Combating Burnout through Resilience and Self-Compassion
Online WebinarChild 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 […]
Building Together: Leveraging Community for Greater Equity…New Birth to Five Initiatives in Illinois
Online WebinarWhat does reimagining a more equitable Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) system look like? Who should be involved? Come learn about Birth to Five Illinois, which has been given the task to create a statewide regional infrastructure that will allow more input from communities in the development of policies and funding priorities! ECEC providers […]
Nurturing Nature: Incorporating Nature to Support Neurodevelopment
Online WebinarWhy are outdoor play and experiences in nature important to a child's development? The training provides a look at practices and activities to support healthy neurodevelopment. Participants will explore basic neurodevelopment and how to incorporate outdoor experiences to support social-emotional development. Trainer: Shannon Kaecker, Clinical Director, Adventure Works Audience: All Providers 2 Training Hours; Level of […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center DeKalb, ILCPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; Including providers participating in the Child Care Assistance Program. 3 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Presenter: Amy Lofthouse, Director, NIU Child and Family Development Center Fee: Free Training
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
4-C Office, McHenry Location 667 Ridgeview Dr, McHenry, IL, United StatesCPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; Including providers participating in the Child Care Assistance Program. 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Presenter: Jennifer Schwartz, 4-C Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator Fee: Free Training
Brave Conversations: Talking to Kids About Race
Online WebinarThis 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 […]
Tax and Recordkeeping for Family Child Care Providers
Online WebinarDoes keeping up with current tax laws as it relates to self-employed business practices seem overwhelming? Learn what it means to be self-employed, how to trace income and expenses, and what business expenses can be deducted. Gain other useful resources for tax planning. Trainer: Mike Allen, Certified Public Accountant Audience: All Family Child Care Providers 2 Training […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
Loveland Community House Dixon, ILCPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; Including providers participating in the Child Care Assistance Program. 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Presenter: Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Fee: Free Training
Addressing Challenging Behaviors with School Age Children
Online WebinarThis training will talk about why children exhibit challenging behaviors and how to address those behaviors when they occur. Trainer: Anni Reinking, Consultant Audience: All Providers Caring for School Age Children and Youth 2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Fee: Non 4-C Members: $10 4-C Members: Free
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 […]
** FULL CLASS** 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)
Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center DeKalb, ILCPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; Including providers participating in the Child Care Assistance Program. 3 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Presenter: Amy Lofthouse, Director, Northern Illinois University Child and Family Development Center Fee: Free […]