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State Approval Information for Washington

The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved for Washington STARS hours.

CDA Credential courses on Continued meet the requirements of the Council for Professional Recognition for the foundational training hours to apply for your initial CDA. Please note that Part 1 of the CDA Credential coursework is not recognized in Washington for professional development hours credit. The remaining eleven parts of the CDA Credential packages on Continued ECE have been approved by WA for professional development hours, and appear in the course list below.  Part 1 may be accessed by clicking the name of the track you need to complete: Preschool, Infant and Toddler, Family Child Care.

If you are looking for courses to meet your state teacher licensing requirements, please refer to your state department of education for information on acceptable courses. Meanwhile, feel free to search our library for courses that may be helpful to your professional development.

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Engaging Families through Learning Stories, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Lindsey Shafer, BA, MS
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Course: #31635Level: Advanced1 Hour
Learn advanced ways to utilize Learning Stories, including how to engage families, how to invite families to engage with them, and the benefits of using them. Presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

The WHY of Engagement for Fathers and Families, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by J. Michael Hall, MEd
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Course: #31664Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Father and family engagement is required for our programs but WHY should we work to engage our families? We need to know the WHY before we start working on the HOW. Presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Bully Proofing Your Early Childhood Program, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by William DeMeo, PhD
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Course: #31634Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Learn strategies for working with young children demonstrating bullying behaviors, identifying bullying tendencies, and understanding the signs and symptoms of such behaviors, presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Using Children's Literature Throughout the Curriculum
Presented by Shirley Raines, EdD
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Course: #31633Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn how to connect curriculum themes and excellent children’s literature for your early childhood classroom. Learn how to use planning tools and children’s books to plan age-appropriate activities around the main concepts of the books.

Sensory Processing: Strategies for Classroom Teachers
Presented by Tonya R. Hayes, MEd, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Course: #31632Level: Advanced2 Hours
Identify the needs of young children with sensory processing disorders more accurately. Learn specific strategies for aiding children in regulating their sensory needs for optimal outcomes in the early childhood classroom.

Hearing Screenings for Young Children
Presented by Rebekah Cunningham, BA, MS, PhD
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Course: #31631Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about the importance of hearing screenings for children from birth to school age. A brief overview of who should do the screenings, where they can be done and how they are accomplished will be covered.

Interpreting Your CLASS Scores
Presented by Jennifer Rosenbaum, BS, MEd
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Course: #31630Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn the basics about what the CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) tool measures, how to interpret your scores, and strategies for planning next steps in your Early Childhood setting.

Mealtime Matters
Presented by Alecia Hamilton, BA, MA
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Course: #31621Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn actionable strategies to create positive dietary behaviors in young children, including programmatic and individual educator practices.

Adventures in Learning Stories: An Introduction, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Lindsey Shafer, BA, MS
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Course: #31623Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn how to celebrate children’s learning in a powerful way; by making learning visible through documenting Learning Stories. Presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Playing with Process Art: The Power of Open-Ended Art
Presented by Sally Haughey, BS
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Course: #31626Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about the power of process art in early childhood and how it provides crucial opportunities for making decisions and taking risks.