Strong Families = Safe and Ready Kids
This introduction to the Strengthening Families approach and the Protective Factors framework will assist all teachers with increasing their capacity to support families, which will in turn […]
This introduction to the Strengthening Families approach and the Protective Factors framework will assist all teachers with increasing their capacity to support families, which will in turn […]
Children need to move! Music and movement provide multiple learning opportunities as well as provide support in behavior management and self-regulation skill building. Come explore how music […]
Playfully incorporating math throughout your learning environment develops confidence and love of learning in children. Did you know children begin exploring math concepts in infancy? Discover the […]
In 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 […]
As caregivers of infant and toddlers, we want to do more than pass the time! We need daily planned activities that build trust and support early development. […]
Children aren't born with life skills; they're born with the potential to develop them! The skills that children need in order to thrive are all connected to […]
Challenging behaviors are often the result of unmet needs. Come hear about five causes of challenging behavior and then learn about the ten important social and emotional […]
Transitioning from one activity to the next can be especially difficult for some children. Challenging behavior, large classes, and tight schedules can make transition time difficult for […]
Early learning professionals are powerful advocates for children and families, but understanding where to start can be overwhelming. This training introduces participants to the basics of Washington […]
As caregivers, we try to be sensitive to children’s needs, but sometimes our adult eyes miss the point! In group care, it’s all too easy to get […]
Learn ways to support families of children in your care who have, or will soon have, infants in the home. You will engage in memorable activities as […]
Children become totally engrossed in creative outdoor play when we provide more than stationary playground equipment and ground cover! This class will inspire you with ideas for […]
Have you ever been secretly pleased when one of the children in your group is absent? The temperaments of some children, when combined with our own temperaments, […]
Families of all kinds are essential to children’s well-being. When any parents or guardians are discussed, whether they are heterosexual, gay, adoptive, kinship, single, or married, early […]
It's the little boy who bangs his head on the wall. It's the 4-year-old girl who throws the chair in anger. It's the 2-year-old who hits, bites, […]
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 […]
In 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 […]
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 […]
Meetings 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Warm Hearts Soup Bowl Fundraiser At the Child Care Action Council we believe that when children and families thrive, our entire community grows stronger. We are thrilled […]
Do 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 […]
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 […]
A year + worth of Stars hours! This is a VIRTUAL class taking place across multiple days and weeks. Before registering, please make sure you are available […]
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 […]
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A year + worth of Stars hours! This is a VIRTUAL class taking place across multiple days and weeks. Before registering, please make sure you are available […]
This 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 […]
"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 […]
Soon school will be out, and the long summer days will stretch before you. What will you do to keep the school-agers busy and engaged? Come spend […]
Early childhood professionals regularly engage in complex conversations—with co-teachers, supervisors, and families. When tensions arise, the way we respond matters. Drawing from Finding Our Way Through Conflict: […]
Are you an infant or toddler teacher? This day is all about you!! Come learn about specific topics with a n infant and toddler focus. There will […]
Are you unsure how to highlight diversity in your learning environment beyond baby dolls and posters on the walls? Children’s literature offers a unique opportunity to do […]
This is a discussion-based class for early childhood teachers who like to learn by reflecting on their own opinions and reactions and by listening to those of […]
Creating and sustaining a positive program culture is essential to supporting, retaining, and empowering quality early childhood professionals. This engaging class explores how leadership practices, workplace climate, […]
What does it mean to be a leader? What is my role in creating change? What do I believe about myself and others? To create change for […]
This 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 […]
Clallam, 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 […]
There 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 […]
This 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, […]
This 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 […]