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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
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SUMMARY:NW Early Achievers Orientation: Afternoon Session
DESCRIPTION:This session is a great opportunity for both new and current providers to ask questions\, better understand requirements\, and explore how Early Achievers can support your program’s growth and success. Please note: This session is for informational purposes only. STARS hours will not be awarded. This is intended for providers in the Northwest (NW) Region only. \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n\nLearn how Early Achievers works\, including levels and expectations\nUnderstand the benefits of participation for both providers and families\nExplore available supports\, including coaching and financial incentives\nLearn how to get started or move forward within the Early Achievers system\n\n  \nThis session will be held on Teams typically on the third Thursday of every month. If an evening session would work better for your schedule\, please return to our calendar and select the evening course instead. \nYou are currently registering for the afternoon session: \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nA Teams invitation and meeting link will be emailed to you before the session\, so please review the instructions carefully beforehand. \n 
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/nw-early-achievers-orientation-afternoon-session-2/
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SUMMARY:NW Early Achievers Orientation: Evening Session
DESCRIPTION:This session is a great opportunity for both new and current providers to ask questions\, better understand requirements\, and explore how Early Achievers can support your program’s growth and success. Please note: This session is for informational purposes only. STARS hours will not be awarded. This is intended for providers in the Northwest (NW) Region only. \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n\nLearn how Early Achievers works\, including levels and expectations\nUnderstand the benefits of participation for both providers and families\nExplore available supports\, including coaching and financial incentives\nLearn how to get started or move forward within the Early Achievers system\n\n  \nThis session will be held on Teams typically on the third Thursday of every month. If an afternoon session would work better for your schedule\, please return to our calendar and select the afternoon course instead. \nYou are currently registering for the evening session: \n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nA Teams invitation and meeting link will be emailed to you before the session\, so please review the instructions carefully beforehand. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/nw-early-achievers-orientation-evening-session-2/
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