Mindful Movement in the Classroom
Panera Community Room 2476 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, United StatesDuring this interactive training we will focus on practical strategies for cultivating a more mindful classroom. The workshop 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. Trainer: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant […]
Social-Emotional Development & School Readiness: What We Know vs What We Do
Online WebinarLearning in the first years of life has its foundation in social-emotional experiences. Social pressures encourage rushing these experiences for young children to be ready for school, yet slowing down and practicing current skills is what leads to mastery and growth. This training will support early childhood professionals in understanding young children's capacity for relationships […]
An Introductions to the Environmental Rating Scales (including ECERS-3)
Shah Center, McHenry 4100 W Shamrock Lane, McHenry, IL, United StatesThis 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 […]
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; […]
Healthy Brains: What Every Early Childhood Professional Needs to Know About Brain Development
Online WebinarProfessionals that care for and educate young children support and promote healthy brain development when they use relationships, routines, and interactions in positive ways. In this training, participants will identify ways to purposefully use relationships in their work with young children, along with understanding what research tells us about the impacts of stress and trauma […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (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 Learning Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
Emergency Preparedness
Online WebinarEmergencies and disasters are unpredictable, chaotic, and can leave a lasting impact on our child care, families, and communities. If we are prepared for emergencies and disasters, we can feel more capable of handling them and recovering from them. In this training, we will discuss the emergency plan cycle, types of emergencies and disasters, and […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
4-C Office, McHenry Location 667 Ridgeview Dr, McHenry, IL, United StatesAmerican 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: Jennifer Schwartz, 4-C Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (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 Learning Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
An Introduction to Contracts and Policies for Child Care Centers
Online WebinarDo you need to write your first contract and policy for your child care center? Do you have a contract and policy but are wondering if it has everything you need? In this workshop we will identify the difference between contracts and policies, give examples of what goes into contracts and policies, and apply the […]
How to Fill Your Bucket in the Workplace
Online WebinarBucket filling is an integral part of the concept of expressing how children/adults feel and understanding how their actions affect the feelings of others. As a result, emotional and social skills are improved, positive behavior is encouraged, and self-regulation is increased. We will share experiences and ideas to fill each other's buckets and learn how […]
No Is A Full Sentence: Creating and Maintaining Boundaries for Child Care Centers
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 […]