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Curious, Playful, Capable Children: How Playful Inquiry Approaches Reveals Children’s Assets and Capabilities through Exploration and Discovery

$20

with Christyn Dundorf

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 30, 2026 at 6 pm

The science of learning documents that play and joy is essential to how children learn. This session explores children's natural capabilities and the ways in which Playful Inquiry Approaches supports their emergence. Strategies to nurture capabilities will be considered. Set Two in HGD. Preschool.

Un hogar para su familia, un hogar para la mía: entornos de cuidado infantil familiar para todos (A Home for Your Family, A Home for Mine: Family Child Care Environments for Everyone)

Free

with Noemi Ochoa

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 30, 2026 at 6 pm

Deje de lado las ideas tradicionales sobre cómo debería ser un entorno de cuidado infantil en un centro y analice las ventajas de brindar cuidado en el entorno del hogar familiar. Explore cómo aplicar estrategias efectivas de aprendizaje temprano mientras se conserva la esencia y calidez del hogar. Ofrezca un espacio que se sienta como un hogar para los niños a su cuidado, sus familias y su propia familia. Nivel Dos en LEC. Infantes/Niños Pequeños Preescolar Edad Escolar.

American Heart Association Instructor Recertification - BLS

$155

with Amanda Butler

Calendar Next available session starts May 2, 2026 at 10 am
Completion of this course will renew certification as a BLS Instructor through the American Heart Association (AHA). Lab fee includes renewal of CGCC TC affiliation fee. This course is completed in classroom sessions with other instructors to discuss teaching methodology, current science and changes, paperwork, and demonstrate your ability to perform CPR and use the AED correctly and effectively. Each instructor will be monitored in the second half of the class, teaching part of an actual CPR class. The American Heart Association BLS Instructor is authorized to teach both the Heartsaver community level provider classes and the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR courses. Prior to enrolling in the BLS Instructor course, you must have the following: A current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR card IF you intend to teach Heartsaver in addition to BLS- Also have a current AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR card A current AHA BLS Instructor card Have completed any required AHA updates or training in the current certification cycle.

BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course

$90

with Amanda Butler

Calendar Next available session starts May 2, 2026 at 1 pm
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. The American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a current copy of the course textbook to have it available for personal use. This book will be provided to you in class. *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.

ADHD 201

$20

with Jennifer Cork

Calendar Next available session starts May 4, 2026 at 6 pm

ADHD 201 reviews information about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, including the traits, history, causes, treatments, and an overview of how you can support someone with ADHD in the classroom or daycare setting. Set Two in SN. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool, School Age.

Important Conversations With Families: Cultivating Respectful and Clear Partnerships

$20

with Amy Williams

Calendar Next available session starts May 5, 2026 at 6 pm

Ideally, we are always in a peaceful partnership with the families that we serve. Yet, sometimes we must have conversations that are difficult and uncomfortable, which may put that partnership at risk. Examine ways to create a safe, trusting atmosphere, explore ways to communicate when emotions run high, and maintain a relationship that is respectful, clear, and effective. Set Two in FCS. No Age Related Content. 

NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course

$110

with Kevin MacIntyre

Calendar Next available session starts May 5, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks
The NRA Basics of Pistol Safety Course covers pistol safety, handling, and responsible firearm ownership for beginners and intermediates. The classroom and indoor range are located in the basement of the Mid Columbia Senior Center at 1112 W. 9th Street in The Dalles, Oregon. Students will be required to certify their legal eligibility and sign a Firearm Release Form. Participants are responsible for acquiring their own ammunition and will receive instructions on how to complete this assignment. Attendance at all four sessions is required to complete the course, though emergency situations will be considered. Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion, which is required to apply for an Oregon Concealed Handgun License. No discounts or waivers are available.
Committing to Professionalism and Advocacy in Early Childhood
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Committing to Professionalism and Advocacy in Early Childhood

$20

with Kathleen Walker-Henderson

This training for professionals working with children and families focuses on demonstrating professionalism through reflective intentional teaching, ethical conduct, and fostering trust with professional values through continuing professional development. It also emphasizes advocacy by empowering participants to influence policies and organizational practices that improve outcomes for children and families. Set Two in PPLD. No Age Related Content.





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