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  • Washington Pyramid Model Pre-K

    Virtual via ZOOM

    After taking this training, participants will be able to discuss and plan for developing meaningful, culturally responsive relationships with children and families; engage in reflective practice, examine implicit bias and learn strategies for collaborating as a team; and identify and plan for strategies that support all children (including children with disabilities, children who have experienced …

    Introduction to Best Practices- Full Series

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Sign up for all 4 sessions and save 40%! Each session is 2.5 hours, Participants who complete all 4 sessions will receive 10 STARS Hours. All sessions will be on zoom at 6-8:30PM.   Tuesday, March 25 – Interactions Tuesday, June 3 – Learning Activities Tuesday, September 23 – Routines and Transitions Tuesday, November 4 …

  • Nurturing Deep Roots through Serve and Return

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Please join us as we dive deeply into establishing deep roots through responsive caregiving. Research has now shown the most optimal way to foster both healthy brain development and a healthy social emotional foundation is through interactions called “serve and return”. During our time together we will focus on ways to identify, promote, and support …

    Zoning to maximize learning

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Zoning to maximize learning is a classroom strategy where teachers strategically divide the learning space into designated areas, each with a specific purpose, allowing for efficient student movement, focused activities, and maximized engagement. In this training, staff will learn about zoning, why it is important in the classroom, and strategies to manage and support students …

    Introduction to Best Practices- Full Series

    Introduction to Best Practices- Full Series

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Sign up for all 4 sessions and save 40%! Each session is 2.5 hours, Participants who complete all 4 sessions will receive 10 STARS Hours. All sessions will be on zoom at 6-8:30PM.   Tuesday, March 25 – Interactions Tuesday, June 3 – Learning Activities Tuesday, September 23 – Routines and Transitions Tuesday, November 4 …

    Intro to Best Practices – Routines and Transitions

    Virtual via ZOOM

    In this session, participants will identify and apply knowledge of best practices around routines and transitions. Transitioning from one activity to another can be challenging for children and adults, while routine activities can seem drab or boring.  Engaging children in meaningful interactions can enhance children learning, decrease challenging behaviors, and improve the productivity of early learning settings. Come …

  • A Social Emotional Approach to Biting

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Please join us as we dive deep into taking a social emotional approach to biting. Biting brings up many emotions for everyone involved and is a developmentally appropriate behavior for infants and toddlers. During our time together we will focus on the many reasons why biting occurs, ways to stay calm and curious when it …

    Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers (Fall 2025)

    Virtual via ZOOM

    This course will cover key concepts such as emotional regulation, active listening, non-verbal communication, and the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with children. Providers will also learn how to recognize early signs of distress, create a calm and supportive environment, and employ strategies that help children return to a state of emotional balance.   …

    Advocacy 101: Starting Your Advocacy Journey

    Virtual via ZOOM

     Are you curious about advocacy?  Interested in what's going on in the state legislature or in your city council?  This training will provide you with the advocacy basics you need to start your advocacy journey, share your story, and unpack the legislative system.  No need to have any advocacy experience! This training is for all …

  • Introduction to Best Practices- Full Series

    Introduction to Best Practices- Full Series

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Sign up for all 4 sessions and save 40%! Each session is 2.5 hours, Participants who complete all 4 sessions will receive 10 STARS Hours. All sessions will be on zoom at 6-8:30PM.   Tuesday, March 25 – Interactions Tuesday, June 3 – Learning Activities Tuesday, September 23 – Routines and Transitions Tuesday, November 4 …

    Introduction to Best Practices: Literacy

    Virtual via ZOOM

    This is one of six modules in the “Best Practices Series” that supports Early Achievers by emphasizing high-quality adult practices measured by the ERS-3. This session will introduce best practices for engaging in rich interactions to promote language and literacy development. We will explore what research says about how children learn, what adults can do …