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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/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T180000
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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. Durante 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. A 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. Al 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. \n  \nTrainer: Maria D Salazar Velazquez \nSTARS Hours: 2 \nVirtual\, via Zoom \n  \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/directrices-del-desarrollo-y-el-aprendizaje-del-estado-de-washington-2/
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SUMMARY:The Growing Brain: The Basics of Early Brain Development
DESCRIPTION:In this training from The Growing Brain series\, participants will look at the developing brain of a child from pre-birth to Five years old. We will learn what parts of the brain are not fully developed\, but continue to grow in size and connectivity. We will also look at how the brain grows from front to back\, and how the brainstem develops through everyday functions. We will finish this training by looking at the importance of early developmental experiences for the forebrain and how adults and a surrounding carrying community will foster brain growth when the brain is most plastic. \nSTARS Hours: 3 \nThis training is part of a three part series\, facilitated by Julie Wasilewski.  \nPart 2: Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development (11/23/26) \nPart 3: Communication and Language (12/15/26) \nThis is an interactive\, virtual training\, offered on Zoom.  Some independent work will be required for full STARS credit – details will be provided before your training. \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/growing-brain-1-early-childhood-training/
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SUMMARY:Conectando las Directrices de Aprendizaje de Washington con los Videos Destacados de Early Achievers
DESCRIPTION:Conectando las Directrices de Aprendizaje de Washington con los Videos Destacados de Early Achievers está diseñado para ayudar a los programas y maestros de educación infantil a conectar las Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDG)\, desde el nacimiento hasta tercer grado\, con la preparación de sus Videos Highlight para Early Achievers. Se revisarán las directrices del estado de Washington para comprender mejor las diferentes áreas del desarrollo y aprendizaje infantil. \nLos participantes aprenderán a identificar qué habilidades\, comportamientos y experiencias de aprendizaje pueden demostrar los niños y cómo las interacciones intencionales de los maestros pueden apoyar estas áreas del desarrollo. La capacitación brindará ejemplos prácticos que facilitarán la planificación de experiencias auténticas y apropiadas para el desarrollo. \nTambién se ofrecerán estrategias para ayudar a los maestros a prepararse para la grabación de sus videos\, enfocándose en las interacciones\, el lenguaje\, la participación de los niños\, el ambiente de aprendizaje y las oportunidades que permitan evidenciar prácticas de enseñanza de calidad. \nAl finalizar el entrenamiento\, los participantes tendrán una mayor comprensión de las ELDG y de cómo utilizarlas como herramienta de planificación y preparación para sus Highlight Videos de Early Achievers\, permitiéndoles grabar experiencias que reflejen de manera natural las fortalezas de sus prácticas y el aprendizaje de los niños. \nTrainer: Maria D Salazar Velazquez  \nSTARS Hours: 2 \nVirtual\, Via Zoom \n  \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/conectando-las-directrices-de-aprendizaje-de-washington-con-los-videos-destacados-de-early-achievers/
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SUMMARY:The Growing Brain: Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development
DESCRIPTION:In this training from the The Growing Brain series\, participants will explore how and when the brain is most plastic in early childhood. We will look at the stress system\, and explore how brains are adaptative with experiences and environmental factors. We will finish this training by discussing how adult caregivers have a vital role to play in helping children regulate stress and build resilience. \nSTARS Hours: 3 \nThis training is part of a three part series\, facilitated by Julie Wasilewski.  \nPart 1: The Basics of Early Brain Development (10/20/26) \nPart 3: Communication and Language (12/15/26) \nThis is an interactive\, virtual training\, offered on Zoom.  Some independent work will be required for full STARS credit – details will be provided before your training. \n@public
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/growing-brain-2-early-childhood-training/
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SUMMARY:The Growing Brain: Communication and Language
DESCRIPTION:In this training from The Growing Brain series\, participants will look at how adults play a critical role in early communication through back and forth interactions. We will explore at how communication begins with observation and how children build on language to develop more complex communication\, including dual and multilingual learning. We will finish the training by considering how books and stories are crucial aids in enhancing children’s growing communication skills. \nSTARS Hours: 3 \nThis training is part of a three part series\, facilitated by Julie Wasilewski.  \nPart 1: The Basics of Early Brain Development (10/20/26) \nPart 2: Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development (11/23/26) \nThis is an interactive\, virtual training\, offered on Zoom.  Some independent work will be required for full STARS credit – details will be provided before your training. \n@public
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