Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does it Affect Children in Your Care?
Online WebinarParticipants will learn how trauma affects the developing brain. The way the brain is affected often reveals how and why a child may react or interact in a particular way, after experiencing the trauma. Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program […]
Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care
Online WebinarThe Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family childcare programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business […]
Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does it Affect Children in Your Care?
Online WebinarParticipants will learn how trauma affects the developing brain. The way the brain is affected often reveals how and why a child may react or interact in a particular way, after experiencing the trauma. Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
Loveland Community House Dixon, ILAmerican 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 in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee College Early Learning Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care
Online WebinarThe Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family childcare programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business […]
Choose It, Use It: Great Circle Time Picks
Online WebinarWhy is Circle Time important? What do we already know about Circle Time? Circle Time is valuable in a variety of ways: it builds relationships, builds a sense of community in the classroom, provides an avenue to share ideas, engage in conversation, offers a time to listen to others and develop skills as members of […]
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 are able to eliminate potential conflicts with parents. This informative training will be a stepping stone for family child care providers looking to start or […]
Intentional Teaching: Supporting Language and Concept Development
Online WebinarIntentional teaching does not happen by chance. As Early Childhood Professionals, we thoughtfully plan and implement our practices based on our knowledge of child development and what we know about each of the individual children we serve. During this session, we are going to focus on the development of young through daily conversations, interactions and […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
McHenry County Mental Health Board Crystal Lake, ILAmerican 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 in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Free […]
Mindful Movement in the Classroom
Online WebinarDuring this interactive training we will focus on practical strategies for cultivating a more mindful classroom. The workshop will assist teachers/caregivers in creating a space that supports teacher and student well-being. This training will give you easy to use mindful movement techniques for yourself and your classroom. Trainer: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center DeKalb, ILAmerican 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 in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee College Early Learning Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
Loveland Community House Dixon, ILAmerican 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 in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee College Early Learning Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]