Training Handbook – Your guide to 4-C’s training program. Information includes 4-C Membership, registration and training policies.
March – June 2019 Training Events Listing Updated February 4, 2019 – printer friendly version
To Register for Trainings
Online Training Registration Form
Printer-friendly Registration Form
CCAP Health, Safety, and Child Development Trainings
NEW Notice of Completion Verification – Notice Issue Date: September 21, 2018
IDHS CCAP Training Announcement – Notice Issue Date: March 30, 2018
CCAP Training Requirements Flyer – NEW Training Requirements (Updated March 2018)
4-C CCAP Training Dates At-a-Glance – CCAP Child Development, Health and Safety Basics, What is CCAP?, Mandated Reporter and CPR/First Aid Training (Updated February 2019)
CPR/First Aid Funds for CCAP Providers Only – Providers either currently being paid by the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) or who have a pending case through CCAP are eligible for a one-time CPR/First Aid fee waiver for classes offered through 4-C, or one-time reimbursement for classes taken outside of 4-C.
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
STEAM for Infants and Toddlers: Facilitating Young Learner’s Natural Discoveries
What is STEAM all about for our youngest learners? Providers will learn to recognize what STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) concepts look like in developmentally appropriate …
New Food Labeling Laws and Nutrition Facts Panel
The New Food Labeling Laws and Nutrition Facts Panel training will help child care providers understand how the updates can be used as a tool for grocery shopping and planning healthy food choices …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
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, …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
**Rescheduled from 6/16/18**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. 6 …
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, …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
An Introduction to 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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos: 3rd Edition – Implementing the Foundations Volumes
*RESCHEDULED* Participants must attend both 7/21/18 and 8/4/18 to receive credit. Registration Deadline: 7/6/18 This hands-on session guides teachers and caregivers through every component of the …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool: Exploring the Curricular Foundation – 6th Edition
Participants must attend both 7/28/18 and 8/4/18 to receive credit. Registration Deadline: 7/20/18 Through varied experiences and individual reflection, teachers will understand the framework of …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos: 3rd Edition – Implementing the Foundations Volumes
*RESCHEDULED* Participants must attend both 7/21/18 and 8/4/18 to receive credit. Registration Deadline: 7/6/18 This hands-on session guides teachers and caregivers through every component of the …
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool: Exploring the Curricular Foundation – 6th Edition
Participants must attend both 7/28/18 and 8/4/18 to receive credit. Registration Deadline: 7/20/18 Through varied experiences and individual reflection, teachers will understand the framework of …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
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, …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
An Introduction to 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 …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
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, …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
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, …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics Training
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
Supporting Early Brain Development
Supporting the healthy development of the young child’s brain is both a tremendous opportunity and an awesome responsibility. While brain development begins prenatally, the brain is not fully …
We Have to Talk: Partnering with Families for Effective Communication
The relationship with parents begins with the first inquiry and continues throughout the child care experience. In this training we will discuss techniques for communicating with families in regards …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales (includes the new ECERS-3)
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 …
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, …
Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practice
In this training, participants will learn about the complexities of culture and how culture impacts interactions with families and other professionals. Through discussion and group activities, …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
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 …
Caring for Mixed Ages of Children
In this training, participants will define developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) as well as recognize the importance of DAP when caring for mixed ages of children. Components of a safe and …
Early Childhood Development Screening
This training reviews child growth and development in early childhood environments. A review of several commercial screening tools is discussed to allow child care practitioners more options on …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
PCAN: Supportive Relationships with Infants, Toddlers and Their Families
Through this training participants will look deeply at the relationship building process between caregivers, families and children. We will spend time identifying strategies to work effectively with …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
Everyone is Important: Welcoming Diverse Families in Early Childhood
Today, the definition of a traditional family has changed from what we used to know. In this training, we will address ways to welcome families of different make-ups by building an inclusive, …
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 …
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales (includes the new ECERS-3)
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 1: Child Development Overview
Participants receive an overview in child development for children birth through early school-age. Emphasis will be on understanding basic milestones in development as well as on strategies used to …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 2a: Health Issues for Children in Group Care
Ensuring a child’s health and well-being requires more than basic first aid and emergency contacts. In this module, you will learn how to help the growth of healthy children—from the basics like …
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, …
STEAM for Infants and Toddlers: Facilitating Young Learner’s Natural Discoveries
What is STEAM all about for our youngest learners? Providers will learn to recognize what STEAM concepts look like in developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers. …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects …
Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools
The process of developmental screening in the early childhood setting is introduced to practitioners. A review of several commercial screening tools is discussed to provide child care practitioners' …
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales (includes the new ECERS-3)
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Culture, Family and Provider – Module 4
Through viewing and discussing DVDs, personal reflection, and large and small group discussions, participants explore their cultural expectations and biases and have an opportunity to learn about …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 2b: Nutrition Issues for Group Care
Whether you are responsible for providing a quick snack or a well-balanced meal, understanding children’s dietary needs creates healthier and happier kids. Learn the basics of good nutrition, food …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 2c: Safety Issues for Group Care
A child’s safety is the number one concern for parents and child care providers alike. In this module, you will identify tips for creating a safer group care environment, confront the issue of abuse …
Supporting Family Child Care Providers in Responsive Parent Relationships
Family Child Care providers are often linked closely with families of the children they care for. This session will explore ways to understand stages of parenting, help gain perspective on how …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
ExceleRate Illinois Orientation
ExceleRate™ Illinois is the new quality rating and improvement system for licensed child care centers, Head Start, and Preschool for All programs. This orientation provides child care centers an …
Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards
This training gives early childhood practitioners an overview of the revised learning and development standards for preschool children ages three to five. Through discussion and small group …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 3: Observation and Guidance
To know how to best help children in your care, it is important to observe them and identify their specific needs. This session will define the different kinds of observation skills you can use when …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 4: Learning Happens in Relationships
Our children are constantly responding to family members, teachers, and social relationships that help to shape their understanding of the world around them. This module explores how relationships …
Creating Secure Child-Caregiver Relationships
The value of relationships when caring for children is immeasurable. In this training, participants will be introduced to concepts to help shift focus from behavior management to building …
Family and Community – Partners in Learning
The benefits of strong family and community engagement practices in the child care setting will be the basis of discussion. Participants will identify the strengths of current family and parent …
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 …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Learning and Development – Module 3
This session explores brain development, early learning and language development, and appropriate curriculum planning for infants and toddlers. PITC’s view of infants as active, self-motivated …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED–RESCHEDULED from 1/19/2019
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
Webinar: Adverse Childhood Experiences: What You Need to Know
Children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) face an increased risk for social-emotional, physical, and mental health issues. ACEs include abuse, neglect, parental separation or …
Creating Individual Professional Development Plans–CANCELLED
Participants will define and explain the value of professional development. This training will assist in recognizing the relationship of staff development to Continuous Quality Improvement. …
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics–CANCELLED
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 …
We Choose Health Modules 1 & 2 (Childhood Obesity and Nutrition for Young Children)–CANCELLED
In this training session, the problem and consequences of childhood obesity in 2–5 year old children will be discussed. The environment and the role of the child care provider in preventing obesity …
Finding a Curriculum that Works for You–CANCELLED
Participants will define developmentally appropriate practice and review the benefits of various curricula approaches. Through group activities and discussion on the use of effective curriculum, …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 5: Family and Community Relationships–CANCELLED
As our partner in child development, families—especially parents—directly affect a child’s learning. In this class, you will learn new ways of working with parents to help their children enjoy …
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales (includes the new ECERS-3)
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 …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 6: Personal and Professional Development–CANCELLED
What does it mean to be a child care professional? How can you be sure you are getting the support and supplies you need? How can you set effective limits with parents and children alike? You will …
Tax and Recordkeeping for Family Child Care
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 …
What is CCAP?–**CANCELLED**
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, …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 6 Training Hours Audience: All …
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
Welcoming Each and Every Child–CANCELLED
This training provides information on caring for children with special needs in typical child care settings. The training helps increase the knowledge and comfort level of participants to enhance …
We Choose Health Modules 3 & 4 (Physical Activity for Young Children and Working with Families to Promote Healthy Behaviors)–CANCELLED
In this session, the components of the environment and the child care provider’s role in promoting the development of active play will be described. Participants will explore the barriers and …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED–RESCHEDULED FROM 1/19/2019
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. 5 Training Hours Audience: All …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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. 4 Training Hours Audience: All …
Webinar: Moving Beyond Time Out
Time-out has not been effective in helping children develop self-regulation skills. Learn ways to respond to children to help them develop emotional awareness and ways to provide calming activities …
Child Care University
Audience: All Providers Child Care University is a series of workshops just for you! Join us for a day of learning, fun and great door prizes. You will receive tons of information you can put to …
Power to the Profession: What it is, Why it Matters, and Next Steps
Are you a passionate early childhood professional who understands the importance of your work but feels like society does not recognize the value of early childhood education? Do you feel …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 7a: Child Development (Birth to 8 Months)
Newborns and young babies are developing at an incredible rate, causing them to have special needs unlike older children. In this fourth class, you will understand how children from birth to 8 months …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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; …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 7b: Child Development (8 to 18 Months)
In this continuation of the first child development class, you will explore development among children 8 to 18 months old. You will identify how this age group differs in growth and their approach to …
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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 Safe Environments for Children: What Every Child Care Professional Needs to Know
You might believe that buying a popular brand name product, using a hand-me-down product that has already been “kid-tested”, or buying an expensive product means that it will be safe. But not all …
Fundamentals of Child Assessment
Participants will be introduced to the essentials and importance of conducting child assessments in early childhood programs. Through discussion and group activities practitioners will learn the …
Build Relationships, Build Resilience: Supporting Families Exposed to Trauma
This session will explore ways to support families, and build resilience in families who have experienced trauma. This training will help participants to recognize developmental concerns and …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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 the Environment Rating Scales
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 …
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
Audience: All providers The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child …
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, …
**RESCHEDULED** The Science of Challenging Behaviors
The brain is a complex thing. Early childhood professionals are like neurobiologist trying to interpret the needs of children on a daily basis. A child’s brain is the most fluid during the early …
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 …
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 …
ExceleRate Illinois Orientation for Licensed Family Child Care
ExceleRate™ Illinois is the quality rating and improvement system for licensed family child care, licensed child care centers, Head Start, and Preschool for All programs. This orientation provides …
Supporting Our Youngest Learners Experiencing Homelessness
This presentation will provide an overview of various programs and services that provide early education and family support to homeless infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families. …
An Introduction to Transitions
Participants will recognize the effects of various types of transitions – including activity, classroom, program, family and community – on families and a child’s learning and development. …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 7c: Child Development (18 to 36 Months)
Toddlers are an energetic bunch who require plenty of stimulation and education. In this final section of child development training, you will explore how children age 18 to 36 months learn language, …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization – Module 1
This first module begins with an overview of the basic concepts of early social-emotional growth and socialization and their application to the group care context. An emphasis is placed on the …
Off the Shelf and Into Practice: Using Your Curriculum Every Day
This training gives participants an overview of important factors for implementing a curriculum as well as reviewing indicators of a high quality curriculum. Participants will identify strategies …
Pyramid Model Module 1: Creating a Win-Win: A Team Approach to Strengthening Young Children’s Social And Emotional Skills
Interested in a calmer learning environment filled with supported, engaged children? Learn more about the relationship between challenging behavior and social emotional development in young children …
ECE Credential Level 1 Module 8a: Preschool Social and Emotional Development
As children approach preschool age, their needs begin to change. This is the first of four classes designed to better understand children as they approach school-age. You will identify …
Suspending Early Childhood Expulsion Part 1: The Basics–*CANCELLED*
Are you aware of the recent legislation that provides critical protection for Illinois’ youngest and most vulnerable children. Have you wondered, ‘what exactly is the ‘Expulsion Bill’? Or ‘how will …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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; …
Illinois Early Learning Guidelines Birth to Age Three
This training gives early childhood practitioners an overview of program guidelines for children birth to age three. The training creates a foundational understanding for providers and practitioners …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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 First Aid, CPR & AED
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; …
Effective Interactions: Engaging Children with Challenging Behaviors
This training will help early childhood professionals address challenging behaviors through active engagement and positive interactions. In this training, we will explore brain development and how it …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Group Care – Module 2
This training introduces special considerations in caring for infants and toddlers and six program policies that support the development of emotionally secure relationships in the group care …
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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; …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 8b: Preschool Physical Development
As toddlers mature, their minds are not the only things growing at an incredible rate. You will understand the special areas of physical development in preschool-aged children. You also will learn …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 8c: Preschool Language Development
Appropriate speech patterns and language skills are crucial to nurturing effective communications by preschoolers. In this third class on preschool development, you will explore how to use a picture …
Suspending Early Childhood Expulsion Part 2: Equity vs Equality: Exploring Implicit Bias in Early Childhood–*CANCELLED*
The difference between equity and equality is the biggest argument for the bill in preventing expulsion in early childhood. Implicit bias leads to practices that exclude children and families who …
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 …
STEAM for Infants and Toddlers: Facilitating Young Learner’s Natural Discoveries
What is STEAM all about for our youngest learners? Providers will learn to recognize what STEAM concepts look like in developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers. …
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales
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 …
Respectful Care for Infants and Toddlers
What does respectful care for infants and toddlers mean? This session will explore what respect looks like in the practical context of caring for young children, including topics like guidance, …
**CANCELLED** 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, …
Positive Guidance: Reframing Children’s Challenging Behaviors to Support Children’s Needs
Explore what respectful care looks like when challenging behaviors occur and how caregiver responses can support or limit children during these fragile moments. Participants will reflect on beliefs …
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 …
Build Relationships, Build Resilience: Supporting Families Exposed to Trauma
This session will explore ways to support families, and build resilience in families who have experienced trauma. This training will help participants to recognize developmental concerns and …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 8d: Preschool Cognitive Development
In this final session on preschool development, you will dive deeper into how preschoolers learn and identify tips for making learning fun. With suggestions for activities that encourage your …
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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; …
ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 9: Preschool School-Age Development
Completing the important section on child development, this class looks at school-age children to uncover how their learning and growth differs. With tips on how to better care for school-aged youth, …
** RESCHEDULED** Stress Management
Recognizing stress is the first step to learning how to manage it. This training will address different types of stress and how to manage it with positive lifestyles, support and relaxation …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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; …
**RESCHEDULED** Respectful Care for Infants and Toddlers
What does respectful care for infants and toddlers mean? This session will explore what respect looks like in the practical context of caring for young children, including topics like guidance, …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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; …
Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement
One of the distinguishing characteristics of high-quality early childhood programs is their ability to adapt to change. This training will explore the concept of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED
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; …
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 …
PCAN: Supportive Relationships with Infants, Toddlers and Their Families
Through this training participants will look deeply at the relationship building process between caregivers, families and children. We will spend time identifying strategies to work effectively with …
