Washington Educators in Early Learning (WEEL) - WEEL Offers STARS-certified Training

Washington Educators in Early Learning (WEEL)

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WEEL Offers STARS-certified Training

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Washington Educators in Early Learning (formerly CCWA of Washington/AFT) is a STARS-approved training organization. We provide continuing education training in the core competency areas of:

Professionalism
Child Growth, Development, and Learning
Curriculum Development
Environmental Design

Our trainers are experts in their fields and experienced in working with young and adult learners. Trainers are also selected from among the membership and staff of WEEL.

Our STARS ID number is 2539.

For your convenience, we can have the training at your center. For non-members, the cost is $10 per hour ($20 for a two-hour workshop). Although we are not able to accept vouchers, non-members are able to request reimbursement from STARS.

If you join WEEL within one week of your training, you can apply the training fee toward your annual membership -- reducing the cost!

To register or schedule a training at your center, contact WEEL at (206) 242-4777 ext. 8070 or email weel@aftwa.org.

Examples of trainings we can provide your center:

Expanding A Child's Creativity

Children’s natural creativity is a springboard for fun learning experiences. Explore ways to use basic classroom materials to facilitate children’s independent play and learning – an important skill for the classroom and for later life. Developed by WEEL (formerly called Child Care Workforce Alliance of Washington).

2 Hours STARS Continuing Education in Curriculum Development

HOT TOPICS FOR CENTER DIRECTORS: Recruiting, Hiring, and Training Staff

New staff orientation, planning professional development for staff, innovative training ideas. Training developed by Better Kid Care Satellite Training, Pennsylvania State University.

3 Hours STARS Continuing Education in Administration

HOT TOPICS FOR CENTER DIRECTORS: The Nuts and Bolts of Operating a Successful Center

Center Directors repeatedly say some of the hardest parts of their jobs involve writing job descriptions, setting fees and wage scales, developing or updating the center's policy manual, and dealing with the financial aspects of operating a quality center. Several experienced directors will address these topics, share their experiences, and offer tips. Training developed by Better Kid Care Satellite Training, Pennsylvania State University.

2 Hours STARS Continuing Education in Administration

What is Normal Development? What is not?
Recognize behaviors that are normal across the ages and how to handle difficult developmental behaviors. Learn how to get help in your community. Become sensitized to cultural differences in a Child's development. Training developed by Better Kid Care Satellite Training, Pennsylvania State University.

2 Hours STARS Continuing Education in Child Growth, Development and Learning

A Good Four Letter Word – “PLAY”
Recognize kinds of play and the stages of play development, learn the importance of play for children's development and how to set up age-appropriate play experiences, learn how to facilitate play for all children including children who have problems playing. Training developed by Better Kid Care Satellite Training, Pennsylvania State University.

2 Hours STARS Continuing Education in Child Growth, Development and Learning

HOT TOPICS FOR CENTER DIRECTORS: A Key to Quality Child Care...Implementing, Supporting and Using Good Child Observation

Learning child observation skills can be a powerful tool for solving some of the most important problems faced by child care providers. Concerned about how to discipline a child? Want to know how to plan successful activities? Observation skills can help. Training developed by Better Kid Care Satellite Training, Pennsylvania State University.

3 Hours STARS Continuing Education in Administration

And other topics as well.

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