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.
Motivate, Inspire and Lead
ZoomPresenters Carol Flynn Description Motivate, Inspire and Lead will explore leadership motivation and inspiration for the work. It will help early learning leaders distinguish who they are as a leader,
What Do Recycling, Dead Birds, Weaving, and Spiderwebs Have To Do With My Classroom?
ZoomPresenters Tracy Collins Description STEM curriculum can be daunting for early learning teachers – this training covers the basics entailed in the STEM acronym. The training also brings out how
Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers
ZoomPresenters Samantha Stevens Description This interactive and practical workshop offers effective strategies for de-escalating challenging and crisis behaviors and fostering calm, positive connections with young children. Participants will gain tools
*NEW Virtual Trainer Class-Writing Rich Learning Objectives
Writing Rich Learning Objectives @ As a trainer, do you struggle with writing clear and rich learning objectives? It can be confusing and sometimes difficult. Come learn a great strategy
Advanced Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care: A Comprehensive Learning Series Are you ready to take a deep dive into the principles and practices of trauma-informed care? Join us for this immersive and reflective learning
Meaningful Interaction with Infants & Toddlers
ZoomPresenters Jesi Sucku Description The first few years of a child’s life are the most important for building connections and fostering development. In this training, we will discuss techniques for
Exploring Toddler Curriculum
Exploring Toddler Curriculum: When the curriculum is based on research, development, and culture, toddlers thrive, and teachers feel more satisfied.
