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 (Feb-Mar 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Tuesdays: February 3 February 17 March 3, and March 17, 2026. This 10-hour training series is Year
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EQEL Year 2, Live Online (Feb-Mar 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Tuesdays: February 10, February 24, March 10, and March 24, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing
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WAPM Practicas Equitativas del Modelo de la Piramide B-3
Online OnlyPresenters Yisbely Torres Description Para obtener una beca/subvención por haber completado esta capacitación sobre Cuidados informados por el trauma, debe de tener un rol verificable y que se pueda confirmar
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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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Poder del Juego
Online OnlyPresenters Yisbely Torres Description En esta capacitación, los maestros y cuidadores aprenderán sobre la importancia del juego. Cómo y por qué los niños aprenden mejor durante períodos prolongados de juego
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Virtual-Tiny Humans, Big Tech: Navigating Screens in Early Childhood
Tiny Humans, Big Tech: Navigating Screens in Early Childhood @ In today’s digital world, screens are part of children’s daily lives—but how do they shape early learning, development, and behavior?
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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 (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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Growing brain-Communication and language development Part 1 and 2
Virtual via ZOOMTo understand how communication and language skills develop in the first 5 years, the brain’s role in the development of these skills, and how to support them. // Communication starts
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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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The Importance of Policies and Procedures
ZoomTo be successful in your business, we need to establish a professional, businesslike relationship with the parents of the children in your programs. This means we need to take care
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Classroom management
Virtual via ZOOMDuring this session, ECE providers will plan out a unique and comprehensive classroom management plan, including positively-worded rules, procedures, investment strategies, and behavior management plan. Date:3/24/2026 Time: 6pm-8:30pm Stars:2.5 @public
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