 3)
WA Pyramid Model: Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: Modules 1 and 2 (Birth to 3) @ This virtual class will take place on Wednesday evenings. Before registering, please