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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.

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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

    free

  • EQEL Classes 2026

    Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) is a 20-hour training series completed over two years. EQEL is also part of PACE, the community-based training option for meeting WAC education requirements. Child

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

    @ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: June 25, July 9, July 23, and Aug 6, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year

    free

  • SELF-PACED COURSE: Understanding Behavior as Communication

    Online Only

    📚 Self-Paced 📅 Course Available: Wed, July 1 through Fri, July 31 📍 Canvas: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely

  • EQEL Year 1, Live Online (July-Sept 2026)

    @ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: July 23, August 6, August 20, and September 3, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year

    free

  • Construyendo Interacciones Positivas

    Zoom

    📅 Wed, August 5, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely Torres

  • Zoning to Maximize Learning

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Zoning to Maximize Learning is a classroom strategy where teachers strategically divide the learning space into designated areas, each with a specific purpose, allowing for efficient student movement, focused activities,

  • Greetings & Departures: Strengthening Family Connections

    Building Strong Family Partnerships
    Strong relationships start with strong communication. Join us as we explore practical strategies for building trust, strengthening connections, and partnering effectively with families. T

    $20

  • NEW VIRTUAL Building a Thriving Program Culture

    Building a Thriving Program Culture @ Creating and sustaining a positive program culture is essential to supporting, retaining, and empowering quality early childhood professionals. This engaging class explores how leadership

    $5

  • VIRTUAL Exploring Leadership

    Exploring Leadership @ What does it mean to be a leader? What is my role in creating change? What do I believe about myself and others? To create change for

    $20

  • Transitions in Preschool & Pre-K Environments

    Zoom

    📅 Sat, August 15, 2026  ⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Mariah Shallouf

  • SERIES: FLIP IT!

    Zoom

    Get ready for the new school year with this training! 📚 SERIES: *Both sessions must be attended in order to receive credit* 📅 Tues, August 18, 2026 📅 Tues, August 25, 2026   ⏰ 4:00 PM