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Kimberly Boykin, SheltonManon E. Brown, SheltonCedar Lane Farm Child Care, SequimCentral Valley Child Care Center, SilverdaleChehalis Tribal Child Care Center, OakvilleCradle to Crayons II, TumwaterCreative Kids Learning Center, Port OrchardApril Felten, SilverdaleGateway Learning Center, PoulsboElina Hodges, Port OrchardNichole Jackson, SilverdaleKatie Johnson, Port OrchardKinderCare Learning Center, BremertonKingston Central Valley Child Care, KingstonLeaps & Bounds Child Care & Early Learning, YelmLittle Flowers, TumwaterTamara Pennington, TumwaterNellie Riehle, OlympiaSaint Cecilia Catholic School, Bainbridge IslandSophia Bremer Child Development Center, Bremerton

Tara Ward, SheltonWunderland Child Care Center I, AberdeenWunderland Child Care at Grays Harbor College, AberdeenWunderland East Child Care Center, ElmaWunderland Child Care Center II, AberdeenWunderland Child Care Incorporated #4, Hoquiam

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KITSAP COUNTYAll classes held at OESD #114: 105 National Avenue North, Bremerton

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CLALLAM COUNTY GRAYS HARBOR COUNTYClasses held at various locations as indicated with each class listing

QRIS School Readiness Saturday, May 31 • 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $40/FREE to Early Achiever Contacts 1 and 2 Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#2, Skill Level 3Location: Keystone Learning Center/Aldergrove Church 1800 Coolidge Road, Aberdeen, 98520

School readiness means that children are ready for school, families are ready to support children’s learning, and schools are ready for children. This training will introduce and model instructional techniques measured in the CLASS: emotional support, well organized learning environments, and instructional techniques. No online registration; please call. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

QRIS Introduction to Cultural Competence Wednesday, June 11 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20/FREE to Early Achiever Contacts 1 and 2Competency Area I: Growth & Development, CDA#8, Skill Level 3Location: Keystone Learning Center/Aldergrove Church 1800 Coolidge Road, Aberdeen, WA 98520

Through this training, early childhood professionals will reflect on their daily caregiving and teaching practices of young children, heighten their level of awareness of cultural influences, and increase their ability to interact competently with children and families. No online registration; please call. Instructor: Fran Williams, M.A.

Effective Family ConferencesThursday, June 19 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 3Location: Keystone Learning Center/Alergove Church1800 Coolidge Road, Aberdeen, WA 98520

Offering family conferences in early childhood programs is a powerful way to improve programs and strengthen relationships with families. Come discuss the benefits of adding and/or improving conferences with families and learn how to plan and prepare for an effective conference. We’ll also discuss some of the challenges conferences can bring and ways to combat those challenges. This session supports Early Achievers in the areas of Child Outcomes and Family Engagement and Partnership. Instructor: Kristin Gomez

QRIS Strengthening Families Training Saturday, July 19 • 9 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $60/FREE for Early Achiever Contacts 1 and 2 Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 3Location: Keystone Learning Center/Aldergrove Church 1800 Coolidge Road, Aberdeen, WA 98520

Strengthening Families Protective Factors are a framework for child abuse and neglect prevention and promoting optimal development. The protective factors shift the focus of efforts from family risks to family strengths and resiliency. By recognizing and building on existing strengths within communities and families, we can support all families in providing a healthy, safe, and loving environment for children. 30 min. lunch break. No online registration; please call. Instructor: Jean Hill-Miller

Routines and Hygiene Using the Environment Rating ScalesWednesday, July 23 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20Competency Area V: Health, Safety & Nutrition, CDA#1, Skill Level 2Location: Aberdeen Public Library, 121 E. Market Street, Aberdeen, 98520

This class will explore what the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) and the WACs tell us about best practice, when it comes to hygiene, health, nap and diapering routines. Even if you’ve been in business for a long time, you may be surprised at what you learn. This is a great class if you want to make sure you’re on the right track. This session supports Early Achievers with information on areas in which it’s difficult to score high. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

Using the Environment Rating ScalesWednesday, April 2 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#1, Skill Level 2

The Environment Rating Scales are tools that can help us define “high quality” in all areas of care. Come study the tool, watch video clips of sample classrooms as you learn to use the tool, and reflect on how you can be the best at what you do. This class will focus on environments for children birth to 5. This class supports Early Achievers success, but is valuable for all teachers. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

QRIS Strengthening Families Training Saturday, April 12 • 9 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $60/FREE to Early Achiever Contacts 1 and 2Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 3

Strengthening Families Protective Factors are a framework for child abuse and neglect prevention and promoting optimal development. The protective factors shift the focus of efforts from family risks to family strengths and resiliency. By recognizing and building on existing strengths within communities and families, we can support all families in providing a healthy, safe, and loving environment for children. 30 min. lunch break. No online registration; please call. Instructor: Betzy Mulwee

Behavior Management in High Quality CareMonday, May 5 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20Competency Area VI: Interactions, CDA#3, Skill Level 2

Managing behavior while maintaining a positive classroom climate can be quite a balancing act. Many teachers wonder how to redirect the most challenging behavior, and enforce consequences, without expressing too much disapproval. This class will examine the do’s and don’ts of high quality classroom management, as outlined in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). This session supports Early Achiev-ers by focusing on skills measured by CLASS, but will provide useful information to all participants.  Instructor: Karin Anderson

QRIS Introduction to Cultural Competence Tuesday, May 13 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20/FREE to Early Achiever Contacts 1 and 2Competency Area I: Growth & Development, CDA#8, Skill Level 3

Through this training, early childhood professionals will reflect on their daily caregiving and teaching practices of young children, heighten their level of awareness of cultural influences, and increase their ability to interact competently with children and families. No online registration; please call. Instructor: Betzy Mulwee

QRIS School Readiness Saturday, Jun 21 • 12:30 - 4:30 pm Cost: $40/FREE to Early Achiever Contacts 1 and 2Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#2, Skill Level 3

School readiness means that children are ready for school, families are ready to support children’s learning, and schools are ready for children. This training will introduce and model instructional techniques measured in the CLASS: emotional support, well organized learning environments, and instructional techniques. No online registration; please call. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

Effective Family ConferencesTuesday, June 24 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 3

Offering family conferences in early childhood programs is a powerful way to improve programs and strengthen relationships with families. Come discuss the benefits of adding and/or improving conferences with families and learn how to plan and prepare for an effective conference. We’ll also discuss some of the challenges conferences can bring and ways to combat those challenges. This session supports Early Achievers in the areas of Child Outcomes and Family Engagement and Partnership. Instructor: Rachel Roche

Director’s Event: Improving Your Center’s Climate Cost: $30Tuesday, May 20 • 10 am - 1 pm Competency Area VII: Planning & Development, CDA#5, Skill Level 3Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Room 6: 301 Lopez Avenue, Port Angeles

Directors and assistant directors, this class is for you! This course will cover the importance of climate and ways to build collegiality. We’ll explore Gary Chapman’s “5 love languages” and how they apply to your relationships with your staff. You will also have plenty of time to share with your peers. Lunch and 3 STARS hrs. in Administration are included in the price. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

The Child Care Action Council’s annual full-day Carousel Conference in Aberdeen will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2014. New this year: the conference will be hosted by Grays Harbor College! Save this date and watch for a special flyer to be mailed in early March. STARS hours will be provided.

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

Aberdeen Carousel Conference

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Mason County Commitment to Quality ConferenceMason County providers are invited to join us for this full-day conference on May 17, offered in collaboration with Mason County Early Learning Coalition. Classes offered are designed to provide information on how you can achieve the highest quality of care in a variety of areas. Classes provide information that is important for all providers, but especially for those who may be participating in DEL’s Early Achievers program. Co-workers may wish to split up in order to obtain information from both classes in each session.

Across Washington, 1,950 facilities are participating in Early Achievers. 190 of those are in the Olympic Peninsula region (Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson counties). Join these leaders by registering for an orientation today!

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Classes held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Room 6301 Lopez Avenue, Port Angeles

MASON COUNTYNo STARS classes will be offered this quarter so that you may direct your attention to the Mason County second annual early learning Commitment to Quality conference on Saturday, May 17. Check out the insert for details.

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THURSTON COUNTYAll classes held at Child Care Action Council: 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, unless otherwise noted

CDA #4 Wrap UpTuesday, May 20 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: $25Competency Area IV: Familly & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 2

For those pursuing a CDA either in a classroom or online, this session will summarize and expand on the area of “Productive Relationships with Families” and facilitate the writing of competency statements. (Written work is required, even if you take your classes online.) Instructor: Jean Hill-Miller, M.Ed.

NEW! Effective Family ConferencesWednesday, May 21 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 3

Offering family conferences in early childhood programs is a powerful way to improve programs and strengthen relationships with families. Come discuss the benefits of adding and/or improving conferences with families and learn how to plan and prepare for an effective conference. We’ll also discuss some of the challenges conferences can bring and ways to combat those challenges. This session supports Early Achievers in the areas of Child Outcomes and Family Engagement and Partnership. Instructor: Kristin Gomez

Personal Values and TeachingTuesday, May 27 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: $25Competency Area VIII: Professional Development, CDA#6, Skill Level 2

In teaching, everything we do is sifted through our core values. Through engaging activities, this popular course covers the importance of clarifying our own values, the need to understand the shared values of our profession, and how all of this affects our teaching. Leave with a greater understanding of your work and why you do what you do. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

Child Care Basics Cost: $225Saturday, May 31, Sunday, June 8, Saturday, June 14, and Sunday June 22 8 am - 3:30 pm

This curriculum is designed to meet the DEL licensing requirements for early learning lead teachers and family home providers, and is recognized in the MERIT system. Topics include child growth/development, cultural competency, community resources, guidance, health/safety/nutrition, and professional practice. To earn your certificate you must attend on all 4 days. Bring your food for a working lunch. Instructor: Amy M. de Lonien

Physical and Intellectual DevelopmentTuesday, June 3 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: $25Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#2, Skill Level 2

Discover principles of physical and intellectual growth. What you do, or don’t do, has an impact on children’s development in these areas. Come and learn activities to stimulate development. Instructor: Lora Brownell, M.S.W.

Effective Program ManagementSaturday, June 7 • 9 - 11:30 am Cost: $25Competency Area VII: Planning & Development, CDA#5, Skill Level 2

What sets the best child care center program managers apart from the rest? Learn the 6 things that matter most, as well as other tips for making your program not good, but great! Instructor: Connie Dougherty

NEW! Behavior Management in High Quality CareTuesday, June 17 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20 Competency Area VI: Interactions, CDA#3, Skill Level 2

Managing behavior while maintaining a positive classroom climate can be quite a bal-ancing act. Many teachers wonder how to redirect the most challenging behavior, and enforce consequences, without expressing too much disapproval. This class will examine the dos and don’ts of high quality classroom management, as outlined in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). This session supports Early Achievers by focus-ing on skills measured by CLASS, but will provide useful information to all participants.  Instructor: Karin Anderson

NEW! Executive Functions of the BrainTuesday, July 8 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20 Competency Area I: Child Growth & Development, CDA#8, Skill Level 3

We all want to teach children skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Research shows these skills involve the executive functions of the brain. Come and learn why executive function skills deserve our attention, when they begin to develop, and how we can scaffold these emerging skills through play.  Instructor: Nimira Jetha, M.Ed.

Refining Your CurriculumTuesday, July 22 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: $25 Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#2, Skill Level 3

This class is for the teacher of children ages 2-5 who wants to more fully develop his/her curriculum. We’ll practice enriching a basic curriculum so that it addresses multiple learning areas. We’ll also cover how to align it with your program philosophy, the Early Learning Guidelines, and the unique needs of different children. Bring your program’s written curriculum or learning philosophy and one lesson plan or theme you’ve used. Instructor: Jean Hill-Miller, M.Ed.

Family-Friendly PoliciesTuesday, April 1 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: $25Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 2

What should you do when families won’t follow your policies? What about those parents who always want you to make exceptions for them? This session is all about finding that balance between enforcing rules and building relationships. Expect lots of discussion with your colleagues! Instructor: Connie Dougherty

Using the Guidelines to Observe and Teach ChildrenSaturday, April 5 • 9 - 11:30 am Cost: $25Competency Area III: Measurement of Child Progress, CDA#7, Skill Level 2

The Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines were created for provider and parent use. Are you using them to their fullest potential? In this class we’ll examine the document and discuss how you can use this tool to improve your assessment of children’s learning. If you own a copy of the Guidelines, please bring it to class. Instructor: Jean Hill-Miller, M.Ed.

Core Curriculum for Young ChildrenSaturday, April 5 • 12 - 2:30 pm Cost: $25Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#7, Skill Level 2

This class is for teachers who want to begin to be more thoughtful about their curriculum activities. In this session we will discuss what makes curriculum rich, appropriate, and fun for children. We’ll also discuss how to extend curriculum through our interactions and set intentional goals for the activities we choose. Instructor: Jean Hill-Miller, M.Ed.

QRIS Strengthening Families Training Saturday, April 12 • 9 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $60/FREE for Early Achiever Contacts 1 and 2Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 3

Strengthening Families Protective Factors are a framework for child abuse and neglect pre-vention and promoting optimal development. The protective factors shift the focus of efforts from family risks to family strengths and resiliency. By recognizing and building on existing strengths within communities and families, we can support all families in providing a healthy, safe, and loving environment for children. 30 min. lunch break. No online registration; please call. Instructor: Kristin Gomez

Infant Crying: Helping Parents RespondTuesday, April 15 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: $25Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4 Skill Level 2

Learn ways to support families of children in your care who have, or will soon have, infants in the home. You will engage in memorable activities as you learn about what experts call the Period of PURPLE Crying, and how you can be a key player in passing along information to families about excessive crying in normal infants and strategies for soothing infants and themselves. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

Day to Day Family ConnectionsTuesday, April 22 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: $25Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 2

Little things make a big difference! This class will explore strategies and tools for connecting daily with families, both verbally and in writing. Instructor: Amy M. de Lonien

QRIS Introduction to Cultural Competence Wednesday, April 23 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesday, July 15 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20/FREE for Early Achiever Contacts 1 and 2Competency Area I: Child Growth & Development, CDA#8, Skill Level 3

Through this training, early childhood professionals will reflect on their daily caregiving and teaching practices of young children, heighten their level of awareness of cultural influences, and increase their ability to interact competently with children and families. No online registration; please call. Instructor: Fran Williams, M.A.

Infant, Child and Adult CPR and First AidSaturday, April 26 • 9 am - 3 pm Cost: $50Saturday, July 12 • 9 am - 3 pmCompetency Area V: Health, Safety & Nutrition, CDA#1, Skill Level 1

Meets DEL requirements for child care providers. Bring your food for a working lunch. (No lunch break provided). NO STARS HOURS. Instructor: Dave Tait

Talking with Families about Difficult TopicsTuesday, April 29 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: $25Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 2

Some topics are more difficult than others when it comes to talking to children’s families. Identify what makes conversations stressful and learn how to be a better listener and a firm, but kind, speaker. Instructor: Jean Hill-Miller, M.Ed.

Using the Environment Rating ScalesWednesday, April 30 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#1, Skill Level 2

The Environment Rating Scales are tools that can help us define “high quality” in all areas of care. Come study the tool, watch video clips of sample classrooms as you learn to use the tool, and reflect on how you can be the best at what you do. This class will focus on environments for children birth to 5. This class supports Early Achievers success, but is valuable for all teachers. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

QRIS School Readiness Saturday, May 3 • 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $40/FREE to Early Achiever Contacts 1 and 2 Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#2, Skill Level 3

School readiness means that children are ready for school, families are ready to support children’s learning, and schools are ready for children. This training will introduce and model instructional techniques measured in the CLASS: emotional support, well organized learning environments, and instructional techniques. No online registration; please call. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

Inclusion: Program Policies and Community ResourcesTuesday, May 6 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: FREE!Competency Area VII: Planning & Development, CDA#5, Skill Level 2

This class is offered at no charge due to special grant funding. Let’s explore your program policies and determine if they accurately reflect the special needs you can and cannot accommodate. This class will also cover the process and timeliness associated with making referrals for children to community resources. Instructor: Lora Brownell, M.S.W.

Using “Teacher Talk” to Support LearningWednesday, May 7 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#3, Skill Level 3

Experts agree: The best teachers are also usually the best talkers! Children thrive when early childhood professionals intentionally use their words to model language, extend conversation, get children thinking, and give thought-provoking feedback. Think you are already doing well in this area? Come find out! We’ll discuss the areas in which most of us can improve the way we speak to children. This session supports Early Achievers by focusing on skills measured by CLASS, but will provide useful information to all participants. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

Authority and Accountability in the Child Care CenterSaturday, May 10 • 9 - 11:30 am Cost: $25Competency Area VII: Planning & Development, CDA#5, Skill Level 3

Directors, you need your teachers to help you meet your center goals, don’t you? This class is for center directors who need their STARS admin hours and want to improve the way they hold their staff accountable. We’ll discuss how to set expectations for teachers, motivate them to act, and encourage them to take responsibility for their classrooms. Instructor: Connie Dougherty

Eat the Frog FirstSaturday, May 10 • 12 - 2:30 pm Cost: $25Competency Area VII: Planning & Development, CDA#5, Skill Level 2

There’s never enough time! Where’s the day gone? Sound familiar? In reality there are 24 hours in every day; never more, never less. It’s all about how we choose to use our daily 1440 minutes. This class is open to all, but is especially helpful to directors and program managers. Instructor: Jean Hill-Miller, M.Ed.

Strong Families = Safe and Ready KidsTuesday, May 13 • 6:30 - 9 pm Cost: $25Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 2

This introduction to the Strengthening Families approach and the Protective Factors framework will assist you with increasing your capacity to support families, which will in turn help ensure that children have the best start in school and life. This is a helpful class for providers who work in facilities that have signed up for Early Achievers. Instructor: Jean Hill-Miller, M.Ed.

NEW! Learning from the Children Book Club, Parts 1-3Monday, May 19 • 6:30 - 8 pm Cost: $45Monday, June 16 • 6:30 - 8 pmMonday, July 21 • 6:30 - 8 pmCompetency Area VIII: Professional Development, CDA#6, Skill Level 3

We’re pleased to present another book club for those who like to read, reflect, and discuss. Learning from the Children is a 165-page collection of classroom stories that reflect the change and growth that happens when teachers take time to learn from the children. Each story is followed by the author’s reflection on the event and the lasting impact it made. You will be encouraged to reflect and share at each meeting. Price includes all three sessions and a book to keep. You will be given the book and reading assignments upon registration.  Instructor: Abby Silva

NEW! Developing a Behavior Support Plan (CSEFEL 3b)Saturday, May 17 • 9 am - 3 pm Cost: $55Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#3, Skill Level 2

This is a class applicable to preschool age children. Last quarter in session 3a we taught you how to determine the meaning of challenging behavior. In this follow-up session, you will learn replacement skills that may be taught to replace challenging behavior and practice responses that do not reinforce negative behavior. You will also develop a behavior support plan for a case study child. Prerequisite: Attendance at 3a or some knowledge of how to pin-point the causes and triggers of children’s behavior. 30 min. lunch break. Instructor: Jean Hill-Miller, M.Ed.

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Unless otherwise noted, all classes provide STARS

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Registration is required 48 hours prior to class.

Registration and payments not accepted at class.

Those arriving more than 15 minutes late will not receive a certificate or refund.

Class cancellations will be posted on our training calendar, and an email will be sent to registrants.

Full refunds will only be issued by calling and cancelling registration by 12 pm the day before class. No refunds or class transfers given after the noon deadline.

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Check-in and breakfast: 7:30 - 8 am

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1A: Executive Functions of the BrainWe all want to teach children skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Research shows these skills involve the executive functions of the brain. Come and learn why executive function skills deserve our attention, when they begin to develop, and how we can scaffold these emerging skills through play. Instructor: Nimira Jetha, M.Ed. Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#1, Skill Level 3

1B: Behavior Management in High Quality Child CareManaging behavior while maintaining a positive classroom climate can be quite a balancing act. Many teachers wonder how to redirect the most challenging behavior, and enforce consequences, without expressing too much disapproval. This class will examine the do’s and don’ts of high quality classroom management, as outlined in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). This session supports Early Achievers by focusing on skills measured by CLASS, but will provide useful information to all participants.  Instructor: Karin Anderson. Competency Area VI: Interactions, CDA#3, Skill Level 2

2A: Family-Friendly PoliciesWhat should you do when families won’t follow your policies? What about those parents who always want you to make exceptions for them? This session is all about finding that balance between enforcing rules and building relationships. Expect lots of discussion with your colleagues! Instructor: Connie Dougherty. Competency Area IV: Family & Community, CDA#4, Skill Level 2

2B: Creative ArtPreschool art is a process, not a product. Learn to encourage creativity in young artists and plan appropriate activities. We’ll have some hands-on fun with art materials and you will leave with ideas to use immediately. Instructor: Amy M. de Lonien. Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#2, Skill Level 2

3A: Creating Your EnvironmentIs your child care environment all it could and should be? Learn room arrangement methods that will create or enhance a developmentally appropriate learning environment where children can feel safe and flourish. Discover practical and creative ways to tackle “problem” areas of your classroom and gain a better understanding and respect for the power of your environment! Instructor: Kristin Gomez. Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#1, Skill Level 2

3B: Coyote Science: Teaching S.T.E.M. in Early LearningCome and learn the “coyote” model for teaching children to become problem solvers: people who address challenges through observation, insight, and adaptation. Leave with new ideas and hands-on projects to enhance the experiences young children have with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.). Instructor: Fran Williams, M.A. Competency Area II: Curriculum & Learning, CDA#2, Skill Level 3

Session 1 Session 2 Session 39:30-11:30 12:30 - 2 2:15 - 3:45

Sarah Roseberry Lytle, Ph.D., Director of Translation, Outreach, and Education at the University of Washington, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (ILABS)

Children are born learning and the earliest skills they acquire form the building blocks for later success. This presentation highlights the importance of interactions and early relationships as the context that fosters all learning. Participants will identify the ingredients of everyday social interactions that facilitate learning and development, understand how experiences influence the brain’s physical development, and appreciate how children’s earliest skills build over time to produce indicators of school readiness and later success. Competency Area I: Growth & Development, CDA#8, Skill Level 3

Keynote: 8 - 9:15

Mason County providers are invited to join us for this full-day conference on May 17, offered in collaboration with Mason County Early Learning Coalition. Classes offered are designed to provide information on how you can achieve the highest quality of care in a variety of areas. Classes provide information that is important for all providers, but especially for those who may be participating in DEL’s Early Achievers program. Co-workers may wish to split up in order to obtain information from both classes in each session.

May 17, 2014 Shelton, WA

MASON COUNTY ’S SECOND ANNUAL EARLY LEARNING CONFERENCE

R E G I S T R AT I O N

• Click on conference to register• Select option A or B for each session

For help with registration, or to register by phone, call 800-845-0956

Earn up to 6 STARS hoursHours can also be used toward a CDA credentialContinental breakfast and lunch is included

$45

C o n f e r e n c e S p o n s o r s

L O C A T I O NGateway Christian Fellowship & Child Care405 South 7th StreetShelton, WA

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Building Baby Brains: The Importance of Early Experiences

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Interested in obtaining your Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education? Get started this fall with a scholarship from WA Scholarships for Child Care Professionals. Detailed information and applications will be available in April, and scholarships will be awarded throughout the spring. Questions? Check out http://bit.ly/1cMqY2o.

Over 250 scholarships were awarded for providers attending college in Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. The staff at Washington Scholarships said, “It is amazing to see and hear how much the scholarship programs enrich the lives of providers and children. Many of our scholars report higher job satisfaction and deeper understanding for the importance of their role. Others are excited to simply try new things that help the children in their care. The knowledge scholars gain from their education is priceless to them and the people they influence.”

GED Reimbursement

Washington Scholarships is offering reimbursements for qualified SEIU family child care owners to assist providers with obtaining their GED. This program reimburses providers up to $500 for the cost of coursework, materials and testing accrued from July 2013 to June 2014. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1ffdXD6.

BA SCHOLARSHIPS AND GED REIMBURSEMENTSOffered by Washington Scholarships

NEWS

Attention Kitsap County Early Achiever providers: Are you looking to earn points in the Quality Standard area of Family Engagement & Partnership? One way to earn a point is to “provide information about community-based programs available for parents…” Inform your parents of The Parenting Place classes, offered through Kitsap Community Resources, and you’re on your way to earning that point. Early Achiever parents get free registration ($167 value), free dinner, free onsite childcare, and paid mileage when they attend these classes. For detailed information to share with your families, please call Terri Kesteren at 360-473-2134. Classes are starting NOW so call today!

KITSAP COUNTY

Inform your parents and earn a point!PARENTING RESOURCE

Interested in learning more about Early Achievers, Washington’s Quality Rating and Improvement System? We have specialists available to meet with you to explain all the ins and outs. To schedule a one-on-one appointment at your center or home, contact Tiffany Stutesman, Regional Coordinator, at tiffany@ccacwa.org or (360) 689-3611.

EARLY ACHIEVERS ORIENTATIONS AVAILABLECall for a one-on-one appointment

“ “My TA Specialist checks in to see how we are progressing, offers suggestions and encouragement along the way. It’s great to have someone knowledgeable in the early childhood field that respects and validates what you do.” - Mary, Center Director, Port Angeles

WHAT PROVIDERS ARE SAYING AFTER SIGNING UP

“ “It has been wonderful, amazing, and stress-free having a TA. If I have a question or don’t fully understand something, I can contact a REAL, live person! Follow up is quick and questions get answered. That makes all the difference in participation!“ - Janine, Director, Port Orchard

BRING “IN-SERVICE TRAINING” TO YOUR CENTERAn education option for earlylearning professionalsThe Child Care Action Council is pleased to offer an “in-service training” program. Through this program, center directors arrange for classes to be held at their facilities for all of their staff. Many centers already take advantage of this opportunity.

Classes taught by MERIT-approved trainers are available on a wide variety of topics and STARS hours are provided. The cost of training varies based on location, but averages about $5.00 per hour per person, plus a 10% administrative fee and, at times, a mileage stipend. There are minimum fees, so these classes are most economical for centers of at least 12 staff members. Centers are required to pay CCAC’s fee, but may choose to collect money from staff members in order to pay that fee.

The most widely requested training topics are those that specifically support success in Early Achievers. Some popular titles are listed below. For more information, contact Connie Dougherty at (360) 786-8907, ext. 108.

In-service training that specifically supports Early Achievers includes:

Environment Support: • Using the Environment Rating Scales • Routines and Hygiene Using the Environment Rating Scales• Making the Most of Blocks and Dramatic Play

Interactions (CLASS) Support: • Using “Teacher Talk” to Support Instruction• Behavior Management in High Quality Care

Curriculum Support:• Refining Your Curriculum

Are you wondering what’s happening in the legislature that will ultimately affect you and your child care families? Do you want to know what is happening with the movement to fund quality pre-school programs for all children? How about knowing where to turn for the news about the industry you know so well - early learning? Check out these sites below to be in the know:

• Thrive by Five blog http://bit.ly/1io5ex0

• Children’s Alliance http://bit.ly/1lLtLRr

• DEL Connect http://bit.ly/1dFhKIT

• Preschool Matters http://bit.ly/1fOGYXk

EARLY LEARNING NEWSSites to follow