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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T130000
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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 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/
LOCATION:Virutal: TEAMS
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington":MAILTO:childcare@oppco.org
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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 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/
LOCATION:Virutal: TEAMS
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington":MAILTO:childcare@oppco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T093000
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Wonders: Integrating Nature and Pattern Recognition in Early Learning
DESCRIPTION:Step outside and learn with nature! \nThis hands-on training helps early childhood teachers use nature in their classrooms. You will learn how to help children find patterns and shapes in natural elements- like leaves\, flowers and trees. \nWe will play and explore together! You’ll see how to use what is outside to teach math in fun ways! \nYou’ll learn how to: \n• Help children recognize patterns in nature and increase observation skills\n• Bring nature into your learning space- no matter your location\n• Support learning for all ages and school settings \nNature is all around us- let’s use it to help children learn and grow! \nThis training will be outdoors rain or shine! Please wear appropriate clothing. There is also some walking\, as well as sitting on the ground: please bring a portable chair if you wish. \nTrainer: Elyssa Yunker \nSTARS Hours: 3 \nLocation: Jennings Park\, Marysville
URL:https://www.ccanorthwest.org/training2/outdoor-wonders-integrating-nature-and-pattern-recognition-in-early-learning-2/
LOCATION:Jennings Park\, Marysville\, 6915 Armar Road\, Marysville\, WA\, 98270\, United States
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