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SUMMARY:Implementing Emergent Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Emergent Curriculum is an approach that allows young children’s interests to take the lead! In this training\, participants will learn about how teachers can implement emergent curriculum. This training will cover: the role of the adult\, child\, and environment; the importance of play-based learning; how assessment works in an emergent curriculum; and creating plans. This is a two-part training\, with an independent assignment to complete between sessions.  \n\n\nTrainer: Allie Bishop \n\n\nTraining Dates: Tuesdays November 18 + December 9 \n\n\nTraining Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \n\n\nSTARS: 5 Hours \n\n\nCore Competencies: Curriculum and Learning Environment\, Level 1-3  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/implementing-emergent-curriculum-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Farm to ECE: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how you can strengthen your classroom or program’s connection to food and nutrition?  Farm to ECE: An Introduction is designed to support you in finding ways to make those connections.  This training will offer a variety of ideas and practical ways to implement them\, from taste tests to gardening to field trips. \nIn this self-paced online training\, you will learn about: \n\nFarm to ECE\, and how it connects to meet CACFP standards and best practices\nExperience-based learning in the classroom\, garden\, and community\nStarting and maintaining a garden\, and connecting with local food sources\nEngaging families\, staff\, and the community in your Farm to ECE activities\n\nPlease note: This training is hosted on Canvas\, and is self-paced.  You are required to participate in discussion boards\, and will take a 7-question quiz at the end of the class to receive STARS credit in MERIT.  This class should take you approximately two hours to complete; you have until March 31\, 2026 to complete all of the content and pass the quiz.   \nThis training awards 2 STARS hours upon completion. \nAfter you register for this class\, you will be emailed instructions on how to access this class via Canvas within 2 business days.  Please note that your first confirmation email will not include those details.  You can email childcare@oppco.org with any questions you may have! \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/farm-to-ece-an-introduction/
LOCATION:Virtual: Canvas
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Nature Based Education (Self-Paced)
DESCRIPTION:This training aims to provide an overview of and implementation strategies for outdoor\, nature-based learning. We’ll focus primarily on outdoor\, nature-based preschool and elementary school programs serving children ages 3 – 8 years old. By engaging with this training you will be introduced to outdoor nature-based learning and education in order to recognize that access to nature and outdoor play\, including its risks\, is essential for healthy child development. You will also build an understanding of how nature-rich outdoor environments affect children’s play\, learning\, health\, and growth. Additionally\, you will build an understanding of how to engage meaningfully with natural elements and human artifacts in nature to support skills development and understanding regarding literacy\, math\, human history\, music\, art\, science\, and culture. Lastly\, this training will help you acquire practical knowledge about facilitating outdoor play and authentic\, child-led learning. \nThis training requires interactive participation via discussion boards. \nThis self-paced training will be available on the DCYF LMS starting on January 15\, 2026; Participants have until February 15\, 2026 to complete this 10-hour training for STARS credit.  Log-in details will be provided to you before the training begins. \nSTARS Hours: 10 \nTrainer: Julie Wasilewski \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/outdoor-nature-based-education-self-paced/
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SUMMARY:Directrices del desarrollo y el aprendizaje del estado de Washington
DESCRIPTION:Esta capacitación ofrece una visión completa y practica de las directrices del desarrollo y aprendizaje del estado de Washington\, un recurso esencial para apoyar el crecimiento integral de los niños desde el nacimiento hasta tercer grado.\nDurante esta capacitación de dos horas los participantes aprenderán como estas directrices sirven como guía para comprender las expectativas del desarrollo\, planificar interacciones y crear ambientes de aprendizaje inclusivos y culturalmente sensibles.\nA través de ejemplos reales\, actividades prácticas y estrategias aplicables al trabajo diario\, los asistentes exploraran las áreas claves del desarrollo\, habilidades sociales y emocionales\, autogestión\, aprendizaje activo\, lenguaje\, motricidad y la importancia de la familia y la cultura. También se abordará como integrar estas directrices en la planificación curricular y la aplicación práctica de la información para apoyar los diferentes estilos de aprendizaje.\nAl finalizar los participantes tendrán herramientas concretas para fortalecer su práctica profesional colaborar de manera más efectiva con familias\, colegas\, garantizando experiencias de aprendizaje de alta calidad para todos los niños. \nLunes\, Enero 26\, 2026\, 6-8 pm (en línea) – Zoom \n2 STARS Hours \nEntrenadora: Maria Salazar \n¿preguntas? childcare@oppco.org \n  \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/directrices-del-desarrollo-y-el-aprendizaje-del-estado-de-washington/
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SUMMARY:Teaching Friendship Skills
DESCRIPTION:Due to low enrollment\, this event has been cancelled.\nFriendship skills are invaluable for children’s present and future success!  This interactive virtual workshop gives early learning professionals concrete ways to support children’s social-emotional learning so they can be successful in their daily play and developing relationships with their peers.  Participants will reflect on their current approaches; learn to teach children how to enter and sustain play; and consider how to promote an anti-bias classroom through teaching friendship skills.  This training includes approaches provided and inspired by the Pyramid Model. \nTrainer: Allie Bishop \nSTARS Hours: 2 \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/teaching-friendship-skills-2/
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SUMMARY:Implementing Emergent Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Emergent Curriculum is an approach that allows young children’s interests to take the lead! In this training\, participants will learn about how teachers can implement emergent curriculum. This training will cover: the role of the adult\, child\, and environment; the importance of play-based learning; how assessment works in an emergent curriculum; and creating plans using the Washington ELDGs. This is a two-part training\, with an independent assignment to complete between sessions.   This training meets requirements for Early Achievers Records Review – Standard 2: Curriculum. \nTrainer: Allie Bishop \nTraining Dates: Wednesdays March 11 + March 25 \nTraining Time: 6-8 pm\, via zoom \nSTARS: 5 Hours \nThis class is $10 for Early Achievers participants in the Child Care Aware Northwest region (Snohomish\, Island\, San Juan\, Skagit\, Whatcom counties).  Please choose the appropriate ticket when registering; email allie_bishop@oppco.org with any questions. \nCore Competencies: Curriculum and Learning Environment\, Level 1-3  \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/implementing-emergent-curriculum-6/
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SUMMARY:Farm to ECE: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how you can strengthen your classroom or program’s connection to food and nutrition?  Farm to ECE: An Introduction is designed to support you in finding ways to make those connections.  This training will offer a variety of ideas and practical ways to implement them\, from taste tests to gardening to field trips. \nIn this self-paced online training\, you will learn about: \nFarm to ECE\, and how it connects to meet CACFP standards and best practices\nExperience-based learning in the classroom\, garden\, and community\nStarting and maintaining a garden\, and connecting with local food sources\nEngaging families\, staff\, and the community in your Farm to ECE activities\nPlease note: This training is hosted on Canvas\, and is self-paced.  You are required to participate in discussion boards\, and will take a 7-question quiz at the end of the class to receive STARS credit in MERIT.  This class should take you approximately two hours to complete; you have until March 31\, 2026 to complete all of the content and pass the quiz.   \nThis training awards 2 STARS hours upon completion. \nAfter you register for this class\, you will be emailed instructions on how to access this class via Canvas within 2 business days.  Please note that your first confirmation email will not include those details.  You can email childcare@oppco.org with any questions you may have! \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/farm-to-ece-an-introduction-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Schedules\, Routines\, and Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Predictability and engaging transitions reduce challenging behavior!  In this training\, early learning professionals will reflect on their daily schedule and routines\, and how those arrangements\, as well as the transitions between them\, can be planned to support children’s success.  This interactive training focuses on Pyramid Model tools and approaches\, including visual supports\, teaching specific skills\, and positive and predictable interactions.   \nTrainer : Allie Bishop \nDate: Tuesday April 28\, 6-8 pm\, online via zoom \n2 STARS / Clock Hours \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/schedules-routines-and-transitions/
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SUMMARY:Positive Feedback and Reinforcement
DESCRIPTION:This training encourages early learning providers to use descriptive and positive feedback to support children’s understanding of behavior expectations.  Providers and teachers will learn about how we communicate expectations\, including limits\, in a variety of ways\, and ways to go beyond “good job” feedback to keep children on track!  This training includes Pyramid Model approaches. \nThis is a live\, virtual training\, offered on zoom. \nTrainer: Allie Bishop \nClock/STARS Hours: 2 \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/positive-feedback-and-reinforcement/
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