Child Care Action Council

PACE Part 1, Modules 2 & 3 (May-July 2026)
2026-05-30 00:00 - 2026-07-25 23:59 (America/Denver) | WA
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) – 9 am-12 pm on:

May 30, June 13, and June 27, 2026

Module 3: The Early Learning Profession (2 class series) – 9 am-12 pm on:

July 11 and 25, 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.

PACE Module 1: Reflective Teaching (June 2026)
2026-06-02 00:00 - 2026-06-16 23:59 | WA
This 3-class training series will take place on Tuesday Evenings:

June 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm,

June 9 from 6:30-8 pm, and

June 16 from 6:30-8 pm

This 5-hour training series is Part 1, Module 1 of Provider Access to a Community Equivalent (PACE).

Before registering, please note:

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

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

You must attend all classes in the series and submit your completed workbook to receive credit.

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

EQEL Year 2, Live Online (June-July 2026)
2026-06-04 00:00 - 2026-07-16 23:59 | WA
@public

This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays:

June 4,

June 18,

July 2, and

July 16, 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-WA Pyramid Model: Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: Modules 1 and 2 (PRE-K)
2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
Virtual-WA Pyramid Model: Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: Modules 1 and 2 (PRE-K)

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 for all sessions.

6:30pm-8:30pm

June 8th,

June10th

June15th

June17th

June 22nd

June 24th

June 29th.

Come 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

Instructor: Ollie Feldman

*NEW HYBRID Effective Communication in a Multi-generational Workplace
2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 | WA
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 | WA
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

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

EQEL Year 1, Live Online (June-Aug 2026)
2026-06-25 00:00 - 2026-08-06 23:59 | WA
@public

This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays:

June 25,

July 9,

July 23, and

Aug 6, 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.)

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 Rose TillerWith Giveaways!!
