Community Minded Enterprises

Exploring Toddler Curriculum
2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Exploring Toddler Curriculum
This interactive workshop is for teachers working with children ages 1 to 2 ½. Is your toddler curriculum based on what parents ask for, what you think they need for kindergarten, or what the previous teacher planned? When the curriculum is based on research, development, and culture, toddlers thrive, and teachers feel more satisfied. Join this session to see if your curriculum is on the right track or if it could use some improvement! @public
Cost: $20.00
This is a Level 3 training and 2 STARS hours will be provided (Curriculum & Learning Environment)
March 11, 2025, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Trainer: Leah Zickler
This is an online virtual training hosted over zoom. Instructions, materials, and a link to join will be sent after registration is completed.

Please only register for yourself. If others from your organization wish to attend this training, please have them register for their own ticket. Only 1 ticket per email address will be issued.
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Advanced Trauma Informed Care
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:45
Trauma-Informed Care: A Comprehensive Learning Series
Are you ready to take a deep dive into the principles and practices of trauma-informed care? Join us for this immersive and reflective learning experience to explore the profound impact of trauma and relationships on neurobiology. Enhance your understanding of trauma prevalence, improve your ability to integrate trauma-informed practices with children, families, and staff, and reflect on how your own thoughts and behaviors can foster regulation and resilience.
This course provides a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful learning, self-reflection, and growth, preparing you to offer individualized, responsive care for the children and families you serve
Class Details:
Dates:
3/4/2025, 3/18/2025, 3/25/2025, 4/8/2025, 4/15/2025, 4/29/2025, 5/6/2025, 5/20/2025
Time: 6 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Instructor: Erika Larson
Cost: Free
Credits: 27 hours STARS
What You’ll Gain:

12 hours in Child Growth and Development (Level 4-5)
5 hours in Family and Community Partnerships (Level 4-5)
10 hours in Professional Development and Leadership (Level 4-5)

Additional Requirements:

Approximately 15 hours of homework.
Full attendance at all live classes is required to receive credit (no partial credit available).

What You’ll Learn:

The impact of relationships on neurobiology and trauma.
Trauma prevalence and its implications for care.
Practical trauma-informed practices for children, families, and staff.
Strategies for self-care and building resilience.
How to provide responsive, individualized care in a trauma-informed framework.

This course is designed to provide a respectful, supportive space for learning, growth, and personal reflection.
Important Notes:

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory to complete the class. Please ensure all dates work for you before registering.
Participation includes engaging with Canvas materials and completing assignments.
A waitlist will be created as this course is offered statewide, and space is limited.

Registration Information:

Indicate the county you are from when registering.
Confirm that you agree to attend all class dates.

Once registered, you will receive an email with the Zoom link, instructions, and course materials.
Important Notes:

Please register individually. Only one ticket per email address is allowed.
If others from your organization wish to attend, they must register separately.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

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TRI-CITIES Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for ECE providers
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:00
Calming Connections: De-escalating Challenging Behaviors in Child Care
Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed to empower child care providers with practical strategies for handling challenging behaviors and fostering positive connections with young children.
Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Pasco Community-Minded Enterprises Training Room
1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
Instructor: Andrea Garcia
What You’ll Learn:

Understand the root causes of frustration and distress in children.
Discover techniques for preventing conflicts before they arise.
Master de-escalation strategies to safely and effectively manage challenging situations.
Learn the power of emotional regulation, active listening, and non-verbal communication.
Build stronger, trusting relationships with children in your care.

This workshop is ideal for child care professionals working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. You’ll leave feeling more confident in handling tough situations with empathy and composure while helping children develop essential emotional regulation skills.
Cost: $30.00
Credits: 3 hours STARS
Level: 1-2 (Core Competency: 3 hours Interactions)
Language: English (with Spanish interpretation available upon request)
Format: In-Person
Important Notes:

Please register individually. Only one ticket per email address is allowed.
If others from your organization wish to attend, they must register separately.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

El Negocio del Cuidado Infantil/Business of Child Care (en persona, Walla Walla)
2025-02-22 09:00 - 2025-04-19 13:00 | Blue Mountain Action Council, 8 E Cherry St, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Description:
This 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.
This 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.

February 22 – Introduction
March 8 – Marketing Strategies
March 22 – Leadership and Management
April 5 – Smart Finance
April 19 – Putting it all Together

Descripción:
Este 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.
Esta clase es totalmente en persona. Por favor planee asistir a las cinco fechas enumeradas a continuación.

el 22 de febrero- Introducción a un negocio sólido
el 8 de marzo- Estrategias de mercadotecnia
el 22 de marzo- Liderazgo
el 5 de abril- Finanzas con técnica
19 de abril Día de proyecto

SPOKANE Calming Connections | De-escalation Strategies for ECE Providers
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Community-Minded Enterprises, 2001 N Division St Ste 130, Spokane, WA, 99207, United States
This training has been postponed until Spring, a new training date will be posted soon. Registration is closed.
Calming Connections: De-escalating Challenging Behaviors in Child Care
Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed to empower child care providers with practical strategies for handling challenging behaviors and fostering positive connections with young children.
Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Community-Minded Enterprises Training Room
2001 N Division, Ste 130, Spokane, WA 99207
Instructor: Robyn Cook
What You’ll Learn:

Understand the root causes of frustration and distress in children.
Discover techniques for preventing conflicts before they arise.
Master de-escalation strategies to safely and effectively manage challenging situations.
Learn the power of emotional regulation, active listening, and non-verbal communication.
Build stronger, trusting relationships with children in your care.

This workshop is ideal for child care professionals working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. You’ll leave feeling more confident in handling tough situations with empathy and composure while helping children develop essential emotional regulation skills.
💲 Cost: $20.00
⏳ Credits: 2 hours STARS
🌟 Level: 1-2 (Core Competency: 2 hours Interactions)
📢 Language: English
📍 Format: In-Person
Important Notes:
Please register individually. Only one ticket per email address is allowed.
If others from your organization wish to attend, they must register separately.
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Advocacy 101
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30
Advocacy 101: Making Your Voice Count for Children and Families
In this training, participants will explore the fundamentals of advocacy—what it is, how it works, and why it’s important. Whether you’re a childcare provider, parent, business owner, or community member, this session will equip you with practical tools to effectively advocate for children and families. Learn how to make your voice heard and create positive, lasting change in your community.
This is a Level 2 training and 1.5 STARS hours will be provided (Professional Development & Leadership)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:00 – 7:30pm
Trainer: Danyll VanLierop
This is an online virtual training hosted over zoom. A link to join will be sent prior after registration is completed.

Módulos de Cuidado Informado por el Trauma / Avanzado
2024-10-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Commnity-Minded Enterprises – Pasco, 1923 N 20th, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Entra en un mundo en el que la compasión se une con la ciencia y en el que tu impacto en las personas a las que sirves se profundiza con cada interacción. Descubre cómo comprendiendo el trauma puede transformar tu enfoque, en crear una base de confianza, resiliencia y sanación.
Esto es más que un simple curso, es un viaje para convertirte en un cuidador más empático y eficaz.
¿Estás listo para ampliar tus conocimientos sobre el cuidado informado por el trauma?
Juntos exploraremos:

El impacto de las relaciones en la neurobiología.
La prevalencia y los tipos de trauma.
Estrategias para integrar prácticas informadas por el trauma con niños, familias y personal.
Autocuidado y reflexión para apoyar la regulación y la resiliencia.
Autocuidado y reflexión para apoyar la regulación y la resiliencia.

Lo mejor de todo es que esta capacitación es completamente gratuita.
El curso incluye cinco días de sesiones presenciales en Pasco y de tres a cuatro horas de trabajo independiente entre sesiones. Es necesario asistir a todas las sesiones para recibir horas STARS y no se otorgará crédito parcial. El número de plazas es limitado, así que por favor, inscríbete solo si estás comprometido a completar toda la serie.

Sabado, 19 de octubre de 2024 9:00 AM -1:00 PM (M1S1)
Sabado, 26 de octubre de 2024 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (M1S2 / M2S1)
Sabado, 2 de noviembre de 2024 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (M2S2 / M3S1)
Sabado, 9 de noviembre de 2024 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (M3S2 / M4S1)
Sabado, 16 de noviembre de 2024 9:00 AM -1:00 PM (M4S2)

LEVEL4-5: Recibe 27 horas STARS y mejorará tu capacidad para brindar una atención individualizada y receptiva.

Let’s Play! Learning to love the ‘M’ in STEM
2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Talbott Event Center, 4202 S Regal St, Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
Community-Minded Enterprises (CME) and Northeast Washington Educational Services District (NEWESD 101), in partnership with Washington STEM, offer engaging professional learning opportunities for early learning educators who teach children from birth to eight years old.
This in-person program is designed to create a supportive environment where educators can connect, learn together, and apply new knowledge in their family homes and classrooms. Through two three-hour in-person sessions, participants will explore early numeracy concepts through interactive activities, books, and game play.
You’ll develop an action plan for implementation, with time allocated between sessions to put it into practice. Your progress will be documented through photos and notes, helping refine and enhance teaching strategies.

October 19, 2024 / 9:00am – 12:00pm
November 9, 2024 / 9:00am – 12:00pm

** Attendance for both sessions is required and partial STAR hours will not be offered.
This is a LEVEL 2 training and you will receive 8 STARS or CLOCK hours after completion of this course. (3 hours for each session and 2 hours for job-embedded practice between the two sessions)
NOTE: If you need CLOCK hours, please register at PDenroller.org/newesd101/catalog
The Following CORE Competencies will be covered:

Child Growth & Development – 3 STARS Hours
Curriculum & Early Learning – 3 STARS Hours
Professional Development & Leadership – 2 STARS Hours

For more information regarding the class or registration, please contact Shannon Blewett at professionaldevelpment@community-minded.org

Building Classroom Community and Activities to Promote Thinking and Talking
2024-10-18 08:00 - 14:00 | Small World Learning Center, 1120 N Rd 40, Pasco, 99301, United States
Training for Early Childhood Educators: Building Inclusive Classroom Communities
This training is designed to help early childhood educators foster an inclusive and supportive classroom community. Participants will learn specific strategies to ensure all voices are heard and respected in the creation of shared agreements, helping to create a classroom environment that reflects everyone involved.
We will explore key attributes of a positive classroom community and ways to engage all children in activities that encourage thinking and communication. Educators will gain tools to promote meaningful back-and-forth interactions with students, using techniques from the CLASS framework for Pre-K classrooms. This will include enhancing feedback quality, developing concepts, and modeling language to facilitate deeper learning and communication.
This is a Level 3 training, 5 STARS hours will be provided (Interactions: 2 hrs /
Curriculum & Learning Environment: 3 hrs)
Friday, October 18, 2024 / 8:00am – 2:00pm
Lunch is available and included in this training. Full attendance is required and partial STARS hours will not be provided.
Trainer; Lorri Hope

Trauma Informed Care Modules - Advanced (In -Person)
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Community-Minded Enterprises, 2001 N Division St Ste 130, Spokane, WA, 99207, United States
Are you ready to expand your knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care?
Step into a world where compassion meets science, and your impact on those you serve deepens with every interaction. Discover how understanding trauma can transform your approach, creating a foundation of trust, resilience, and healing. This is more than just a course-it’s a journey toward becoming a re empathetic, effective caregiver.
Together we will explore:

The impact of relationships on neuro-biology
The prevalence and types of trauma
Strategies for integrating trauma-informed practices with children, families, and staff
Self-care and reflection to support regulations and resilience.

This intensive course includes 5 days of in-class sessions and 3-4 hours of independent work between sessions. Space is limited, so those who register should be committed to completing the entire series. We will not be able to offer partial credits.

Fall Schedule:- In person only

Thursday, September 26 / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (M1S1)
Saturday, October 12 / 9:00 AM -12:00 PM (M1S2 / M2S1)
Saturday, October 26 / 9:00 AM -12:00 PM (M2S2 / M3S1)
Saturday, November 9 / 9:00 AM -12:00 PM (M3S2 / M4S1)
Thursday, November 21 / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (M4S2)

Earn 27 STARS hours and be better prepared to provide individualized, responsive care.
Trainer, Erika Larsen
mailto:shannonb@community-minded.org
For additional information or assistance with registration, please contact Shannon Blewett at 509 435 3168 / Professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org
If space is no longer available, Click here to add your name to our waitlist

Child Care Basics (in person, Spokane)
2024-08-05 09:00 - 2024-08-09 16:00 | Division Office, 2001 N Division St, Ste 130, Spokane, 99207, United States
Child Care Basics (CCB) is the initial training to meet part of the health and safety requirements for providers working in licensed early learning programs. This 30-hour series prepares early learning professionals to be knowledgeable of child development, resourceful in planning activities, skilled in guiding behavior, and able to maintain healthy environments. Child Care Basics is based on Washington State’s Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals. Interactive learning activities, video clips, discussion questions, and additional resources provide a variety of learning opportunities. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of both childcare center staff and family home childcare providers.
This class will take place over one week in-person. Before registering, please make sure you can attend each day August 5-August 9 from 9:00am-4:00pm. You will not receive credit if you do not attend all 5 days.

Abriendo Puertas (en persona, Pasco)
2024-07-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: desarrollo profesional y liderazgo, nivel 3-4
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Horas de STARS: 20
Abriendo Puertas desarrolla habilidades y conocimientos de liderazgo en los padres para promover el bienestar familiar y resultados positivos para todos los niños. A lo largo de las 5 semanas, aprenderá sobre la preparación escolar, el desarrollo del cerebro, la alfabetización temprana, las matemáticas tempranas, el bilingüismo, el uso positivo de la tecnología, el establecimiento de metas y el compromiso cívico.
Esta capacitación se ofrecerá tanto a los proveedores de cuidado infantil como a las familias. Cuando se registre, invite a una o dos familias de su programa a registrarse con usted.
Puede solicitar el reembolso MERIT para ayudar con el costo después de la primera sesión.

Advocacy 101 (Zoom)
2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:00
Core Competencies: Professional Development and Leadership
Trainer: Danyll VanLierop
STARS: 1.5
Description:
This training will explore advocacy – what it is, how to do it, and all the details in between. Whether you are a childcare provider, parent, business owner, or community member, you will learn how your voice matters and can make a huge impact on children and families.

Open to child care providers, parents, scholars, and any interested advocates

Motivar, inspirar y liderar (en persona, Pasco)
2024-06-22 08:00 - 11:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: desarrollo profesional y liderazgo, nivel 3-4
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Horas de STARS: 3
Motivar, inspirar y liderar explorará la motivación del liderazgo y la inspiración para el trabajo. Ayudará a los líderes de aprendizaje temprano a distinguir quiénes son como líderes, comprender las estrategias del liderazgo apreciativo, explorar los secretos del trabajo en equipo y aprender formas de cultivar un equipo de colaboración.

Building Classroom Community (Zoom)
2024-06-19 18:30 - 20:30
STARS: 2
Trainer: Rebekah Klemke
Core Competencies: curriculum and learning environment, level 1-4
Description:
In this training we will explore ways to build community in the classroom and discuss strategies for creating a harmonious environment. We will reflect on what this classroom looks, sounds, and feels like. Bring your ideas and strategies that have worked best for you in the room and to share with other participants.

Listos para Kindergarten (en persona, Pasco)
2024-05-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: currículo y entornos de aprendizaje, nivel 2
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Horas de STARS: 2
El éxito en la vida comienza con el éxito en la escuela. El camino comienza antes de que el niño entre al aula. Los niños que comienzan el jardín de infantes al nivel de grado están en camino hacia el éxito a lo largo de los años escolares. Los primeros cinco años son un tiempo inigualable de preparación cognitiva para la escuela. Descubra cómo las experiencias divertidas y cotidianas ayudan a los niños a prepararse para el jardín de infantes y les aportan ideas para cerrar la brecha de aprendizaje en el jardín de infantes.

STEM in Creative Outdoor Environments (in person, Pullman)
2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Neill Public Library, 210 N Grand Ave, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
STARS: 2
Trainer: Jamie John
Core Competencies: curriculum and learning environment, level 2
Description:
Children 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.

Cultivate Focus Group (Zoom)
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:30
Cultivate Learning at the University of Washington, along with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, actively seeks early learning educators from a variety of programs who are interested in participating in a focus group to share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas about pathways and professional development opportunities to support staff qualifications. The information gathered from this focus group will help shape the ways in which educational opportunities are offered and professional pathways are supported in Washington State.

Implementando el Currículo Emergente (en persona, Pasco)
2024-05-04 09:30 - 14:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: Crecimiento infantil y desarrollo, Currículo y ambiente de aprendizaje, Medición continua del progreso del niño
Entrenedor: Yadira Escoto
Horas de STARS: 4
Descripción:
Durante esta capacitación, los directores, maestros y proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar aprenderán la historia y los conceptos básicos de la filosofía del currículo emergente y cómo implementarlo en su salón de clases y en todo su programa de aprendizaje temprano. Los participantes aprenderán sobre la historia del currículo emergente, cómo este apoya la práctica apropiada para el desarrollo y las consideraciones prácticas para la implementación.
Nos gustaría que todos los que asisten a nuestras capacitaciones tengan la oportunidad de beneficiarse de su aprendizaje. Si necesita adaptaciones para participar plenamente, comuníquese con professionaldevelopment@community-mind.org al menos una semana antes de la capacitación.
Para ver las políticas de capacitación, incluidas las políticas de llegada tardía y cancelación, haga clic aquí.

Circle of Security (Zoom)
2024-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25
Trainer: Erika Larson, LICSW, CMHS
Description:
This professional learning series introduces some practical applications to enhance teachers’ abilities to form secure relationships with the children in their
care. Gain insight into new ways to understand challenging behaviors. Learn relationship‐based strategies to respond to children’s social emotional needs for safe, secure relationships in the classroom, a necessary ingredient for learning.
You will:

Explore the importance of teachers in children’s lives and the central role relationships play in learning
Learn how to respond to challenging behaviors in ways that enhance security in the relationship
Practice observation and reflection skills
Learn to use the COSP Classroom graphic and other practical classroom applications and strategies
Apply COSP Classroom to strengthen relationships and support children’s attachment needs
Learn to apply COSP Classroom strategies to create relationship friendly classrooms

This training is being offered for providers on the waitlist who are participating in tier 1 mental health consultation. Registration will be prioritized for these individuals.

Explorando la naturaleza con niños pequeños (en persona, Pasco)
2024-04-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: currículo y entornos de aprendizaje, nivel 3-4
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Horas de STARS: 4
Las investigaciones revelan la importancia de la naturaleza y el juego al aire libre para apoyar el desarrollo físico, social y emocional, psicológico y cognitivo saludable de los niños. Sin embargo, el acceso de los niños a las experiencias en la naturaleza se ha visto muy afectado en los últimos años. Incorporar interacciones significativas con la naturaleza en los entornos de educación y cuidado de la primera infancia es una forma poderosa de enriquecer el aprendizaje y el desarrollo de los niños.

Washington Pyramid Model- Implementing Inclusive and Equitable Pyramid Model Practices for Infants and Toddlers (Zoom)
2024-04-22 18:00 - 21:00
Dates: April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20
STARS: 14 after completing all sessions
Trainer: Jamie John
Description:
Come learn about the Pyramid framework, a research-based tool that can guide us as we support social-emotional development in children. This 14-hour class will help you understand and apply strategies for building relationships and collaborating with families; understand and apply social emotional learning practices in your work; and reflect on your own implicit biases while you work to create anti-biased, anti-racist, and trauma-informed programs that meet the needs of all children within a high-quality learning environment.

Detección universal del desarrollo - ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2 (en persona, Pasco)
2024-04-20 08:00 - 13:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Ubicación: 11923 N 20th Ave Pasco, WA 99301
Aptitudes principales: Crecimiento y desarrollo infantil, medidas continuas de progreso del niño, nivel 2
Entrenedor: Elida Leyva
Horas de STARS: 5
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.
Debe 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.

Universal Development Screening- ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2 (in-person, Pasco)
2024-04-13 09:00 - 14:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Core Competences: Child Growth and Development, Ongoing Measures of Child Progress, Level 2
Trainer: Christena Young
STARS: 5
Description:
In this training, program staff will learn how to complete and score screenings. Staff will also learn techniques to share information with parents and follow up with children’s referrals to local agencies. You must work in one of the following counties: Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, or Asotin.

The Business of Child Care (Zoom)
2024-04-04 18:30 - 20:30
This 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.
This virtual series is a mixture of live webinars and self-paced learning. The webinar dates are listed below.

Kickoff– April 4
Child Care Possible – April 11
Marketing Strategies – April 25
Leadership and Management– May 9
Smart Finance – May 23
Putting it All Together – June 6

All work and content must be completed to earn credit. After completing the series you will earn 21.5 STARS hours and will also be able to submit for MERIT reimbursement. Registration closes April 8 at noon.

Kinside Info Session
2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00

Charting Your Course in Early Childhood Education (Zoom)
2024-03-27 19:00 - 20:30
Core Competences: Professional Development and Leadership, Level 2
STARS Hours: 1.5
Facilitator: Jamie John & Shannon Blewett
Description:
In the busy world of early learning, it can be tough to find time to reflect on the professional support you need, as an educator, to show up and do your best work for children and families. You might attend classes based on the date, the cost, or what someone else thinks you need. Come consider your strengths and challenges and share what you wish for in terms of future learning. Hear about professional development opportunities that already exist and how you can access them. Come prepared to share your learning needs so that we can plan training that aligns with your goals
A few days before the training, you will receive an email with the link to join the Zoom. This is separate from the automatically-generated email you receive right after registration. If you cannot find the email with the link, check your junk folder. Sometimes they are sent there. View the training policies here.

Cómo involucrar a las familias en los programas de cuidado infantil (en persona, Pasco)
2024-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: desarrollo profesional y liderazgo, nivel 4-5
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Horas de STARS: 6
Fechas: el 21 y 23 de marza
Descripción:
El trabajo de un líder del cuidado infantil es complejo y una de sus funciones es involucrar a las familias. Durante la pandemia, los programas y las familias se distanciaron unos de otros. ¿Cómo volvemos a comprometernos ahora? ¿Cómo invitamos a la participación de los padres y al mismo tiempo compartimos el poder de una manera realista? ¿Cómo podríamos mejorar la comunicación bidireccional, particularmente en torno a temas cargados de emociones? Analicemos estos temas y veamos lo que dicen los líderes nacionales sobre la conexión con las familias.
Tiene que asistir ambos dias.
Nos gustaría que todos los que asisten a nuestras capacitaciones tengan la oportunidad de beneficiarse de su aprendizaje. Si necesita adaptaciones para participar plenamente, comuníquese con professionaldevelopment@community-mind.org al menos una semana antes de la capacitación.
Para ver las políticas de capacitación, incluidas las políticas de llegada tardía y cancelación, haga clic aquí.

Kinside Info Session (En Español)
2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:00
