Child Care Action Council offers In-Person, Live Online, and Self-Paced Classes. Scroll down to view all training options. Classes provide STARS/in-service training hours for the length of the class. If extra hours are provided for homework, it will be stated in the description.

IN-PERSON CLASSES

Flexible Dates – Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND)

THURSTON COUNTY

04/13/2024 – WA Pyramid Module: Implementing Inclusive + Equitable Pyramid Model Practices: Modules 1 & 2 (Birth to 3) – Multi day class (4/13, 4/23, 4/30, 5/07/, 5/18/2024)

04/16/2024 – Understanding the Roots of Behavior

05/21/2024 – Through the Eyes of a Child: A Look at Teacher Sensitivity – School-ager edition

06/08/2024 – NEW Using Sign Language to Enhance Communication in Early Childhood Settings

MASON COUNTY

No classes at this time.

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY

04/27/2024 – Mini Inspirations Institute – Register for each class separately below

05/18/2024 – Supporting Dual Language Learners – Multi day class (05/18/24 – in person class, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11/24 classes via Zoom)

KITSAP COUNTY CLASSES

No classes at this time.

CLALLAM COUNTY CLASSES

No classes at this time.

ONLINE CLASSES

Online classes are held live on Zoom. To participate and receive STARS credit, you will need a strong internet connection, a device that allows you to see and hear the content, and the ability to un-mute or type responses during activities and discussions. After registering, watch your email for additional details.

04/04/2024 – Trauma Informed Care, Modules 1-4 – Multi day class (04/04, 04/18, 05/02, 05/16, 05/23, 06/06, 06/13, 06/27/24)

Enhancing Quality of Early Learning (EQEL) – Year 1

EQEL Año 1 en español

Enhancing Quality of Early Learning (EQEL) – Year 2

EQEL Año 2 en español

Provider Access to a Community Equivalent (PACE)

PACE en español

SELF-PACED CLASSES

Child Care Basics (CCB) and Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) Year 1 and Year 2 are available self-paced through DCYF Training Portal. Once the class begins, please check your email weekly for progress updates. Please note that each self-paced class has a start and end date and all assignments must be completed before the end date to receive credit.

Self-Paced – Child Care Basics

A su proprio ritmo – Child Care Basics, en Español

Self-Paced – Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) Year 1

Self-Paced – Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) Year 2

A su proprio ritmo – Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) Year 2, en Español