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SUMMARY:American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
DESCRIPTION:American 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. \nTrainer: Annie Johnson\, Assistant Director\, The Growing Place \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/american-heart-association-heartsaver-pediatric-total-expires-in-2-years-27/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, Crystal Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:CCAP Orientation Requirement,CCAP Training Requirements,CPR and First Aid,McHenry County
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SUMMARY:Talking to Parents When You Have Concerns: Supporting Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:goal of teachers is to establish partnerships with parents to support the learning of their students. In the Family Home Child Care environment\, this communication brings unique challenges. Building a sense of community between a child’s home and the Child Care Home requires strong communication. The ability to communicate effectively with parents must be constantly developed and expanded by the Family Home professional in these changing times. To help the Family Home Professional build the foundation for working collaboratively with their students\, a variety of communication opportunities are presented in this training. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: Family Child Care 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/talking-to-parents-when-you-have-concerns-supporting-family-child-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Family Child Care Providers,Online Training/Live Webinar
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED** Better Together Learning Collaborative-Nutrition
DESCRIPTION: 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 Go NAPSACC   5-step Improvement Process to assess current program practices\, educate fellow staff and lead staff through a process of change to increase healthy habits. \nRegistrants are a TEAM from the Center (administrator and 1 support staff) or the FCC owner and 1 support staff (if you have). Must be an administrator/ FCC Owner and designated support staff; individuals cannot register/attend. Contact Ann (annw@four-c.org) or Jen (Jennifers@four-c.org) to register or for questions. \nTrainer: Cheryl Joseph\, Professor\, Oakton Community College \nTechnical Assistance Provider: Jennifer Schwartz\, 4-C Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator \n10 Training Hours (and a competency); Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/better-together-learning-collaborative-nutrition/2025-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Health/Safety,McHenry County,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T070816
CREATED:20250122T010812Z
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SUMMARY:American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
DESCRIPTION:American 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. \nTrainer: Amy Lofthouse\, Associate Director\, NIU Child Development and Family Center \nAudience: All Providers \n3 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/6283/
LOCATION:Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center\, DeKalb\, IL
CATEGORIES:CCAP Orientation Requirement,CCAP Training Requirements,CPR and First Aid,DeKalb County
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DTSTAMP:20260503T070816
CREATED:20250122T011031Z
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SUMMARY:American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
DESCRIPTION:American 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. \nTrainer: Maria Lombardo\, Director\, Kishwaukee College Early Learning Center \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/american-heart-association-heartsaver-pediatric-total-expires-in-2-years-28/
LOCATION:Loveland Community House\, Dixon\, IL
CATEGORIES:CCAP Orientation Requirement,CCAP Training Requirements,Health/Safety,Lee County
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SUMMARY:Smart Start Workforce Grant Orientation for Family Child Care/Group Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:This orientation is a mandatory training to be able to apply for Smart Start Workforce Grants in FY26. This training seeks to provide licensed family and family group child care programs with a comprehensive understanding of Smart Start Workforce Grants. The goal is to strengthen participants’ knowledge about the grants\, including the required wage floor for assistants\, application requirements\, and the steps to apply successfully. It will also cover grant eligibility\, reporting and audit requirements\, and how to access technical assistance\, resources\, and support. Throughout the course\, intermittent assessments and scenarios will be included to enhance comprehension of the material. Participants will have opportunities to engage with and receive guidance from a local expert in their area either virtually or in-person.t in their area either virtually or in-person. \nThis training must be attended by the person in your organization who is the contact for your grant application (The person whose registry number is connected to the application). \nTrainer: Maggie Fern\, 4-C Recruitment\, Retention\, and Outreach Specialist & Kim Lamz\, 4-C CORE Director \nAudience: All Family Child Care Providers applying for the Smart Start Workforce Grant \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/smart-start-workforce-grant-orientation-for-family-child-care-group-family-child-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Staff Development/Training
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CREATED:20250122T011658Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Contracts & Policies for Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Contracts 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 improve their contracts and policies. \nTrainer: Maggie Fern\, 4-C Recruitment\, Retention\, Referral\, and Outreach Specialist \nAudience: Family Child Care 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/an-introduction-to-contracts-policies-for-family-child-care-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Family Child Care Providers,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T070816
CREATED:20250122T011934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T011939Z
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SUMMARY:Importance of the Environment in the Development of Children
DESCRIPTION:It is the nature of children to interact with their environment\, but the quality of those interactions depends on the opportunities for engagement offered by the environment. The ability of a child to interact with their environment directly impacts their development. Through their interaction with events and materials outside themselves\, children develop an understanding of themselves. This training will allow participants to reflect on their classroom environment while working purposefully to change and find opportunities to create an environment that supports all children. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee:\n \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/importance-of-the-environment-in-the-development-of-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T070816
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SUMMARY:Smart Start Workforce Grant Orientation for Child Care Centers
DESCRIPTION:This orientation is a mandatory training to be able to apply for Smart Start Workforce Grants in FY26. This training seeks to provide licensed center-based programs with a comprehensive understanding of Smart Start Workforce Grants. The goal is to strengthen participants’ knowledge about the grants\, including the required wage floor\, application requirements\, and the steps to apply successfully. It will also cover grant eligibility\, reporting and audit requirements\, and how to access technical assistance\, resources\, and support. Throughout the course\, intermittent assessments and scenarios will be included to enhance comprehension of the material. Participants will have opportunities to engage with and receive guidance from a local expert in their area either virtually or in-person. \nThis training must be attended by the person in your organization who is the contact for your grant application (The person whose registry number is connected to the application). \nTrainer: Maggie Fern\, 4-C Recruitment\, Retention\, and Outreach Specialist & Kim Lamz\, 4-C CORE Director \nAudience: All center providers applying for the Smart Start Workforce Grant \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/smart-start-workforce-grant-orientation-for-child-care-centers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Staff Development/Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T203000
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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:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T070816
CREATED:20250122T012824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T162201Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED** Better Together Learning Collaborative-Nutrition
DESCRIPTION: 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 Go NAPSACC   5-step Improvement Process to assess current program practices\, educate fellow staff and lead staff through a process of change to increase healthy habits. \nRegistrants are a TEAM from the Center (administrator and 1 support staff) or the FCC owner and 1 support staff (if you have). Must be an administrator/ FCC Owner and designated support staff; individuals cannot register/attend. Contact Ann (annw@four-c.org) or Jen (Jennifers@four-c.org) to register or for questions. \nTrainer: Cheryl Joseph\, Professor\, Oakton Community College \nTechnical Assistance Provider: Jennifer Schwartz\, 4-C Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator \n10 Training Hours (and a competency); Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/better-together-learning-collaborative-nutrition/2025-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Health/Safety,McHenry County,Online Training/Live Webinar
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