*NEW HYBRID Effective Communication in a Multi-generational Workplace
2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | CCAC Griffin Lane, 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
*NEW HYBRID Effective Communication in a Multi-generational Workplace

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 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

Instructor: Rose Tiller

VIRTUAL Quality Outdoor Interactions
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:30
VIRTUAL Quality Outdoor Interactions

“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

Instructor: Ollie Feldman

VIRTUAL Summer Activities for School-agers
2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:30
VIRTUAL Summer Activities for School-agers

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 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

Instructor: Amy Stevens

PACE Part 3 (June-Sept 2026)
2026-06-23 00:00 - 2026-09-30 23:59
PACE Part 3: Guiding Behavior includes 20 hours of live online training divided into three Modules.

All classes in this series will take place live over Zoom on the dates listed below:

Module 1: Approaches to Behavior Guidance (3-class series) – 6:30-8:30 pm on Tuesdays evenings: June 23, June 30, and July 7, 2026.

Module 2: Guiding Children’s Behavior (3-class series) – 9 am-12 noon on Saturday mornings: July 25, August 8, and August 22, 2026

Module 3: Individualized Behavior Guidance (2-class series) – 6:30-9 pm on Wednesday evenings: September 16 and 30, 2026

Active participation and full attendance in all online trainings are required for credit.

The PACE training series must be completed in order. Before registering for PACE Part 3, check your MERIT account and make sure you have completed and received credit for the following classes:

The 30-hour Child Care Basics

Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) Year 1 and Year 2

PACE Part 1: The Field of early Care & Education (Modules 1, 2, and 3)

PACE Part 2: Supporting Child Development & Wellness (Modules 1, 2, and 3)

If you have questions about previous class credit, please contact the trainer or organization that you took the training with. For CCAC classes, please contact our main office at (360)522-0552 or Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org.

Provider 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.

*NEW-VIRTUAL Finding Our Way Through Conflict: Strengthening Relationships with Colleagues and Families
2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:30
*NEW-VIRTUAL Finding Our Way Through Conflict: Strengthening Relationships with Colleagues and Families

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: 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

Instructor: Heidi DeVries

SPECIAL EVENT Infant and Toddler PLAY DAY
2026-06-27 09:00 - 15:30 | CCAC Griffin Lane, 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
Infant and Toddler PLAY DAY

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 be a break for lunch.

Planned Experiences 9-11 Amy StevensFirst Steps into STEAM 11-1 Ollie FeldmanLunch 1-1:30Loose Parts for Infants and Toddlers 1:30-3:30 Ollie FeldmanWith Giveaways!!

VIRTUAL Books that Build Bridges
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:30
Books that Build Bridges

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 just that! Children of all ages, from infants to school age, are drawn to stories that reflect their identities and experiences. Come learn what it means for the books in your environment to be a “mirror” for children and a “window” to the world, as well as how to discern what makes a high-quality book for children. @public

Instructor: Ollie Feldman

PACE Part 1, Modules 2 & 3 (July-Sept 2026)
2026-07-18 00:00 - 2026-09-26 23:59
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.)

All trainings in this series will take place live over Zoom on Saturday mornings on the dates listed below. Active participation and full attendance in all online trainings are required for credit:

Module 2: ECE Then and Now (3-class series)

Saturday mornings

9 am-12 pm

July 18, August 1, and August 15, 2026

Module 3: The Early Learning Profession (2-class series)

Saturday mornings

9 am-12 pm

September 12 and 26, 2026

PACE 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.

Provider 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.

EQEL Year 2, Live Online (July-Sept 2026)
2026-07-22 00:00 - 2026-09-02 23:59
This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Wednesdays:

July 22,

August 5,

August 19, and

September 2, 2026

This 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL).

Before registering, please note:

Participants must complete all prerequisites (Child Care Basics and EQEL Year 1) before registering for EQEL Year 2.

All classes in this series will take place live on Zoom (they will not be recorded.)

Active participation and full attendance in all 10-hours of EQEL are required for STARS credit.

To register click on the RSVP below. (If the RSVP link is not available the class is Full.)

EQEL Year 1, Live Online (July-Sept 2026)
2026-07-23 00:00 - 2026-09-03 23:59
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This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays:

July 23,

August 6,

August 20, and

September 3, 2026

This 10-hour training series is Year 1 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL).

Before registering, please note:

Participants must complete Child Care Basics before registering for EQEL Year 1.

All classes in this series will take place live on Zoom (they will not be recorded).

Active participation and full attendance in all 10-hours of EQEL are required for STARS credit.

To register click on the RSVP below. (If the RSVP link is not available the class is Full.)

VIRTUAL Preventing Teacher Burnout
2026-07-23 18:30 - 20:00
Preventing Teacher Burnout

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 other people. Those who register will be emailed a 4-page article to read before class. Burnout is globally prevalent in early childhood education. We may love children and have a passion for education but still suffer from fatigue and depression. Let’s talk about this very real problem and the role of self-care, attitude, play, environment, and boundaries when it comes to helping ourselves and others. @public

Brought to you in partnership with Washington STEM and PECC. A huge thank you for supporting the early learning community.

Instructor: Amy Stevens

NEW VIRTUAL Building a Thriving Program Culture
2026-08-11 18:30 - 20:30
Building a Thriving Program Culture

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, communication, collaboration, and staff wellness all contribute to a thriving early learning environment. Participants will reflect on their current program culture and gain practical strategies for building trust, increasing morale, strengthening teamwork, and fostering a sense of belonging among staff. Through discussion, self-reflection, and real-world examples, educators and leaders will leave with tools to cultivate a workplace where both children and adults can thrive. @public

Brought to you in partnership with Washington STEM and PECC. A huge thank you for supporting the early learning community.

Instructor: Heidi DeVries

VIRTUAL Exploring Leadership
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30
Exploring Leadership

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 the better, we must reclaim time to listen and talk. This session is for anyone who recognizes the importance of deep conversation and wants to make time for it. Come engage in relevant, small group conversation with others in the field of early learning. @public

Instructor: Amy Stevens

EQEL Year 1, Live Online (Sept-Oct 2026)
2026-09-15 00:00 - 2026-10-27 23:59
This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Tuesdays:

September 15,

September 29,

October 13,

October 27, 2026

This 10-hour training series is Year 1 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL).

Before registering, please note:

Participants must complete Child Care Basics before registering for EQEL Year 1.

All classes in this series will take place live on Zoom (they will not be recorded).

Active participation and full attendance in all 10-hours of EQEL are required for STARS credit.

To register click on the RSVP below. (If the RSVP link is not available the class is Full.)

EQEL Year 2, Live Online (Sept-Oct 2026)
2026-09-17 00:00 - 2026-10-29 23:59
This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays:

September 17,

October 1,

October 15, and

October 29, 2026

This 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL).

Before registering, please note:

Participants must complete all prerequisites (Child Care Basics and EQEL Year 1) before registering for EQEL Year 2.

All classes in this series will take place live on Zoom (they will not be recorded.)

Active participation and full attendance in all 10-hours of EQEL are required for STARS credit.

To register click on the RSVP below. (If the RSVP link is not available the class is Full.)

VIRTUAL Quality Interactions
2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:30
Quality Interactions

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 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

Instructor: Ollie Feldman

Special Event VIRTUAL Reflecting on Sensory Equity
2026-09-22 18:30 - 20:30
Reflecting on Sensory Equity

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 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

Brought to you in partnership with Washington STEM and PECC. A huge thank you for supporting the early learning community.

Instructor: Heidi DeVries

VIRTUAL The Importance of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
2026-09-23 18:30 - 20:00
The Importance of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

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 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

Instructor: Amy Stevens
