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SUMMARY:The Best Practice Series : Math & Science
DESCRIPTION:Best Practices Series- In Person\n\n\nSession 3 – Introduction to Best Practices: Math & Science: This session will introduce best practices for engaging math and science learning in early childhood settings. Participants will explore what the research says about early math and science experiences\, and how enriching materials and quality adult-child interactions can support math and science development throughout the day. This can ensure that children will gain the foundational skills and dispositions that will support their future success.\nClass Details:\n\nSession 3: Tuesday\, November 3\,2026\nTime:  5:30-8:00PM\nLocation: CME Early Learning Resource Center | 622 E 2nd Ave.\, Spokane WA 99202\nCredits: 2.5 STARS hours\nLanguage: English\nCost:  $20 per session\n\n\nInstructors:  Charlotte Zissel\nImportant Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/the-best-practice-series-math-science/
LOCATION:Community-Minded Enterprises| Early Learning Resource Center\, 622 E. 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME,Professsional Development Academy
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware Professional Development Academy":MAILTO:Professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org
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SUMMARY:The Best Practice Series: Language & Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Best Practices Series (In Person )\n\n\n\nSession 4 – Introduction to Best Practices: Language & Literacy: This session will introduce best practices for engaging in enriching interactions that promote language and literacy development. We will explore what research says about how children learn\, what adults can do to prepare the environment for success\, and how adult-child interactions can complement children’s learning without interrupting it.\n\n\nIn Person\nTime: Session 4 -5:30-8:00pm\nLocation: CME Early Learning Resource Center | 622 E 2nd Ave.\, Spokane WA 99202\nCredits: 2.5 STARS hours\nLanguage: English\nCost:  $20 per session\n\nInstructor:  Harmony O’Dell\nImportant Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/the-best-practice-series-language-literacy-2/
LOCATION:Community-Minded Enterprises| Early Learning Resource Center\, 622 E. 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME,Professsional Development Academy
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware Professional Development Academy":MAILTO:Professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org
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SUMMARY:Part 1 Calming Connections: De-Escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers: \nIn this interactive two session practical workshop\, child care providers will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm\, positive connections with young children. By understanding the root causes of frustration and distress\, participants will gain tools to prevent conflicts before they arise\, as well as techniques to safely manage and de-escalate situations when they do occur.  \nThis course will cover key concepts\, including emotional regulation\, active listening\, nonverbal communication\, and the importance of building strong\, trusting relationships with children. Providers will also learn how to recognize early signs of distress\, create a calm and supportive environment\, and employ strategies that help children regain emotional balance. At the end of this course\, participants will feel confident in their ability to support children through difficult situations with empathy and compassion\, while also supporting the child to develop their emotional regulation skills.  This class is designed for professionals who work with infants\, toddlers\, and preschool-aged children.  \nClass Details: Two-session class! Must attend both classes \n\n Date: Part 1  Monday\, November 16\, 2026 AND Part 2 Thursday\, November 18\, 2026\nTime: 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm each Session\nFORMAT: VIRTUAL via  ZOOM Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register.\nInstructor: Anais Thompson\nCost: $30.00\nCredits: 3 STARS hours| over two evenings Must attend both classes.\nLanguage: English\n\nImportant Notes:\nWe would like everyone who attends our trainings to have the opportunity to benefit from their learning. If you require accommodations to fully participate\, please contact professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org at least one week in advance of the training.\nSpaces are limited—reserve your spot today!\n@Public
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/calming-connections-de-escalation-strategies-for-child-care-providers-2/
CATEGORIES:#Public,CME,Professsional Development Academy
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware Professional Development Academy":MAILTO:Professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org
LOCATION:https://community-minded.org/event/calming-connections-de-escalation-strategies-for-child-care-providers-2/
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SUMMARY:Part 2 Calming Connections: De-Escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers: \nIn this interactive two session practical workshop\, child care providers will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm\, positive connections with young children. By understanding the root causes of frustration and distress\, participants will gain tools to prevent conflicts before they arise\, as well as techniques to safely manage and de-escalate situations when they do occur.  \nThis course will cover key concepts\, including emotional regulation\, active listening\, nonverbal communication\, and the importance of building strong\, trusting relationships with children. Providers will also learn how to recognize early signs of distress\, create a calm and supportive environment\, and employ strategies that help children regain emotional balance. At the end of this course\, participants will feel confident in their ability to support children through difficult situations with empathy and compassion\, while also supporting the child to develop their emotional regulation skills.  This class is designed for professionals who work with infants\, toddlers\, and preschool-aged children.  \nClass Details: Two-session class! Must attend both classes \n\n Date: Part 2 Thursday\, November 18\, 2026\nTime: 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm each Session\nFORMAT: VIRTUAL via  ZOOM Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register.\nInstructor: Anais Thompson\nCost: $30.00\nCredits: 3 STARS hours| over two evenings Must attend both classes.\nLanguage: English\n\nImportant Notes:\nWe would like everyone who attends our trainings to have the opportunity to benefit from their learning. If you require accommodations to fully participate\, please contact professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org at least one week in advance of the training.\nSpaces are limited—reserve your spot today!\n@Public
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/part-2-calming-connections-de-escalation-strategies-for-child-care-providers/
CATEGORIES:#Public,CME,Professsional Development Academy
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware Professional Development Academy":MAILTO:Professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org
LOCATION:https://community-minded.org/event/part-2-calming-connections-de-escalation-strategies-for-child-care-providers/
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SUMMARY:Implementing Emergent Curriculum ( In person)
DESCRIPTION: Emergent Curriculum is an approach that allows young children’s interests to take the lead!  \nWhether you’re a director\, teacher\, or family child care provider who is brand new to Emergent Curriculum or has been using it for years\, this training is for you! Explore the history and foundations of the Emergent Curriculum philosophy\, learn how it supports developmentally appropriate practice\, and gain practical strategies you can use right away. \n\nIn this interactive training\, you’ll explore: \n✨ The role of the adult\, child\, and environment\n✨ The value of play-based learning\n✨ Assessment in an emergent curriculum approach\n✨ Planning with the Washington Early Learning and Development Guidelines\n✨ Strategies for bringing children’s interests and ideas to life \nLeave inspired\, confident\, and ready to create meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity\, creativity\, and joyful learning! 🌟 \n\nClass Details: REGISTER today! \n\nDate: Saturday\, November 21\,2026\nTime: 10:00 AM-2:30PM (30 minute lunch break 12-12:30)\nLocation: CME Early Learning Resource Center Training Room:  622 E. 2nd Ave.\, Spokane WA 99202\nInstructors: Katie Salisbury and Tamra Dschaak\nCost: $40.00\nCredits: 4 STARS hours| Curriculum and Learning Environments| Level 1-4\n\n✅ This training may meet the requirement for Early Achievers Emergent Curriculum training \nWe would like everyone who attends our trainings to have the opportunity to benefit from their learning. If you require accommodations to fully participate\, please contact professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org at least one week in advance of the training. \nTo view training policies\, including the late arrival and cancellation policies\, please click here.
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/implementing-emergent-curriculum-in-person/
LOCATION:Community-Minded Enterprises| Early Learning Resource Center\, 622 E. 2nd Ave\, Spokane\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME,Professsional Development Academy
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware Professional Development Academy":MAILTO:Professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org
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