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Small Changes, Big Results
Online WebinarMaking small, intentional changes in daily habits can lead to significant improvements in personal well-being, relationships, and productivity. In this training, we will identify some simple, yet powerful shifts that can create big results over time to make life more comfortable and easier. Trainer: Marquita Myles, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Audience: All Providers 2 […]
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Creating an Inclusive Environment: Understanding and Supporting Different Disabilities
Online WebinarThis training equips early childhood educators with the knowledge and strategies around inclusive learning environments that embrace and support differing abilities in early childhood settings. Participants will explore typical signs of developmental delays, learn how to identify and accommodate varying needs, and discover ways to foster a culture of belonging. Trainers: Andrea Cossey & Mary Kelly, […]
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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 & Family Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; […]
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American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
Dixon YMCA 110 Galena Ave, Dixon, IL, United StatesAmerican 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 […]
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An Introduction to Contracts & Policies for Child Care Centers
Online WebinarDo you need to write your first contract and policy for your child care center? Do you have a contract and policy but are wondering if it has everything you need? In this workshop we will identify the difference between contracts and policies, give examples of what goes into contracts and policies, and apply the […]
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American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
4-C Office, McHenry Location 667 Ridgeview Dr, McHenry, IL, United StatesAmerican 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 […]
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An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales
DeKalb First United Methodist Church 2400 N Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, 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 […]
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**CANCELLED** Better Together Learning Collaborative-Nutrition
Better Together Learning Collaboratives bring together Leadership Teams from various ECE programs to learn about healthy habits in ECE settings while sharing experiences with each other and implementing new strategies in their own programs. The Learning Collaborative framework includes Learning Sessions (noted on the table), followed by Action Periods where the Leadership Team uses the […]
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Connecting the Dots: Why Do I Respond the Way I Do? (FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS ONLY)
Online WebinarIn this training we will take a deeper look at how our caregiving style is connected to our teaching style and how it influences our ability to foster meaningful connections with children in our care. We also explore how this impacts our capacity in responding to daily challenges. We are all products of our environment […]
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Advocacy Strategies for Early Childhood Professionals
Online WebinarEarly childhood professional play a vital role in shaping systems that impact young children and their families. This training will equip participants with advocacy strategies that center family voice, address systemic inequities, and promote trauma-informed, equity-centered care. Through real world examples and interactive dialogue, attendees will explore how to engage families as true partners in […]
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The Power of Co-Regulation Through Self-Regulation
Online WebinarBy actively supporting and responding to a child's emotional state in a caring relationship, you empower them to develop the ability to manage their emotions and behaviors independently by using co-regulation: the power of the responsive. This responsive interaction helps young children develop their self-regulation skills. It emphasizes the crucial role a supportive presence plays […]
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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 […]
