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Introduction to Registered Family Child Care- Part Two

Free

with Massie

Calendar Next available session starts May 14, 2026 at 9 am

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.

TRI: Spark Overview Part 1

Free

with Lauren Peterson

Calendar Next available session starts May 14, 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.

 

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress in Young Children: Trauma-Informed Teaching and Caregiving

$10

with Tiyana Morris

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

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.

Every Child Belongs Starts With Adults: Building Provider Social-Emotional Capacity

$20

with Alexis Tracey

Calendar Next available session starts May 20, 2026 at 12 pm

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.

SEIU-First Steps in Inclusion: Understanding Sensory and Behavioral Responses

Free

with Anita Hisatake

Calendar Next available session starts May 27, 2026 at 6 pm

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.

 

Oregon Registry Basics

Free

with Heather Erwin

Calendar Next available session starts May 28, 2026 at 6 pm

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.

 

Privilege & Me: Examining Social Identity, Unearned Advantage & How We Can Work to Make Things Fair for Everyone

$20

with Kelley Lawson

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 9, 2026 at 6 pm

Privilege is unearned access or advantages granted to specific groups of people because of their membership in a social group. It can be based on various social identities such as race, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, ability status, sexuality, age, or education level. In this class, participants will examine their personal perspectives of privilege and how these shape their ECE practices. Set Two in DIV. No Age Related Content.

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

Free

with Staff

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 15, 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.





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