Reading has a significant number of benefits that can support your mental health, including reducing stress and improving sleep quality. Why should we read? Reading improves emotional intelligence. A huge role in our mental health is played by our ability to cope with everything that is going on around us. Trainer: Marquita Myles, 4-C Infant Early […]
Having 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 […]
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 be able to use the tool(s) for program […]
This training explains the basics of domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. Participants will learn how domestic violence affects children and how to identify and report child abuse. Participants will also learn about sexual assault and the rights of sexual assault survivors. Trainer: Nia Norris, Safe Passage, Director of Prevention and Communication Audience: All Providers 2 […]
During this interactive training, we will focus on practical strategies for cultivating a more mindful classroom. We 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. **Note: please well comfortable clothing and bring a yoga […]
American 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:Â Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Audience:Â All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Free […]
American 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:Â Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee College Early Childhood Learning Center Audience:Â All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: […]
American 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:Â Amy Lofthouse, Associate Director, Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center Audience:Â All Providers 3 Training Hours; […]