Workshop Series
Our 2025-2026 training lineup promises transformative workshops facilitated by inspiring experts. Our knowledgeable presenters offer interactive learning experiences that cater to diverse audiences. In response to evolving needs, we’re excited to announce a hybrid format—virtual and in-person events, ensuring accessibility at an affordable cost for all interested participants. Explore the array of engaging topics in our lineup, though please note that dates and titles may be subject to change based on presenter availability. Join us for an enriching journey of learning and growth!
All of our training events are recorded and worth STARS training credit for WA State Early Learning Professionals unless otherwise noted in the workshop description.
FALL SERIES – 2025
October 25th, 8am-3pm
2nd Annual Hilltop Early Learning Conference
The theme of our Hilltop Conference is Honoring Children’s Experiences, and this year we are focusing on the pivotal role that Anti-Bias Education plays in children’s development and well-being.
Our keynote speakers for the 2025 conference are Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo, and we will be incorporating their two recent films about anti-bias education at school and at home into the learning design of the conference.
Participants will choose one of two morning workshop led by local ECE professionals, engage in reflective dialogue groups in the afternoon, and end their day with action-planning for their own program.
*Multiple ticket options for in-person AND virtual attendance*
*Group Rates Available – Email us to receive a promo code: institute@hilltopcc.org*
*Earn up to 6 Hours of STARS Training Credit*
October 9th and November 6th, 6-8pm
Celebrating Differences, Embracing Unity & Kindness: In 2025 and Beyond!
A 2-Part Series for Educators
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Join us via Zoom!
November 18th:
Raising Resilient Kids
A 4-Part Series for Parents & Caretakers
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Join us at Hilltop Queen Anne (4 Nickerson St.) or via Zoom!
Please note that we are not offering STARS credit for this training. Certificates of Participation will be available upon request.
Following your registration for our training events, you will receive a confirmation email with the live session link/event instructions 48 hours before the scheduled date. In case it doesn’t appear in your inbox, kindly check your junk mail. If the link remains elusive, reach out to our institute team at institute@hilltopcc.org for assistance. We offer certificates of participation for your attendance as well as STARS training hours (unless otherwise noted). We strive to ensure a seamless learning experience for you!
Past Trainings
Many of our trainings are recorded and can be accessed for a small fee via our media library. Please reach out to our team at ‘institute@hilltopcc.org’ if you’d like to view any of our past trainings and/or share them with your faculty!
The Power of Risky Play: An Educator Panel
You Need Me and I Need Space!: Respectfully Parenting Children with Intense Connection Needs
Supporting Sense-ational Students at School
Political Language & Power in Early Learning Programs
Learning Stories: A Four-Part Series
Safe to Brave – Courageous Conversations: Rosetta Lee
Understanding Gender: What’s Cake Got to Do With It?! – Marjorie Newman & Kelly Thompson
Honoring Children’s Experiences – Hilltop Full-Day Early Learning Conference
Bias and Our Social Brain – UW I-LABS
Don’t Talk About It, Be About It – Ijumaa Jordan
Diversity: The Stories We Tell and The Ones We Don’t – Jessica Ferreras-Stone
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: How Implicit Bias Impacts the Way We Serve Others – Dr. Sheldon Eakins
Raising Change-Makers: A Family Guide to Anti-Bias Learning – Victor Bradley
Conscious Discipline for Families & Educators – Mr. Chazz Lewis
Somatic Engagement in Equity & Early Childhood – Vincent Perez
Parents as Healers, Part 2: Healing Responses to Hard Behaviors – Betty Peralta
Gender Inclusive Practices in the Early Years – Finn Menzies
Simple Tools for Healing Solutions: The Neurorelational Framework – Amelia Bolyard
Positive Discipline: Celebrating Neurodiversity – Julietta Skoog
Integrating Asian Identities into the Classroom – Starlie Chinen & Saraswati Noel
Let’s Talk About Death, Baby!: Demystifying Death with Young Children – Elise Gi-Ae Gooi
Best Practices in the Field: Early Intervention Continuum of Singapore – AWWA Faculty
Stop in the Name of Love: Abolition Work with Young Children – Ijumaa Jordan & Megan Madison
Children’s Dental Health: A Holistic Approach – Shamim Sabeti
Finding Flow by Letting Go: Connecting Brain Science to Behaviors – Karin Boerger
Bodies, Boundaries, & Sexuality Education in the Early Years – Claire Appelmans
Crash, Boom, Bang!: Supporting Young Sensory Seekers (Part 1) – Leah Gotz
All the (Body) Feels: Interoception & Emotional Regulation (Part 2) – Nico Lis