Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does It Affect Children In Your Care?
Online WebinarParticipants will learn about how trauma affects the developing brain. The effect on the brain often reveals how and why a child may react, or interact, in a particular way after experiencing trauma. Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program who […]
** New Training!** The New Professionals Quick Start Guide to the CCR&R System
Sterling Rock Falls Day Care 1840 W LeFevre Rd, Rock Falls, IL, United StatesMost 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 hire in the field are met with paperwork, setting up training accounts, understanding safe systems, etc. Also, many managers are stretched thin that their […]
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 4 (Culture, Families, and Providers)
Online WebinarThis training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences, knowledge, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated into early care and classroom settings. Cultural expectations and biases will be explored, and participants will have an opportunity to increase their cultural awareness in terms of how […]
Canceled **CANCELLED** Child Care University
Loveland Community House Dixon, ILJoin us for a day of learning, fun and IN PERSON networking while enjoying an amazing venue! Dr. Anni Reinking will present the keynote “Asset-Based Thinking In Our Current Reality”. Participants will choose two morning sessions, then enjoy a lunch (included in the $35 registration fee), and enjoy Dr. Reinking’s keynote. Registration deadline is April […]
Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does It Affect Children In Your Care?
Online WebinarParticipants will learn about how trauma affects the developing brain. The effect on the brain often reveals how and why a child may react, or interact, in a particular way after experiencing trauma. Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program who […]
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 4 (Culture, Families, and Providers)
Online WebinarThis training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences, knowledge, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated into early care and classroom settings. Cultural expectations and biases will be explored, and participants will have an opportunity to increase their cultural awareness in terms of how […]
Let’s Get Growing
DeKalb County Farm Bureau Sycamore, ILSome are as tiny as the head of a pin, some are just the right size to throw, and others are as big as a baby’s head. We eat them, we bury them, and we couldn’t live without them. This training will introduce age-appropriate activities and resources you can use to engage children in the […]
Reading for Mental Health
Online WebinarReading has a significant number of benefits that can support your mental health, including reducing stress and improving sleep quality. Why should we read? Reading improves emotional intelligence. A huge role in our mental health is played by our ability to cope with everything that is going on around us. Trainer: Marquita Myles, 4-C Infant Early […]
No Is A Full Sentence: Creating and Maintaining Healthy Professional Boundaries in Family Child Care
Online WebinarHaving a focus on professional boundaries can feel selfish at first, but they can help define professional relationships between you and the families you serve. We will focus on what professional boundaries entail, how they can get blurred, and how they are created and maintained over time. We will also discuss boundary violations and the […]
An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (including ECERS-3)
This 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 the quality of the learning environment for infants through school-age children. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool(s) for program […]
Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Sexual Assault
Online WebinarThis training explains the basics of domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. Participants will learn how domestic violence affects children and how to identify and report child abuse. Participants will also learn about sexual assault and the rights of sexual assault survivors. Trainer: Nia Norris, Safe Passage, Director of Prevention and Communication Audience: All Providers 2 […]
Mindful Movement in the Classroom
McHenry County Mental Health Board Crystal Lake, ILDuring this interactive training, we will focus on practical strategies for cultivating a more mindful classroom. We 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. **Note: please well comfortable clothing and bring a yoga […]