Community Minded Enterprises

Help! It's Transition Time (in-person, Pullman)
2024-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Neill Public Library, 210 N Grand Ave, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
Core Competences: Interactions
STARS Hours: 2
Facilitator: Tiffany Pedersen
Description:
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. This class is suitable for center teachers that work with toddlers or preschool-aged children.

Flip-It: Transforming Challenging Behaviors (in-person, Spokane)
2024-02-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Division Office, 2001 N Division St, Ste 130, Spokane, 99207, United States
Dates: February 17 & 24
Core Competences: Interactions, Level 1-2
STARS Hours: 6
Facilitator: Rebekah Klemke
Description:
Flip It by Devereux Center for Resilient Children 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 must attend both days.

Flip-It: Transforming Challenging Behaviors (in-person, Pasco)
2024-02-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Cancelled due to low registration.

Dates: February 15 & 22
Core Competences: Interactions, Level 1-2
STARS Hours: 6
Facilitator: Lorri Hope
Description:
Flip It by Devereux Center for Resilient Children 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 must attend both days.

Flip It: Transformando comportamientos desafiantes (en persona, Pasco)
2024-02-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Fechas: 8 y 10 de febrero
Aptitudes principales: interacciones, nivel 1-2
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Horas de STARS: 6
Descripción:
Flip It del Centro Devereux para Niños Resilientes es una estrategia socioemocional para ayudar a los niños pequeños a aprender sobre sus sentimientos, ganar autocontrol y reducir conductas desafiantes. Este entrenamiento es útil para todos los adultos que interactúan con niños pequeños. Flip It se puede utilizar en intervenciones específicas para un niño o durante desafíos y conflictos menores cotidianos. Debes asistir los dos días.
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.

Conscious Discipline- Building Resilient Schools and Homes (Zoom)
2024-01-31 18:30 - 20:30
Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10
Core Competences: Interactions, Level 2
Facilitator: Rebekah Klemke
STARS Hours: 20
Description:
We are pleased to once again offer this video series overview of Conscious Discipline- Building Resilient Schools and Homes. This training is for early learning educators interested in the social-emotional health of children. During each session you will focus on one aspect of Conscious Discipline using a video series to spark discussion and reflection about your practice. You will receive 20 STARS hours. Please plan to attend all the classes.
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.

Sube el nivel de tu enseñanza con la evaluación (en persona, Pasco)
2024-01-13 08:30 - 12:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: Medición continua del progreso del niño, nivel 2-4
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Horas de STARS: 4
Descripción:
Cada niño se desarrolla a un ritmo único. A veces, puede resultar difícil determinar cuál es la mejor manera de individualizar nuestra enseñanza para cada niño. A través de la observación y evaluación apropiada para el desarrollo, cada maestro puede crear un plan de acción para apoyar los niños de su clase. Únase a nosotros para mejorar sus habilidades de observación, crear un plan de acción de evaluación y aprender cómo compartir datos de evaluación con los adultos en la vida de un niño. También profundizaremos en la planificación para cada niño individual utilizando los datos que recopilamos de nuestras evaluaciones.
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.

Universal Development Screening- ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2 (in-person, Pasco)
2023-12-16 09:00 - 15:00 | 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: Elida Leyva
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 have preschool children in your program and you must work in one of the following counties: Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, or Asotin.
Due to the current circumstances, this training will be offered on Zoom for a reduced price. 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.

Trauma-Informed Care Modules- Advanced (In-Person Spokane)
2023-12-11 09:00 - 15:30 | Division Office, 2001 N Division St, Ste 130, Spokane, 99207, United States
Dates: December 11-December 15 during the workday
Location: 2001 N Division St, Ste 130, Spokane
Trainer: Erika Larson
Description:
Are you looking for a deep-dive into the topic of trauma-informed care? Join us for this unique learning experience where you will closely examine what trauma-informed care looks like. Come explore the impact of relationships on neurobiology, learn about the prevalence of different types of trauma, and improve your ability to integrate trauma-informed practices with children, families, and staff. This course will also address self-care and allow you to reflect on how your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can support regulation and resilience for yourself and those you interact with. You will complete the series better prepared to provide individualized, responsive care for the children you serve. Our intention is to include time for you to learn, be heard, pause, and reflect in a respectful space that allows personal growth and inner wisdom to emerge. This class is offered free of charge due to special grant funding. Space is limited in person, so participants should carefully consider their interests before registering.
This is an intensive class. You must attend all 5 days and complete 3-4 hours of homework each night in order to earn STARS hours.

Espejos, ventanas y puertas corredizas (en persona, Pasco)
2023-12-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: currículo y entornos de aprendizaje, nivel 3
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Horas de STARS: 2
Espejos, ventanas y puertas corredizas es una metáfora que puede utilizarse para referirse a la necesidad que tienen los niños de verse reflejados en los libros; que los libros proporcionen una apertura a mundos más allá de su propia experiencia; y que la lectura brinde a los niños la oportunidad de viajar al mundo y experimentar todo lo que tiene para ofrecer.
Para ver las políticas de capacitación, incluidas las políticas de llegada tardía y cancelación, haga clic aquí.

Detección universal del desarrollo - ASQ-3, ASQ:SE-2 (en persona, Pasco)
2023-12-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Fechas: el 5 y 7 de diciembre
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.

¡Su voz importa a Cultivate Learning! (en persona, Pasco)
2023-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Cultivate Learning de la Universidad de Washington, en colaboración con el Departamento de Niños, Jóvenes y Familias, está continuamente buscando
educadores del aprendizaje temprano que sean parte de una variedad de programas y que les interese participar en un grupo de enfoque para
compartir sus ideas, experiencias y perspectivas sobre las trayectorias y las oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para apoyar la cualificación del
personal. La información recopilada en este grupo de enfoque ayudará a establecer las maneras en que se ofrecen oportunidades educativas y se
apoyan las trayectorias profesionales en el estado de Washington.
Comparta su opinión en un grupo de enfoque de 8-10 educadores de la educación temprana donde haremos preguntas sobre sus experiencias, preferencias y recomendaciones relacionadas con las oportunidades de desarrollo profesional y las opciones que apoyan las cualificaciones del personal.
Después de participar, recibirá un juego de herramientas de tecnología valorado en $700 para apoyar su enseñanza y aprendizaje que incluye un iPad (9ª generación con un plan de protección de dos años), un protector iPad OtterBox, audífonos AirPods (con un plan de protección de 2 años) y un trípode para sostener su iPad. También recibirá una tarjeta de regalo de $30 en agradecimiento por su tiempo.

Art for Discovery (In-person, Pullman)
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Neill Public Library, 210 N Grand Ave, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
Core Competencies: Curriculum and Learning Environments, Level 2
STARS Hours: 2
Trainer: Tiffany Pedersen
Description:
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 is developmentally appropriate for children, and discuss great ways to implement and display children’s art in the child care environment. Teachers will leave with ideas for art projects that provide children with fun opportunities for discovery and learning.

Washington Pyramid Model- Implementing Inclusive and Equitable Pyramid Model Practices for Preschool (In-person, Spokane))
2023-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Division Office, 2001 N Division St, Ste 130, Spokane, 99207, United States
Dates: November 4, November 18
STARS: 14 after completing all sessions
Trainer: Rebekah Klemke
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.
This class will take place over two Saturdays and you must attend both. Before, registering, please make sure you are available for all sessions.

Recovery Coach Training
2023-10-27 08:30 - 2023-10-30 16:30 | CME Recovery and Support Services, 622 E 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Recovery Coach 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.
$200 registration fee includes a manual. Scholarships may be available, please contact Recovery Cafe Spokane for more information.
This training is held over four days at the Community-Minded Enterprises Recovery and Support Services Building. 622 E 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99202

Friday October 27th, through Monday October 30th, 2023 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Meals will not be provided for this training but snack and coffee are available. There are several meal options in the area.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact Eric Hood at (509) 720-9235 or EricH@Community-Minded.org

This training is offered by Recovery Café Spokane and the State Opioid Response (SOR). It is part of the Recovery Coach Academy and is taught by Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery trained trainers.

Don’t Look Away: Embracing an Anti-Bias Classroom in Family Child Care (In-person, Spokane)
2023-10-07 10:00 - 14:30 | Spokane Office, 2001 N Division St, Ste 130, Spokane, WA, 99207, United States
Core Competencies: Professional Development & Leadership, Family & Community Partnerships, Level 4
Trainer: Tamra Dschaak, Sharon Enright
STARS: 8
Description:
Every day, 250 children are suspended from school. Many are children of color, deprived of opportunities to experience learning at the same rate and quality as white children. This book study will lead early childhood professionals to explore and address issues of bias, equity, low expectations, and family engagement to ensure culturally responsive experiences. Importantly, this book study will challenge you to consider your perceptions and thought processes.
In order to participate, you will need to purchase the book Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms by Iheoma Iruka and complete pre-reading before each training session.

Before October 7: Read pg. 1-56
Before October 28: Read pg. 57-117

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Look-Away-Embracing-Classrooms/dp/0876598432
Kaplan: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/dont-look-away
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

Modelo de la pirámide de Washington: Implementación de prácticas inclusivas y equitativas para bebés y niños pequeños (en persona, Pasco)
2023-10-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Esta clase está llena. Envíe un correo electrónico a professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org para ser agregado a la lista de espera. Incluya el nombre de la clase su nombre, número de teléfono y número de STARS.
Fechas: 10/5, 10/7, 10/12, 10/14
Ubicación: 1923 N 20th Ave Pasco, WA 99301
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Venga a aprender sobre el Modelo de Pirámide, una entrenamiento basado en la investigación que puede guiarnos mientras apoyamos el desarrollo socioemocional de los niños. Esta clase de 14 horas lo ayudará a comprender y aplicar estrategias para establecer relaciones y colaborar con las familias; comprender y aplicar prácticas de aprendizaje socioemocional en su trabajo; y reflexione sobre sus propios prejuicios implícitos mientras trabaja para crear programas antirracistas e informados sobre traumas que satisfagan las necesidades de todos los niños dentro de un entorno de aprendizaje de alta calidad. Esta clase se llevará a cabo durante varias semanas. Antes de registrarse, asegúrese de estar disponible para todas las sesiones.

Cuidados informados sobre el trauma módulos- avanzado (en persona, Pasco)
2023-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Esta clase está llena. Envíe un correo electrónico a professionaldevelopment@community-minded.org para ser agregado a la lista de espera. Incluya el nombre de la clase, su nombre, número de teléfono y número de STARS.
Fechas: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27
Ubicación: 1923 N 20th Ave Pasco, WA 99301
Entrenedor: Domitila Morales
¿Está buscando una inmersión profunda en el tema de cuidados informados sobre el trauma ? Únase a nosotros para esta experiencia de aprendizaje única en la que examinará de cerca cómo es la atención informada sobre el trauma. Venga a explorar el impacto de las relaciones en la neurobiología, aprenda sobre la prevalencia de diferentes tipos de trauma y mejore su capacidad para integrar prácticas informadas sobre el trauma con niños, familias y personal. Este curso también abordará el cuidado personal y le permitirá reflexionar sobre cómo sus propios pensamientos, sentimientos y comportamientos pueden apoyar la regulación y la resiliencia para usted y para aquellos con los que interactúa. Completará la serie mejor preparado para brindar atención individualizada y receptiva a los niños que atiende. Nuestra intención es incluir tiempo para que aprendas, seas escuchado, hagas una pausa y reflexiones en un espacio respetuoso que permita que surja el crecimiento personal y la sabiduría interior. Esta clase se ofrece de forma gratuita debido a la financiación de una subvención especial. El espacio es limitado en persona, por lo que los participantes deben considerar cuidadosamente sus intereses antes de registrarse. La participación requiere asistencia a 8 sesiones. La asistencia a todas las sesiones es obligatoria.

Conscious Discipline Social Emotional Facilitated Video Series for Infants and Toddlers (Zoom)
2023-09-27 18:30 - 20:30
Dates: Wednesday Sept. 27 – Dec. 20
Core Competences: Interactions, Level 3
STARS Hours: 24
Facilitator: Rebekah Klemke
Description:
Are you an infant or toddler teacher who cares about the social and emotional health of children? Or have you already been introduced to Conscious Discipline and are ready for a deeper dive? Using videos that present neuroscience, child development, evidence-based strategies and a trauma-informed approach, participants will be equipped with best practices to transform how we see ourselves, our relationships and our children.
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.

Supporting Dual Language Learners (Pasco)
2023-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Core Competencies: Child Growth and Development, Curriculum and Learning Environments, Family and Community Partnerships, Interactions, Level 1-3
Trainer: Jamie Burns
STARS: 12
Dates: You must attend all four sessions.

Training
Date
Time
Location

Initial DLL Training
Sat. September 23
9:00am-4:00pm
1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco

Communities of Practice
Tues. October 10
6:30pm-8:30pm
Zoom

Communities of Practice
Tues. October 24
6:30pm-8:30pm
Zoom

Capstone
Tues. November 14
6:30pm-8:30pm
Zoom

Description:
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 child care 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.
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

Supporting Dual Language Learners (Spokane)
2023-09-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Division Office, 2001 N Division St, Ste 130, Spokane, 99207, United States
Core Competencies: Child Growth and Development, Curriculum and Learning Environments, Family and Community Partnerships, Interactions, Level 1-3
Trainer: Jamie Burns
STARS: 12
Dates: You must attend all four sessions.

Training
Date
Time
Location

Initial DLL Training
Sat. September 16
9:00am-4:00pm
2001 N Division St, Spokane

Communities of Practice
Tues. October 10
6:30pm-8:30pm
Zoom

Communities of Practice
Tues. October 24
6:30pm-8:30pm
Zoom

Capstone
Tues. November 14
6:30pm-8:30pm
Zoom

Description:
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 child care 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.
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

Recovery and Support Services Building - CLOSED
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-18
Earlier this year Community-Minded Enterprises was named as a 2023 recipient of an Access to Care grant from Spokane County Health Sciences and Services Authority.
Thanks to this funding, our Recovery and Support Services team has begun transitioning to an Electronic Health Records system. This system will allow us to obtain licensing and establish a Behavioral Health Clinic to further aid substance abuse recovery in our community.
As a final step, our Recovery and Support Services building will be closed for staff training on September 15-18. We look forward to seeing everyone again on September 19.

Level-up Your Teaching with Assessment (Zoom)
2023-09-09 09:00 - 13:00
Core Competencies: Ongoing Measures of Child Progress, Level 2-4
Trainer: Rebekah Klemke
STARS: 4
Description:
Every child develops at a unique pace, and sometimes it can be hard to determine how best to individualize our teaching for each child. Through intentional observation and developmentally appropriate assessment, every teacher can create a plan of action to support the developmental needs of the children in their class. Come join us to sharpen your observation skills, create an assessment plan-of-action for your classroom or family child care, and learn how to share assessment data with the adults in a child’s life. We will also dive into planning for each individual child using the data we gather from our assessments.
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

Implementando el Currículo Emergente (en persona, Pasco)
2023-09-09 08:30 - 12:30 | 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: Stefany Guevara
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.

Sensational Me- Sensory Processing Disorder (In-person, Spokane)
2023-08-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Division Office, 2001 N Division St, Ste 130, Spokane, 99207, United States
Core Competencies: Child Growth and Development, Levels 1- 3
Trainer: Rebekah Klemke
STARS: 2
Description:
Explore and understand more about the hot topic of sensory processing and how the brain receives and responds to information that comes in through the senses. Because your brain uses information about sights, sounds, textures, smells, tastes, and movement in an organized way, you assign meaning to your sensory experiences, and you know how to respond and behave accordingly. Learn about how people use the information provided by the sensations coming from within the body and from the external environment and how they actually work together to give us a reliable picture of the world and our place in it.
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.

Arte para el Descubrimiento (en persona, Pasco)
2023-08-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: currículo y ambientes de aprendizaje, nivel 2
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara, Elida Leyva
Horas de STARS: 2
Descripción:
¿Alguna vez ha sentido que su tiempo de arte no es lo que quieres que sea? ¿Usted o los niños terminan frustrados con los proyectos? ¿O simplemente quiere ideas nuevas? Esta capacitación está diseñada para ayudar a los profesionales de cuidado infantil a comprender mejor por qué el arte es importante, identificar qué tipo de arte es apropiado para el desarrollo de los niños y compartir excelentes formas de implementar y mostrar el arte de los niños en el entorno de cuidado infantil. Los maestros se irán con ideas para proyectos de arte que brinden a los niños oportunidades divertidas de descubrimiento y aprendizaje.
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.

Nurturing Deep Roots for Infants and Toddlers through Serve and Return (Zoom)
2023-07-26 18:30 - 20:30
Core Competencies: Interactions, Levels 1- 3
Trainer: Rebekah Klemke and Eva Gamboa
STARS: 2
Description:
Please join us as we dive deeply into establishing deep roots through responsive caregiving. Research has now shown the most optimal way to foster both healthy brain development and a healthy social emotional foundation is through interactions called “serve and return”. During our time together we will focus on ways to identify, promote, and support children’s social emotional development through responsive child-led interactions. Finally, participants will reflect upon opportunities to grow and deepen the relational roots between them and the infants and toddlers they care for.
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.

Understanding the Roots of Behavior (In-person, Pullman)
2023-07-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Neill Public Library, 210 N Grand Ave, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
Cancelled due to low registration.
Core Competencies: Child Growth and Development, Interactions, Level 3
Trainer: Jamie Burns
STARS: 2
Description:
Challenging behaviors are often the result of unmet needs. Hear about five causes of challenging behavior and then learn about the ten important social and emotional needs of children and what you can do to meet those needs. When needs are met through relationships, children will behave better and be ready to learn.
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.

Introducción a las Mejoras Prácticas: Lenguaje y Alfabetización (en persona, Pasco)
2023-07-15 09:00 - 11:30 | Tri Cities Office, 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Aptitudes principales: currículo y ambientes de aprendizaje, interacciones nivel 2
Entrenedor: Stefany Guevara
Horas de STARS: 2.5
Descripción:
Esta es una clase para los proveedores que son bastante nuevos en el campo del aprendizaje temprano, o para aquellos que quieren repasar las mejores prácticas. En esta sesión se presentarán las mejores prácticas para participar en ricas interacciones que promuevan el desarrollo del lenguaje y la alfabetización. Exploraremos lo que la investigación dice sobre cómo aprenden los niños, lo que los adultos pueden hacer para preparar el entorno para el éxito, y cómo las interacciones entre adultos y niños pueden complementar el aprendizaje de los niños sin interrumpirlo.
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.
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Implementing Emergent Curriculum (Zoom)
2023-07-11 18:30 - 20:30
Dates: July 11 and July 18 (You must attend both nights)
Core Competency: Child Growth and Development, Curriculum and Learning Environment, Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress Level 2-4
Trainer: Robyn Cook
STARS: 4
Description:
During this training, directors, teachers, and family child care will learn the history and basics of the emergent curriculum philosophy and how to implement it in their classroom and across their early learning program. Participants will learn about the history of emergent curriculum, how it supports developmentally appropriate practice, and practical considerations for implementation.
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.

CME- Kinside Info. Session for Early Learning providers
2023-06-28 18:30 - 19:30
Join Community-Minded Enterprises and Child Care Aware of Washington for an introduction to a new business support resource called Kinside!
All Spokane County licensed providers only! We are now partnering with Kinside, an easy-to-use platform that helps you share your open spots, connect seamlessly with families, and save time managing your waitlist. Thanks to the generous support of the City of Spokane and the Women Helping Women Fund, you have free access to Kinside! To get started, join one of our upcoming Virtual Zoom Info. Sessions to hear about this exciting new resource. The CME Info Session is virtual using the ZOOM platform.
Visit Kinside’s website!
