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
- Join us to learn how to best support multilingual leaners! Washington & WIDA Early Years Partnership Kick-Off, Thursday, Sept. 22, 1-2 pm. Learn more and register!
- DCYF's New Training Site: We are excited to announce the implementation of a new Learning Management System (LMS) coming in 2023! Learn more.
- Facility/Site Details Page in MERIT: Learn about the new feature, 'Licensed Job Roles'. Watch the update: English | Español
- Dual Language Designation & Trauma-Informed Care: Learn about PD's Components of the Fair Start for Kids Act.
- August PD Newsletter: CPR Update, Outdoor Nature-Based Learning, Dual Language Updates, Trauma-Informed Care Supports, and Much More! Read August’s Newsletter English | Español | Af-Somali
- Registration Now Open! Elevate Early Learning Conference: Register here or share the recent update!
- 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
- State-Approved Trainer Resources:
- August Webinar: Wed. August 24 canceled
- Qualifications & PACE Updates:
- What’s included in the PACE Model? Review the PACE program overview or read the fact sheet.