American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (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 […]
Communicating Through Behaviors
All behavior has meaning. Many times the challenge is interpreting what children are trying to communicate through their behaviors. During this training we will explore the meaning behind the behavior, as behavior is the most common way that children communicate their emotions, wants, and needs to adults. It is our responsibility to support and guide […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (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, Northern Illinois University Child Development & Family Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; […]
Big Changes, Big Emotions, Big Behaviors
Online WebinarEarly childhood educators are experiencing changes and reflecting on child behavior since COVID. In this session, we will talk about the behavior challenges and changes in the classroom since COVID and ways to address these changes through strategies and changed mindsets. Trainer: Dr. Anni Reinking, Lead at Reinking Education Consulting Audience: All Providers Fee: Non 4-C Members: […]
Understanding Children’s Temperament
Temperament is the way children respond to the world. It influences the way children handle emotions, regulate behavior, feel around new people, and adapt to new situations. You can nurture a child's development by using strategies that suit their temperaments. Nevertheless, the behavioral adjustment of young children depends a lot upon the interaction between their […]
Food Allergy Guidance for Early Childhood Staff
Online WebinarThis training will help early childhood staff understand food allergies and allergic reactions, create a safer and more inclusive environment for children with food allergies, learn signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction and how to treat anaphylaxis. Trainer: Kelly Cleary, MD, FAAP Audience: All Providers Fee: Non 4-C Members: $10 4-C Members: Free
Taxes and Recordkeeping for Family Child Care
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 track income and expenses, and what business expenses can be deducted. Gain other useful resources for tax planning. Trainer: Mike Allen, Certified Public Accountant Audience: Family Child Care Providers 1.5 Training Hours; […]
Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People
Online WebinarThis training will support an introductory understanding of various gender and sexual identities for young people whose identity development includes connection to LGBTQ+ identities. The training will be both informative and conversational, and will make room to challenge outdated or problematic understandings of gender and sexuality. The goal is to increase individual capacity for understanding […]
The New Professional’s Quick Start Guide to the CCR&R System
Online WebinarMost new early childhood professionals came to their job because they like children and they 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 so thin […]
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 2: Group Care
Group care introduces special considerations in caring for infants and toddlers and six program policies that support the development of emotionally secure relationships and mental health in the group care setting. An overview of the content of Module 2 explores the ideas of primary care, well-designed learning environments, positive impact of responsive caregiving routines, and […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (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, Northern Illinois University Child Development & Family Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; […]
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 2: Group Care
Group care introduces special considerations in caring for infants and toddlers and six program policies that support the development of emotionally secure relationships and mental health in the group care setting. An overview of the content of Module 2 explores the ideas of primary care, well-designed learning environments, positive impact of responsive caregiving routines, and […]