Training Calendar

The Child Care Coordination Office compiles this list of workshops and training events for individuals caring for children in order to support all areas of children’s development from birth through elementary age. These events are organized by third-party organizations, unless otherwise noted, and are not managed by the City of Irvine.

Please see the upcoming live and virtual workshops listed below to continue your professional development or parent education journey.

To view a list of recorded webinars and self-paced online training modules, as well as additional resources, please visit our On-Demand Training and Resources page.

June

English Storytimes

Parents/caregivers and children enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

Toddler Storytime (children 1-3 years old) - Thursdays, June 1 and 8, 10 a.m.
​Preschool Storytime (children 3-5 years old) - Thursdays, June 1 and 8, 11 a.m.
​Play & Learn (children of all ages) - Thursdays, June 1 and 8, 10:20 a.m.
Family Storytime (children of all ages) - Sunday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.
Baby Storytime (children 0-1 years old) - Tuesday, June 6, 10 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (children 1-3 years old) - Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m.
Play & Learn (children of all ages) - Tuesday, June 6, 10:20 a.m.

​Organization: Orange County Public Libraries – Heritage Park Library  
Audience: Parents and caregivers with young children
Location: Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale, Irvine, 92604 
Dates: See above for age recommendations, dates and times
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. More information 949-936-4040.

Foster & Kinship Care Education Online Workshops

A variety of virtual and in-person workshops are offered in June including the following topics:

  • Navigating the World of Autism
  • Trust-Based Relational Intervention (multiple sessions)
  • Prudent Parenting
  • ​Working with Birth Parents
  • Stress and Children

Organization: Saddleback College Foster & Kinship Care Education Program
Audience: Foster parents and caregivers
Location: Virtual and in-person, see schedule for details
Dates: View flier for full schedule
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here to view flier and use registration links on flier. After registering you will receive a confirmation email about joining the class.

June Storytimes

Parents/caregivers and children enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and fun.

Family Storytime - Sunday, June 4, a.m.
PJ Campfire Storytime - Mondays; June 12, 19, and 26; 5:30 p.m.
Mo Willems Storytime & Craft - Tuesday, June 13, 10 and 11 a.m.
Baby/Toddler Storytime & Sensory Play - Fridays; June 16, 23, and 30; 10:30 a.m.
Arabic Storytime - Sunday, June 18, 11 a.m.
Dinosaur Storytime & Craft - Tuesday, June 20, 10 and 11 a.m.
Into the Woods Storytime & Craft - Tuesday, June 27, 10 and 11 a.m.

Organization: Orange County Public Libraries – Heritage Park Library  
Audience: Parents and caregivers with young children
Location: Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale, Irvine, 92604 
Dates: See above for dates and times
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier. More information 949-936-4040.

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime

Introduces and reinforces basic reading, math, and social skills. Fun stories, songs, and more. Meet new friends and stay for a craft. Siblings are welcome.

Organization: Orange County Public Library – Katie Wheeler Library
Audience: Children 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers
Location: Irvine Katie Wheeler Library, 13109 Old Myford Rd., Irvine, 92602
Dates: Tuesdays; June 6, 13, 20, and 27; 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here for flier. No registration required. Visit ocpl.org/libraries/irvine-katie-wheeler or call 714-669-8753 for more information.

Licensed Provider Webinar: Introduction to the Technical Support Program

The Community Care Licensing Division, Technical Assistance and Advocacy Bureau inform providers about the no-cost services offered by the Technical Support Program (TSP)

Organization: California Department of Social Services
Audience: Child Care Facility Licensees
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 6 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required, click here to register.

Let’s Go Potty! 

Get suggestions on how to start toilet training with your toddler. 

Organizations: School Readiness and The Priority Center 
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children not yet potty trained 
Location: Virtual 
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 5 - 6 p.m 
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier and scan QR code to register. More information 714-559-0798 or email SR@ThePriorityCenter.org. 

Joyful Music for Social-Emotional and Language Development

Join this webinar to learn:

  • How both lyrics and melody impact social-emotional learning, literacy skills, and the role of songs in building those skills.
  • How to use music and stories to support skills and engage students in early childhood settings throughout their daily routines and help families extend the experience at home.
  • How to become aware of how music/songs/stories can be shared with families to increase engagement and participation in each child’s growth and development.

Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend live webinar, all registered participants receive a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed.

California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) Math: Mathematical Reasoning

  • Review key concepts in the mathematical reasoning strand of the California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1.
  • Discuss key strategies in the California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1, regarding mathematical reasoning development.
  • Discuss how to support the development of mathematical reasoning foundations for children learning English as a second language.
  • Identify how to adapt curriculum to ensure access for children with varying needs.

Organization: Orange County Department of Education
Audience: Early educators of children 4 – 6 years old
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, June 8, 5 – 7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view event details. Click here to register by June 7.

Baby Steps

Explore physical development through fine motor practice, sensory exploration, concept development and color recognition.

Organization: Pretend City Children’s Museum
Audience: Parents and their babies 18 months and younger, no older siblings please
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, 92618
Date: Sunday, June 11, 8 – 9:30 a.m.
Fee: $12 per adult, online registration. Infants 0 to 18 months and Pretend City Members are free.
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here to register. 

The Best Nature & Climate Books for the Children and Families in Your Program: Featuring The Annual Blueberry Awards!

Join this webinar to learn the best new nature books for young kids, story times, STEM stations, and science programs!

Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend live webinar, all registered participants receive a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed

Adventures in Outdoor Play

Learn why outdoor play and risk are essential to children’s healthy development and see examples from around the world of programs that say “yes” to the good stuff of outdoor play—loose parts, tree climbing, mud kitchens, bare feet, rough and tumble play, chickens, and more.

Organization: edWeb.net
Audience: Pre-K through elementary school teachers and caregivers
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, June 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register.

California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) Science: Life Science

  • Recognize key concepts of life science.
  • Identify the teacher’s role in facilitating these key concepts.
  • Examine nature outside and inside.
  • Plan how to apply this information to an activity already planned in the classroom.
  • Discuss multiple resources to apply in the classroom.

Organization: Orange County Department of Education
Audience: Early educators of children 4 – 6 years old
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, June 15, 5 – 7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view event details. Click here to register by June 14.

Becoming Legally Smart to Protect Your Early Childhood Program and Your Career

Injuries, accusations of abuse, contract disputes, and other unexpected problems can be devastating, so it is critical to be ready for anything! It all starts with educating yourself, being proactive, and having the right team behind you to protect you and your program.

Join this webinar to learn:

  • The importance of professional and personal legal protection.
  • How to access resources available to help protect yourselves and your program.
  • How being proactive instead of reactive can save you from a lawsuit.
  • How you can form a village of protection.

Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, June 22, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend live webinar, all registered participants receive a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed.

Open-Door June Session

Facilitated by an experienced Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant in a confidential space for caregivers to reflect, seek supportive input, share ideas and resources, discuss development, and network within a community. Family, friend & neighbor caregivers, family child care providers, and center-based staff are encouraged to attend with questions, concerns and challenges related to infant, toddler, and young children’s social, emotional, and behavioral health.

Organization: California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network
Audience: Early childhood caregivers
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, June 22, 6 - 7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Talk: Economic Justice and Equity in Early Childhood

A professional development opportunity. Join for networking, light breakfast, and door prizes.

Organization: Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children (OCAEYC)
Audience: Early childhood professionals and caregivers
Location: UCI Extended Day Center, 6537-Adobe Circle Rd, Irvine, 92617
Date: Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fee: $7 (OCAEYC members), $10 (non-members)
Information: Click here for flier, click here to register.  

California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) Math: Algebra and Function

  • Review key concepts in the Algebra and Functions strand of the California Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF)
  • Discuss key strategies in the California Preschool Curriculum Framework (PCF) regarding the development of Algebraic Functioning.
  • Identify how to support the development of the Algebra and functions foundations for children learning English as a second language
  • Discuss how to adapt the curriculum to ensure access for children with varying needs

Organization: Orange County Department of Education
Audience: Early educators of children 4 – 6 years old
Location: Virtual
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 5 – 7 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view event details. Click here to register by June 21.