Thurston Early Childhood Coalition Training Day Special Event

Thurston Early Childhood Coalition Training Day Special Event

A FREE two-class (4 Stars hrs) event with lunch included. Featured classes include

Why Equity Matters – 2hrs Research shows it is critical that there is equity in early learning for children and families of all racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. And why is this? Why does equity matter? In this beginner’s level training, we’ll look at the differences between equality and equity and you’ll discuss how it will look in action to create a caring, equitable community of engaged learners.

Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers – 2hrs In this interactive and practical workshop, child care providers will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm, positive connections with young children. By understanding the root causes of frustration and distress, participants will gain tools to prevent conflicts before they arise, as well as techniques to safely manage and de-escalate situations when they do occur.

Instructor: Rose Tiller

In collaboration with the following organizations