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Intentionally Teaching Empathy, Kindness, Open-Mindedness & Compassion in the EC Classroom: Demystifying DEI and Prioritizing Social Justice in your Program

$20

with Kelley Lawson

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 11, 2026 at 6 pm

ECE has a long history of supporting diversity to welcome all children & families in the classroom. This objective of intentionally teaching empathy, kindness, open-minded & compassion is known by other names, including DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion). In this class we explore new words used to describe an age old idea: supporting all children's rights to equitable learning opportunities. Set Two in DIV/SN. No Age Related Content.

Resumen de Spark Parte 1 (Spark Overview Part 1)

Free

with Ivette Guevara

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 11, 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.

Supporting Anxious Kids

$20

with Jennifer Cork

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

Participants will learn what signs to look for in anxious kids, information about anxiety disorder diagnoses, the purposes of stress/anxiety, and tools to help promote self-regulation. Set Two in UGB. Preschool, School Age.

Spark Overview Part 1

Free

with Lauren Peterson

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 13, 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.

 

Análisis pedagógico de la planificación de actividades multiculturales en la educación infantil (Pedagogical Analysis of Planning Multicultural Activities In Early Childhood Education)

$20

with Laurys Duno

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 17, 2026 at 6 pm

En esta capacitación, los participantes analizarán sus prácticas de planificación y examinarán, clasificarán y caracterizarán las influencias culturales en el desarrollo infantil. Los participantes explorarán los motivos, comportamientos y preferencias de aprendizaje de niños de diversos contextos, y practicarán oportunidades para evitar estereotipos mediante la integración significativa de la diversidad cultural en sus entornos de aprendizaje y prácticas de enseñanza. Nivel Dos en DIV. Ningún Contenido de Edad.

 

FCCO (Find Child Care Oregon): Provider Portal Training; A tool for you business

Free

with Valeria Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 17, 2026 at 6 pm

Participants will gain an understanding regarding the importance of Find Child Care Oregon (Oregon’s referral system) and some core business practices to engage in the digital age as people search for child care. Set One in PM. No Age Related Content.

 

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

Free

with Staff

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 18, 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.

 

Committing to Professionalism and Advocacy in Early Childhood

$20

with Kathleen Walker-Henderson

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 19, 2026 at 6 pm

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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