Participants will examine the distinctions, similarities and differences among the types of special needs.  They will explore the categories of disability in Federal Special Education Law. Set Two in SN. No Age Related Content.

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.

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. Set One in PM. No Age Related Content.

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.

In this Trauma-Informed Teaching series, we are introducing Adverse Childhood Experiences and the effects it has on a child's social-emotional development and behaviors within families and community systems. Set One in HSN. No Age Related Content.

This interactive session is designed for adults who support early childhood systems and communities. Participants will explore how adult emotions, stress, relationships, and workplace dynamics shape environments where children and families experience belonging. Together, we will reflect on adult social-emotional capacity, practice listening and responding with care, and identify adaptable strategies that support connection, well-being, and belonging across roles and settings. Set Two in UGB. No Age Related Content.

This beginner level training introduces early childhood educators to the foundational understanding of how sensory experiences and behavioral responses are connected in young children (ages 0-5). Participants will explore how to recognize when a child’s actions might be related to sensory processing rather than intentional behavior, learn ways to observe and respond with empathy, and gain simple strategies to support inclusion and comfort in early learning environments. Set One in LEC. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool.

Join this session to learn about the Oregon Registry, how Oregon Registry Online (ORO) is designed for the Early Learning Professional, and what resources are available to help you achieve your professional development goals. Set One in PPLD. No Age Related Content.