Program Planning
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales
Rock River Center, Oregon 810 S 10th Street, Oregon, IllinoisAn Introduction to The Environment Rating Scales (ERS) This training is for center-based programs and family child care providers and offers an overview of the Environment Rating Scales. The Environment […]
An Introduction to Contracts and Policies for Family Child Care
Online WebinarContracts 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 […]
**RESCHEDULED** The Importance of Block Play
Online WebinarHave you ever heard someone say, "All they ever want to do is play in the block center!" Well, I have some news for you about the block center that […]
Building Together: Leveraging Community for Greater Equity…New Birth to Five Initiatives in Illinois
Online WebinarWhat does reimagining a more equitable Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) system look like? Who should be involved? Come learn about Birth to Five Illinois, which has been given […]
Tax and Recordkeeping for Family Child Care Providers
Online WebinarDoes keeping up with current tax laws as it relates to self-employed business practices seem overwhelming? Learn what it means to be self-employed, how to trace income and expenses, and […]
Intentional Onboarding of New Staff
Online WebinarAs a center director, manager, or home care owner who onboards new staff, it is important that an intentional and standard system is followed to ensure all staff receive the […]
Navigating in the Early Childhood System for New Center Hires and New Home Care Providers
4-C Office, DeKalb location 444 E Hillcrest Dr, DeKalb, IllinoisMost new early childhood professionals came to their job because they like children and want to have an impact with their development. But many of the first steps for a […]
**New Training!** The New Professional’s Quick Start Guide to the CCR&R System
Most new early childhood professionals came to their job because they like children and want to have an impact with their development. But many of the first steps for a […]
An Introduction to Contracts and Policies for Family Child Care Providers
Online WebinarDo you need to write your first contract and policy for your family child care program? Do you have a contract and policy but are wondering if it has everything […]
An Introductions to the Environmental Rating Scales (including ECERS-3)
Shah Center, McHenry 4100 W Shamrock Lane, McHenry, IL, United StatesThis training is for center-based programs and family child care providers and offers an overview of the Environment Rating Scales. The Environment Rating Scales are user-friendly assessment tools that measure […]
What Does the Suspension and Expulsion Law Really Mean?
Online WebinarWhile the Illinois Suspension and Expulsion Bill has been around for many years, there are still questions in the field. In this training, we will discuss the Bill's intention, what […]
An Introduction to Contracts and Policies for Child Care Centers
Online WebinarDo you need to write your first contract or policy for your Center? Do you have an existing contract or policy but are wondering if it has everything you need? […]