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SUMMARY:Optimizing Children's Growth and Development Through Outdoor Play
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor play serves as a unique role in a young child’s overall development. It’s not just about having fun in the fresh air; it’s an essential aspect of early childhood education that nurtures physical\, cognitive\, social\, and emotional growth. This training is designed to help educators recognize the profound benefits of outdoor play and effectively integrate it into their teaching practices. Purposeful interactions during outdoor play enhance the level of supervision\, without feeling like supervision to the children\, and makes outdoor exploration less likely to be unsafe. \nTrainer: Cheryl Joseph\, Professor\, Oakton Community College \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/optimizing-childrens-growth-and-development-through-outdoor-play/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Curriculum Planning,Online Training/Live Webinar
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SUMMARY:Autism in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of characteristics of autistic development in the 0-5 year old population\, including ways to support children with autism and how to make referrals to related professionals. \nTrainers: Anna Cannone & related graduate students\, Northern Illinois University \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/autism-in-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Online Training/Live Webinar,Staff Development/Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T120147
CREATED:20250122T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T012239Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Infant/Toddler Language & Literacy Development
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide early childhood educators with practical strategies to support developmentally appropriate language and literacy development for infants and toddlers. Participants will explore ways to encourage communication\, vocabulary growth\, and early literacy skills through play\, responsive interactions\, and engaging activities. The session will focus on creating a nurturing environment that fosters language acquisition\, ensuring teachers can support each child’s unique developmental needs. \nTrainer: Cheryl Joseph\, Professor\, Oakton Community College \nAudience: All Providers Caring for Infants\, Toddlers and Twos \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/supporting-infant-toddler-language-literacy-development/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Curriculum Planning,Infant/Toddler,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T200000
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SUMMARY:Stewards of Children-Child Abuse Prevention and Education
DESCRIPTION:This curriculum has been created by the not for profit organization Darkness to Light.  It incorporates real life stories with real life people and teaches how to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect\, how to respond to disclosures of abuse and what we can do to help prevent victimizations.  **Must register by Monday\, June 10 for time to receive materials for the training** \nTrainer: Gabby Mancillas\, Assistant Director\, Children’s Advocacy Center at Family Service Agency \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/stewards-of-children-child-abuse-prevention-and-education/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CCAP Training Requirements,Child Development,Health/Safety,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T180000
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CREATED:20240328T143159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T173202Z
UID:10000251-1716919200-1716926400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Suspensions and Expulsions
DESCRIPTION:No one wants to suspend or expel a child from their program.  The goal is to find ways to help children to be successful\, ensure a safe environment\, and help you feel empowered as childcare providers.  Together we’ll consider the impact of their relationships\, environment\, schedule\, and interactions on children’s behavior as well as the role of implicit bias. Utilizing scenarios and small group discussion\, we will reflect on ways you can apply the Steps to Prevent Suspensions/Expulsions tool in order to build your capacity and respond to children and their families with wisdom and compassion\, and how when to seek help from outside sources.  **Must attend both sessions to receive credit** \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/preventing-suspensions-and-expulsions/2024-05-28/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Family Relationships,Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T193000
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SUMMARY:**RESCHEDULED DATE** Standard Health Requirements for Children and Child Care Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we look at how COVID and the pandemic affected immunization rates.  We will review standard health requirements for children and staff in centers and homes\, including most current COVID guidelines\, physicals\, immunizations\, and lead exposure.  We’ll also look deeper at immunizations\, reviewing COVID stats\, seasonal immunizations like flu and RSV\, and why vaccinations are so important. Finally\, an overview of health department services will be included. \nTrainer: Jennifer Dieckman\, Communicable Disease and Immunizations Coordinator\, DeKalb County Health Department \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/standard-health-requirements-for-children-and-child-care-professionals/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CCAP Training Requirements,Child Development,Health/Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260419T120148
CREATED:20240328T143159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T173202Z
UID:10000249-1715709600-1715716800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Suspensions and Expulsions
DESCRIPTION:No one wants to suspend or expel a child from their program.  The goal is to find ways to help children to be successful\, ensure a safe environment\, and help you feel empowered as childcare providers.  Together we’ll consider the impact of their relationships\, environment\, schedule\, and interactions on children’s behavior as well as the role of implicit bias. Utilizing scenarios and small group discussion\, we will reflect on ways you can apply the Steps to Prevent Suspensions/Expulsions tool in order to build your capacity and respond to children and their families with wisdom and compassion\, and how when to seek help from outside sources.  **Must attend both sessions to receive credit** \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/preventing-suspensions-and-expulsions/2024-05-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Family Relationships,Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T200000
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UID:10000162-1704736800-1704744000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Biting 101
DESCRIPTION:Trying your best to understand the underlying cause of a toddler’s biting will help you develop an effective response. Children bite in order to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need. What does it mean? Understanding child development? How to respond?  \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/biting-101-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T193000
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SUMMARY:Language Development Birth Through Five
DESCRIPTION:Training will cover language development milestones and “red flags” associated with delayed language acquisition.  Strategies will be explained on how to facilitate language development.  If you have specific examples of challenges you are having including children who are non-verbal\, please send them to annw@four-c.org so they can be forwarded to the presenter prior to the training. \nTrainer(s): Anna Cannone\, Clinical Assistant Professor\, Speech and Language Pathology\, Northern Illinois University & Northern Illinois University Graduate Students\, Speech and Language Pathology \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/language-development-birth-through-five-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CCAP Training Requirements,Child Development,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T180000
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UID:10000130-1698343200-1698350400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Brains: What Every Early Childhood Professional Needs to Know About Brain Development
DESCRIPTION:Professionals that care for and educate young children support and promote healthy brain development when they use relationships\, routines\, and interactions in positive ways.  In this training\, participants will identify ways to purposefully use relationships in their work with young children\, along with understanding what research tells us about the impacts of stress and trauma on the developing brain. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Joyful Insights Child Development Training & Consultation \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/healthy-brains-what-every-early-childhood-professional-needs-to-know-about-brain-development/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T120148
CREATED:20230306T155840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T155840Z
UID:10000067-1684951200-1684963800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 4 (Culture\, Families\, and Providers)
DESCRIPTION:This training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences\, knowledge\, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated into early care and classroom settings. Cultural expectations and biases will be explored\, and participants will have an opportunity to increase their cultural awareness in terms of how their assumptions may affect their interaction with young children and families. Participants will demonstrate their understanding of how family structures\, diversity in social\, cultural\, linguistic\, or religious backgrounds influence family approaches to parenting in children birth to three\, each other\, and the community. Participants will gain and understanding of how relationships among caregivers\, infant/toddlers\, and families can impact other child-family\, child-practitioner\, and practitioner-family relationships.  This is a hybrid training and participants must complete the face to face session and online assessment to receive credit. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IEMHC) \nAudience: All Providers Caring for Infants\, Toddlers\, and Twos \nTraining Hours: 6 hours face-to-face\, 2 hours online assessment; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/program-for-infant-toddler-care-pitc-module-4-culture-families-and-providers/2023-05-24/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Infant/Toddler,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T120148
CREATED:20230306T155840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T155840Z
UID:10000066-1684346400-1684359000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 4 (Culture\, Families\, and Providers)
DESCRIPTION:This training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences\, knowledge\, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated into early care and classroom settings. Cultural expectations and biases will be explored\, and participants will have an opportunity to increase their cultural awareness in terms of how their assumptions may affect their interaction with young children and families. Participants will demonstrate their understanding of how family structures\, diversity in social\, cultural\, linguistic\, or religious backgrounds influence family approaches to parenting in children birth to three\, each other\, and the community. Participants will gain and understanding of how relationships among caregivers\, infant/toddlers\, and families can impact other child-family\, child-practitioner\, and practitioner-family relationships.  This is a hybrid training and participants must complete the face to face session and online assessment to receive credit. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IEMHC) \nAudience: All Providers Caring for Infants\, Toddlers\, and Twos \nTraining Hours: 6 hours face-to-face\, 2 hours online assessment; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/program-for-infant-toddler-care-pitc-module-4-culture-families-and-providers/2023-05-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Infant/Toddler,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T120148
CREATED:20221025T204836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T215320Z
UID:10000027-1670349600-1670355000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Language Development: Birth Through Five
DESCRIPTION:This training will look at milestones in language development and “red flags” associated with delayed language acquisition.  Some simple strategies will be explained on how to facilitate language development. A resource list will be provided. \nTrainer: Anna Cannone\, Clinical Assistant Professor \nAudience: All Providers Caring for Children Birth Through Five Years \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/language-development-birth-through-five/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CCAP Training Requirements,Child Development,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T120148
CREATED:20220922T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T170345Z
UID:10000006-1666288800-1666296000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Families and Communities Using the 40 Developmental Assets
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the 40 Developmental Assets that support positive youth development. Participants will learn and apply research regarding factors contributing to resilient youth and communities to reduce impacts of trauma on youth and families. \nTrainer: Shannon Kaecker\, Clinical Director\, Adventure Works \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/healthy-families-and-communities-using-the-40-developmental-assets/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Family Relationships,Online Training/Live Webinar
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