Child Care Provider Training
2026-2027 Child Care Training Schedule
How to Choose? Selecting Tools for Program Feedback
Saturday, November 14 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | Online via Zoom
Registration Required Register Online
What tools are used in Oregon to provide Quality Improvement feedback, and how are they used to support early learning programs? In this session, we will examine the assessment process and the standardized tools that are currently available through Spark. Participants will explore the content and design of different tools and strategize how to select a tool that meets their program needs.
CKC: OA | 2 hours | Set Two | ARC: Adult
Trainer: Aimee Brown, Project Coordinator, Observation and Assessment for the Research Institute at Western Oregon University
Techniques for Sharing Strength-Based Observations and Assessments with Families and Specialists in Early Childhood
Saturday, December 5 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | Online via Zoom
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Participants in this training will receive an overview of the purpose of observation and assessment, how to evaluate possible contributing factors when challenges are detected, strategies to work with families in a strength-based manner, and how to refer to specialists.
2 hours | O&A Set 1 | Infants/Toddlers & Preschoolers
Trainer: Aoife Rose Magee
Exploring the Benefits of Observation in Early Childhood
Saturday, January 30 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | Online via Zoom
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Participants will explore the benefits of observing young children to build positive relationships with children and understand their individual needs. During the training, participants will learn to use observation guidelines to become a skilled observer and how to then use what is learned through observation to respond to individual and group needs effectively.
2 hours | O&A Set 2 | Infants/Toddlers, Preschoolers & School Age
Trainer: Aoife Rose Magee
Supporting Individual Differences in
Early Childhood Education
Saturday, February 27 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Online via Zoom
Participants in this training will explore effective methods of observing the individual differences in children and adults. We will examine how the characteristics of temperament can be observed, evaluated, and used for successful program planning. The benefits of using reflective practices and a strengths-based approach to improve outcomes for children and families will also be examined.
2 hours | O&A Set 2 | Infants/Toddlers & Preschoolers
Trainer: Aoife Rose Magee
Past Trainings
Employing Visual Supports to Teach Children With Autism – July 2026
Rethinking How We Teach Disability Focusing on Assets, Identity, and What It Means to Be Human – April 2026
Removing Barriers in the Inclusive Classroom By Using Proactive, Global and Individual Strategies – February 2026
Making Plans for Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom: Prioritizing Access, Participation and Supports – January 2026
Authentic Assessment is All About Me: The Art of Learning to Really See Each Individual Child’s Abilities, Strengths & Possibilities – November 2025
Designing Learning Spaces! Is Less More? Examining Aesthetics & Characteristics to Bring Your Classroom to Life – October 2025
When The Going Gets Rough, The Tough Get Going! Selecting Tools to Help All Children Develop Organized & Coherent Responses to Stress – September 2025
Diversity and Culture/Diversidad y Cultura (en Español) – April 2025
Nurturing Wonder in Early Childhood – April 2025
Applying Practices That Foster Peaceful Transitions – March 2025
These child care provider trainings are hosted by Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries
For more information about services for area child care providers see:
Contact
Julie Handyside
Early Childhood Outreach Librarian
julieh@wccls.org
(503) 644-0043 ext. 120
