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 […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR FA AED (expires in 2 years)
Loveland Community House Dixon, ILHeartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course teaches child-care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or an infant in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrives. Trainer: Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee Early Childhood Learning Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level […]
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 […]
**TRAINING FULL: Registrants will be placed on the waitlist** An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales (including the ECERS-3)
Shah Center, McHenry 4100 W Shamrock Lane, McHenry, IL, United StatesThis 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 that measure the quality of the learning environment for infants through school-age children. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool(s) for program […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (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 Early Childhood Education Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (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; […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (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 […]
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 […]
** New Training!** The New Professionals Quick Start Guide to the CCR&R System
Sterling Rock Falls Day Care 1840 W LeFevre Rd, Rock Falls, IL, United StatesMost new early childhood professionals came to their job because they like children and want to have an impact with their development. But many of the first steps for a new hire in the field are met with paperwork, setting up training accounts, understanding safe systems, etc. Also, many managers are stretched thin that their […]
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 […]
Canceled **CANCELLED** Child Care University
Loveland Community House Dixon, ILJoin us for a day of learning, fun and IN PERSON networking while enjoying an amazing venue! Dr. Anni Reinking will present the keynote “Asset-Based Thinking In Our Current Reality”. Participants will choose two morning sessions, then enjoy a lunch (included in the $35 registration fee), and enjoy Dr. Reinking’s keynote. Registration deadline is April […]
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 […]