Training Handbook (Updated 9/12/2022) – Your guide to 4-C’s training program. Information includes 4-C Membership, registration and training policies.
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American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant […]
Talking to Children About Race
Talking to Children About Race
Conversations about race with your children can never start too early. Teaching children about race can be a scary process, but it is a great opportunity to teach yourself and […]
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**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
The Strengthening Business Practices for Centers training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of child care programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational […]
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Open Hearts, Open Minds: Challenging Bias in ECE
Open Hearts, Open Minds: Challenging Bias in ECE
During this training we will discuss the formation of implicit and explicit bias. We will focus on the potential negative impact of bias on the way one perceives and communicates […]
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Building Reflective Supervision Practices
Building Reflective Supervision Practices
This workshop introduces early childhood directors to reflective supervision, a process that supports teachers in reflecting on their practice and challenges. It emphasizes the benefits, including improved teacher retention and […]
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Talking to Parents When You Have Concerns: Supporting Family Child Care
Talking to Parents When You Have Concerns: Supporting Family Child Care
goal of teachers is to establish partnerships with parents to support the learning of their students. In the Family Home Child Care environment, this communication brings unique challenges. Building a […]
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**CANCELLED** Better Together Learning Collaborative-Nutrition
**CANCELLED** Better Together Learning Collaborative-Nutrition
Better Together Learning Collaboratives bring together Leadership Teams from various ECE programs to learn about healthy habits in ECE settings while sharing experiences with each other and implementing new strategies […]
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American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant […]
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1 event,
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant […]
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Smart Start Workforce Grant Orientation for Family Child Care/Group Family Child Care
Smart Start Workforce Grant Orientation for Family Child Care/Group Family Child Care
This orientation is a mandatory training to be able to apply for Smart Start Workforce Grants in FY26. This training seeks to provide licensed family and family group child care […]
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An Introduction to Contracts & Policies for Family Child Care
An Introduction to Contracts & Policies for Family Child Care
Contracts and policies can be two of the most important documents to have in a program. Family child care providers who enforce well written contracts and policies may find they […]
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Importance of the Environment in the Development of Children
Importance of the Environment in the Development of Children
It is the nature of children to interact with their environment, but the quality of those interactions depends on the opportunities for engagement offered by the environment. The ability of […]
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Smart Start Workforce Grant Orientation for Child Care Centers
Smart Start Workforce Grant Orientation for Child Care Centers
This orientation is a mandatory training to be able to apply for Smart Start Workforce Grants in FY26. This training seeks to provide licensed center-based programs with a comprehensive understanding […]
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Supporting Infant/Toddler Language & Literacy Development
Supporting Infant/Toddler Language & Literacy Development
This workshop will provide early childhood educators with practical strategies to support developmentally appropriate language and literacy development for infants and toddlers. Participants will explore ways to encourage communication, vocabulary […]
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**CANCELLED** Better Together Learning Collaborative-Nutrition
**CANCELLED** Better Together Learning Collaborative-Nutrition
Better Together Learning Collaboratives bring together Leadership Teams from various ECE programs to learn about healthy habits in ECE settings while sharing experiences with each other and implementing new strategies […]