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Keeping Children Physically Safe

$20

with Kathleen Walker-Henderson

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

This training will examine the requirements for both indoor and outdoor environments to ensure the physical safety of all children, in accordance with state and local licensing. Examples will be explored to develop a plan to monitor safety in these environments. Set Two in HSN. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool, School Age.

First Aid CPR and AED - The Dalles

$80

with Sebastian Garcia

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 7, 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.

Autism 201

$20

with Jennifer Cork

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 10, 2026 at 6 pm

Autism 201 reviews information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including the symptoms, causes, treatments, and an overview of how you can support someone with autism in the classroom. Set Two in SN. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool.

TRI: Resumen de Spark Parte 1 (Spark Overview Part 1)

Free

with Ivette Guevara

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 10, 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.

Child Care Substitutes of Oregon: Forming connections to support the well-being of Oregon's Communities

Free

with Bertha Camacho

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

This session introduces participants to the Child Care Substitutes of Oregon (CCSO) program’s basics that include: What is CCSO, what programs are eligible for CCSO services and how to enroll, & what are the requirements to become a CCSO substitute with tips for applying. During this training, participants will learn what Child Care Substitutes of Oregon is and how they can potentially utilize this service to align with program needs. Set One in PM. No Age Related Content.

NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course

$110

with Kevin MacIntyre

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 17, 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.

Adults Want Agency in Learning: Adult Learning Principles Series

Free

with Jasmin Rivera

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 18, 2026 at 12 pm

Would you like to create learning spaces that empower adult learners? Together, we will explore and practice strategies to support choice, autonomy, and agency in adult learning experiences. Set Two PPLD. No Age Related Content.

De-Escalation Strategies for Early Childhood Educators

$20

with Jose Hernandez

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 18, 2026 at 6 pm

This training helps educators recognize early signs of emotional escalation in young children and apply age-appropriate de-escalation strategies. Participants will explore the escalation cycle, co-regulation, and the impact of self-regulation, then apply skills through scenarios and develop a personal action plan. Set Two in UGB. Preschool.





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