BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Child Care Action Council - ECPv6.3.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ccacwa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Child Care Action Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250210T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250317T235959 DTSTAMP:20260614T153215 CREATED:20250108T214519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214521Z UID:10000166-1739145600-1742255999@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:EQEL Year 2\, Self-Paced DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Quality of Early Learning (EQEL) Year 2 is a 10-hour training series which builds on content learned in Child Care Basics (CCB) and EQEL Year 1. These classes must be completed before beginning EQEL Year 2. \n\n\n\nPlease be aware: \n\n\n\nThis self-paced class will take place on the DCYF Training Portal. All assignments must be completed before the end date listed above.To participate\, students must respond to emails from the trainer and make corrections when required. \n\n\n\n\nBefore registering: \n\n\n\nLog into https://dcyftraining.com/ to view your account profile. In the registration form below\, type your first and last name and email address as they appear in your DCYF Training site account. \n\n\n\nTo register click on the RSVP below. (If the RSVP link is not available the class is Full.) URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/eqel-year-2-self-paced-6/ CATEGORIES:#public,Licensing-Required Training,Self-Paced Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250212T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250319T235959 DTSTAMP:20260614T153215 CREATED:20250108T213356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T213357Z UID:10000165-1739318400-1742428799@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:Child Care Basics (begins Feb 12) DESCRIPTION:This 30-hour\, self-paced training series will take place on the DCYF Training site. Please be aware that all assignments must be completed before the end date listed above. \n\n\n\nAll interactive discussions and learning activities are reviewed by a CCAC Trainer. To participate\, students must be able to respond to emails from the trainer and make corrections when required. \n\n\n\n\nBefore registering: \n\n\n\nLog into https://dcyftraining.com/ to view your account profile. In the registration form below\, type your first and last name and email address as they appear in your DCYF Training site account. \n\n\n\nTo register click on the RSVP below. (If the RSVP link is not available the class is Full.) URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/child-care-basics-begins-feb-12/ CATEGORIES:#public,Licensing-Required Training,Self-Paced Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council - WA State Required Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260614T153215 CREATED:20241122T182032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T182034Z UID:10000150-1742032800-1742040000@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:*NEW Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for ECE Providers DESCRIPTION:Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for ECE Providers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 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. This course will cover key concepts such as emotional regulation\, active listening\, non-verbal communication\, and the importance of building strong\, trusting relationships with children. Providers will also learn how to recognize early signs of distress\, create a calm and supportive environment\, and employ strategies that help children return to a state of emotional balance. By the end of the course\, participants will feel more confident in their ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and composure\, while also supporting children in developing their own emotional regulation skills. Ideal for child care professionals working with infants\, toddlers\, and preschoolers\, Calming Connections will help build a foundation for positive behavior and emotional well-being in early childhood settings. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Heidi DeVries URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/new-calming-connections-de-escalation-strategies-for-ece-providers/ LOCATION:CCAC Griffin Lane\, 3729 Griffin Lane SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States CATEGORIES:Enhanced STARS Training,New ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ccacwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/iStock-1359910653-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council%2C Enhanced Stars Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@ccacwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260614T153215 CREATED:20250224T170909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T171126Z UID:10000170-1742032800-1742050800@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:Thurston Early Childhood Coalition Training Day Special Event DESCRIPTION:Thurston Early Childhood Coalition Training Day Special Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\nA FREE two-class (4 Stars hrs) event with lunch included. Featured classes include \n\n\n\nWhy 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. \n\n\n\nCalming 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. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Rose Tiller \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn collaboration with the following organizations URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/thurston-early-childhood-coalition-training-day-special-event/ CATEGORIES:#public,Enhanced STARS Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ccacwa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/Picture1-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR