Emergency Preparedness
Online WebinarEmergencies and disasters are unpredictable, chaotic, and can leave a lasting impact on our child care, families, and communities. If we are prepared for emergencies and disasters, we can feel more capable of handling them and recovering from them. In this training, we will discuss the emergency plan cycle, types of emergencies and disasters, and […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
McHenry County Mental Health Board Crystal Lake, ILAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Free […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
Loveland Community House Dixon, ILAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee College Early Learning Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
An Introduction to Contracts & Policies for Family Child Care
Online WebinarContracts and policies can be two of the most important documents to have in a program. Family child care providers who enforce well written contracts and policies may find they are able to eliminate potential conflicts with parents. This informative training will be a stepping stone for family child care providers looking to start or […]
Learning Through Play
Online WebinarThere is nothing more universal than play because it can be done by any child, anywhere in the world. Learning fuels curiosity, sparks creativity, and inspires a lifelong love of learning. As children play, they develop all kinds of skills that will help them thrive today-and prepare them for a healthier, happier future. Trainer: Marquita Myles, […]
Succession Planning: Future Proofing for Smooth Leadership Transitions
McHenry County Mental Health Board Crystal Lake, ILA training guiding high level Nonprofit Leaders through the succession planning process to help identify and develop future leaders for your organization and ensure a smooth and painless transition of leadership. This training will be geared towards Administrators and Board members. Those registering wanting to earn Gateways credit should utilize the typical 4C registration process. […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center DeKalb, ILAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Amy Lofthouse, Associate Director, Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; […]
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 4: Culture, Families, and Providers
This training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences, knowledge, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated 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 […]
Succession Planning: Future Proofing for Smooth Leadership Transitions
Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, IL, United StatesA training guiding high level Nonprofit Leaders through the succession planning process to help identify and develop future leaders for your organization and ensure a smooth and painless transition of leadership. This training will be geared towards Administrators and Board members. Those registering wanting to earn Gateways credit should utilize the typical 4C registration process. […]
Navigating Grief and Loss
Online WebinarCome explore emotional responses to grief and loss and examine the role of empathy in responding to grief experienced by co-workers, enrolled families, and children. Trainers: Andrea Cossey, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant & Maureen McMurrough, 4-C Early Childhood Workforce Support Specialist Audience: All Providers 2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate Fee: Non 4-C […]
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 4: Culture, Families, and Providers
This training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences, knowledge, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated 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 […]
American Heartsaver Pediatric Total
McHenry County Mental Health Board Crystal Lake, ILAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Free Training