Professional Development
We collectively work to provide you with the most equitable and innovative adult learning opportunities in childcare and education practices.
Professional Development Opportunities
BrightSpark partners with CCA of WA’s Professional Development Academy to provide a variety of opportunities for you to achieve your STARS hours, such as in-person training, virtual training, workshops, customized training at early learning programs, book studies, or institutes/conferences. All of our professional development opportunities will meet Washington State’s mandated training program requirements for early learning providers.
Trauma Informed Care Training offered thru Brightspark Early Learning Services
As of May 5, 2023. We are no longer accepting names for the trainings currently scheduled. We will not be scheduling any additional trainings prior to Fall 2023.
- *You may be able to find other Trauma Informed Care Trainings that meet the requirements for the Fair Start for Kids Act by searching MERIT using “FSKA.”
- *For those who have already expressed interest, we are in the process of contacting you. Please check your email (don’t forget to check your spam and junk folders) for a status update.
- *If you would like to be notified of future Trauma Informed Care trainings, hosted by BrightSpark Early Learning Services, please complete this interest form.
- Additional information regarding Trauma Informed Care Training, supports and financial awards can be found on the DCYF website linked here.
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- The Washington Pyramid Model is ideal for teachers and caregivers caring for children Birth – Age 3. To learn more about the model, click here
- Trauma informed care training is ideal for those caring for children ages 3 - 5. A trauma-informed approach involves realizing the wide prevalence of trauma; recognizing how trauma affects individuals, families, generations, and communities; and responding by putting this knowledge into practice. To learn more about Trauma Informed Care, please click here
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Our Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions

Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)
All preservice, training and in-service training is mandated thru the Washington State Administrative Code, Chapter 110-300, titled Foundational Quality Standards
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Training Resources
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