Strengthening Business Practice for Family Child Care
Online WebinarThis training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family child care providers. The purpose is to strengthen the family child care provider's foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts and practices. It provides tips and best practices in fiscal, organizational, and financial goals and human resource documents in order to help break down […]
Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Sexual Assault: Assistance Through Knowledge
Online WebinarThis training explains the basics of 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, Director of Prevention and Communication, Safe Passage Audience: All Providers 2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Fee: Non […]
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 same information. In this training, we will go over important pieces of onboarding including getting to know your new staff member, providing information about your […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR First Aid AED (expires in 2 years)
McHenry County Mental Health Board Crystal Lake, ILHeartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course teaches child-care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or an infant in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrives. Trainer: Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR First Aid AED (expires in 2 years)
4-C Office, DeKalb location 444 E Hillcrest Dr, DeKalb, IllinoisHeartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course teaches child-care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or an infant in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrives. Trainer: Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee Early Childhood Learning Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; Level […]
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 hire in the field are met with paperwork, setting up training accounts, understanding safe systems, etc. Also, many managers are stretched thin that their […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pedatric CPR First Aid AED (expires in 2 years)
Loveland Community House Dixon, ILHeartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course teaches child-care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or an infant in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrives. Trainer: Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee Early Childhood Learning Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level […]
Aggressive Behaviors
Online WebinarAll 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 […]
An Early Childhood Professional’s Guide to Supporting Children with Autism
Online WebinarThis 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
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR FA AED (expires in 2 years)
McHenry County Mental Health Board Crystal Lake, ILHeartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course teaches child-care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or an infant in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrives. Trainer: Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of […]
**FULL: Registration Closed** Emotional Intelligence: Why is it so important?
Online WebinarThis 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 […]
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
Online WebinarChildren and families count on child care providers to be prepared when disasters strike. This two-part training series will describe recognized child care emergency preparedness standards and discuss how to incorporate them into an emergency plan. We will identify and discuss emergencies that may affect your program/home. Ways to support the emotional needs of children […]