Events

Zeno Math is an organization that works to nurture a love of math in all children and families, no matter their race or class. They focus on serving families of […]

Oftentimes the books that are selected in early childhood classrooms give power and voice to certain perspectives and not others. Let’s explore how we can incorporate stories of Black children […]

¿Ha asistido a una capacitación de ASQ en el pasado? Profundice en esta revisión sobre cómo individualizar la capacitación para satisfacer las necesidades de los niños según el ASQ. Si […]

Do 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 […]

This training explores the concepts of leadership in the context of Early Childhood Education. Come learn to use your unique position as a center administrator to influence the decision-making policies and practices at your center. In this series you will explore techniques for managing the daily business of your center using shared decision making and […]

What should you do when families won't follow your policies? What about those parents who always want you to make exceptions for them? This session is all about finding the balance between enforcing rules and building relationships. Expect lots of discussion with your colleagues. This training is for anyone who works with families, whether you […]

Attention child care providers in the following counties: Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, or Asotin only! 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 attend both sessions on […]

¡Atención a los proveedores de cuidado infantil en los siguientes condados: Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield o Asotin! 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. Tienes que asistir […]

Research shows that engaging interactions are key to a child’s development and later school success. Yet, it is sometimes difficult to be intentional about providing these experiences. Join us to learn how we can better offer engaging interactions with children to promote thinking skills. This training is focused on the best-practices for interacting with children. […]

Too often we are consumed with the service we provide for others, leaving nothing for ourselves. Join us to find out ways to ensure that your service to others starts with your own self-care. 1.5 STARS hours Due to the current circumstances, this training will be offered on Zoom for a reduced price. A few […]

EQEL training is developed by DCYF in partnership with Cultivate Learning and is made available at no cost by DCYF. According to the new WAC effective 8/1/19, after completing the 30-hour Child Care Basics, new (hired on or after 8/1/19) directors, assistant directors, program supervisors, family home owners, lead teachers, and assistant teachers take this […]

Core Competences:  Family and Community Partnerships Level 2 Trainer: Jamie Burns STARS Hours: 2 Description: As consumers, we base our purchasing decisions, at least in part, on the customer service we receive from businesses. The same is true for parents who are in the market for child care. Each child care provider, in every classroom, […]