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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/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Quality Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Quality Interactions \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis class contains introductory information about high quality teacher-child interactions\, drawing on information from the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). To prepare for an Early Achievers successful initial rating this session is critical\, since it covers how to enhance your interactions with children and practice the skills that are the most difficult to incorporate into daily practice. @public \n\n\n\nInstructor: Ollie Feldman
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/virtual-quality-interactions/
CATEGORIES:#public,Enhanced STARS Training,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council%2C Enhanced Stars Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@ccacwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T203000
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SUMMARY:Special Event VIRTUAL Reflecting on Sensory Equity
DESCRIPTION:Reflecting on Sensory Equity \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClallam\, Jefferson\, and Kitsap Only (Due to being provided by Grant funding) Have you ever had a child fall apart over wet clothing or refuse to touch paint? If so\, maybe you have quickly responded\, “It’s ok – you will dry!” or “It’s only paint!” Because we have lots to manage\, it can be easy to brush by these incidents while we focus on bigger priorities. Yet “sensory equity” is an important issue that impacts all of us\, whether we realize it or not. Come explore your own sensory experiences and how we can equitably support the individual sensory needs of all children in childcare. This class will require you to complete a sensory checklist on a toddler or preschooler the week prior to class. You will then use this checklist while reflecting in class. @public \n\n\n\nBrought to you in partnership with Washington STEM and PECC. A huge thank you for supporting the early learning community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Heidi DeVries
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/special-event-virtual-reflecting-on-sensory-equity/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council%2C Enhanced Stars Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@ccacwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260923T200000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL The Importance of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The Importance of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is much talk about mental health in adults\, but what about mental health in infants and young children?  Have you ever wondered if young children have mental health challenges or how do we help children who do?  Come join us for this 1.5 hour article class discussion on the importance of infant and young child mental health.  Participants will be sent the article prior to class and we will come together to answer questions. @public \n\n\n\nInstructor: Amy Stevens
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/virtual-the-importance-of-infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council%2C Enhanced Stars Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@ccacwa.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261215T235900
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SUMMARY:PACE Part 2 (Sept-Dec 2026)
DESCRIPTION:PACE Part 2: Supporting Child Development & Wellness includes 20 hours of live online training divided into three Modules.  \n\n\n\nAll trainings in this series will take place live over Zoom on Weekday Evenings on the dates and times listed below: \n\n\n\nModule 1: Child Development (3-class series) \n\n\n\n\nThursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm\n\n\n\nSept 24\, Oct 1\, and Oct 8\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nModule 2: Children and Families (4-class series) \n\n\n\n\nTuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm\n\n\n\nOct 20\, Oct 27\, Nov 3\, and Nov 10\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nModule 3: Child Wellness (3-class series) \n\n\n\n\nTuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDecember 1\, 8\, and 15\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nPACE trainings include live online classes\, written assignments\, and job-embedded activities. Active participation and completion of all assignments are required for credit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe PACE training series must be completed in order.  Before registering for PACE Part 2\, check your MERIT account and make sure you have completed and received credit for the following classes: \n\n\n\n\nChild Care Basics\n\n\n\nEnhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) Year 1 and Year 2\n\n\n\nPACE Part 1: The Field of Early Care & Education (Modules 1\, 2\, and 3)\n\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-2-sept-dec-2026/
CATEGORIES:PACE Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council - WA State Required Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org
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SUMMARY:EQEL Year 1\, Live Online (Oct-Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Mondays: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 5\,\n\n\n\nOctober 19\,\n\n\n\nNovember 2\, and\n\n\n\nNovember 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-oct-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:Live Online Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T183000
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SUMMARY:The Business of Child Care
DESCRIPTION:The Business of Child Care \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a comprehensive business curriculum designed for child care owners and administrators. This curriculum covers business plans\, business leadership (hiring\, orienting\, etc.)\, marketing\, and finances. Webinars\, activities\, and homework assignments are designed to strengthen child care businesses and prepare them for lending opportunities\, and to improve facilities\, program marketing\, and overall program effectiveness. This virtual series is a mixture of live webinars and self-paced learning with homework. All work must be completed on time for 22 hours of STARS credit and no partial credit will be awarded. Interested administrators can print our detailed Business of Child Care flyer (under “Providers” on our website). NOTE: This class more than meets the WAC requirement for directors\, assistant directors\, and program supervisors who need 10 hours of leadership training every 3 years. Dates for virtual sessions are as follows\, 10/6/\, 10/13\, 10/20\, 11/3\, 11/10\, 11/17 Final Assignment due on 11/24. Please be sure you can attend ALL sessions before registering. Priority seating for those in Clallam\, Jefferson\, Kitsap\, Mason\, Grays Harbor\, and Thurston Counties @public \n\n\n\nInstructor: Amy Stevens
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/the-business-of-child-care/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council%2C Enhanced Stars Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@ccacwa.org
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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/
CATEGORIES:Live Online Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council - WA State Required Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261216T235959
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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/
CATEGORIES:Live Online Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T000000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Live Online Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council - WA State Required Training":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org
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