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Virtual-*Directors-Reflective Supervision
This class supports the Early Achievers Quality Standards by addressing Instructional Leadership in the area of Interactions and Curriculum. Today's early learning environment requires continuous quality improvement […]
Tools for Powerful Play
CCAC Kitsap Office 3513 NW Anderson Hill RD, Silverdale, WAIn this class, participants will explore how to thoughtfully select and organize classroom toys and materials to support high-quality learning environments. Using the ITERS and ECERS tools […]
Virtual-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? This class explores the latest research on […]
Making the most of Meetings
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesMeetings are the glue that hold childcare center together. Whether they are weekly, monthly, quarterly, directors rely on meetings as the primary vehicle for communicating information, promoting […]
VIRTUAL Boxes, Baskets and Elevations: How Toddlers Develop their Curiosity Through Open-ended Play
Come and join us to think about encouraging curiosity and learning using open-ended loose parts. How can we facilitate children’s natural curiosities as teachers and use these […]
VIRTUAL Customer Service Through the Child Care Lens
As consumers, we base our purchasing decisions at least in part on the customer service we receive from businesses. The same is true for parents who are […]
Virtual-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 […]
NEW Junior Chefs: Cooking in the classroom
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesDo you enjoy cooking and want to introduce it to the children in your care? Have you tried cooking with children in the classroom but have been […]
*NEW VIRTUAL Caring Connections: Supporting Families Through Trauma
Every family’s story holds both strength and struggle. This session explores how trauma can shape the experiences, behaviors, and interactions of families we serve — and how […]
VIRTUAL Emergency Preparedness in Childcare Programs
This class is intended for FCC owners and Directors however Teachers can also benefit from the topic and find ways to support policies at their sites. This […]
*NEW HYBRID Effective Communication in a Multi-generational Workplace
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesThis class is taking place both online via ZOOM and in person at CCAC. If you want to be in person at CCAC please email Nancy Hobson […]
VIRTUAL Quality Outdoor Interactions
"Building Strong Educator-Child Connections in Outdoor Environments". The outdoors presents unique opportunities for child-led exploration, social connection, and inquiry-based learning—but it also requires intentional adult engagement to […]