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SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T193000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bubble: Rethinking Transitions in Early Learning
DESCRIPTION:Transitions can be challenging for young children\, but they also provide meaningful opportunities for learning and engagement.   In this interactive\, in-person session\, participants will reflect and explore strategies for creating child -centered transitions that support respect and positive interactions. Participants will learn how transitions impact a child’s day and how\, as teachers\, we can be intentional around the frequency and type of transitions we offer.  join us as we use discussion and reflection to develop practical tools for evaluating and creating transitions that make sense and are successful for every child.  \nThrough discussion\, reflection\, and practical application\, participants will: \n\nExamine current transition practices\nExplore strategies that support children’s engagement and success\nLearn how to create respectful\, child-centered transitions\nDevelop practical tools to implement effective transitions in their own environments\n\nRegistration Fee: $10.00\nFacilitator: Harmony O’Dell\nLocation: Spokane County North Library| 44 E Hawthorne Rd\nSpokane\, WA 99218\nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/beyond-the-bubble-rethinking-transitions-in-early-learning/
LOCATION:North Spokane County Library\, 44 E Hawthorne Rd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99218\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME,Professsional Development Academy
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware Professional Development Academy":MAILTO:Professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260721T225317Z
CREATED:20260721T224254Z
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SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Garland Church
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Thursdays Starting 7/30\, 10 AM – 11:30 AM\nWhere: Garland Church\, 2011 W Garland Ave\, Spokane\, WA 99205 \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-garland-church/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Garland Church\, 2011 W Garland Ave\, Spokane\, 99205\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME,Play & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T182119Z
CREATED:20260729T195529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T182119Z
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SUMMARY:Behavior with Purpose / Comportamiento con Propósito
DESCRIPTION:Using Assessment and Individualization to Foster Positive Child Outcomes\nEvery child also brings unique strengths\, experiences\, cultures\, abilities\, and learning styles to the classroom. Children’s behavior is often a reflection of their social\, emotional\, and developmental needs. Understanding and responding to these individual differences is key to creating environments where all children can thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this engaging in person 5-hour STARS training\, participants will explore how meeting children’s developmental\, social-emotional\, and cultural needs lays the foundation for positive behavior\, meaningful engagement\, and successful learning. Grounded in NAEYC’s updated Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) framework and Trauma informed practices\, this training examines practical strategies for individualizing support within group settings while building strong\, responsive relationships with children and families. Through discussion\, reflection\, and real-world application\, participants will learn how to create inclusive learning environments where children feel valued\, supported\, and ready to learn. Educators will leave with practical tools to foster positive behaviors\, strengthen relationships\, and support each child’s unique path to success. \nJoin facilitators: Lorri Hope and Ana Mendoza for a day of learning\, reflection\, and practical strategies designed to help educators support every child’s unique strengths and needs while fostering positive behavior\, inclusive practices\, and joyful learning. \nLanguage Access:  This training will be offered simultaneously in English and Spanish\, allowing participants to fully engage in the language they are most comfortable using. Interpretation and training materials will support meaningful participation for both English- and Spanish-speaking attendees. \nRegistration Information: Choose the language you prefer for this training\, when choosing a ticket. \nSTARS Credit: 5 Hours\nRegistration Fee: $50.00 \nDate: Monday\, August 17\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (30 minute lunch break)\nLocation: Small World Learning Center\n1120 N. Road\, Pasco\, WA 99301 \nJoin Facilitators\, Lorri Hope and Ana Mendoza for a day of learning\, reflection\, and practical strategies designed to help educators support every child’s unique strengths and needs while fostering positive behavior\, inclusive practices\, and joyful learning. \nRegister today and discover how responsive\, relationship-based practices can transform children’s learning experiences.
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/behavior-with-purpose-comportamiento-con-proposito/
LOCATION:Small World Learning Center\, 1120 N Rd 40\, Pasco\, 99301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME,Professsional Development Academy
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware Professional Development Academy":MAILTO:Professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
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SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260721T225317Z
CREATED:20260721T224254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T225317Z
UID:10001567-1786615200-1786620600@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Garland Church
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Thursdays Starting 7/30\, 10 AM – 11:30 AM\nWhere: Garland Church\, 2011 W Garland Ave\, Spokane\, WA 99205 \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-garland-church/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Garland Church\, 2011 W Garland Ave\, Spokane\, 99205\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME,Play & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T204049Z
CREATED:20260716T235229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T204049Z
UID:10001563-1786471200-1786478400@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Greetings & Departures: Strengthening Family Connections
DESCRIPTION:Strong relationships start with strong communication. Join us as we explore practical strategies for building trust\, strengthening connections\, and partnering effectively with families. Together\, we’ll reflect on how culture\, language\, stress\, and lived experiences influence communication and learn approaches that support respectful\, responsive\, and relationship-based conversations.\n\nParticipants will gain: \n\nStrategies for building trust with families\nTools for effective and compassionate communication\nApproaches for navigating challenging conversations\nIdeas for strengthening family engagement and partnerships\n\n\nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nZoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register.\n Presenter(s): Shantelle Rawson\n$ Cost: $20.00\nSTARS Hours: 2\n@Public
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/greetings-departures-strengthening-family-connections/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:#Public,CME
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware Professional Development Academy":MAILTO:Professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
UID:10001833-1786176000-1786208400@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260721T225317Z
CREATED:20260721T224254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T225317Z
UID:10001566-1786010400-1786015800@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Garland Church
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Thursdays Starting 7/30\, 10 AM – 11:30 AM\nWhere: Garland Church\, 2011 W Garland Ave\, Spokane\, WA 99205 \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-garland-church/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Garland Church\, 2011 W Garland Ave\, Spokane\, 99205\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME,Play & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
UID:10001832-1785571200-1785603600@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260721T225317Z
CREATED:20260721T224254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T225317Z
UID:10001565-1785405600-1785411000@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Garland Church
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Thursdays Starting 7/30\, 10 AM – 11:30 AM\nWhere: Garland Church\, 2011 W Garland Ave\, Spokane\, WA 99205 \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-garland-church/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Garland Church\, 2011 W Garland Ave\, Spokane\, 99205\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME,Play & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
UID:10001831-1784966400-1784998800@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260701T172103Z
CREATED:20260629T203510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T172103Z
UID:10001562-1784901600-1784901600@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Childcare Business Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in opening a licensed family child care business in your home? Join us for this free informational session to learn more about the opportunities\, requirements\, and supports available to help you get started. \nThis session is open to individuals with refugee and/or asylee status\, as well as all residents of the City of Spokane who are interested in becoming licensed child care providers. During the session\, we will provide an overview of the family child care licensing process\, discuss the steps involved in starting a home-based child care business\, and explain what to expect throughout the process. \nParticipants will also learn about the support available through our cohort program\, which may include training\, licensing guidance\, business development assistance\, mentorship\, interpretation services\, and other resources designed to help aspiring providers successfully open and operate their child care businesses. \nWhether you are just exploring the idea or ready to take the next step\, this session is a great opportunity to ask questions\, connect with program staff\, and learn how you can make a difference for children and families in your community.
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/childcare-business-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Spokane Workforce\, 140 S\, Arthur St.\, Spokane\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
UID:10001830-1784361600-1784394000@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
UID:10001829-1783756800-1783789200@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
UID:10001828-1783152000-1783184400@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T172139Z
CREATED:20260629T203005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T172139Z
UID:10001561-1782925200-1782925200@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Childcare Business Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in opening a licensed family child care business in your home? Join us for this free informational session to learn more about the opportunities\, requirements\, and supports available to help you get started. \nThis session is open to individuals with refugee and/or asylee status\, as well as all residents of the City of Spokane who are interested in becoming licensed child care providers. During the session\, we will provide an overview of the family child care licensing process\, discuss the steps involved in starting a home-based child care business\, and explain what to expect throughout the process. \nParticipants will also learn about the support available through our cohort program\, which may include training\, licensing guidance\, business development assistance\, mentorship\, interpretation services\, and other resources designed to help aspiring providers successfully open and operate their child care businesses. \nWhether you are just exploring the idea or ready to take the next step\, this session is a great opportunity to ask questions\, connect with program staff\, and learn how you can make a difference for children and families in your community.
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/childcare-business-info-session/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Curch\, 318 S. Cedar St\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T235506Z
CREATED:20260516T202144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T235506Z
UID:10001557-1782711000-1782763200@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Serie de Mejores Prácticas: Solo la Sesión Cinco
DESCRIPTION:Lunes\, 29 de Junio de 2026 | Horario: 5:30 p. m. – 8:00 p. m. por sesión | 2–2.5 horas STARS por sesión individual | En persona en Pasco\nSerie de Mejores Prácticas: LENGUAJE Y ALFABETIZACIÓN \nEsta sesión presentará las mejores prácticas para participar en interacciones enriquecedoras que promuevan el desarrollo del lenguaje y la alfabetización. Exploraremos lo que dice la investigación sobre cómo aprenden los niños\, qué pueden hacer los adultos para preparar el entorno para el éxito y cómo las interacciones entre adultos y niños pueden complementar el aprendizaje de los niños sin interrumpirlo. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/serie-de-mejores-practicas-solo-la-sesion-cinco/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Professsional Development Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
UID:10001827-1782547200-1782579600@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
UID:10001826-1781942400-1781974800@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T235922Z
CREATED:20260516T202040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T235922Z
UID:10001556-1781544600-1781553600@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Serie de Mejores Prácticas: Solo la Sesión Cuatro
DESCRIPTION:Lunes\, 15 de Junio de 2026 | Horario: 5:30 p. m. – 8:00 p. m. por sesión | 2–2.5 horas STARS por sesión individual | En persona en Pasco\nSerie de Mejores Prácticas: MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS \nEsta sesión presentará las mejores prácticas para fomentar el aprendizaje de matemáticas y ciencias en entornos de la primera infancia. Los participantes explorarán lo que dice la investigación sobre las experiencias tempranas en matemáticas y ciencias\, y cómo los materiales enriquecedores y las interacciones de calidad entre adultos y niños pueden apoyar el desarrollo de las matemáticas y las ciencias a lo largo del día. Esto puede garantizar que los niños adquieran las habilidades y disposiciones fundamentales que respaldarán su éxito futuro \nGet Tickets
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/serie-de-mejores-practicas-solo-la-sesion-cuatro/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Professsional Development Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233154Z
CREATED:20260721T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233154Z
UID:10001825-1781337600-1781370000@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
DESCRIPTION:A free playgroup for families and their infant\, toddler & preschool age children. \nSpend time together\, connect with other families\, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play. \nPlay and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation\, and encourage problem solving\, and critical thinking\, while promoting school readiness. \nWhen: Saturdays Starting 6/13\, 9:30 AM – 11 AM\nWhere: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition \nWant to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!\nLets Go!
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/community-play-learn-coeur-dalene-park/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Coeur D’Alene Park\, 2195 W 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T181433Z
CREATED:20260516T202306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T181433Z
UID:10001558-1780736400-1780752600@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Universal Development Screener
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6th\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch)\, both sessions | In person\, Pasco WA\nSeparate sessions are happening concurrently: English & Spanish (Choose 1 session only). Priority given to first-time attendees. 1 ticket per site only (FCC or Center).\nhe Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) are easy‑to‑use tools that help check young children’s development and social‑emotional skills from birth to age 6. ASQ uses parents’ knowledge to identify children’s strengths and areas where extra support may be needed. This in‑person training shows participants how to use ASQ‑3 and ASQ:SE‑2 to support early screening and positive communication with families for children birth through age five. \nAll are welcome; owners and directors are especially encouraged to attend for the whole-site impact\, one person per site \n 
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/universal-development-screener/
LOCATION:ESD 123\, 3924 W Court Street\, Pasco\, WA\, 99301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professsional Development Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T235920Z
CREATED:20260516T201907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T235920Z
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SUMMARY:Serie de Mejores Prácticas: Solo la Sesión Tres
DESCRIPTION:Lunes\, 1 de Junio de 2026 | Horario: 5:30 p. m. – 7:30 p. m. por sesión | 2–2.5 horas STARS por sesión individual | En persona en Pasco\nSerie de Mejores Prácticas: ACTIVIDADES DE APRENDIZAJE \nEsta sesión presentará las mejores prácticas para maximizar el uso que los niños hacen de los bloques\, las actividades de motricidad fina\, el juego dramático\, la música y los materiales de arte. Venga a explorar lo que dice la investigación sobre cómo aprenden los niños\, qué pueden hacer los adultos para preparar estas áreas específicas de juego y cómo las interacciones entre adultos y niños pueden complementar el aprendizaje de los niños sin interrumpirlo \nGet Tickets
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/serie-de-mejores-practicas-solo-la-sesion-tres/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Professsional Development Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T201500
DTSTAMP:20260519T235924Z
CREATED:20260516T201644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T235924Z
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SUMMARY:Attachments with Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026 | Virtual: Zoom | 2.0 STARS Total | 6:15pm – 8:15pm | English\nTaking a closer look at relationships and social emotional development \nPlease join us as we take a closer look at attachment and forming secure relationships with infant and toddlers. We will discuss brain development during the first 5 years of life and way it is critical to provide responsive care during this time. We will also discuss attachment theory\, how to create connections with children and talk about common myths of providing responsive care. Finally\, we will reflect on how our bias impacts the relationships we form with children and families. We are looking forward to seeing you there! \nWHY REGISTER? \n\nArticulates the importance of attachment in caring for infants and toddlers.\nUnderstands that infants’ and toddlers’ social/emotional development is influenced by their ability to form attachments.\nRecognizes the role of positive relationships in social/emotional development.\nRecognizes that each infant and toddler will have unique temperaments that require individualized responses from the caregiver/teacher.\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/attachments-with-infants-and-toddlers/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Professsional Development Academy
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T235927Z
CREATED:20260516T201759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T235927Z
UID:10001554-1779125400-1779134400@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Serie de Mejores Prácticas: Solo la Sesión Dos
DESCRIPTION:Lunes\, 18 de Mayo de 2026 | Horario: 5:30 p. m. – 8:00 p. m. por sesión | 2–2.5 horas STARS por sesión individual | En persona en Pasco\nSolo la Sesión Dos: RUTINAS Y TRANSICIONES \nEn esta sesión\, los participantes identificarán y aplicarán conocimientos sobre las mejores prácticas en torno a las rutinas y las transiciones. Pasar de una actividad a otra puede ser un desafío para los niños y los adultos\, mientras que las actividades de rutina pueden parecer monótonas o aburridas. Involucrar a los niños en interacciones significativas puede mejorar su aprendizaje\, disminuir los comportamientos desafiantes y aumentar la productividad en los entornos de aprendizaje temprano. Venga y explore cómo puede participar en interacciones efectivas durante las rutinas y las transiciones. \nGet Tickets
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/serie-de-mejores-practicas-solo-la-sesion-dos/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Professsional Development Academy
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTSTAMP:20210511T003630Z
CREATED:20210511T003630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T003630Z
UID:10000880-1631836800-1633046399@community-minded.org
SUMMARY:Hands Across the Falls
DESCRIPTION:We celebrate and honor Spokane’s Recovery Community.\nSeptember is National Recovery Month and Recovery Cafe Spokane wants to celebrate and honor all those on a recovery journey.\n\nThe 5th annual Hands Across the Falls is a show of support for those in recovery and those who are still battling addictions as well as a time to honor those who have been lost to their addictions. \n\nChoose your reason… are you celebrating your own recovery\, are you honoring someone who lost a battle with addiction\, or are you an ally of our recovery community? No matter your WHY\, we are excited for you to join us and show just how strong the Spokane Recovery Community really is!\n\nClick below for a free downloadable sign\, for you\, or a loved one\, or for all those in the Recovery Community! \n\nI AM RECOVERY\nI CELEBRATE\nI SUPPORT\nI REMEMBER\n\n* SNAP A PIC – take a selfie with a sign to show why recovery is important to you\, take photos of your friends\, family\, and neighbors who also support recovery \n** POST & TAG US – use our event hashtags #HandsAcrosstheFalls and #HATF2021 so we can find your photos on Instagram and Facebook \n*** SEND IT TO US – email your photos\, handsacrossthefalls@community-minded.org    let us share it for you. \n  \nRecovery Café Spokane will share images via social media\, our website\, and video. \n\n  \nFollow #HATF2021 on our social media pages\n RecoveryCafeSpokane@RecoveryCafeSpokane\n  \nHands Across the Falls is hosted by Recovery Cafe Spokane and Community-Minded Enterprises. \nThank you to our Community Sponsors: \n\nAmerigroup\nCommunity Health Plan of Washington\nEmpire Health Foundation\nCHAS Health\nCoordinated Care\nYFA Connections\nSpokane Regional Health District\nBetter Health Together\nOxford House\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/hands-across-the-falls-2/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:CME,Recovery Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Recovery Cafe Spokane":MAILTO:RecoveryCafe@community-minded.org
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