We support the adult educators who care for and teach young children in Washington State.
Washington has qualified, and competitively compensated educators across all early learning settings to help children reach their potential and to eliminate race and income as predictors of school readiness.
Provide a DCYF comprehensive framework and delivering of services for PD that includes adult learning and workforce development to ensure improved outcomes for children, youth and the adults who provide education and services.
Resources
Updates & Popular Pages
- Elevate Early Learning Conference: October 3-6, 2022, virtually. Learn more and register at Child Care Aware/Elevate.
- CPR Training Update: Complete Hands-On Component (English/ español/ Af-Somali)
- Webinars: Summer Webinar Series is here! Topics include:
- August: Nature-Based Learning Competencies | Register Here
- September: Staff Qualifications Refresher - Know Your Options | Register Here
- Outdoor Nature Based Providers:
- The Nature-Based Learning Competencies are now available! The publication is also available in Spanish, and Somali in the DCYF Publication Library.
- Webinar Opportunity: Join us Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. as we take a closer look at the Outdoor Nature Based Competencies. Register here
- State-Approved Trainer Resources:
- Trainers, We Need You! Deadline to apply to present at the Elevate Early Learning Conference has been extended, apply today!
- July Webinar: Are Your Participants Learning? | Wed. July 27 at 6-7 pm | Register Here
- August Webinar: Developing an Anti-Biased and Anti-Racist Approach | Wed. August 24 at 6-7:30 pm | Register Here
- Qualifications & PACE Updates:
- Montessori Programs: What Montessori certificates, credentials, and diplomas are approved alternatives for meeting my licensing education requirement? Review the Montessori FAQ.
- What’s included in the PACE Model? Review the PACE program overview or read the fact sheet.
- Watch the PACE webinar (18 min) or visit the PACE webpage for the latest information.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: Learn how to record the requirement in MERIT.