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
04/16/2024 – 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
- 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Unpacking our Front Pack: A Look at Identity and Bias
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Science in Early Learning
- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Navigating the Nurture Structure Highway
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.
Enhancing Quality of Early Learning (EQEL) – Year 1
Enhancing Quality of Early Learning (EQEL) – Year 2
Provider Access to a Community Equivalent (PACE)
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