Every Child Belongs
WHAT:
A free workshop series designed for educators and childcare providers. Each session will focus on:
Teacher & Provider Wellness: Happy teacher, happy classroom
Social-Emotional Learning: Helping little learners manage big feelings
WHEN:
Come to as many sessions as you’d like! Each session is from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
July 21, 2026
August 18, 2026
September 22, 2026
WHERE:
Columbia Gorge Community College
Building 1, Room 1.063
Real growth happens when we connect. This workshop isn't a lecture—it’s a collaborative space where you can ask questions, learn from other educators & childcare providers, and walk away with practical tools you can use.
Support educators to help keep young children in care.
Every Child Belongs is Oregon’s initiative to help early learning educators keep children in care by offering timely, responsive support when challenges arise.
Process to Request Support
Request ECB Connect Support
If you are an early learning and care provider and need support for navigating challenging behaviors keeping children enrolled, or finding help when working with young children, ECB Connect will help you access the right supports. Complete the Every Child Belongs (ECB) Support Request form and our IECMHC staff will be in touch with you.
What is Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)?
IECMH Consultation supports early childhood professionals by helping them respond to children’s behavior, reduce stress, and create inclusive, nurturing environments. Caring for children can be challenging at times – you don’t have to do it alone. Mental health consultation is not about “fixing kids.” Nor is it therapy. Mental health consultation helps caregivers support children’s healthy social and emotional development through relationship-based coaching and training.
Resources for Providers
Amanda Parrott
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
I’ve worked in a variety of positions in education for 16 years. A Kinder teacher, facilitating trainings in school safety/suicide prevention, to working in special education. I hold a master’s degree in Education from Portland State University. Social and emotional learning, trauma informed practices, and mental health are all areas I’m passionate and knowledgeable about. Please reach out if you’d like support or want to connect about the IECMHC work.
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