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SUMMARY:Virtual-WA Pyramid Model: Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: Modules 1 and 2 (PRE-K)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual-WA Pyramid Model: Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: Modules 1 and 2 (PRE-K) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA 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 for all sessions. \n\n\n\n 6:30pm-8:30pm  \n\n\n\n\nJune 8th\,\n\n\n\nJune10th\n\n\n\nJune15th\n\n\n\nJune17th\n\n\n\nJune 22nd\n\n\n\nJune 24th\n\n\n\nJune 29th.\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the Pyramid framework\, a research-based tool that can guide us as we support social-emotional development in Preschool children. This 14-hour class will help you understand and apply strategies for building relationships and collaborating with families of Preschoolers; understand and apply social emotional learning practices in your work; and reflect on your own implicit biases while you work to create anti-biased\, anti-racist\, and trauma-informed programs for our youngest children. We are registering only those in the following counties Clallam\, Jefferson\, Kitsap\, Mason\, Grays Harbor\, and Thurston. @public \n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Ollie Feldman
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/virtual-wa-pyramid-model-implementing-inclusive-equitable-pyramid-model-practices-modules-1-and-2-pre-k-2/
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:20260610T183000
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SUMMARY:*NEW HYBRID Effective Communication in a Multi-generational Workplace
DESCRIPTION:*NEW HYBRID Effective Communication in a Multi-generational Workplace \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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 to sign up at nancy.hobson@ccacwa.org. Caring for children in a multigenerational workplace presents both great advantages and hurdles to overcome. This session walks through some generational characteristics in the workforce today\, explains what shaped them\, and explores myths. Come discuss strategies to enhance communication\, overcome differences\, and celebrate the advantages of interacting with people of different ages. After registering for class\, a link will be sent to register in Zoom. @public \n\n\n\nInstructor: Rose Tiller
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/new-hybrid-effective-communication-in-a-multi-generational-workplace/
LOCATION:CCAC Griffin Lane\, 3729 Griffin Lane SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
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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:20260611T183000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Quality Outdoor Interactions
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL Quality Outdoor Interactions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“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 maximize learning potential. This class contains introductory information about high quality teacher-child interactions\, drawing on information from the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). Through interactive discussions\, small-group reflection\, and opportunities to practice instructional support skills\, participants will leave with concrete strategies for enhancing the quality of their meaningful\, responsive interactions with children in outdoor learning environments. After registering for class\, a link will be sent to register in Zoom. @public \n\n\n\nInstructor: Ollie Feldman
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/virtual-quality-outdoor-interactions/
CATEGORIES:#public,Enhanced STARS Training
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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:20260616T183000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Summer Activities for School-agers
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL Summer Activities for School-agers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoon 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 two hours learning (and sharing) ideas that just might prompt your schoolagers to beg\, “Mom\, please take me to childcare! After registering for class\, a link will be sent to register in Zoom. @public \n\n\n\nInstructor: Amy Stevens
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/virtual-summer-activities-for-school-agers/
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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:20260623T183000
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SUMMARY:*NEW-VIRTUAL Finding Our Way Through Conflict: Strengthening Relationships with Colleagues and Families
DESCRIPTION:*NEW-VIRTUAL Finding Our Way Through Conflict: Strengthening Relationships with Colleagues and Families \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly 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: Strategies for Early Childhood Educators\, this class will support participants in recognizing conflict triggers\, understanding multiple perspectives\, and approaching disagreements with curiosity rather than defensiveness. Educators will gain tools for managing workplace conflict\, fostering healthy team dynamics\, and building respectful partnerships with families—even when perspectives differ. After registering for class\, a link will be sent to register in Zoom. @public \n\n\n\nInstructor: Heidi DeVries
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/new-virtual-finding-our-way-through-conflict-strengthening-relationships-with-colleagues-and-families/
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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 1\, Live Online (June-Aug 2026)
DESCRIPTION:@public \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: \n\n\n\n\nJune 25\, \n\n\n\nJuly 9\, \n\n\n\nJuly 23\, and \n\n\n\nAug 6\, 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-june-aug-2026/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Action Council":MAILTO:Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T090000
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT Infant and Toddler PLAY DAY
DESCRIPTION:Infant and Toddler PLAY DAY \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre 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 be a break for lunch.  \n\n\n\nPlanned Experiences 9-11 Amy StevensFirst Steps into STEAM 11-1 Ollie FeldmanLunch 1-1:30Loose Parts for Infants and Toddlers 1:30-3:30 Rose TillerWith Giveaways!!
URL:https://ccacwa.org/event/special-event-infant-and-toddler-play-day/
LOCATION:CCAC Griffin Lane\, 3729 Griffin Lane SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Enhanced STARS Training
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