Community Minded Enterprises

Help! It's Transition Time
2020-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
Transitioning 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. You will earn 2 STARS hours.

Explorando DCYF
2020-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Vamos a explorar los recursos que el sitio de web del departamento de niños, jóvenes y familias obtiene para profesionales de aprendizaje temprano.

Executive Function: The Brain's Air Traffic Control
2020-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
Why are some children able to ignore distractions, stop impulses, sustain attention, and hold information in working memory? The answer is executive function. In this training participants will learn how early brain development impacts children’s ability to self-regulate. Information on executive
functions skills and how teachers can support these skills in the classroom will be presented. You will earn 2 STARS hours.

Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales – Third Edition
2020-02-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
This training is sold out. Please check out the training Introduction to Best Practices: Learning Activities, that explores the Learning Activities subscale. This training with also be offered again later in the spring.
This 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.
This training is offered at a special reduced price for Early Achievers participants. You will receive 2.5 STARS hours.

Understanding Toddlers' "Why" for Behavior- Part 3
2020-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | ESD 123, 3924 W Court Street, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
This training is for those who work primarily with toddlers ages 18-35 months. It is a continuation of a series, but each session can be taken alone as well.
In this training you will review the domains of child growth and development to articulate what drives child behavior and what caregivers can do to understand, support, and provide positive behavior guidance to build strong social and emotional relationships with toddlers ages 18 to 35 months of age.

Rating Readiness Professional Development Series: Using the FCCERS-R/ITERS-R
2020-02-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
This class is suitable for all licensed family home providers and child care center classroom teachers of children birth to 2 1/2 years. This class contains basic introductory information about the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-R) and the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R). To prepare for an Early Achievers successful initial rating this session is critical, since it covers how scoring works, the important requirements around accessibility an schedule, and the not-so-obvious pitfalls that teachers want to avoid.
This training deals with the ERS Revised Edition. If you are looking to learn about the 3rd edition, please sign up for a different training.

Healthy Habits, Healthy Kids
2020-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Deer Park Library, 208 S Forest Ave, Deer Park, WA, 99006, United States
When children are exposed to healthy food choices, they are more likely to develop healthy eating habits. This training will focus on integrating nutrition into daily practices and routines that help children develop balanced and healthy self-regulation habits. We will also discover how to use food preparation experiences as opportunities for learning, growth, and development.
You will earn 2 STARS hours.

Recovery Coach Training - Newport, WA / Oldtown, ID
2020-01-24 09:00 - 2020-01-27 17:00
This training is designed for those interested in promoting the health and wellness of people with substance abuse disorders. Learn to help remove barriers and obstacles to recovery for those seeking or already in recovery.
January 24 – 27, 2020 / 9:00am – 5:00pm each day
Oldtown Rotary Visitor Center: 68 Diamond Mill Rd Oldtown, ID
(please note that Oldtown is adjacent to Newport, WA. The Visitor Center is just one block across the WA/ID border)
Cost is $40 for the four-day training. Lunch as well as coffee and snacks will be provided each day.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact Christine at Recovery Cafe Spokane: 509-960-8529 or christinem@community-minded.org
This training is a part of the Recovery Coach Academy and is taught by Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery trained trainers.

Understanding Toddlers' "Why" for Behavior- Part 2
2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States

Observing Children: How to do it Well
2019-12-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
It is common for teachers to regard observing children as an add-on or distraction from the real work of teaching. In fact, observing can be a powerful, integral part of effective teaching. We will sharpen our observation skills and discuss how to build observing into our everyday routines. You will earn 1.5 STARS hours.

Electronic Attendance Learning Lab
2019-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
This is for people who have already taken the training and have received their account information from DCYF. It is an opportunity to come together, problem-solve, and get answers to your questions.

Electronic Attendance Training
2019-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
This training is for those who are new to the electronic attendance system, Kinder Connect. Please register below.

Self Care for Early Learning Educators
2019-12-05 06:30 - 20:00 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
All-in-all, early learning professionals are a pretty nice bunch of people. Sometimes, though, we are so busy caring for everyone else that we give our own needs short shrift. For 90 minutes, we are going to turn our attention to caring for ourselves so as to stay refreshed and vitalized in our work.
You will earn 1.5 STARS hours.

Growing up Wild
2019-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Just because the weather is changing doesn’t mean that you can’t use nature to help early learners explore questions and solutions using developmentally appropriate practices. Learn how to help early learners connect with their natural world and develop skills in literacy, math, science, art, physical development, and social/emotional development. You will earn 2 STARS hours.

Rating Readiness Series: Introduction to Quality Interactions
2019-11-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
This class contains basic introductory information about quality teacher-child interactions, drawing on information from the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). This session is useful for those preparing for a successful Early Achievers initial rating since it covers how to further enhance your interactions with children and practice the skills that are the most difficult to incorporate into daily practice. This class is suitable for child care center and family child care teachers of children 15 months to 5 years.

Electronic Attendance Training
2019-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Capacítese y comience a usar un sistema electrónico de asistencia Kinder Connect.

Learn to use the electronic attendance system Kinder Connect.

Electronic Attendance Learning Lab
2019-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States

Electronic Attendance Training
2019-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States

Rating Readiness Series: Using the ECERS-R
2019-11-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
Preparing for an Early Achievers quality rating?
This class is suitable for child care center classroom teachers of children ages 2/12 to 5 years. This class contains basic introductory information about the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-R). To prepare for Early Achievers successful initial rating this session is critical since it covers how to scoring works, the important requirements around accessibility and schedule, and the not- so -obvious pitfalls that teachers want to avoid.

Introduction to Flip-It Behavior Management Strategy
2019-11-07 18:15 - 20:15 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Flip It is a social emotional strategy to help young children learn about their feelings, gain self-control and reduce challenging behaviors. This technique is useful for all adults who interact with young children. Flip It can be used in targeted interventions for a child displaying specific behavioral concerns, or during every-day minor challenges and conflicts.
You will earn two STARS hours.

Child Care WACs Conversation - Dinner Session
2019-11-06 18:30 - 20:30
The Inland Northwest Early Learning Alliance is hosting two facilitated conversations around the new child care WACs.
We’ve invited Travis Hansen, Statewide Licensing Administrator, DCYF and Judy Bunkelman, Licensing Monitor & Risk Management Coordinator, DCYF to answer your questions and hear about your experiences.
This is your chance to let the Department of Children, Youth, and Families know:

What is working well.
What is confusing.
What is challenging
What is missing.

Also on hand will be members of the Inland Northwest Early Learning Alliance, Early Achievers Coaches and local licensors to listen and record your ideas and questions. Questions can be submitted in advance to jillj@community-minded.org
November 6 / 6:30pm -8:30pm
Registration in advance is requested. Parking vouchers available.
Appetizers, water, tea and coffee provided
Cost – Free

Davenport Hotel – Early Bird Ballroom (downstairs across from the spa)
10 S Post St
Spokane, WA 99201

Child Care WACs Conversation - Lunch Session
2019-11-06 12:30 - 14:30 | Davenport Hotel – Early Bird Ballroom, 10 S Post St, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The Inland Northwest Early Learning Alliance is hosting two facilitated conversations around the new child care WACs.
We’ve invited Travis Hansen, Statewide Licensing Administrator, DCYF and Judy Bunkelman, Licensing Monitor & Risk Management Coordinator, DCYF to answer your questions and hear about your experiences.
This is your chance to let the Department of Children, Youth, and Families know:

What is working well.
What is confusing.
What is challenging
What is missing.

Also on hand will be members of the Inland Northwest Early Learning Alliance, Early Achievers Coaches and local licensors to listen and record your ideas and questions. Questions can be submitted in advance to jillj@community-minded.org
November 6 / 12:30pm -2:30pm
Registration in advance is requested. Parking vouchers available.
Box lunch, water, tea and coffee provided (Vegan and vegetarian options available if requested by October 29)
Cost – Free

Davenport Hotel – Early Bird Ballroom (downstairs across from the spa)
10 S Post St
Spokane, WA 99201

Planned Experiences for Infants and Toddlers
2019-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
As caregivers of infant and toddlers, we want to do more than pass the time! We need daily planned activities that build trust and support early development. This training contains basic information to refresh your understanding of what our youngest children need, and leave with new ideas for making the most of your time together.
You will earn 2 STARS hours.

Electronic Attendance Training
2019-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Division Office, 2001 N Division St, Ste 130, Spokane, 99207, United States

Rating Readiness Series: Using the ITERS/FCCERS
2019-10-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Resource Center For Early Learning Professionals, 3307 E. 55th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99223, United States
This class is suitable for all licensed family home providers and child care center classroom teachers of children birth to 2 1/2 years. This class contains basic introductory information about the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS) and the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS). To prepare for an Early Achievers successful initial rating this session is critical, since it covers how scoring works, the important requirements around accessibility an schedule, and the not-so-obvious pitfalls that teachers want to avoid.

Leadership in Action
2019-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
This is great for the leaders in your programs!
This is a 3-part session that explores the concept of leadership in the context of Early Childhood Education. Come learn to create and sustain a compelling vision that can transform your center into an engaging learning community. We’ll look at the multi-faceted role of the director and the skills, traits and competencies needed to nurture leadership at all levels of an organization.
You will receive a book and 7 STARS hours. Please attend all three days.
October 17 9am-12pm
November 14 9am-12pm
December 6 10-11am Video Conference

Understanding Toddlers' Why for Behavior
2019-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
This training discusses the domains of child growth and development to articulate what drives child behavior. You will also learn what caregivers can do to understand, support, and provide positive behavior guidance to build strong social and emotional relationships with children ages 13 to 23 months. You will earn 2 STARS hours.
