Professional Development
Training and Professional Development to Support Your Growth
Whether you’re working toward meeting licensing requirements or seeking fresh ideas to enhance your child care program, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our team offers a wide range of training opportunities designed to meet diverse needs — from foundational early learning topics to specialized skills that help you elevate the quality of your care.
In addition to individual trainings, we offer collaborative learning cohorts that provide ongoing support, connection with peers, and opportunities for deeper professional growth. We can also help you explore pathways to higher education in early childhood, including connections to local colleges and access to financial incentives and scholarships.
No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to help you build a strong, confident foundation for your child care business or classroom.
Childcare Networks
Focused Child Care Networks are groups of early childhood educators who meet with their local Care Connections & Education specialist for a determined length of time to connect, support and grow with other providers in like work. We offer childcare networks for support around common topics like
- Behavior guidance
- Social Emotional Development
- Business Management
- Publicly funded programs like Preschool and Baby Promise
- Spark, Oregon’s quality rating systems for childcare programs
- New program support
Connect to College
Are you interested in a degree or certificate in Early Childhood Education? Join a cohort to get extra supports along the way; some of which include:
- Paid tuition, registration fees & books
- School supplies
- Guidance and support from a Navigator
- Registration fees paid for local ECE conferences
- FREE NAEYC membership
Coaching
We are your local support for Early Childhood Educators. Here are some ways that we can help through coaching.
- Navigating Oregon’s Early Learning and Care systems
- Business practices
- Professional Development Planning
- Individualized Quality Support
- Family Support
- Spark, Oregon’s Quality Rating system
- Support for Children with Specialized needs
Call our office today to see what options are currently available. 541-492-6608
Licensed Child Care Provider Training Requirements:
Registered Family Child Care
10 Hours of approved training each license period. (6 hrs in child development)
Certified Family Child Care
15 Hours of approved training each year. (8 hrs in child development)
Child Care Center
15 Hours of approved training each year. (8 hrs in child development)
Non-Licensed Child Care Provider Training Requirements:
DHS Listed – Regulated Subsidy Providers
6 Hours of approved training each listing period.
Oregon Registry
The Oregon Registry is a system that recognizes those working in the field of child care and early education for the training and education they complete both past and present. Financial milestones can be achieved through a Step Application process. Learn more about how to participate and how you can receive Educational Awards.
Scholarships
There are several statewide scholarships available at this time to use for professional development in early education.
Core Knowledge Categories
- Diversity
- Families & Community Systems
- Health, Safety & Nutrition (except Safety Sets)
- Human Growth & Development
- Learning Environments & Curriculum
- Observation & Assessment
- Special Needs
- Understanding & Guiding Behavior
- Personal, Professional & Leadership Development
- Program Management
All categories count toward child development EXCEPT:
- Personal, Professional & Leadership Development
- Program Management
