Online Training/Live Webinar
Aggressive Behaviors
Online WebinarAll behaviors have meaning, including those that are challenging or aggressive. In this training, we will discuss the reasons for aggressive behaviors in children, reflect on how these behaviors affect us, and strategies to prevent and address aggressive behaviors in the classroom. Trainers: Cris Hawk, Caregiver Connections IEMHC & Marquita Myles, 4-C Infant Early Mental […]
An Early Childhood Professional’s Guide to Supporting Children with Autism
Online WebinarThis professional development opportunity aims to increase practical knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Additionally, the presentation will prepare early child care professionals with resources and supports to utilize working with children with autism. Trainer: Anna Cannone, Clinical Assistant Professor, Graduate SLP at Northern Illinois University Audience: All Providers Fee: Non 4-C Members: $10 4-C Members: Free
**FULL: Registration Closed** Emotional Intelligence: Why is it so important?
Online WebinarThis training will explore Emotional Intelligence-the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, evaluate, and use emotions to evaluate and use emotions to communicate with and relate to others effectively and constructively. We will dive into your understanding of emotions and how we can support Emotional Learning in the classroom. Trainer: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early Childhood […]
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
Online WebinarChildren and families count on child care providers to be prepared when disasters strike. This two-part training series will describe recognized child care emergency preparedness standards and discuss how to incorporate them into an emergency plan. We will identify and discuss emergencies that may affect your program/home. Ways to support the emotional needs of children […]
Ants In Their Pants
Online WebinarWe will define an extra busy child. Discuss and discover our own learning styles. We will identify strategies and activities to help with transitions. We will demonstrate the use of busy bags, boxes and/or folders. We will discuss the “just right” environment for extra busy children. We will answer five important questions that help us […]
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
Online WebinarChildren and families count on child care providers to be prepared when disasters strike. This two-part training series will describe recognized child care emergency preparedness standards and discuss how to incorporate them into an emergency plan. We will identify and discuss emergencies that may affect your program/home. Ways to support the emotional needs of children […]
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 3–Learning and Development
Online WebinarThis 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 learners is explained and the role of caregiver in supporting infants’ desire for exploration is considered. The perspective that is presented can be summed up in the following way: “All […]
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 3–Learning and Development
Online WebinarThis 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 learners is explained and the role of caregiver in supporting infants’ desire for exploration is considered. The perspective that is presented can be summed up in the following way: “All […]
Taking Care of You
Online WebinarWe are in a moment of time in our profession, where it can leave us emotionally, physically, and mentally bankrupt. To counter the pressure, stress, and chaos around us, we need to practice healthy, practical habits and routines of wellness and self-care. We also need to ruse up to the expectations of taking care of […]
Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does It Affect Children In Your Care?
Online WebinarParticipants will learn about how trauma affects the developing brain. The effect on the brain often reveals how and why a child may react, or interact, in a particular way after experiencing trauma. Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program who […]
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 4 (Culture, Families, and Providers)
Online WebinarThis 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 […]
Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does It Affect Children In Your Care?
Online WebinarParticipants will learn about how trauma affects the developing brain. The effect on the brain often reveals how and why a child may react, or interact, in a particular way after experiencing trauma. Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program who […]