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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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  • 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

    free

  • Farm to ECE: An Introduction

    Zoom

    Are you curious about how you can strengthen your classroom or program’s connection to food and nutrition?  Farm to ECE: An Introduction is designed to support you in finding ways

    $5

  • 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

    free

  • 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

    free

  • ECE FILM STUDY: “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values” – Session 4

    Online Only

    Presenters 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 kind of world do we want to create with our children?” The film looks at everyday experiences in homes, communities & schools; shows families advocating

  • Schedules, Routines, and Transitions

    Zoom

    Predictability and engaging transitions reduce challenging behavior!  In this training, early learning professionals will reflect on their daily schedule and routines, and how those arrangements, as well as the transitions between them, can be planned to support children’s success.  This interactive training focuses on Pyramid Model tools and approaches, including visual supports, teaching specific skills,

    $10

  • Virtual-Rethinking Exclusion

    Rethinking Exclusion @ Exclusionary discipline practices—like suspension and expulsion—can have profound and lasting impacts on young children, families, and early learning communities. Together we will examine current trends and disproportionate impacts around exclusion in early childhood programs, understand the developmental and academic consequences of exclusion, and explore practical strategies to prevent exclusionary discipline. @public Instructor:

    $20

  • Serie de Mejores Prácticas

    Serie de Mejores Prácticas Sesión 1 – Introducción a las Mejores Prácticas: Interacciones: Esta sesión presentará las mejores prácticas para que los docentes interactúen con los niños de manera individual,

  • EQEL Year 1, Live Online (May-June 2026)

    @ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Tuesdays: May 5, May 19, June 2, and June 16, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year

    free

  • Every Moment Matters (Spring 2026)

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Successful transitions from one activity to another don’t have to be a stressful part of the day. We will focus on developing and maintaining strategies that work to make your

  • The Importance of Policies and Procedures

    Zoom

    To 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 of yourself, your staff and work seriously with parents of the children in your care as business clients, including friends and relatives. We will look

    $25