Provider Access to a Community Equivalent (PACE) is an option for some ECE roles who need an initial or short certificate (assistant teachers, lead teachers, or family home licensee.) PACE is available at no cost to providers who have chosen this community based option to meet the education requirement for their role. Each PACE Module requires attendance and participation in live, online classes and completion of a workbook and job-embedded learning activities. The PACE training series includes Child Care Basics and Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) Year 1 and Year 2. Completion of these foundational trainings plus PACE Part 1 and Part 2 are equivalent to the education requirement for the initial certificate. To learn more, review the PACE Program Overview. PACE Part 1 is a 20-hour training series that includes 3 Modules. After completing Child Care Basics and EQEL Years 1 and 2, providers begin the PACE Modules and On-the-Job Learning. The PACE Part 1 Modules are completed in order, beginning with Reflective Teaching. PACE Part 2 is an additional 20-hour training series that includes 3 Modules. Providers must complete all Modules in PACE Part 1 before beginning PACE Part 2. Completion of PACE Part 1 and Part 2 are equivalent to the education requirement for the initial certificate. Need help determining if PACE is the right fit for you? Use DCYF’s Guide to Professional Development Plans to learn more about PACE and the other options available. If you need additional assistance, you can also reach out to the MERIT Workforce Registry Support Team, merit@dcyf.wa.gov or 1-866-482-4325 option 5. To register: Choose a series below and fill out the Registration Form. After registering, watch your email for additional information. One week before the first class, you will receive a confirmation email with further details, including the workbooks and Zoom link used in this training series. Please note, you must attend all classes in the series and submit your completed workbook to receive credit. Current PACE Series (Registration Closed): PACE Part 1, Module 1: Reflective Teaching – Monday evenings: from 6:30-8:30 pm on April 15, and 6:30-8 pm on April 22 and April 29, 2024. This training series is FULL CCAC will be offering PACE Part 1, Module 1: Reflective Teaching in English and in Spanish again in Summer/Fall 2024. If you would like to be notified when new classes become available, click here and fill out CCAC’s PACE Contact List. If you have additional questions, please contact Nancy Hobson at Nancy.Hobson@CCACWA.org or (360)786-8907 x100. Si tiene preguntas adicionales, comuníquese con Norma Hernandez en Child Care Action Council, (360) 581-6704 o Norma.Hernandez@CCACWA.org. To receive STARS credit, you will be required to participate in this session by typing comments or participating in surveys, polls, and discussions. As a participant, you must be able to view the instructor and visuals aids. You will not be required to show yourself on camera, but it can be nice to have face-to-face contact. Tips for participating in the class will be emailed to you the week of the training. Requirements: stable internet access, audio via phone or speaker, and an email address. Debbie Roberts, Kim Mather-Schopen, Susan Burnham and Tracy Goodrich FREE to providers who have chosen PACE to meet their education requirements See series dates above Live Online, via Zoom Instructors:
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