Child care professionals naturally focus intently on meeting the needs of the children and families they serve.  Unfortunately, when they care for others but neglect themselves they risk experiencing stress and burnout.  This training highlights the importance of cultivating resilience and self-compassion as a way to combat stress and burnout. Trainer: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early Childhood […]

This training offers participants a space to reflect upon their comfort level in responding to children's questions and comments about race. We will address the value of teachable moments and brave conversations to advance the cause of racial equity and will include examples and guidance in responding to children's natural curiosities about physical differences. Trainers: Andrea […]

All behaviors have meaning, including those that are challenging or aggressive. In this training, we will discuss the reasons for aggressive behaviors in children, reflect on how these behaviors affect us, and strategies to prevent and address aggressive behaviors in the classroom. Trainers: Cris Hawk, Caregiver Connections IEMHC & Marquita Myles, 4-C Infant Early Mental […]

This professional development opportunity aims to increase practical knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Additionally, the presentation will prepare early child care professionals with resources and supports to utilize working with children with autism. Trainer: Anna Cannone, Clinical Assistant Professor, Graduate SLP at Northern Illinois University Audience: All Providers Fee: Non 4-C Members: $10 4-C Members: Free

This training will explore Emotional Intelligence-the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, evaluate, and use emotions to evaluate and use emotions to communicate with and relate to others effectively and constructively.  We will dive into your understanding of emotions and how we can support Emotional Learning in the classroom. Trainer: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early Childhood […]

We are in a moment of time in our profession, where it can leave us emotionally, physically, and mentally bankrupt.  To counter the pressure, stress, and chaos around us, we need to practice healthy, practical habits and routines of wellness and self-care.  We also need to ruse up to the expectations of taking care of […]

Challenging or concerning behavior is used to describe behavior that interferes with a person's daily life.  The more you know about the person (parent and/or kids) with the challenging behavior, the more likely you are to understand them.  This training covers a variety of topics, including what may be triggering the problem behavior, how to […]

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. How do we get there? What are the benefits? Trainer: Marquita Myles, 4-C […]

Trying your best to understand the underlying cause of a toddler’s biting will help you develop an effective response. Children bite in order to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need. What does it mean? Understanding child development? How to response? Trainer: Marquita Myles, 4-C Infant Toddler Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Audience: All Providers […]