BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Child Care Action Council - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Child Care Action Council 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20280312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20281105T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261231T235959 DTSTAMP:20260428T224725Z CREATED:20260428T221817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T224725Z UID:10000273-1767225600-1798761599@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) Year 1 and Year 2 DESCRIPTION:@public \n\n\n\nEnhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) is a 20-hour training series completed over two years. This class is also part of PACE\, the community-based training option for meeting WAC education requirements. Visit DCYFs Training Requirements webpage for more information. Child Care Action Council offers EQEL Year 1 and Year 2 live-online and self-paced throughout the year. \n\n\n\n\nLIVE-ONLINE CLASSES – The EQEL Year 1 and Year 2 training series are offered live on Zoom. \n\n\n\nPlease note: \n\n\n\nThis class requires a strong internet connection\, a device that allows you to see and hear the content\, and the ability to un-mute or type responses during activities and discussions. \n\n\n\nActive participations and full attendance in all 10 hours of EQEL are required for STARS credit. \n\n\n\nClick Here to view a list of currently available Live Online classes and Register. \n\n\n\n\nSELF-PACED CLASSES – this self-paced option takes place on the DCYF Training site and requires participation in online discussion boards and communication with the CCAC trainer via email. Please check that the email address you used to register in the DCYF Training site is still active and be prepared to respond to emails from the instructor each week. \n\n\n\n\nTo search for Self-Paced classes and register: \n\n\n\n1. Log In to your DCYF Training Site account at dcyftraining.com \n\n\n\n2. In the Catalogue section on the left side\, click on the Cohorts subtab3. Under Role\, select Licensed Child Care4. All available trainings will be listed at the bottom. Select the cohort you would like (start and end dates will be listed in the training title.)5. Click the blue Register button to enroll. \n\n\n\n\nPlease Note: \n\n\n\nWhen you select a class and register\, pay close attention to the start and end dates. All online assignments must be completed and reviewed by the instructor before the end date to receive class credit. \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, the cohort will be listed under the In Progress section. You can access the training modules on the start date of the cohort. \n\n\n\nNeed More Information? \n\n\n\nMore Live Online and Self-Paced classes are added each month!  You can also search MERIT or login to the DCYF Training site to find additional trainings.  \n\n\n\nIf you have additional questions about Child Care Action Council classes in English\, you can contact Nancy Hobson at our main office\, Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org or (360)786-8907 x100. \n\n\n\nSi tiene preguntas adicionales\, comuníquese con Norma Hernandez en Child Care Action Council\, (360) 581-6704 o Norma.Hernandez@CCACWA.org. URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/enhancing-quality-early-learning-eqel-year-1-and-year-2/ LOCATION:Washington END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261012T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261123T235900 DTSTAMP:20260831T160755Z CREATED:20260831T160348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160755Z UID:10000290-1791763200-1795478340@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:EQEL Year 2\, Live Online (Oct-Nov 2026) DESCRIPTION:This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Mondays: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 12\, \n\n\n\nOctober 26\,\n\n\n\nNovember 9\, and\n\n\n\nNovember 23\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nThis 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore registering\, please note: \n\n\n\n\nParticipants must complete all prerequisites (Child Care Basics and EQEL Year 1) before registering for EQEL Year 2.\n\n\n\nAll classes in this series will take place live on Zoom (they will not be recorded.)\n\n\n\nActive participation and full attendance in all 10-hours of EQEL are required for STARS credit.\n\n\n\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-live-online-oct-nov-2026/ LOCATION:Washington CATEGORIES:Live Online Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council - WA State Required Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261216T235959 DTSTAMP:20261008T193012Z CREATED:20260831T162818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T193012Z UID:10000293-1793750400-1797465599@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:EQEL Year 1\, Live Online (Nov-Dec 2026) DESCRIPTION:This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Wednesdays: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 4\,\n\n\n\nNovember 18\,\n\n\n\nDecember 2\, and\n\n\n\nDecember 16\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nThis 10-hour training series is Year 1 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore registering\, please note: \n\n\n\n\nParticipants must complete Child Care Basics before registering for EQEL Year 1.\n\n\n\nAll classes in this series will take place live on Zoom (they will not be recorded).\n\n\n\nActive participation and full attendance in all 10-hours of EQEL are required for STARS credit.\n\n\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-1-live-online-nov-dec-2026/ LOCATION:Washington CATEGORIES:Live Online Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261217T235900 DTSTAMP:20261026T214821Z CREATED:20260831T161246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T214821Z UID:10000291-1793836800-1797551940@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:EQEL Year 2\, Live Online (Nov-Dec 2026) DESCRIPTION:This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 5\, \n\n\n\nNovember 19\,\n\n\n\nDecember 3\, and\n\n\n\nDecember 17\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nThis 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore registering\, please note: \n\n\n\n\nParticipants must complete all prerequisites (Child Care Basics and EQEL Year 1) before registering for EQEL Year 2.\n\n\n\nAll classes in this series will take place live on Zoom (they will not be recorded.)\n\n\n\nActive participation and full attendance in all 10-hours of EQEL are required for STARS credit.\n\n\n\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-live-online-nov-dec-2026/ LOCATION:Washington CATEGORIES:Live Online Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council - WA State Required Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261114T140000 DTSTAMP:20261015T191143Z CREATED:20261015T190805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T191143Z UID:10000300-1794646800-1794664800@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Early childhood Learning Event DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Supporting Families Through Trauma AND Art for Discovery \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a special event being brought to you by PECC (Peninsula Early ChildCare Coalition) and WA-STEM. This event is for providers working in Clallam\, Jefferson\, and Kitsap counties \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for one or both classes and please use the “RSPV” when you register to join us for lunch. \n\n\n\nCaring 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 early learning professionals can respond with compassion\, clarity\, and care.Together we will:• Build understanding of what trauma may look like for families and how it can show up in early learning settings.• Reflect on what’s within our control — and what’s not — when supporting families in distress.• Explore what to do when our efforts don’t seem to work and how to stay grounded and connected.• Practice strategies for building authentic\, trusting relationships — even with families we may find challenging.• Identify resources for families in crisis and map out what supports already exist within your community.This training invites honest conversation\, shared reflection\, and practical tools to help you strengthen relationships and create calm\, connected environments where families feel seen\, supported\, and safe. \n\n\n\nArt for Discovery: Is your art time not what you want it to be? Out of fresh ideas? Come consider why art is important\, identify art that is developmentally appropriate for children\, and discuss great ways to implement and display children’s art in the child care environment.  Leave with ideas for art projects that provide children with fun opportunities for discovery and learning. \n\n\n\n9:00am-11:00am Caring Connections: Supporting Families through Trauma \n\n\n\n11:00am-12:00pm Networking and Catered Lunch. Stay tuned for more info! \n\n\n\n12:00pm-2:00pm Art for Discovery \n\n\n\nFun door prizes and incentives! Come and join us for an event that is designed to give back to you for all that YOU do for children and families. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Heidi DeVries \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you experience any issues register or purchasing your ticket\, please email Nancy Hobson for direct support: nancy.hobson@ccacwa.org URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/trauma-informed-early-childhood-learning-event/ LOCATION:301 Lopez Ave\, Port Angeles WA 98362\, 301 Lopez Ave\, Port Angeles\, Washington\, 98362\, United States CATEGORIES:#public,Enhanced STARS Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ccacwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/luana-azevedo-2X0Set_oSh8-unsplash-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:20261117T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270127T235959 DTSTAMP:20261029T192701Z CREATED:20261005T171842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T192701Z UID:10000299-1794873600-1801094399@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:PACE Part 1\, Modules 2 & 3 (Nov 2026-Jan 2027) DESCRIPTION:This training series includes Modules 2 and 3 of PACE Part 1. (Providers must complete Module 1: Reflective Teaching before registering for Modules 2 and 3.) \n\n\n\nAll trainings in this series will take place live over Zoom on Weekday Evenings on the dates listed below. Active participation and full attendance in all online trainings are required for credit: \n\n\n\nModule 2: ECE Then and Now (4-class series) \n\n\n\n\nTuesday evenings\n\n\n\n6:30-9 pm\n\n\n\nNov 17\, Nov 24\, Dec 1\, and Dec 8\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nModule 3: The Early Learning Profession (3-class series) \n\n\n\n\nWednesday evenings\n\n\n\n6:30-8:30 pm\n\n\n\nJanuary 13\, 20\, and 27\, 2027\n\n\n\n\n\nPACE Modules are completed in order. Participants must complete Module 1: Reflective Teaching and all prerequisites (Child Care Basics\, EQEL Year 1\, and EQEL Year 2) before beginning Modules 2 and 3. \n\n\n\n\n\nProvider Access to a Community Equivalent (PACE) is an option for some ECE roles who need the equivalent to an initial or short certificate (assistant teachers\, lead teachers\, or family home licensee.)  For more information about PACE\, visit the DCYF website. URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/pace-part-1-modules-2-3-nov-2026-jan-2027/ LOCATION:Washington CATEGORIES:Licensing-Required Training,PACE Series ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council - WA State Required Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261210T203000 DTSTAMP:20261001T173700Z CREATED:20261001T173649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T173700Z UID:10000297-1796927400-1796934600@ccacwa.org SUMMARY:Staying Mindful in Stressful Moments DESCRIPTION:Staying Mindful in Stressful Moments \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can you care for yourself while meeting the needs of children? Let’s reflect on what “pushes your buttons” and develop strategies to regroup when those buttons get pushed. Class will include discussion\, reflection\, activities\, and strategies that will help you better connect with children. Increase your ability to be present and responsive so you can best support the growth of children in your care. @public \n\n\n\nInstructor: Amy Stevens URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/staying-mindful-in-stressful-moments/ LOCATION:Washington CATEGORIES:#public,Enhanced STARS Training,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ccacwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/iStock-1359910653-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council%2C Enhanced Stars Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@ccacwa.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR