WAEYC Professional Development

Professional Development

WAEYC works to provide professional development opportunities for those working with and on behalf of children ages birth to 8 in Washington State. WAEYC is dedicated to providing quality professional development opportunities that are affordable.

Workshops and seminars are offered on a variety of topics throughout the year at different locations. STARS credit and clock hours are available at most WAEYC trainings, and college credit is available at the WAEYC Annual Conference.

As a member benefit, WAEYC members may attend trainings and conferences at a reduced rate.

WAEYC Professional Development

WAEYC´s 36th Annual Conference
October 18−20, 2012
Vancouver, WA
WAEYC Spanish Conference
To Be Announced
WAEYC Early Learning Community and Virtual Book Club
Join us each month as WAEYC hosts a webinar on one of the seven essential life skills from Mind in the Making and posts reflections on the WAEYC blog by guest writers. After each webinar, the conversations will continue on the WAEYC Facebook page. The next webinar on Chapter 5: Critical Thinking is February 21, 2011 at 6:30-8:00pm.
WAEYC Online Training
Four free Inclusion trainings available with a $2 per hour processing fee if STARS Credit is requested.

NAEYC Professional Development

NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo
November 7−10, 2012
Atlanta, GA
NAEYC´s 21st National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development
June 10−13, 2012
Indianapolis, IN
Developmentally Appropriate Practice online programs
These programs are designed as self-paced, interactive learning opportunities for teaching staff, family child care providers, and others who work with young children from 0−8 years old as a self-study resource with an opportunity to earn CEUs.
Training for Program Administrators
NAEYC offers three trainings for Program Administrators, which are intensive one−day experiences that provide participants with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and ability to train staff at their own center or school on topics presented.

Western States Leadership Network (WSLN)

WSLN brings together AEYC leaders of the 13 Western states to share information, resources and leadership techniques.

Pierce County AEYC will host WSLN at the University of Puget Sound July 17-21, 2012.

Additional Professional Development Opportunities

Please view the Professional Development Calendar for other professional development opportunities including WAEYC´s local Affiliate conferences and events.

Updated: January 30, 2012