ELMS Administrator Training
These trainings are for new ELMS Administrators who have the ELMS super-user role for their B-5 ECEAP contractor.
August 8, 2024 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (In-Person Training)
- 1500 Jefferson Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501
- Register here
August 13-15, 2024 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (3-day Virtual Training)
August 27-29, 2024 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (3-day Virtual Training)
Mobility Mentoring® Monthly Webinar
- Second Thursday of each month from 9-10:00 a.m., September through May.
- Next meeting is September 12, 2024
- Register here
Family Support Staff Check-In
- Third Thursday of each month from 9-10:00 a.m., September through June.
- Next meeting is September 19, 2024
- Register here
Las Platicas De El Puente
This monthly check-in is offered in Spanish only.
- Third Tuesday of each month, from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Next meeting is September 17, 2024
- Register here
Mobility Mentoring® Online Foundations Course
This course if available for all family support staff to access at no charge. It is designed for learners to see Mobility Mentoring® in action, learn about intentional practice, and prepare them to use the coaching approach. The course is broken into four modules that take between 8-10 hours to complete. If you are new to the platform, you must first click the button that says, “sign up”.
Mobility Mentoring® Foundations Monthly Reflection Session
Completion of this session is mandatory to receive STARS credit and to be eligible for Trauma-Informed Care incentives. After successful completion of the Mobility Mentoring® Foundations Course, you need to attend one reflection session to receive STARS credit.
- Fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m., September through June
- Next session is September 23, 2024
- Register here
B-5 ECEAP Coach Check-In
- First Friday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., September through June.
- Next meeting is September 6, 2024
- Join here
Health Coordinator Check-In
These occur the third Wednesday of each month. Join us for the Health Coordinator check-ins as we discuss trends, share resources and plan for the coming year.
- Third Wednesday of each month (no meeting in July 2024)
- Join here
Teaching Strategies ECEAP Office Hours
Register to attend Teaching Strategies ECEAP Office Hours. Register in advance and attend to get answers to your specific questions about any of your Teaching Strategies digital resources.
- Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month
- Register here
ReadyRosie for ECEAP - How to Get Started
Join us to learn how to get started with ReadyRosie! This session is for administrators and educators new to ReadyRosie or those needing a refresher. In these sessions, we'll cover: What is ReadyRosie? How to invite families to join, share customized content, communicate with families, and read data.
- Second Thursday of each month from 10-10:45 a.m.
- Register here
Haring Center DCYF Complex Needs "Back to School" Training Series-Fall 2024
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is offering trainings to support childcare workers who care for young children with complex needs. These trainings will be facilitated by the UW Haring Center and focus on deepening the provider's knowledge in several areas related to Designing Classroom Routines, Transitions, and Schedules, Creating Supportive Learning Environments, Classroom Management, Teaming & Collaboration, Inclusive Large Groups and Supporting Multilingual Learners.
All trainings are FREE, and will be held remotely via zoom. In-Service STARS credit will be offered for ALL trainings.
Note: More training offerings on topics related to Individualization, Social Emotional Learning and Positive Behavior Support will be available later in the fall!
Target Audience: Early Childhood Providers
Training Languages: All training topics will be offered in English, Spanish and Somali
For more information and to register for trainings in ENGLISH or SPANISH here: https://forms.gle/utzZY8iGj4pC1FkE9
For more information and to register for trainings in SOMALI here: https://forms.gle/LukqgQhMndQViqbx5
Please email Phoebe Yeung (pcyeung@uw.edu) if you have any questions!
WA SUN Bucks Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program
In December 2022, the federal government authorized a new permanent, nationwide Summer EBT program – also known as SUN Bucks – to support children who lose access to free and reduced-price school meals during the summer months.
SUN Bucks is separate from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and provides $120 in food benefits to each eligible child. This amount may be adjusted annually. Similar to SNAP, SUN Bucks is a flexible food benefit that families can use to buy food to help offset rising food costs. Click here to learn how children can receive SUN Bucks. For more information visit the WA SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program.
Freedom Reads: Anti-Bias Book Talk Series
Teaching for Change has launched the Freedom Reads: Anti-Bias Book Talk. This is a part anti-bias training and part book review. Each short segmanet explores anti-bias books for home and the classroom. The goal is the strengthen parents’ and teachers’ anti-bias, anti-racism lens and their ability to critically analyze children’s media. Check out the video series here.
Promote early math development at home through playful and fun activities
Dreme has compiled a list of math activities in English and Spanish to share with families or use in the classroom. Download activities and kits to share.
A Calm Brain is a Thinking Brain: Designing calm, engaging early learning environments
Playful interactions in an environment that supports brain development build security, confidence, and resilience and open opportunities for learning. Learn why it’s important to harmonize the 3 levels of the brain (survival, emotions and thinking) to ensure calm thinking and playful learning.
- Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 11:00am – 12:30pm
- Register here.
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