Training Handbook – Your guide to 4-C’s training program. Information includes 4-C Membership, registration and training policies.
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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 June 2019)
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. …
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. …
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 …
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): 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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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; …
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 …
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 …
Infant Toddler Temperaments: A Practical Approach in Meeting Individual Needs
This training will support providers in understanding temperament domains and recognizing how temperament impacts the behaviors of children and adults alike. We will discuss how to adjust adult …
**CANCELLED** 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; …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
**CANCELLED** Creating A Learning Environment That Promotes Positive Behavior
This training will introduce concepts that promote positive behaviors within the classroom using various methods including important considerations in room arrangements, visual cues and intentional …
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; …
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, …
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 …
Play-Based Learning for All Ages
Research shows that setting our kids up for success in school and beyond with play-based learning is the best approach for our learning environments. Teaching children relevant skills through play …
Responding to Families with Cultural Sensitivity
Child development expert Peter Mangione states that no one is an expert in their own culture, much less someone else’s. This powerful statement highlights why it can be difficult for caregivers to …
Suspending Early Childhood Expulsion
Participants must attend both 8/2/2019 and 9/6/2019 to receive credit. Registration Deadline: 8/9/2019 Part One: Are you aware of the recent legislation that provides critical protection for …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR and 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 …
Food Allergies
Young children have the highest incidence of food allergies of any age group. Child care providers should be alert for “child language” and signs that can signal an allergic reaction. This training …
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; …
Webinar: Easy Ways to Boost Children’s Brain Power
Really great caregivers don't have all the answers to children's questions. They turn those questions around to get children thinking and exploring. This lesson offers ways to help children develop …
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; …
**CANCELLED** Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS)
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 …
**CANCELLED** Power to the Profession
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 …
Suspending Early Childhood Expulsion
Participants must attend both 8/2/2019 and 9/6/2019 to receive credit. Registration Deadline: 8/9/2019 Part One: Are you aware of the recent legislation that provides critical protection for …
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 …
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** An Introduction to the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC): Module 1
Participants must attend both 9/12/2019 and 9/19/2019 to receive credit. Participants are also required to complete an online assessment, due 10/10/2019. Registration deadline: 9/5/2019 This …
Circle of Security® ™
Participants must attend all dates: 9/12/2019, 9/26/2019, 10/3/2019 and 10/17/2019 to receive credit. Registration deadline: 9/5/2019 This training is a parent-reflection program offering the …
**CANCELLED** Back to Basics: Infection Control
Join Lindsay Marvick, RN, for a refresher in basic infection control and prevention in child care centers. Proper hand-washing and bleach solution concentration will be discussed as well as when 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. 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; …
**CANCELLED** An Introduction to the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC): Module 1
Participants must attend both 9/12/2019 and 9/19/2019 to receive credit. Participants are also required to complete an online assessment, due 10/10/2019. Registration deadline: 9/5/2019 This …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
**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, …
Webinar: Dealing with Anger-The Children’s and Yours
Important life skills for children include learning effective ways to handle their anger. This lesson takes a developmental look at anger. Examine the common roots of angry feelings in children, …
Circle of Security® ™
Participants must attend all dates: 9/12/2019, 9/26/2019, 10/3/2019 and 10/17/2019 to receive credit. Registration deadline: 9/5/2019 This training is a parent-reflection program offering the …
**CANCELLED** 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. …
Circle of Security® ™
Participants must attend all dates: 9/12/2019, 9/26/2019, 10/3/2019 and 10/17/2019 to receive credit. Registration deadline: 9/5/2019 This training is a parent-reflection program offering the …
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; …
Lead in Water
This Lead in Water Workshop is designed to inform childcare providers on Illinois' requirements regarding lead in water testing and mitigation. In this workshop, you will learn about the impact of …
**CANCELLED** An Introduction to the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC): Module 2
Participants must attend both 10/10/2019 and 10/17/2019 to receive credit. Participants are also required to complete an online assessment, due 11/7/2019. Registration deadline: 10/3/2019 This …
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; …
**CANCELLED** An Introduction to the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC): Module 2
Participants must attend both 10/10/2019 and 10/17/2019 to receive credit. Participants are also required to complete an online assessment, due 11/7/2019. Registration deadline: 10/3/2019 This …
Circle of Security® ™
Participants must attend all dates: 9/12/2019, 9/26/2019, 10/3/2019 and 10/17/2019 to receive credit. Registration deadline: 9/5/2019 This training is a parent-reflection program offering the …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and 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 …
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 …
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. …
Webinar: Adverse Childhood Experiences: Building Resilience
Children who experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) face an increased risk for social-emotional, physical and mental health issues. ACEs include abuse, neglect, poverty and other traumatic …
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 CPR, First Aid and 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; …
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 …
**RESCHEDULED** Process vs. Product Art
What exactly is process art? Is product art necessarily bad? These and more questions have been posed by many providers. This training will explain process versus product art with an emphasis on …
**CANCELLED** Early Intervention-Communicating with Families
What is Early Intervention (EI) and the federal mandate for EI referrals? Do you have difficulty discussing sensitive issues with parents? This training will provide information on EI and the …
**CANCELLED** 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 CPR, First Aid & 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; …
**CANCELLED** 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 hand …
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 …
**RESCHEDULED** Supporting Social Emotional Development
It's often easier to identify red flags or delays in the areas of speech, gross motor, fine motor, and cognitive skills, but what about social emotional skills? come learn to identify red flags and …
Webinar: 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 …
**Rescheduled: new date!** Brain Development in Infants and Toddlers
Research on brain development is bringing forth new information all the time and can help inform our caregiving practices with infants and toddlers. This training will dive into the relevant topic of …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and 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, new date!** 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, …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
**CANCELLED** Understanding the Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional (ASQ-SE)
This workshop will introduce participants to the Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Social Emotional (ASQ-SE). This tool is reliable, valid, and easy to screen young children’s social-emotional …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and 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; …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and 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; …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
Gardening in the Classroom
Gardening with children provides them with skills that help their physical and intellectual development. This training will explain how school gardens benefit children’s learning and how you can …
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 …
Healthy Foods, Healthy Minds
This training provides a rationale for the role early care and education providers play in helping make healthy changes to what children in their care eat. We will focus on ways to support healthy …
**CANCELLED** Offering Healthy Beverages to Children
Hidden sugars are everywhere these days, even in children’s drinks. In this training, we will discuss healthy beverage options for children and how to identify hidden sugars to help create a healthy …
**CANCELLED** ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 5: Family and Community Relationships
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 …
**CANCELLED** ECE Credential Level 1 – Module 6: Personal and Professional Development
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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and 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; …
Healthy Foods, Healthy Minds
This training provides a rationale for the role early care and education providers play in helping make healthy changes to what children in their care eat. We will focus on ways to support healthy …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and 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; …
**CANCELLED** 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 CPR, First Aid, and 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; …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
Webinar: Children Can Cook
Cooking with young children is an important way for them to learn through sensory exploration. Safety concerns, as well as the potential “mess” often prohibit families and early educators from …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid and 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; …
**CANCELLED** A Recipe for Co-Regulation
Co-regulation is the ability to form close secure relationships and to regulate emotions in a socially appropriate way. Social-emotional regulation is a vital part of a child’s development. First, …
**CANCELLED** 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, …
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 …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
Just Added–Brain Architecture Game
The Brain Architecture Game is a tabletop game experience that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development--what promotes it, what derails it, with what …
Positive Guidance to Support 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 …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and 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; …
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 …
**CANCELLED** Observation: Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get an outsider’s perspective of your classroom/program or try to figure out what a child with a challenging behavior is trying to communicate? This …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
**CANCELLED** 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 …
Just Added–Play-Based Learning
Research shows that setting our kids up for success in school and beyond with play-based learning is the best approach for our early learning environments. Teaching children relevant skills through …
Webinar: Self-Care for Professionals Who Care for Children Impacted by ACEs
Caring for children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be an intense and exhausting experience for ECE professionals. Whether you may be working to resolve your own …
Lead in Water
This Lead in Water Workshop is designed to inform childcare providers on Illinois' requirements regarding lead in water testing and mitigation. In this workshop, you will learn about the impact of …
Offering Healthy Beverages to Children
Hidden sugars are everywhere these days, even in children’s drinks. In this training, we will discuss healthy beverage options for children and how to identify hidden sugars to help create a healthy …
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep)
Providers who care for infants and toddlers can learn steps to reduce the risk of SIDS and other circumstances that effect safe sleeping of infants and toddlers. Child care safety policies on this …
Shaken Baby and 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 …
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 …
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, …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and 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; …
Webinar: Resilient Caregivers: Bouncing Back from Stress
Feeling stressed at work? Learn about how to deal with and "bounce back" from stress. Bouncing back is sometimes called resiliency. Everyone needs to find ways to bounce back after experiencing …
Child Care University
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 work in your child care …
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales (including 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 …
How to Identify and Support Characteristics of Autism in the Classroom
Many children are diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) after age 4, though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 2. We'll review characteristics of ASD and discuss the …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED (expires 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; …
Who Are You? How Cultural Identity and Bias Impacts Your Interactions With Others
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"--Aristotle This training provides an opportunity to explore your cultural identity and biases and to gain insight into their impact on your …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 3 (Learning and Development )
Participants must attend both 3/21/2020 and 3/28/2020 to receive credit. Participants are also required to complete an online assessment, due 4/18/2020. Registration deadline: 3/14/2020 This …
Make Healthy Happen–Create Your Energy
Learn how to strengthen your body to make everyday activities feel better. By getting stronger and understanding safe and effective form when exercising you can improve the effectiveness of your …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & 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; …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 3 (Learning and Development )
Participants must attend both 3/21/2020 and 3/28/2020 to receive credit. Participants are also required to complete an online assessment, due 4/18/2020. Registration deadline: 3/14/2020 This …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED (expires 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; …
**CANCELLED** 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' …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED (expires 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 Environment Rating Scales (including 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 …
We Choose Health: Modules 1 & 2 (Childhood Obesity and Nutrition for Young Children)
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 …
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 1: Introduction to Child and Youth Development
Participants will receive a brief introduction to child and youth development from ages 5-21. They will be introduced to the stages of development, along with the physical, cognitive, language, and …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED (expires 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; …
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 2a: School-Age Development (Ages 5-12)
This session will explore the general characteristics and what to look for when working with children ages 5-12. It will also discuss what to do and how to address children or youth who may have …
Webinar: Stress: Seeing with Optimism
Normal stress is considered a natural part of healthy development and is even needed to learn how to cope with adversity and build resiliency. Severe stress, on the other hand, can be harmful to the …
No Pressure Food Tastings for Young Children
In this hands-on training, providers will learn how and why to include tastings of new and familiar foods into their classroom curriculum. Participants will help make a child-friendly kale salad, as …
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, …
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 …
Positive Guidance to Support Toddler Socialization
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 …
Webinar: See As A Child, Hear As A Child
Children and adults see the world very differently. Understanding child development helps us gain perspective through a child's eyes. This lesson takes a look at common situations and the way an …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 4 (Culture, Family and Providers)
Participants must attend both 4/18/2020 and 4/25/2020 to receive credit. Participants are also required to complete an online assessment, due 5/16/2020. Registration deadline: 4/11/2020 This …
Mindful Ways to Let Go of Tension and Stress
Tired of feeling stressed, tight, or tense? Learn ways to connect your mind and body and let go of tension and stress in your neck, back, shoulders, and body with gentle yoga and stretch movements. …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED (expires 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; …
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 4 (Culture, Family and Providers)
Participants must attend both 4/18/2020 and 4/25/2020 to receive credit. Participants are also required to complete an online assessment, due 5/16/2020. Registration deadline: 4/11/2020 This …
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 2b: Early Adolescent Development (Ages 11-16)
This session will discuss development characteristics of early adolescents and recognize that those in this stage may appear more as a school-age child in some areas, and an adolescent in others. …
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 2c: Late Adolescent/Young Adult Development (Ages 15-21)
This session will focus on supporting the needs of the late adolescents as they transition into adulthood. Topics will include peer leadership, life skill development, supporting their growing …
Addressing Secondary Trauma
Attendees will learn about how secondary trauma impacts both their professional and personal lives. Attendees will also learn about various self-care activities that can be utilized at an individual …
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales (including 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 (expires 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 the Environment Rating Scales (including 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 …
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: 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 …
We Choose Health: Modules 3 & 4 (Physical Activity for Young Children and Working with Families to Promote Healthy Behaviors)
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 …
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 3b: Preschool Development (Ages 3-5)
Preschool children are developing quickly in all areas. This session will discuss how providers can support preschoolers' development by helping them interact within their worlds on many levels; …
Who Are You? How Cultural Identity and Bias Impacts Your Interactions With Others
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"--Aristotle This training provides an opportunity to explore your cultural identity and biases and to gain insight into their impact on your …
Webinar: Go Healthy? It All Begins With You
Child care practitioners are important role models for the children in their care. The phrase "actions speak louder than words" is especially true for children since they watch and imitate what …
Addressing Secondary Trauma
Attendees will learn about how secondary trauma impacts both their professional and personal lives. Attendees will also learn about various self-care activities that can be utilized at an individual …
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 Pediatric Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED (expires 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; …
The ABCs of Autism Spectrum Disorder
The basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder will be presented. Material covered will include common challenges and strengths, as well as tools and strategies for caregivers/child care …
Fundamentals of Child Assessment
Participants will be introduced to the essentials and importance of conducting child assessment in early childhood programs. Through discussion and group activities practitioners will learn the …
Anti-Bias Early Childhood Education: Practices and Challenges
This training is designed to assist providers in embedding multiculturalism into their curriculum. We will discuss approaches to multicultural education, implementation, and challenges to creating a …
Connecting Food Into Curriculum for Young Children
Learn to integrate gardening into your classroom routines, activities, and curriculum. This hands-on training will walk you through the process of adding a garden to your site from seed to harvest. …
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales (including 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 (expires 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 First Aid, CPR & AED (expires 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; …
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 4a: Health and Nutrition
Throughout this module, focus will be on using the National Afterschool Association (NAA) Standards in addressing best practices in health and nutrition issues in school-age and youth. Please …
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 4b-Safety
Using the National Afterschool Association (NAA) Standards, this session is designed to look at a provider’s role and responsibilities when it comes to safety policies and procedures in working with …
Temperament: A Practical Approach in Meeting Individual Needs
This training will support providers in understanding temperament domains and recognizing how temperament impacts the behaviors of children and adults. We will discuss adjusting adult behavior to …
Temperament: A Practical Approach in Meeting Individual Needs
This training will support providers in understanding temperament domains and recognizing how temperament impacts the behaviors of children and adults. We will discuss adjusting adult behavior to …
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED (expires 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; …
Showing Appreciation on a Dime
Being appreciation and showing appreciation can benefit both employees and your organization as a whole. Learn why showing appreciation is essential to job satisfaction and retention of employees …
Communication to Create Caring and Collaborative Relationships in Early Care and Education
Building caring and collaborative relationships in early care and education will be the basis of discussion. Participants will identify the benefits of positive communication and ways in which 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 …
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 …
