Provider Insider, Summer
July, August, September 2026
Welcome Summer!
As we move into summer, it’s a great time to refresh, reset, and re-engage with the
children and families you serve. Longer days and new growth bring opportunities for
outdoor learning, creative play, and strengthening connections.
Thank you for the care, consistency, and dedication you bring every day! You make a
lasting difference for children and families in our community.
Did you know?
Ongoing coaching and individualized support lead to more lasting changes than one-
time trainings.
This summer, consider:
- Setting one small quality goal (ex: improving transitions)
- Trying a new strategy from a recent training
- Connecting with a coach for individualized support. Infant Toddler Specialist,
Kelley, klawson@clackesd.org, has openings for a new Infant/Toddler network
starting the Fall. Contact Kelley to find out more.
Consistency over time builds strong, sustainable practices.
I’ll end with a wellness reminder, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Take time this
season to:
- Step outside for fresh air
- Connect with peers
- Celebrate small wins
Your well-being matters just as much as the care you provide, so take care of yourself
and contact CCR&R to partner with you.
Sandy Christensen, CCR&R Program Coordinator
For more answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit the DELC website.
Also, call us at CCR&R, for a conversation around supports we can provide, we love to
connect!
Getting Started: Becoming a Provider
There are two paths to becoming a child care provider: becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider or become a Listed Child Care Provider with DHS. Read below to learn the benefits of each type of provider and what trainings each type of provider needs to complete.
Become a Licensed Child Care Provider
As a licensed Family Licensed Child Care Provider, you can care for up to 10 children at one time. To become a licensed provider through Office of Child Care (OCC), you will need to attend a free, two part Introduction to Registered Family Child Care. Part 1 can be found online. See dates below for Part 2. You will also need to complete the required Health and Safety Schedule listed below before applying (we offer two kinds of CPR, but you only need to take one).
Upcoming Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Part 2 sessions:
- July 08, 6:00-9:00pm (English)
- July 14, 1:00-4:00PM (Spanish)
- July 20, 1:00PM-4:00PM (English)
- July 30, 6:00PM-9:00PM (Spanish)
- August 04, 6:00PM-9:00PM (English)
- August 10, 1:00PM-4:00PM (Spanish)
- August 20, 8:00AM-11:00AM (English)
- August 26, 6:00PM-9:00PM (Spanish)
- September 01, 6:00PM-9:00PM (English)
- September 09, 1:00PM-4:00PM (Spanish)
- September 14, 1:00PM-4:00PM (English)
- September 24, 6:00PM-9:00PM (Spanish)
Pre-registration required. Call us at Child Care Resource & Referral of Clackamas County at
503-675-4100 to register.
Become a Listed Child Care Provider with ERDC/ODHS
As a Regulated Subsidy DHS Listed Provider, you can care for up to 3 children at one time. Being listed through Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) Department of Human Services (DHS) means that you are approved to receive subsidy payment for child care of approved families. To become listed through DHS, you will need to attend a free, two part ERDC Child Care Provider Orientation. Part 1 can be found online. See dates below for Part 2. Providers must be active and have received a letter telling them they need to take the ERDC/ODHS Child Care Provider Orientation, which we offer once per month. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ASSISTANCE/CHILD-CARE/Pages/Provider-Listing.aspx
Upcoming sessions of ERDC Child Care Provider Orientation Part 2:
- (97618) July 16, 9:00AM-11:00AM (English)
- (97626) August 20, 9:00AM-11:00AM (English)
- (97629) September 17, 9:00AM-11:00AM (English)
Pre-registration required. Call us at Child Care Resource & Referral of Clackamas County at
503-675-4100 to register.
First Children's Finance
Free Professional Business Training!!
For a class schedule and to register, go to:
https://www.firstchildrensfinance.org/for-businesses/training/
Contact infooregon@firstchildrensfinance.org with questions.
Getting started with Spark - Introduction to Spark
Spark is Oregon's Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). It is a voluntary program designed to support and recognize high quality early childhood care and education programs. Sign up for an introduction class in English or Spanish today, only for Child Care Providers in Clackamas County. If you would like to sign up for the Spark orientation, please go to the link below. https://oregonspark.org/program-newsletter/
Health and Safety Schedule
Four trainings need to be taken before turning in Child Care Listing Form to ODHS.
- Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety: available on demand, free
- Foundations for Learning: available on demand, free
- Safe Sleep Packet: available on demand, free
- Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect: available on demand, free
- Food Handler Packet: available on demand, free. The Food Handler test can be taken online.
- CPR and First Aid Certification* Adult, Infant, and Child, $65. Upcoming classes:
- In-person CPR and First Aid Certification:
- Blended CPR and First Aid Certification (First Aid online, CPR in person):
The CPR and First Aid class is required for child care licensing and must be renewed every two years. Licensed family child care providers (only the person named on the license) renewing their license can take this training at no cost by emailing ccrr@clackesd.org or calling 503-675-4100 to register. All others must register online through our website, clackesd.org/ccrr. Providers applying to be license-exempt take the Health & Safety set before the CCR&R training.
New & Exciting!!
New Cohort!!
Come and learn all things about Children's Books as we gather ONLINE! We will review children's literature of all types and learn how to spot high quality books, explore how important identity is in books and look at preemptive censorship. Participants will have hands on access to excellent children's books and earn.
Set 2 hours in DIV, HGD, LEC & PPLD!
Please join us over 4 nights ONLINE!
This is part of a 4 class cohort, participants must register and pay for all classes. This class is in person. Set 2 ORO hours for each class stands alone. Cost of the cohort is $60. The classes are as follows:
Wednesday 8/19/26 6:00-9:00PM (ONLINE!)
CKC: HGD | 1-3 hours | Set Two | ARC: IT/PS
Summary Description: From Goodnight Moon, Green Eggs and Ham to Mo Willem’s Elephant & Piggy series books are a beloved part of every early childhood program. How did we get here and why do we read to young children anyway? In this class participants will examine the history of children’s literature and how the use of books in the classroom enriches child development.
Thursday 8/20/26 6:00-9:00PM (ONLINE!)
CKC: LEC | 1-3 hours | Set Two | ARC: IT/PS
Summary Description: The developmental benefits of reading to children are countless, how do you pick high quality books that will stimulate a life-long love of reading and promote critical thinking about the world around them? In this class, we explore what makes a good books good and the skills practitioners need to stock their shelves with these and leave the bad ones out.
Tuesday 8/25/26 6:00-9:00PM (ONLINE!)
CKC: HGD |3-6 hour | Set Two | ARC: IT & PS
Summary Description: Developing a positive view of oneself is fundamental to every child's ability to learn and engage effectively with their world. In this training, we will explore how identity is presented in books and how to screen high-quality literature for families representing all types of identities.
Wednesday 8/26/26 6:00-9:00PM (ONLINE!)
(96705) Books! Marvelous! Magnificent! Meaningful! Module Four: Exploring Preemptive Censorship
CKC: DIV & PPLD |3-6 hour | Set Two | ARC: IT & PS
Summary Description: States are banning children's books representing diverse types of social identities & limiting how social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion for every child & their family is taught in the classroom. In this class we will explore what is being banned, why it is happening, who is being hurt & develop tools to select high quality literature that supports all family makeups.
Upcoming Trainings
Click the links to learn more and register!
A key to the Oregon Registry Training codes is available below the list of upcoming trainings.
Please read our registration and training policies and distance learning policies and procedures before registering.
July
Date: July 01, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC:FCS / PM
Set: 2, ARC: No - Age Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Kianna Lewis
(95936) Let’s Get Cooking!: How to Use Cooking in the Classroom (STATEWIDE)
Date: July 02, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC: HSN
Set: 1, ARC: Pre-school
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Samuel Broaden
Date: July 06, 5:30PM-9:30PM
Language: Russian
CKC: SN
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Alona Halychanska
Date: July 07, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC:DIV / PM
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Ty Morris
Date: July 13, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC: UGB
Set: 2, ARC: Pre-School
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: Jose Hernandez
(95952) Interrupt & Educate: Activities for Early Childhood Professionals to Impede Systems of Oppression (STATEWIDE)
Date: July 14, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC: DIV
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Kelley Lawson
Date: July 20, 6:00-9:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC: DIV / SN
ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Laurys Duno
Date: July 21, 6:00-9:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC: HSN
Set: 2, ARC: No Age Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Laurys Duno
(95938) Applying the Art of Intent (STATEWIDE)
Date: July 27, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: English
CKC: DIV
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Kianna Lewis
August
(95939) SEIU: The Power of Relationships with Young Children (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 03, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: English
CKC: UGB
Set: 1, ARC: Infant, Toddler, Pre-school
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: Alyssa Beyer
(96689) «Каждый ребенок имеет право на место в детском саду» (ECB Program)
A new service designed to support educators to help keep young children in care (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 03, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: Russian
CKC: DIV
Set 2, ARC: Infant / Toddler, Pre-School
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Irina Stukalov MAKE NEW TRAINING IN ORO
Date: August 5, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC: UGB
Set: 2, ARC: Pre-School
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Roxanna Hoyle
Date: August 05, 6:00PM-8:30PM
Language: Spanish
CKC: OA
Set:1, ARC: Infant, Toddler, Pre-school, School Age
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: Aimee Renee Brown
(95940) Implementing Purposeful Observations to Inform Your Teaching Practice (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 06, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: English
CKC:OA
Set: 2, ARC: Infant, Toddler, Pre-school, School Age
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Kathleen Walker-Henderson
(95941) Making Sense of the Senses: Examining 8 Senses and Strategies to Help Children Navigate Their World (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 10, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC: SN
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Rhonda Schock
(95974) Resumen de Spark Parte 1 (Spark Overview Part 1) (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 11, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC: PM
Set: 1, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: Ivette Guevara
Date: August 11, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC: DIV / SN
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Kelley Lawson
(95975) Обзор программы Spark. Часть 1 (Spark Overview Part 1 (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 12, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: Russian
CKC: PM
Set: 1, ARC: Infant, Toddler, Pre-school, and School Age
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: Marina Meaney
(95943) Supporting Anxious Kids (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 12, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: English
CKC:UGB
Set: 2, ARC: Pre-school, School Age
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Jennifer Michelle Cork
(95948) Spark Overview Part 1 (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 13, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: English
CKC:PM
Set: 1, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: Lauren Peterson
Date: August 17, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC: DIV
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Laurys Duno
(95976) FCCO (Find Child Care Oregon): Provider Portal Training; A tool for you business (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 17, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Language: English
CKC: PM
Set: 1, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: TBD
Date: August 18, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: English
CKC:PM
Set: 1, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: Keren Rodriguez and Cody Phillips
(95980) Committing to Professionalism and Advocacy in Early Childhood (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 19, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: English
CKC: PPLD
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Kathleen Walker-Henderson
(95982) Observe like a Rock! Create an Amazing Environment Through the Power of Observation (STATEWIDE)
Date: August 20, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC: OA
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Amy Williams
September
Date: September 02, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC: HSN
Set 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Laurys Duno
(96066) Lift Every Voice!: Exploring Advocacy in ECE & Developing Strategies to Impact Perception & Policy (STATEWIDE)
Date: September 08, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC: PPLD
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Kelley Lawson
Date: September 10, 6:00PM-7:30PM
Language: Spanish
CKC:PM
Set: 1, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: TBD
Date:September 14, 5:30PM-9:30PM
Language: Russian
CKC: PPLD / UGB
Set: 2, ARC: Infant / Toddler, Pre-School, School Age
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Alona Halychanska
Date: September 14, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC:HGD
Set: 2, ARC: Infant / Toddler / Pre-School
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Lucia Aleman
Date: September 15, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC:PM
Set:1, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: Keren Rodrigues & Cody Phillips
(95990) From Chaos to Calm: Planning for Success (STATEWIDE)
Date: September 16, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC:UGB
Set: 2, ARC: Pre-School
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Deborah Laimon
Date: September 21, 6:00-9:00PM
Language: Spanish
CKC: DIV / UGB
Set: 2, ARC: Infant / Toddler, Pre-School, School Age
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Laurys Duno
(95991) Get to know 211info (STATEWIDE)
Date: September 23, 6:00-7:00PM
Language: English
CKC:PM
Set: 1, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Trainer: Kerry Wels
(95993) A Child’s Heart Language: Emotional Intelligence in Teaching (STATEWIDE)
Date: September 28, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Language: English
CKC:DIV / HGD
Set: 2, ARC: No Age-Related Content
Cost: $20.00
Location: Online
Trainer: Kianna Lewis
Oregon Registry Training Key
- DIV – Diversity
- FCS – Families & Community Systems
- HGD – Human Growth & Development
- LEC – Learning Environments & Curriculum
- OA – Observation & Assessment
- SN – Special Needs
- UGB – Understanding & Guiding Behavior
- HSN – Health Safety & Nutrition
- PPLD – Personal, Professional & Leadership Development
- PM – Program Management
- Set One training presents introductory knowledge. The purpose of these sessions is to provide an overview of basic principles, theories, and/or research. Participants are expected to gain basic, introductory knowledge of session topics.
- Set Two training presents intermediate knowledge. The purpose of these sessions is to build on previous knowledge by having professionals use what they have already learned and experienced to think in depth and to learn more. Session are developed assuming that participants already have basic knowledge of the subject in order to participate at this intermediate level of complexity.
- Set Three training presents advanced knowledge. The purpose of these sessions is to provide in-depth study of the session topic. Sessions provide opportunities for analysis, comparison, critical examination, evaluation, research, and/or practical study. Set Three participants are expected to already have significant and/or intermediate knowledge of and professional experience in the session topic.