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Learning to Spot our Blind Spots: Understanding Implicit Bias and Working to Eliminate It In Our Teaching Practices

$20

with Kelley Lawson

Calendar Next available session starts May 12, 2026 at 6 pm

Implicit biases are attitudes and stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner, we all have them. In this class, we will explore how these biases impact young children in our programs and develop strategies to recognize and rewrite these subconscious messages. Set Two in DIV. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool.

Parte 1 Descripción General de Spark (Spark Overview Part 1)

Free

with Ivette Guevara

Calendar Next available session starts May 12, 2026 at 6 pm

La primera parte de esta serie de dos sesiones presenta Spark de Oregón, el Sistema de Reconocimiento y Mejora de la Calidad (QRIS) del estado. Los participantes aprenderán sobre los objetivos de Spark, sus beneficios, los requisitos de elegibilidad y los pasos para participar. El objetivo de esta capacitación es preparar a los proveedores para tomar una decisión intencional sobre unirse a Spark e invertir en el crecimiento de la calidad de su programa. Después de esta capacitación, los proveedores interesados podrán inscribirse en Parte 2 Descripción General de Spark. Nivel Uno en PM. Ningún Contenido de Edad.

La Aculturación y la Experiencia Latinoamericana (Acculturation and the Latin-American Experience)

$20

with Sara Ashou

Calendar Next available session starts May 14, 2026 at 6 pm

En esta capacitación, los participantes examinarán las diferencias culturales relacionadas con el trauma y el estrés dentro de la comunidad latinoamericana. Se discutirá el impacto de la aculturación, y los participantes obtendrán estrategias que podrán implementar en sus entornos de cuidado infantil para honrar y respetar las culturas de las familias a las que sirven. Nivel Dos en FCS. Ningún Contenido de Edad.

 

TRI: Spark Overview Part 1

Free

with Lauren Peterson

Calendar Next available session starts May 14, 2026 at 6 pm

Part one of this two-part series introduces Oregon’s Spark, state’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). Participants will learn about Spark’s goals, benefits, eligibility requirements, and steps to participate. The goal of this training is to prepare providers to make an intentional decision about joining Spark and investing in their program’s quality growth. After this training, interested providers will be able to sign up for Spark Overview Part 2. Set One in PM. No Age Related Content.

 

First Aid CPR and AED - The Dalles

$80

with Sebastian Garcia

Calendar Next available session starts May 16, 2026 at 9 am
The Heartsaver First Aid Course Teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical service personnel arrive. The course also provides a complete health and safety training solution for first aid, adult/infant CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation AED. Course meets the State of Oregon Child Care licensing requirement. American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a copy of the course textbook to prepare for the course and to have it available for personal use. The book will be provided to you in class.

Homebuyers Education

$35

with Salvador Cruz Torres

Calendar Next available session starts May 16, 2026 at 9 am
This class is designed to help first-time homebuyers learn the basics about the home buying process. Learn the lingo and leave better prepared to successfully complete the home buying process. Course covers: housing decisions, financial preparation, shopping for a home, avoiding fraud in lending, mortgages, closing, and maintaining your investment. Lunch is provided and scholarships are available. For information about available scholarships, contact Columbia Cascade Housing Corp. at (541) 296-3397. Tuition covers up to two participants. Please provide registration information for both. No discounts or waivers.

Primero Auxilios/Resucitación Cardiopulmonar y AED (First Aid, CPR, and AED) - Hood River

$80

with Juan Reyes

Calendar Next available session starts May 16, 2026 at 9 am

El Curso de Primero Auxilios de Heartsaver enseña a rescatistas a reconocer y tratar eficazmente las emergencias de adultos en los primeros minutos críticos hasta que llegue el personal del servicio médico de emergencia. El curso también provee un entrenamiento completo de salud y seguridad de soluciones de Primeros Auxilios, Cardiopulmonar y Resucitación de adultos e infantes,y un Desfibrilador Automático Externo (conocido por sus siglas en inglés, AED). El curso cumple con el requisito de licencia para el cuidado infantil del Estado de Oregon. La Asociación de American Heart (AHA, por sus siglas en inglés) requiere que todos los estudiantes tengan un copia del libro de texto para prepararse para el curso y para tenerlo disponible para uso personal. El libro se le proveerá en clase.

NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting

$100

with Tim Sipe

Calendar Next available session starts May 19, 2026 at 6 pm
The course Introduces the student to the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle safely. Students will learn about basic rifle handling, ammunition, gun safety, and rifle shooting skills. For hunting, shooting for fun or shooting sports.There is a $30, lab fee to be paid at start of class. Class is held at the Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W. 9th St. the Dalles, OR.




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