Training Handbook – Your guide to 4-C’s training program. Information includes 4-C Membership, registration and training policies.
Face-to-Face CPR/First Aid Training Events Updated 5/3/2022– printer friendly
May Training Events Updated 4/5/2022–printer friendly
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SAYD Credential Level 1 Module 3a: Infant/Toddler Development (Birth-36 months)
The goal of this session is to raise awareness and discuss this important stage of development, offer information, and point to resources for participants to use. One area that will be highlighted …
Mindfulness in the Classroom
During this interactive training, we will focus on practical strengths for creating a more mindful classroom. Particpants will explore self-care and relaxation practices to help you feel calm and …
Child Development, Health, and Safety Basics
This training will provide participants an overview of child development, health, and safety issues for children birth through early school-age. Emphasis will be on understanding patterns of …
Coaching, Mentoring, Supervising: What Is The Difference?
Are you in a position that mentors, coaches, or supervises educators? If the answer is yes, then this session is for you! In this session, participants will understand the distinct roles of coaching, …
Insults in Disguise: The Damaging Effects of Microaggressions in the Classroom
Participants will explore different types of microaggressions. This training will address the role of microaggressions in the early childhood classroom. Microaggressions will be discuss as barriers …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 4: Culture, Families, and Providers
This training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences, knowledge, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated …
What is CCAP?
Join this informative session to become more familiar with the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program’s (CCAP) policy and procedures, including the application process, provider qualifications, …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 4: Culture, Families, and Providers
This training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences, knowledge, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated …
Helping Children Cope: Grief and Loss in Children
As child care providers, it is important to build your capacity around grief and loss as it relates to young children. In this training, participants will gain insights into the emotional and …
Getting to Know You…And Those You Work With
Do you ever wonder why people act the way they do? Or how someone could think so differently than you do? Would you like to discover more about your personality and why you may be the way you are? …
Watch, Move, and Listen! A P.L.A.N. to Protect Children with Appropriate Supervision
Does your program provide supervision? Appropriate supervision is when children can be seen and heard at all times, from every area of the facility or playground. Prevent lapses in supervision by …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
Ready, Set, Roll into Summer Science FUN!
I have a secret to share with you. KIDS LOVE SCIENCE! Okay, so that's not really a big secret given how many hands-on science activities that kids enjoy getting dirty with. The best part about summer …
Getting Your Curriculum Ready
A high-quality, research-based curriculum promotes measurable progress toward children's development. It provides guidance on what content and which learning experiences and teaching practices to …
Connecting with Families
This training will examine how to build healthy relationships with families by looking at strategies to speak with families about their children and raise difficult topics with sensitivity while …
Access, Participation, and Supports for Inclusion
Have you wondered what inclusion is all about? Do you have children you don't know how to support in your care? There are many factors that go into making successful inclusive environments. Learn how …
Building Engagement with Teen Moms
Parents, like children in our care, come to use with varying needs and abilities. Teen moms are no exception to this, bringing their own set of needs, skills, and experiences. Teenage moms are a …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
Infection Control in Early Childhood Settings
Illnesses are common among young children, and those in a child care setting are likely to be two to three times more at risk of getting sick. This risk can be reduced through education and creating …
Putting Your Learning Centers to Work for You
A good learning center should be a learning experience for the young children you serve. Create each center with a specific goal in mind and when that goal is met, those centers will be successful. …
Big Emotions: What Do They Mean?
This training will explore how emotions impact behaviors and how to support and guide children through these behaviors. Information about typical social emotional development and how you can support …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
Communicating Through Behaviors
All behavior has meaning. Many times the challenge is interpreting what children are trying to communicate through their behaviors. During this training, we explore the meaning behind the behavior …
Kids, Crops, and Critters: Using Agriculture to Connect Children to their World
"Farm" is the theme for dozens of adorable children's books and toys, yet many young children are unaware of the connection between farms and their own everyday lives. This training will explore …
An Introduction to Engaging and Working with Children on the Autism Spectrum
The training will focus on introductory and foundational concepts for engaging and working with children ages 0-12 experiencing symptoms or features of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other …
Introduction to Early Intervention: What Child Care Providers Need to Know
This Early Intervention overview will cover important components including the importance of understanding milestones, the process, eligibility, services offered, and the difference Early …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
Creating Adaptations for Young Learners
Have you wondered how to provide successful adaptations to accommodate all learners? Do you have children you don't know how to support in your care? There are many factors that go into making …
Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan
Emergency situations can happen at any time. Child care facilities need to have a written plan in place, so staff, children, and families are prepared to handle any emergency situation that may …
Insults in Disguise: The Damaging Effects of Microaggressions in the Classroom
Participants will explore different types of microaggressions. This training will address the role of microaggressions in the early childhood classroom. Microaggressions will be discussed as barriers …
Gardening in Early Childhood
Gardening provides an opportunity to expose a child early in life to the wonders of science, the ability to try fresh produce, and more. Discussion of childhood obesity and the positive impact the …
An Introduction to Contracts and Policies
Do you need to write your first contract and policy for your family child care program? Do you have a contract and policy but are wondering if it has everything you need? In this workshop we will …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
Conscious Discipline Skills Introduction: Becoming Brain Smart
This training utilizes Dr. Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline curriculum. Conscious Discipline focuses on social-emotional learning, effective discipline, and self-regulation techniques. In this …
Experiencing Homelessness: Families in Transition
Children and their families experiencing homelessness are in need of our help and care. Being aware of supports and services they may receive will assist providers giving assistance so that the …
Conscious Discipline Composure Skills Brief and Discussion
Composure is the willingness to change our internal state from upset to calm. Composure is self-control in action. It is a prerequisite skill adults need before disciplining children. This training …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
Self Care: Are You Worth It?
Presenters: Andrea Cossey, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Maureen McMurrough, CADC; Emotional Support Specialist Child Care Professionals naturally focus intently on meeting the …
Learning Methods that Work…For You and the Children
Presenter: Jodi York, Manager, Mission Health Child Development Center High quality early childhood programs utilize research-based learning methods that encourage critical thinking, creativity, …
Positive Guidance to Support Toddler Behavior – CANCELLED
Presenter: Stephanie Budziak, Infant-Toddler Specialist, 4-C Toddler behavior can sometimes feel challenging to adults who work with them, and positive guidance can go a long way in helping …
Motivated by Movement: Engaging Children and Staff
Engaging in physical activity in the childcare setting is essential for a child's growth and development. Through this presentation, the participant will understand the importance of physical …
Access, Participation, and Supports for Inclusion
Have you wondered what inclusion is all about? Do you have children you don't know how to support in your care? There are many factors that go into making successful inclusive environments. Learn how …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years) SESSION FULL
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Trainer: Annie Johnson Audience: …
Taxes and Recordkeeping for Family Child Care Providers
Does keeping up with current tax laws as it relates to self-employed business practices seem overwhelming? Learn what it means to be self-employed, how to track income and expenses, and what business …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 1: Social-Emotional Growth & Socialization
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, …
Helping Young Children Through Daily Transitions
This training will help child care providers understand the importance of how to facilitate transitions in their daily work with young children. Well-managed transitions can lead to better …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 1: Social-Emotional Growth & Socialization
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, …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Trainer: Maria Lombardo Audience: …
Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Providers
New Training for Family Child Care Providers! Trainer: Nicole Davis, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, 4-C Registration Deadline: January 16, 2022 (this allows time to get training manuals …
**CANCELLED** American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
Open Minds, Open Hearts: Challenging Bias in Early Childhood Education
During this training, we will discuss the formation of implicit and explicit biases. We will focus on the potential negative impact of bias on the way one perceives and communicates with co-workers, …
Program for Infant Toddler Care- 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 …
American Heart Association Hearsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
Growing Healthy Habits
The Growing Healthy Habits curriculum aims to use gardening as a tool to teach about nutrition, to encourage children to consume more fruits and vegetables, and to increase physical activity. Each …
Program for Infant Toddler Care- 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 …
The Trauma Informed Classroom
Participants will learn how trauma shows up through behaviors in the classroom and will look at ways to create a supportive learning environment that support children who have experienced trauma. …
When Children Bite: Responsive Support for Children and Families
During this training, participants will explore why biting is considered a developmentally expected behavior and how providers can implement strategies to prevent and respond to biting. Participants …
Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does It Affect Children In Your Care?
Participants will learn about how trauma affects the developing brain. The effect on the brain often reveals how and why a child may react, or interact, in a particular way after experiencing trauma. …
American Heart Association Hearstsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience: Open to All Providers; …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience; Open to All Providers; …
Communicating with Intentionality
Participants will be provided with an opportunity to reflect on the significant role that communication plays in building respectful relationships inside and outside of the early childhood …
Positive Guidance for Supporting Toddler Development
This training will explore developmentally appropriate socialization that takes place between infancy and toddlerhood, and positive guidance techniques caregivers can use to support pro-social …
**CANCELLED* American Heart Association Pediatric Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience; Open to All Providers; …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience; Open to All Providers; …
Shaken Baby Syndrome & Traumatic Brain Injury
Crying is the only way that a baby can communicate his or her needs. Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs when an infant or young child is shaken vigorously, often out of frustration, in an attempt to stop a …
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep)
This training discusses Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep), including the risk of SIDS, safe sleep habits, licensing standards, and resources for further information. The …
Connecting the Dots: Why Do I Respond The Way I Do?
In this training we will take a deeper look at how our caregiving style is connected to our teaching style and how it influences our ability to foster meaningful connections with children in our …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience; Open to All Providers; …
An Introduction to Contracts and Policies
Do you need to write your first contract and policy for your family child care program? Do you have a contract and policy but are wondering if it has everything you need? In this workshop we will …
**CANCELLED** American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience; Open to All Providers; …
Bringing the Outside In and the Inside Out
Has spring fever taken hold of you and the children? Spring weather may have hit but we all know that the weather is still unpredictable so let's plan on how we can bring some of our outdoors inside …
Supporting Child Care Professionals in Responsive Parent Relationships
Early Care and Education are linked closely with families of the children they care for. This session will explore ways to understand families, form meaningful relationships with those families, and …
**CANCELLED** American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry Ogle and Whiteside counties. Audience; Open to All Providers; …
Mindfulness in the Classroom
During this interactive training, we will focus on practical strategies for creating a more mindful classroom. The training will assist child care professionals in exploring self-care and relaxation …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
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 …
Should I Save That?
Do you look at items and wonder how can I use that again? We all know that it is important to be budget-conscious and sometimes we just don't have the funds to purchase new materials for the …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (expires in 2 years)
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 …
Is It Sensory or Behavior? Understanding and Building Supports for Sensory Processing Needs In Your Classroom
Is there a child in your care who shows you that “Sometimes I need to…” “To push or kick my friends.” “To spin and spin and spin.” “A bear hug squeeze.” “To cover my ears with my …
Baby Sign
Sign language is not only beneficial to those who have hearing loss. Sign language can be used beneficially to communicate before spoken language can be. Join Sonja for this interactive training to …