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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Opening Doors: Family and Teacher Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Through this in-person introductory learning experience\, early learning professionals\, parents\, and caregivers will learn together: \nAP-OD\, also known as Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors\, Curriculum is grounded in research\, created with and for families\, with children zero to five\, supports diverse families\, and as they build strong relationships and positive outcomes for children.  This unique learning experience brings teachers and families together to explore key aspects of early childhood development and other topics fundamental to building strong relationships and strengthening parental resilience. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for these 10 session-\nSession 1: Introduction of curriculum\, goals\, and objectives. Parents are introduced to the concepts of being their child’s first teacher and the home as their child’s first school. The importance of parent engagement in their child’s education and parental leadership is also discussed. \nSession 2 & 3: Focuses on how parents take on the role of leaders in the home by practicing family values\, establishing good communication\, employing positive discipline\, goal setting\, and achieving a family action plan. \nSession 4: Parents will explore how their child’s language develops. Also\, parents’ critical role in the language development of their children and the advantages of bilingualism will be discussed.\nSession 5: Parents will gain awareness of the importance of reading to their children at an early age. \nSession 6: Parents will learn the importance of balanced nutrition and exercise. They will find out how to promote healthy habits in their home and learn about health programs available in their local community.\nSession 7: Parents will explore ways of taking care of their own mental and emotional well-being\, as well as their child’s well-being.\nSession 8: Parents will understand that choosing a childcare or an early education program is an important decision in their child’s life. Parents will not only learn how to choose a quality preschool in their community\, but also how to communicate with a childcare provider or an early education teacher.\nSession 9: Parents will discuss their rights and responsibilities in the public education system and the process to change policies. Also\, parents will examine the leadership and advocacy skills to solve problems and challenges in a variety of community settings.\nSession 10: A very special celebration where parents will give testimony about what positive changes they are making in their homes\, schools\, and community. Opening Doors will honor each participant with a certificate for their participation\, recognizing their commitment to lead and advocate on behalf of their children.\n\n*Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend all sessions\, although you can attend only those that speak to you the most!\n\nClass Details\n\nSession 1: Thursday\, March 19th @6:00pm – 8:00pm\nSession 2 & 3: Saturday\, March 21st @8:00am – 12:00pm\nSession 4 & 5: Saturday\, March 28th @8:00am – 12:00pm\nSession 6: Thursday\, April 16th @6:00pm – 8:00pm\nSession 7 & 8: Saturday\, April 18th @8:00am – 12:00pm\nSession 9 & 10: Saturday\, April 25th @8:00am – 12:00pm\n\n\nLocation: In-Person: 1923 N 20th Ave\, Pasco\, WA 99301\nCost: Free\nCredits: 20 STARS hours\n\nEarly Learning Professionals: \n\nParents are welcome to attend any of these sessions during the duration of this series.\n\n\n\n\nLanguage: English\n\nImportant Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today by clicking the PD Ticket now!\nPD Ticket
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/opening-doors-free-workshop-series/2026-05-12/
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org
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SUMMARY:Attachment with Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Attachment with Infants and Toddlers: \nPlease join us as we take a closer look at attachment and the formation of secure relationships with infants and toddlers. We will discuss brain development during the first 5 years of life and why it is critical to provide responsive care during this time. We will also discuss attachment theory\, how to build connections with children\, and common myths about 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!\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\nClass Details:\n\nDate: Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\nTime: 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm\nLocation: Virtual | Zoom\nInstructor: Sandra Gallagher\nCost: $20.00\nCredits: 2\nLanguage: English\nCore Competences: 2 Curriculum & Learning Environment\n\nImportant Notes: Attendees at the training can enter their name in a drawing for one of two books focused on Infant or Toddler care development\nThe Zoom link will be sent 1-2 days before the training to the email address used to register.\nSpaces are limited—reserve your spot today by clicking PD Ticket now!\n@Public \nPD Ticket
URL:https://community-minded.org/event/attachment-with-infants-and-toddlers/
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington":MAILTO:ProfessionalDevelopment@community-minded.org
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