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Basket Weaving - Oval Rainbow Basket

$90

with Chris Bush

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 22, 2025 at 11 am

Have you ever wanted to learn how to weave a basket? This is your chance to weave a Biscuit Basket. You will learn every step and leave with a completed basket. The techniques you will learn in this basket are a standard start stop weave, and twilling. This basket has a wooden base with natural spokes and dyed and natural weavers.

Let's Get Cooking!: How to Use Cooking in the Classroom

$10

with Samuel Broaden

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 24, 2025 at 6 pm

In this training, participants will learn the importance of giving children hands-on cooking and baking experiences and hear simple strategies for making it happen. They will also receive a cookbook with various recipes to begin cooking with their classroom. Set One in HSN. Preschool. 

Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Part Two

Free

with Massie

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 25, 2025 at 6 pm

STOP- Please note:There are two parts to the Introduction to Registered Family Child Care (IRF). You can register for Part 2 after you have completed the IRF Part One online class located at  https://occd.educadium.com/.  This must be completed first!The Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Part Two is the required in-person training you must attend after completing the online IRF Part One to become a provider. This free class provides you with a rule book, resources to help you be successful in your new business, information about the role of Child Care Resource & Referral, what quality child care looks like and much more. You must pre-register. Set One in PM. No Age Related Content.

Explorando la Importancia de la Diversidad en la Edad Temprana (Exploring the Importance of Diversity in Early Childhood)

$20

with Evelyn Salvatierra

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 1, 2025 at 6 pm

Nuestro mundo moderno se compone de todo tipo de maravillosos y diversos niños y familias. Es muy importante para nosotros como profesionales de la educación temprana de respetar, honorar y valorar a los niños y a sus familias que pueden tener ideas y valores que son diferentes de las nuestras. En este taller vamos a examinar nuestras creencias acerca de la diversidad y explorar estrategias para abrazar y honorar a diversos niños y sus familias. Nivel Dos en DIV. Ningún Contenido de Edad 

Los Beneficios de Incorporar los Principios de Salud Mental Infantil en las prácticas de Aprendizaje Temprano (The Benefits of Incorporating the Infant Mental Health Principles into Early Learning Practices)

$20

with Sara Ashou

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 4, 2025 at 6 pm

Esta capacitación explorará valiosas perspectivas sobre la incorporación de los Principios de Salud Mental Infantil en los entornos de Educación Temprana, ya que la promoción y la prevención de la salud mental de bebés y niños pequeños trasciende la sala de terapia. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre sus propias prácticas profesionales, culturales, a la vez que compartirán estrategias para incorporar los principios de salud mental infantil en sus ambientes. Nivel Dos en HGD. Ningún Contenido de Edad

BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course - Blended

$90

with Chrystal Akin Bruce

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 6, 2025 at 10 am
Blended learning is a combination of eLearning (online portion), in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on session. Covers the knowledge and skills for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, initial and renewal certification. Prepares a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in both children and adults. Successful completion of this course provides certification and an AHA BLS Provider Card. Online class portion needs to be done before the day of class. You will receive an email from CGCC AHA Training center with a link to the online class portion. *The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS), and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

From One Moment to the Next: Effective Strategies for Transitions and Active Engagement Throughout the Day

$10

with Tonia Snook

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 11, 2025 at 6 pm

In this training, you will be introduced to and will be able to extend learning from these strategies during transitions and keep children busy and engaged during the day. Set One in LEC. Preschool.

First Aid CPR and AED - Blended

$80
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 13, 2025 at 10 am
Blended learning combines eLearning (online component) where students independently complete part of the course, followed by a hands-on session. The Heartsaver First Aid Course educates rescuers on recognizing and treating adult emergencies until medical personnel arrive. It offers comprehensive training in first aid, adult/infant CPR, and AED. This course fulfills the State of Oregon Child Care licensing requirement. The online segment must be completed before the in-person session. An email from CGCC AHA Training center will contain the link for the online component.




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