ECEAP On-Demand Training in the DCYF LMS
Sign up for training by logging into your MERIT account and select “Find Training.”
ECEAP Coach Check-In
The monthly ECEAP Coach Check-In for November has been cancelled due to the ECEAP Directors Meeting. We’ll be back for our next check-in on Friday, Dec. 5.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or need support, please reach out to erica.guizar@dcyf.wa.gov.
Recruitment, Eligibility, and Enrollment (REE) Staff Check-In
Check-ins are hosted by the DCYF REE team and involve informal conversations, questions, and celebrations related to recruitment, eligibility, and enrollment.
- 9 to 10 a.m.
- First Thursday of each month, August through June
- Next meeting is Nov. 6, 2025
- Join at REE Staff Check-Ins
Mobility Mentoring® Monthly Webinar
Family Support Staff Check-In
Las Pláticas De El Puente
This monthly check-in is offered in Spanish only.
Mobility Mentoring® Online Foundations Course
This course is 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. After successful completion of the Mobility Mentoring® Foundations Course, you will need to attend one reflection session to receive STARS credit.
Health Coordinator Check-In
Join us for the Health Coordinator check-ins as we discuss trends, share resources, and plan for the coming year.
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.
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.
Complex Needs Training Series
DCYF is partnering with the UW Haring Center to offer training that supports child care workers serving children with complex needs. All trainings are free to providers and are held remotely via Zoom. Trainings are available in English, Spanish, and Somali. See flyer for topics and dates (English | Spanish | Somali).
Supporting Behavior Through Connection
Supporting Behavior Through Connection is a practical resource for families and early childhood practitioners that shifts the focus from compliance to connection. It offers simple, relationship-centered strategies to respond to challenging behavior in ways that help children feel safe, valued, and supported. The resource describes three practices, including examples and prompts, that can be used in everyday routines to build trust and connection with children. View the resource.
How to Build Wellness into the Culture of Your Program
Building wellness into the culture of a program requires intentionality and consistent effort. Here are some resources on how to embed wellness and a reflective checklist to assess your program’s wellness culture from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations.
Nourished and Active in Early Learning
Nourished and Active in Early Learning is a collaboration between the Department of Health and partners to offer trainings, materials and resources that help early learning programs adopt best practices in nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding and media use. Check out all the resources on the Department of Health webpage.
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