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.

As educators, it’s important to know how little ones take in and respond to sights, sounds, touch, and more. In this workshop we’ll explore what sensory needs look like for infants/toddlers and share practical ways to support them every day. You’ll leave with fresh ideas and strategies for creating fun, sensory-friendly spaces. Set Two in LEC/SN. Infant/ Toddler.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.