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American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
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: Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Free […]
2 events,
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total
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: Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee College Early Learning Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
2 events,
**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
The Strengthening Business Practices for Centers training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of child care programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business operations. It […]
2 events,
Reality Bites
Reality Bites
Biting is inevitable and common among children under the age of three. It is important to understand the developmental reasons for biting in order to prevent it and deal with it when it happens. Dealing with biting in group care calls on a variety of strategies to prevent and discourage biting and to promote pro-social […]
2 events,
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pedatric Total
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pedatric Total
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: Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Free […]
2 events,
**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
The Strengthening Business Practices for Centers training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of child care programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business operations. It […]
2 events,
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total
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: Amy Lofthouse, Associate Director, NIU Child Development and Family Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; Level of […]
2 events,
**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
The Strengthening Business Practices for Centers training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of child care programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business operations. It […]
2 events,
Process Art in Early Childhood Education
Process Art in Early Childhood Education
Process art versus product art; do you know the difference between them? Learn about how process art experiences benefit the children in your care and what you can do to support it in your classroom or program. Trainer: Cheryl Joseph, Professor, Oakton Community College Audience: All Providers 2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Fee: Non 4-C […]
2 events,
Talking to Children About Race
Talking to Children About Race
Conversations about race with your children can never start too early. Teaching children about race can be a scary process, but it is a great opportunity to teach yourself and children in your care. In order for children to flourish in a diverse world, educators must cultivate positive identities, encourage belonging, and prepare them for […]
2 events,
**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
**CANCELLED** Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Centers
The Strengthening Business Practices for Centers training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of child care programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business operations. It […]
2 events,
Open Hearts, Open Minds: Challenging Bias in ECE
Open Hearts, Open Minds: Challenging Bias in ECE
During this training we will discuss the formation of implicit and explicit bias. We will focus on the potential negative impact of bias on the way one perceives and communicates with co-workers, children, and parents in the early childhood setting. The intention of the training is to build self-awareness of personal bias and heighten sensitivity […]
2 events,
Building Reflective Supervision Practices
Building Reflective Supervision Practices
This workshop introduces early childhood directors to reflective supervision, a process that supports teachers in reflecting on their practice and challenges. It emphasizes the benefits, including improved teacher retention and teaching quality, and provides practical steps for implementation, such as setting clear expectations and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Trainer: Cheryl Joseph, Professor, Oakton Community College […]
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