Community Minded Enterprises

Universal Development Screening- ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2
2025-08-01 08:15 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
Universal Developmental Screening: ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2 Training. The Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) provide reliable and accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children from birth to age 6. By drawing on parents’ expert knowledge, the ASQ is specifically designed to identify developmental progress and detect delays in young children, paving the way for meaningful next steps in learning, intervention, or monitoring.
Class Details:

Date: Friday, August 1st
Time: 8:15am – 11:15am
Location: Small World Learning Center: 1120 N. Rd 40, Pasco, WA 99301
ASQ-trained Instructor: Shawna Glasscock
Cost: $30.00
Credits: 3 STARS hours
Language: English

What You’ll Learn:

How to complete and score ASQ-3 and ASQ: Social Emotional (SE-2) screenings.
Techniques for sharing screening results with parents.
Strategies for following up on children’s referrals to local agencies.

Who Should Attend:

Any program staff, administrators, and teachers working with children aged birth to 5 are enrolled in their programs.

Important Notes:

Priority will be given to those who have not previously attended this training. However, those seeking a refresher are welcome to register.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today by clicking PD Ticket now!

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Learning through Play
2025-07-19 08:30 - 12:30 UTC
Learning Through Play
Play is what children want to do and what they choose to do when given the freedom, independence, time and space to determine their own behavior. Play is how children learn about their world. Play is a child’s right and is the essence of childhood. Play is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Learn why play is crucial to a child’s development and ways you can help support their learning.
Class Details:

Date: Saturday, July 19th
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Location: 205 S Washington St. Uniontown WA 99179 – Uniontown Community Center
Instructor: Tiffany Pedersen
Cost: $40.00
Credits: 4 STARS hours
What You’ll Learn:

Child Growth and Development
Curriculum and Learning Environment

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Exploring Loose Parts with Toddlers - Spanish
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Explorando Materiales Sueltos con Niños Pequeños: Esta clase está dirigida a cuidadores de niños de entre 1 y 2 años y medio. Los materiales abiertos despiertan la curiosidad de los niños y estimulan su imaginación. Además, cuando los niños pequeños exploran materiales sueltos, desarrollan habilidades motoras finas y coordinación ojo-mano, y pueden practicar como si fueran “científicos.” Ven a descubrir nuevas ideas para usar materiales sueltos económicos y seguros, y considera cómo incorporarlos en tu plan de estudios. ¡Saldrás con ideas que querrás probar de inmediato!
Class Details:

Date: Monday, June 16th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: ESD123: Cascade Room – 3924 W Court St, Pasco WA 99301
Instructor: Jennifer Macias
Cost: Free
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: Spanish

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Exploring Loose Parts with Toddlers - English
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Exploring Loose Parts with Toddlers: This interactive class is for teachers of children ages 1 to 2-1/2. Open-ended materials capture children’s curiosity and stimulate their imaginations. Also, but when young children explore loose parts, they develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and can practice being “scientists.” Come delve into fresh ideas for inexpensive, safe loose parts and consider how to incorporate them into your curriculum. Leave with ideas you’ll be anxious to try!
Class Details:

Date: Monday, June 16th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: ESD123: Cascade Room – 3924 W Court St, Pasco WA 99301
Instructor: Julissa Pruneda
Cost: Free
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: English

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

What to do with Terrible Twos - English
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
What to do with Terrible Twos: Toddlers are energetic and lots of fun, but what can early childhood professionals do when toddler behaviors become challenging and possibly harmful? Let’s discuss a variety of challenging toddler behaviors and examine their causes. Through the lens of toddler development, we can find appropriate ways to address challenging situations to make the “terrible twos” the “terrific twos!” This class is for caregivers of children 18 months through 3 years old.
Class Details:

Date: Wednesday, May 28th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Pasco – 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco WA 99301
Instructor: Julissa Pruneda
Cost: Free
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: English

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

¿Qué hacer con los Terribles Dos?
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
¿Qué hacer con los Terribles Dos?
Los niños pequeños son enérgicos y muy divertidos, pero ¿qué pueden hacer los profesionales de la infancia cuando los comportamientos de los niños pequeños se vuelven desafiantes y posiblemente perjudiciales? Discutamos una variedad de comportamientos desafiantes de los niños pequeños y examinemos sus causas. A través de la perspectiva del desarrollo infantil, podemos encontrar formas adecuadas de abordar situaciones desafiantes para convertir los “terribles dos” en los “maravillosos dos”. ¡Esta clase está dirigida a cuidadores de niños de 18 meses a 3 años!
Class Details:

Date: Wednesday, May 21st
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Pasco – 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco WA 99301
Instructor: Jennifer Macias
Cost: Free
Credits: 2 STARS hours
Language: Spanish

Washington Pyramid Model- Implementing Inclusive and Equitable Pyramid Model Practices for Preschool *FSKA scholarship eligible
2025-05-17 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Community Minded Enterprises – Division Training, 2001 N Division Ste 130, Spokane, WA, 99207, United States
Washington State Pyramid Model: 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.
Class Details:

Dates: Saturday, May 17 and Saturday, May 31
Times: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location: 1831 E Mission Ave Spokane WA 99202
Instructor: Rebekah Klemke
Cost: Free
Credits: 14 STARS after completing all sessions
Language: English

Supporting Dual Language Learners (Zoom)
2025-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Supporting Dual Language Learners: Learn practices to support children who speak a language other than English. Earn in-service (STARS) hours and receive an educational kit that includes books, educational toys and other learning materials to use in the classroom. This training is designed for childcare providers that speak English but work with children who speak other languages. You will learn about the importance of culture in the acquisition of language, the benefits of learning more than one language, and how to support language development for all children.
Class Details:

Dates: You must attend all four sessions
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Jamie John
Cost: Free
Credits: 12 STARS hours total, all 4 sessions must be attended to get credit, partial credit is not available
Language: English

Core Competencies:

Child Growth and Development
Curriculum and Learning Environments
Family and Community Partnerships
Interactions
Level 1-3

Training
Date
Time
Location

Initial DLL Training
Sat. May 3
9:00am – 4:00pm
Zoom

Communities of Practice
Wed. May 14
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Zoom

Communities of Practice
Wed. May 28
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Zoom

Capstone
Wed. June 18
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Zoom

We 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.
To view training policies, including the late arrival and cancellation policies, please click here

No Drama Discipline - Book Study
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please note that this series is tailored to meet the needs of family home childcare.
No Drama Discipline—Book Study: This is a six-part virtual series that is interactive, through group discussions and job-embedded workbook activities. Participants will learn strategies for calming and nurturing children’s developing minds, the link between adult reactions to misbehavior, and how a child’s brain develops.
Class Details:

Date: Once a month, every 3rd Wednesday

April 16, 2025
May 21, 2025
June 18, 2025
July 16, 2025
August 20, 2025
September 17, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Tamra Dschaak
Cost: $90.00 per person, 10% discount for more than one person per site ($81.00)
Credits: 12 STARS hours (job-embedded reflections are required to be included in these hours)

Who Should Attend:

Administrators
ECEAP
Family Home Centers
School Age
Trainers

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today! Please note that you must purchase the reading book and workbook before the first class. Both are available on Amazon.
Book: No – Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, PH.D
Workbook: No – Drama Discipline Workbook: Exercises, Activities, and Practical Strategies to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Developing Minds

Detección universal del desarrollo - ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2 (en-persona)
2025-04-12 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Esta formación está completa. Haga clic aquí para unirse a la lista de espera.
Detección universal del desarrollo – ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2

Esta capacitación está diseñada para enseñar a los maestros cómo completar y calificar las evaluaciones de los niños de manera efectiva. Los participantes también aprenderán técnicas para compartir los resultados con los padres y dar seguimiento a las referencias de los niños con las agencias locales.
Detalles de la Clase:
Fecha: 4/12/2025
Hora: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (30-minute lunch break)
Lugar: Sala de Capacitación de Community-Minded Enterprises en Pasco
1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
Instructora: Ana Mendoza
Costo: ¡GRATIS!
Créditos: 4 horas STARS
Lo Que Aprenderás:

Cómo completar y calificar las evaluaciones de ASQ con precisión.
Mejores prácticas para comunicar los resultados a los padres.
Estrategias para dar seguimiento a las referencias de los niños con las agencias locales.

Quién Debe Asistir:

Maestros que trabajen con niños en edad preescolar en los siguientes condados: Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield o Asotin.
Se dará prioridad a aquellos que no hayan asistido a una capacitación de ASQ previamente. Sin embargo, quienes deseen participar como repaso también pueden registrarse.

Aptitudes Principales:

Crecimiento y desarrollo infantil
Medidas continuas de progreso del niño
Nivel: 2

Notas Importantes:

No es necesario haber tomado una clase de ASQ anteriormente.
Esta capacitación es ideal para programas que trabajan con niños en edad preescolar en los condados especificados.

¡Los espacios son limitados! Regístrate hoy para asegurar tu lugar.

An Introduction to Conscious Discipline
2025-04-11 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Introduction to Conscious Discipline: This interactive two-day in-person training, led by a certified Conscious Discipline Instructor, introduces participants to the foundational principles and practices of Conscious Discipline, a research-based approach to social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and classroom management. Participants will explore how Conscious Discipline integrates the Seven Powers for Conscious Adults and the Seven Skills of Discipline to create safe, connected, and cooperative environments for children and adults.
Class Details:

Date: Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (1 hr. lunch break each day)
Location: Trinity Catholic School & Educare Gymnasium: 2315 N Cedar St, Spokane, WA 99205
Instructor: Certified Instructor Conscious Discipline – Kay Zastrow

Sponsored by A Bright Beginning Learning Center & STARS supported by by Community-Minded Enterprises

Cost: $125.00 per person
Credits: 12 STARS Hours

We want everyone who attends our training to have the opportunity to benefit from their learning. If you require accommodations to participate fully, please contact professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org at least one week before the training.
Please click here to view training policies, including the late arrival and cancellation policies.

Universal Development Screening- ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2
2025-03-29 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Universal Developmental Screening: ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 Training The Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) provides reliable and accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children from birth to age 6. By drawing on parents’ expert knowledge, the ASQ is specifically designed to identify developmental progress and detect delays in young children, paving the way for meaningful next steps in learning, intervention, or monitoring. Class Details: Date: March 29, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM ( 30-minute lunch break) Location: Pasco Community-Minded Enterprises Training Room 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 Instructor: Julissa Pruneda Cost: Free Credits: 4 STARS hours What You’ll Learn:

How to complete and score ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 screenings.
Techniques for sharing screening results with parents.
Strategies for following up on children’s referrals to local agencies.

Who Should Attend:

Program staff with infants and toddlers enrolled in their programs.
Staff working in the following counties: Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, or Asotin.

Important Notes:

Priority will be given to those who have not attended this training before. However, those seeking a refresher are welcome to register.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today! Keep in mind: If your site does not already have an ASQ kit, we will supply one ASQ kit per site upon completion of training. Registration priority will be given to those who have not yet participated in an ASQ training, but all are encouraged to sign up as a refresher!

Take a Bite of Challenging Behaviors
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N Park Way, Uniontown, WA, 99179, United States
Positive Behavior Strategies: Supporting Social Development in Children
Join 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.
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 419 N Park Way, Uniontown, WA 99179 (In-Person)
Instructor: Tiffany Pederson
What You’ll Learn:

Recognize and implement positive behavior strategies to support children’s social development.
Set realistic expectations and understand what behaviors are appropriate for different ages and stages.
Learn to determine the meaning behind children’s behaviors and how to respond effectively.
Explore ways to create an effective and supportive classroom environment.
Reflect on how personal attitudes and beliefs about children’s behavior influence outcomes and interactions.

This workshop is ideal for childcare providers seeking to enhance their skills in guiding children’s behavior in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner.
Cost: $30.00
Credits: 3 hours STARS
Level: 3 (Core Competencies: 1 hour Curriculum & Learning Environment, 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!

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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.
