**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
Online WebinarThe 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 knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business operations. It […]
Open Hearts, Open Minds: Challenging Bias in ECE
Online WebinarDuring 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 with co-workers, children, and parents in the early childhood setting. The intention of the training is to build self-awareness of personal bias and heighten sensitivity […]
Building Reflective Supervision Practices
Online WebinarThis 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 teaching quality, and provides practical steps for implementation, such as setting clear expectations and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Trainer: Cheryl Joseph, Professor, Oakton Community College […]
Talking to Parents When You Have Concerns: Supporting Family Child Care
Online Webinargoal 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 sense of community between a child’s home and the Child Care Home requires strong communication. The ability to communicate effectively with parents must be constantly […]
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 in their own programs. The Learning Collaborative framework includes Learning Sessions (noted on the table), followed by Action Periods where the Leadership Team uses the […]
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: Amy Lofthouse, Associate Director, NIU Child Development and Family Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; Level of […]
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 […]
An Introduction to Contracts & 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 […]
Importance of the Environment in the Development of Children
Online WebinarIt 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 a child to interact with their environment directly impacts their development. Through their interaction with events and materials outside themselves, children develop an understanding of […]
Supporting Infant/Toddler Language & Literacy Development
Online WebinarThis 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 growth, and early literacy skills through play, responsive interactions, and engaging activities. The session will focus on creating a nurturing environment that fosters language acquisition, […]
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 in their own programs. The Learning Collaborative framework includes Learning Sessions (noted on the table), followed by Action Periods where the Leadership Team uses the […]
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 in their own programs. The Learning Collaborative framework includes Learning Sessions (noted on the table), followed by Action Periods where the Leadership Team uses the […]