This training will explore the subjects of cultural identity and bias and consider how they impact communication and relationship building in the early childhood setting. The training promotes self-reflection for the purpose of increasing self-awareness of personal bias and for improving communication with co-workers, children, and parents in the early childhood setting. Trainer: Maureen McMurrough, […]
Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization explores topics on social-emotional development in the first three years, temperaments of children and caregivers, socialization, guidance and discipline, environments, and gaining an understanding of children’s behavior. Training will begin with an overview of the basic concepts of early social-emotional growth and socialization and their application to the group care context. […]
CPR/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: Deb Peterson, CPR/First Aid instructor, Child Care Training Resource, LLC Fee: Free Training
Learn to help children who are exhibiting fears, worries, and anxiety. Learn how to be a supportive caregiver while regulating yourself and not pushing a child too far while balancing the need to challenge them into some uncomfortable situations. Trainer: Andrea Cossey, MSW, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Audience: All Providers 2 Training Hours; Level […]
An introduction to the 40 Developmental Assets that support positive youth development. Participants will learn and apply research regarding factors contributing to resilient youth and communities to reduce impacts of trauma on youth and families. Trainer: Shannon Kaecker, Clinical Director, Adventure Works Audience: All Providers 2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Fee: Non 4-C Members: […]
CPR/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
All behavior has meaning but 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, s behavior is the most common way that children communicate their wants, needs, and emotions to us as adults. It is our responsibility to […]
CPR/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 Development and Family Center Fee: Free […]
An Introduction to The Environment Rating Scales (ERS) This 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 […]