BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Community Minded Enterprises - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Community Minded Enterprises X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://community-minded.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Community Minded Enterprises REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T164838 CREATED:20250213T000145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T000145Z UID:10001056-1742029200-1742040000@community-minded.org SUMMARY:Take a Bite of Challenging Behaviors DESCRIPTION:Positive Behavior Strategies: Supporting Social Development in Children \nJoin us for an informative and practical workshop designed to help childcare providers foster positive social behaviors in children while understanding the root causes of challenging behaviors. \nDate: March 15\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: 419 N Park Way\, Uniontown\, WA 99179 (In-Person)\nInstructor: Tiffany Pederson \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nRecognize and implement positive behavior strategies to support children’s social development.\nSet realistic expectations and understand what behaviors are appropriate for different ages and stages.\nLearn to determine the meaning behind children’s behaviors and how to respond effectively.\nExplore ways to create an effective and supportive classroom environment.\nReflect on how personal attitudes and beliefs about children’s behavior influence outcomes and interactions.\n\nThis workshop is ideal for childcare providers seeking to enhance their skills in guiding children’s behavior in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner. \nCost: $30.00\nCredits: 3 hours STARS\nLevel: 3 (Core Competencies: 1 hour Curriculum & Learning Environment\, 2 hours Interactions)\nLanguage: English\nFormat: In-Person \nImportant Notes:\n\nPlease register individually. Only one ticket per email address is allowed.\nIf others from your organization wish to attend\, they must register separately.\n\nSpaces are limited—reserve your spot today! URL:https://community-minded.org/event/take-a-bite-of-challenging-behaviors/ LOCATION:Artisans at the Dahmen Barn\, 419 N Park Way\, Uniontown\, WA\, 99179\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning- Southeast WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T164838 CREATED:20240723T170405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T183831Z UID:10001046-1740214800-1745067600@community-minded.org SUMMARY:El Negocio del Cuidado Infantil/Business of Child Care (en persona\, Walla Walla) DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThis is a comprehensive business curriculum uniquely designed for child care owners and administrators from both centers and family child care. This curriculum covers business plans\, business leadership\, marketing\, and finance. It delivers hands-on learning activities and tools to strengthen child care businesses\, prepare for lending opportunities\, and improve facilities\, program marketing\, and overall program effectiveness. \nThis class will be held fully in person. It will be trained in English with the opportunity for Spanish interpretation. Please plan to attend all 5 dates listed below. \n\nFebruary 22 – Introduction\nMarch 8 – Marketing Strategies\nMarch 22 – Leadership and Management\nApril 5 – Smart Finance\nApril 19 – Putting it all Together\n\nDescripción: \nEste es un plan de estudios de negocios integral diseñado exclusivamente para dueños y administradores de cuidado infantil familiar. Este plan de estudios cubre planes de negocios\, mercadotecnia\, liderazgo\, y finanzas. Ofrece herramientas y actividades de aprendizaje prácticas para fortalecer las empresas de cuidado infantil familiar\, prepararse para las oportunidades de préstamos y mejorar las instalaciones\, el mercadotecia del programa y la eficacia general del programa. \nEsta clase es totalmente en persona. Por favor planee asistir a las cinco fechas enumeradas a continuación. \n\nel 22 de febrero- Introducción a un negocio sólido\nel 8 de marzo- Estrategias de mercadotecnia\nel 22 de marzo- Liderazgo\nel 5 de abril- Finanzas con técnica\n19 de abril  Día de proyecto URL:https://community-minded.org/event/el-negocio-del-cuidado-infantil-business-of-child-care-en-persona-walla-walla/ LOCATION:Blue Mountain Action Council\, 8 E Cherry St\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning- Southeast WA ORGANIZER;CN="Community-Minded Enterprises and CCA of Eastern WA":MAILTO:professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T164838 CREATED:20240306T191634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T191707Z UID:10001032-1716037200-1716044400@community-minded.org SUMMARY:STEM in Creative Outdoor Environments (in person\, Pullman) DESCRIPTION:STARS: 2 \nTrainer: Jamie John \nCore Competencies: curriculum and learning environment\, level 2 \nDescription: \nChildren become totally engrossed in creative outdoor play when we provide more than stationary playground equipment and ground cover! This class will inspire you with ideas for enriching your outdoor space with loose parts and natural elements that promote more complex play and scientific exploration. URL:https://community-minded.org/event/stem-in-creative-outdoor-environments/ LOCATION:Neill Public Library\, 210 N Grand Ave\, Pullman\, WA\, 99163\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning- Southeast WA ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T164838 CREATED:20231130T233728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T213704Z UID:10001014-1708779600-1708786800@community-minded.org SUMMARY:Help! It's Transition Time (in-person\, Pullman) DESCRIPTION:Core Competences: Interactions \nSTARS Hours: 2 \nFacilitator: Tiffany Pedersen \nDescription: \nTransitioning from one activity to the next can be especially difficult for some children. Challenging behavior\, large classes\, and tight schedules can make transition time difficult for teachers\, too. Come learn strategies for smoothing out those transitions\, maximizing learning and reducing stress on teachers and children. This class is suitable for center teachers that work with toddlers or preschool-aged children. URL:https://community-minded.org/event/help-its-transition-time-in-person-pullman/ LOCATION:Neill Public Library\, 210 N Grand Ave\, Pullman\, WA\, 99163\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning- Southeast WA ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T164838 CREATED:20230828T163233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T220504Z UID:10001001-1700312400-1700319600@community-minded.org SUMMARY:Art for Discovery (In-person\, Pullman) DESCRIPTION:Core Competencies: Curriculum and Learning Environments\, Level 2 \nSTARS Hours: 2 \nTrainer: Tiffany Pedersen \nDescription: \nDo you ever feel like your art time is not what you want it to be? Do you or the children end up getting frustrated with projects? Or are you just out of fresh ideas? This training is designed to help early learning professionals better understand why art is important\, identify what type of art is developmentally appropriate for children\, and discuss great ways to implement and display children’s art in the child care environment. Teachers will leave with ideas for art projects that provide children with fun opportunities for discovery and learning. URL:https://community-minded.org/event/art-for-discovery-in-person-pullman/ LOCATION:Neill Public Library\, 210 N Grand Ave\, Pullman\, WA\, 99163\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning- Southeast WA ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T164838 CREATED:20230608T174101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T162359Z UID:10000987-1690021800-1690029000@community-minded.org SUMMARY:Understanding the Roots of Behavior (In-person\, Pullman) DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to low registration. \nCore Competencies: Child Growth and Development\, Interactions\, Level 3 \nTrainer: Jamie Burns \nSTARS: 2 \nDescription: \nChallenging behaviors are often the result of unmet needs. Hear about five causes of challenging behavior and then learn about the ten important social and emotional needs of children and what you can do to meet those needs. When needs are met through relationships\, children will behave better and be ready to learn. \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/understanding-the-roots-of-behavior-in-person-pullman/ LOCATION:Neill Public Library\, 210 N Grand Ave\, Pullman\, WA\, 99163\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning- Southeast WA ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T164838 CREATED:20220421T160019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T181450Z UID:10000937-1653123600-1653145200@community-minded.org SUMMARY:Detección universal del desarrollo - ASQ-3\, ASQ:SE-2 (en Walla Walla) DESCRIPTION:Ubicación: 1150 W Chestnut St\, Walla Walla\, WA 99362 \nAptitudes principales: Crecimiento y desarrollo infantil\, medidas continuas de progreso del niño\, nivel 2 \nEntrenedor: Yadira Escoto \nHoras de STARS: 5 \nEsta formación se ofrecerá en persona en Walla Walla\, WA. En esta capacitación\, maestros aprenderá cómo completar y calificar las evaluaciones. También aprenderá técnicas para compartir información con los padres y dar seguimiento a las referencias de los niños a las agencias locales. \nDebe tener niños en edad preescolar en su programa y debe trabajar en uno de los siguientes condados: Benton\, Franklin\, Walla Walla\, Columbia\, Garfield\, o Asotin. \n  \nSi las circunstancias obligan a cancelar nuestras clases presenciales (o un cambio a un formato en Zoom)\, comunicaremos con aquellos que estén registrados. Del mismo modo\, si las condiciones o los protocolos de COVID lo llevan a querer cancelar su asistencia\, avísenos antes del mediodía del día anterior a su clase y le emitiremos un reembolso completo u ofreceremos un intercambio si corresponde. \nSe seguirán los siguientes protocolos: \n\nLas superficies se desinfectarán antes de la clase\nSe pedirá a los participantes que respondan a un examen de salud al ingresar\nSi presenta algún síntoma de enfermedad\, no asista por favor\nEl tamaño de las clases se limitará para acomodar a las personas con un espacio de 6 pies (regístrese con anticipación para guardar su asiento)\nLas ventanas y puertas pueden estar al menos parcialmente abiertas para estimular el flujo de aire (considere la posibilidad de colocar capas)\nSe requerirán máscaras para todos los participantes (por favor traiga la suya)\nHabrá desinfectante de manos disponible en nuestras aulas\nLe solicitamos que traiga su propio bolígrafo / lápiz y papel\, para evitar compartir materiales\nPor razones de salud\, no comeremos en nuestros espacios de entrenamiento en este momento. URL:https://community-minded.org/event/deteccion-universal-del-desarrollo-asq-3-asqse-2-en-walla-walla/ LOCATION:Child and Family Center- Walla Walla\, 1150 W Chestnut St\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning- Southeast WA ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200530T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T164838 CREATED:20200306T033733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T033733Z UID:10000808-1590843600-1590850800@community-minded.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Best Practices: Learning Activities (Clarkston) DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT TRAINING UPDATE: ALL TRAININGS IN MAY ARE POSTPONED OR CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. \nThis is one of six modules in the “Best Practices Series” that supports Early Achievers by emphasizing high-quality adult practices measured by the ERS-3.  This session will introduce best practices for maximizing children’s use of blocks\, fine motor\, dramatic play\, music\, and art materials.  Come explore what research says about how children learn\, what adults can do to prepare these specific play areas\, and how adult-child interactions can complement children’s learning without interrupting it. \nThis training is offered at a special reduced price for Early Achievers participants. You will receive 2 STARS hours. \nThis class will be cancelled if fewer than 10 people register. URL:https://community-minded.org/event/introduction-to-best-practices-learning-activities-clarkston/ LOCATION:Precious Blessings Infant and Toddler Day Program\, 1115 13th STREET\, Clarkston\, WA\, 99403\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning- Southeast WA ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org GEO:46.4086928;-117.0581282 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Precious Blessings Infant and Toddler Day Program 1115 13th STREET Clarkston WA 99403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1115 13th STREET:geo:-117.0581282,46.4086928 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200530T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T164838 CREATED:20200306T033144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T033144Z UID:10000807-1590831000-1590840000@community-minded.org SUMMARY:Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales- Third Edition (Clarkston) DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT TRAINING UPDATE: ALL TRAININGS IN MAY ARE POSTPONED OR CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. \nThis is one of six modules in the “Best Practices Series” that supports Early Achievers by emphasizing high-quality adult practices measured by the ERS-3. This session will introduce the ERS assessment tools: what they measure\, definitions of terms\, and how to score the assessment. Participants will focus on themes in the tools and will examine what they already know about these themes: teaching and interactions\, quality learning environments and best practice. \nThis training is offered at a special reduced price for Early Achievers participants. You will receive 2.5 STARS hours. \nThis class will be cancelled if fewer than 10 people register. URL:https://community-minded.org/event/introduction-to-the-environment-rating-scales-third-edition-clarkston/ LOCATION:Precious Blessings Infant and Toddler Day Program\, 1115 13th STREET\, Clarkston\, WA\, 99403\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning- Southeast WA ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org GEO:46.4086928;-117.0581282 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Precious Blessings Infant and Toddler Day Program 1115 13th STREET Clarkston WA 99403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1115 13th STREET:geo:-117.0581282,46.4086928 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR