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)
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 […]
Transforming the Difficult Child
Online WebinarDuring this workshop, providers will gain knowledge about utilizing the Nurtured Heart Approach created by Howard Glasser. The Nurtured Heart Approach is used in a variety of settings and can be utilized by childcare providers. The essence of the Approach is a set of core methodologies originally developed for working with the most difficult children. […]
Moving Past Welcoming To…Belonging
Online WebinarAs Early Childhood Educators you have a great deal of experience when it comes to welcoming children and families. However, if we strive for family partnerships how can we move beyond just welcoming them into our program. How can we ensure that we are working towards creating an authentic sense of belonging for children and […]
Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated: Increasing Positive Attachment in Child Care
Online WebinarThis series consists of four training sessions utilizing an eight chapter reading, video, and interactive discussion on an attachment approach that helps build caregivers' capabilities to view young children's behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify the child's needs, challenges, and strengths. This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with […]
An Introduction to Contracts and Policies for Child Care Centers
Online WebinarDo you need to write your first contract or policy for your Center? Do you have an existing contract or policy but are wondering if it has everything you need? In this training we will identify the difference between contracts and policies, give examples of what goes into them and apply the information to new […]
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 Childhood Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (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 […]
Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated: Increasing Positive Attachment in Child Care
Online WebinarThis series consists of four training sessions utilizing an eight chapter reading, video, and interactive discussion on an attachment approach that helps build caregivers' capabilities to view young children's behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify the child's needs, challenges, and strengths. This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with […]
Circle of Security -Parenting and Caregiving-Abbreviated: Increasing Positive Attachment in Child Care
Online WebinarThis series consists of four training sessions utilizing an eight chapter reading, video, and interactive discussion on an attachment approach that helps build caregivers' capabilities to view young children's behavior from a secure base and safe haven perspective and then identify the child's needs, challenges, and strengths. This enables caregivers to increase positive attachments with […]
Recognizing Traumatic Stress in Young Children
Online WebinarChildren are more vulnerable to being traumatized by accidents, pandemics, violent crimes, and other disasters. But with the right adult support, they're also able to recover faster. We will look at recognizing the signs of child traumatic stress and the impact that trauma may have on children. We will look at information on the prevalence […]
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, Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; […]