Serie de Mejores Prácticas
2026-05-04 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Commnity-Minded Enterprises – Pasco, 1923 N 20th, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Serie de Mejores Prácticas-

Una serie de cinco sesiones diseñada para apoyar a los profesionales de la primera infancia en el fortalecimiento de las mejores prácticas dentro de entornos educativos de alta calidad. Explore estrategias efectivas para las interacciones, las rutinas, las actividades de aprendizaje y el desarrollo temprano de matemáticas, ciencias, lenguaje y alfabetización que ayudan a construir bases sólidas para los niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años.

Sesión 1 – Introducción a las Mejores Prácticas: Interacciones:
Esta sesión presentará las mejores prácticas para que los docentes interactúen con los niños de manera individual, en grupos y entre sus pares. Analizaremos interacciones que promueven la autorregulación y brindaremos consejos proactivos para usar a diario. Hablaremos sobre cómo interactuar con los niños al aire libre, tanto verbalmente como jugando junto a ellos, y nos llevaremos ideas sobre cómo aprovechar al máximo el tiempo de motricidad gruesa.
Sesión 2 – Introducción a las Mejores Prácticas: Rutinas y Transiciones:
En esta sesión, los participantes identificarán y aplicarán conocimientos sobre las mejores prácticas relacionadas con las rutinas y las transiciones. Pasar de una actividad a otra puede ser un desafío tanto para los niños como para los adultos, mientras que las actividades rutinarias pueden parecer monótonas o aburridas. Involucrar a los niños en interacciones significativas puede mejorar su aprendizaje, reducir conductas desafiantes y aumentar la productividad en los entornos de aprendizaje temprano. Acompáñanos a explorar cómo participar en interacciones poderosas durante las rutinas y las transiciones.
Sesión 3 – Introducción a las Mejores Prácticas: Actividades de Aprendizaje:
Esta sesión presentará las mejores prácticas para maximizar el uso que los niños hacen de los bloques, las actividades de motricidad fina, el juego dramático, la música y los materiales de arte. Exploraremos lo que la investigación dice sobre cómo aprenden los niños, qué pueden hacer los adultos para preparar estas áreas específicas de juego y cómo las interacciones entre adultos y niños pueden complementar el aprendizaje infantil sin interrumpirlo.
Sesión 4 – Introducción a las Mejores Prácticas: Matemáticas y Ciencias:
Esta sesión presentará las mejores prácticas para fomentar el aprendizaje de matemáticas y ciencias en entornos de la primera infancia. Los participantes explorarán lo que la investigación indica sobre las experiencias tempranas en matemáticas y ciencias, y cómo los materiales enriquecidos y las interacciones de calidad entre adultos y niños pueden apoyar el desarrollo matemático y científico a lo largo del día. Esto ayudará a garantizar que los niños adquieran las habilidades y disposiciones fundamentales que respaldarán su éxito futuro.
Sesión 5 – Introducción a las Mejores Prácticas: Lenguaje y Alfabetización:
Esta sesión presentará las mejores prácticas para fomentar interacciones ricas que promuevan el desarrollo del lenguaje y la alfabetización. Exploraremos lo que la investigación dice sobre cómo aprenden los niños, qué pueden hacer los adultos para preparar el entorno para el éxito y cómo las interacciones entre adultos y niños pueden complementar el aprendizaje infantil sin interrumpirlo.

Detalles de la Clase

Fecha:

Sesión 1: Lunes, 4 de mayo de 2026
Sesión 2: Lunes, 18 de mayo de 2026
Sesión 3: Lunes, 1 de junio de 2026 ( 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm)
Sesión 4: Lunes, 15 de junio de 2026
Sesión 5: Lunes, 29 de junio de 2026

Horario: 5:30 p. m. – 8:00 p. m. por sesión
Ubicación: En persona:
1923 N 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
Costo: $20 por sesión o $100 por la serie completa
Créditos: 12 horas STARS por la serie completa; 2–2.5 horas STARS por sesión individual

DEBES COMPLETAR LA SESIÓN COMPLETA PARA LA QUE TE INSCRIBES PARA OBTENER EL CRÉDITO STARS
No se ofrecen sesiones de recuperación. *NO hay crédito parcial disponibl

Idioma: Español

Notas Importantes: Los espacios son limitados. ¡Reserve su lugar hoy haciendo clic en el boleto de PD ahora!

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CANCELED - Opening Doors: Family and Teacher Workshop Series
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00
Through this in-person introductory learning experience, early learning professionals, parents, and caregivers will learn together:
AP-OD, also known as Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, Curriculum is grounded in research, created with and for families, with children zero to five, supports diverse families, and as they build strong relationships and positive outcomes for children. This unique learning experience brings teachers and families together to explore key aspects of early childhood development and other topics fundamental to building strong relationships and strengthening parental resilience.

Join us for these 10 session-
Session 1: Introduction of curriculum, goals, and objectives. Parents are introduced to the concepts of being their child’s first teacher and the home as their child’s first school. The importance of parent engagement in their child’s education and parental leadership is also discussed.
Session 2 & 3: Focuses on how parents take on the role of leaders in the home by practicing family values, establishing good communication, employing positive discipline, goal setting, and achieving a family action plan.
Session 4: Parents will explore how their child’s language develops. Also, parents’ critical role in the language development of their children and the advantages of bilingualism will be discussed.
Session 5: Parents will gain awareness of the importance of reading to their children at an early age.
Session 6: Parents will learn the importance of balanced nutrition and exercise. They will find out how to promote healthy habits in their home and learn about health programs available in their local community.
Session 7: Parents will explore ways of taking care of their own mental and emotional well-being, as well as their child’s well-being.
Session 8: Parents will understand that choosing a childcare or an early education program is an important decision in their child’s life. Parents will not only learn how to choose a quality preschool in their community, but also how to communicate with a childcare provider or an early education teacher.
Session 9: Parents will discuss their rights and responsibilities in the public education system and the process to change policies. Also, parents will examine the leadership and advocacy skills to solve problems and challenges in a variety of community settings.
Session 10: A very special celebration where parents will give testimony about what positive changes they are making in their homes, schools, and community. Opening Doors will honor each participant with a certificate for their participation, recognizing their commitment to lead and advocate on behalf of their children.

*Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend all sessions, although you can attend only those that speak to you the most!

Class Details

Session 1: Thursday, March 19th @6:00pm – 8:00pm
Session 2 & 3: Saturday, March 21st @8:00am – 12:00pm
Session 4 & 5: Saturday, March 28th @8:00am – 12:00pm
Session 6: Thursday, April 16th @6:00pm – 8:00pm
Session 7 & 8: Saturday, April 18th @8:00am – 12:00pm
Session 9 & 10: Saturday, April 25th @8:00am – 12:00pm

Location: In-Person: 1923 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
Cost: Free
Credits: 20 STARS hours

Early Learning Professionals:

Parents are welcome to attend any of these sessions during the duration of this series.

Language: English

Important Notes: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today by clicking the PD Ticket now!
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Attachment with Infants and Toddlers
2026-05-27 18:15 - 20:15
Attachment with Infants and Toddlers:
Please join us as we take a closer look at attachment and the formation of secure relationships with infants and toddlers. We will discuss brain development during the first 5 years of life and why it is critical to provide responsive care during this time. We will also discuss attachment theory, how to build connections with children, and common myths about providing responsive care. Finally, we will reflect on how our bias impacts the relationships we form with children and families. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Articulates the importance of attachment in caring for infants and toddlers.
Understands that infants’ and toddlers’ social/ emotional development is influenced by their ability to form attachments.
Recognizes the role of positive relationships in social/emotional development.
Recognizes that each infant and toddler will have unique temperaments that require individualized responses from the caregiver/teacher.

Class Details:

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Location: Virtual | Zoom
Instructor: Sandra Gallagher
Cost: $20.00
Credits: 2
Language: English
Core Competences: 2 Curriculum & Learning Environment

Important Notes: Attendees at the training can enter their name in a drawing for one of two books focused on Infant or Toddler care development
The Zoom link will be sent 1-2 days before the training to the email address used to register.
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today by clicking PD Ticket now!
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Universal Developmental Screener:
2026-06-06 09:00 - 16:30 | ESD 123, 3924 W Court Street, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Concurrent Sessions Offered in English and Spanish
Universal Developmental Screening: ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2 Training. The Ages & Stages Questionnaire (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.

This in‑person training provides participants with practical guidance on using the Universal Developmental Screener (ASQ-3 & ASQ: SE-2) to support early identification and family engagement for children from birth through age five.
Participants will learn how to accurately complete and score screenings, communicate results clearly with families, and support referral processes by connecting families to local resources.

Class Details:

Date: June 6, 2026- (In person)
Time: 9:00 am-1:30 pm (30-minute lunch Break)
Location: ESD 123, 3924 W. Court Street, Pasco, WA
Languages: English & Spanish (separate, concurrent sessions)
ASQ-trained Instructors: Shawna Glasscock & Ana Mendoza
4 STARS | FREE -Funded by ESD123- Birth to Three Quality Initiatives Program

What You’ll Learn:

Screening Techniques: How to complete and score assessments.
Parental Communications: Effectively share results with families
Referral Processes: Guide families toward local support services

Who Should Attend:

All are welcome; owners and directors are especially encouraged to attend for the whole-site impact, one person per site
Intended for first-time participants and individuals, including trainers, who have not previously completed ASQ training

Important Notes: Priority given to “Nurturing Minds PD participants” and First-Time attendees. One Ticket per site Only (FCC or Center)
*Participants will register once and select the language session (English or Spanish) they wish to attend. Sessions take place at the same time in separate rooms.
Spaces are limited; this class fills up fast. Reserve your spot today by clicking PD Ticket now!
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