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SUMMARY:American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR AED First Aid
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 Early Childhood Learning Center \nAudience: All Providers with a 4-C Membership \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/american-heart-association-heartsaver-pediatric-cpr-aed-first-aid/
LOCATION:Dixon YMCA\, 110 Galena Ave\, Dixon\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCAP Orientation Requirement,CCAP Training Requirements,CPR and First Aid,Ogle County
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SUMMARY:Calm\, Connected\, and Caring: SEL for Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:This training supports Family Child Care Providers in using simple mindfulness and social-emotional learning tools to create calmer days and more connected relationships. Participants will explore realistic strategies for managing their own stress\, deepen understanding of children’s feelings and behavior\, and respond to families with empathy and clear boundaries in the unique context of family childcare. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Family Child Care Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/calm-connected-and-caring-sel-for-family-child-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Family Child Care Providers,Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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SUMMARY:Better Together-Module 1: Child Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:This Learning Collaborative focuses on child nutrition best practices and the many ways ECE programs can support healthy eating habits in children by serving healthy foods and beverages\, supporting teacher use of recommended feeding practices\, and offering education and professional development to children\, staff\, and families. Participants will learn about healthy eating through the lens of whole child development and child nutrition best practices\, while also considering the role of food insecurity and culture in feeding practices. Participants will identify goals for healthy change using Go NAPSACC self-assessment results. With consultant support\, participants will select and implement best practices to support healthy eating habits within their program. \n*Participants must attend all sessions to receive credit.* \nPlease note— participant teams is required to consist of a director/owner/leadership member and one other participant to support the best practice implementation. Teams must register at the same time. \nTrainer: Cheryl Joseph\, Professor\, Oakton Community College \nAudience: All Providers \n10 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/better-together-module-1-child-nutrition/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CCAP Training Events,Health/Safety,Online Training/Live Webinar,Program Planning
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SUMMARY:Supporting Families Where They Are At: Housing Insecurity
DESCRIPTION:You know your families. When something feels off\, you notice. This training will help you understand what to do when a family in your care is dealing with housing instability. Learn what McKinney-Vento services mean for your program\, how to spot eligibility\, how to reduce barriers to enrollment and attendance\, and where to connect families for help. Walk away feeling confident\, informed and ready to support the families who need you most. Contact information will be provided for all counties in the 4-C service delivery area. \nTrainer: Monique Shaw\, McKinney Vento Coordinator\, DeKalb County ROE \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/supporting-families-where-they-are-at-housing-insecurity/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Family Relationships,Online Training/Live Webinar,Staff Development/Training
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SUMMARY:American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR AED First Aid
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\, Northern Illinois University Child Development & Family Center \nAudience: All Providers with a 4-C Membership \n3 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/american-heart-association-heartsaver-pediatric-cpr-aed-first-aid-2/
LOCATION:Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center\, DeKalb\, IL
CATEGORIES:CCAP Orientation Requirement,CCAP Training Requirements,CPR and First Aid,DeKalb County,Health/Safety
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SUMMARY:Investing in Growth: The Importance of Professional Development for Early Childhood Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Professional Development is more than checking off required training hours! \nThis training highlights the transformative impact of ongoing learning and growth in early childhood education. Explore how investing in professional development enhances your teaching skills\, fosters innovative practices\, and enriches the educational experiences for the children and families you serve. Participants will learn how to identify growth opportunities\, apply new strategies\, and stay inspired in your role\, ultimately benefiting your career and the children you nurture. \nThis training would be perfect for Directors and staff to attend together and process the information after the training. \nTrainer: Cheryl Joseph\, Professor\, Oakton Community College \nAudience: All 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/investing-in-growth-the-importance-of-professional-development-for-early-childhood-professionals/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Program Planning,Staff Development/Training
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SUMMARY:American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR AED First Aid
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 with a 4-C Membership \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/american-heart-association-heartsaver-pediatric-cpr-aed-first-aid-3/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, Crystal Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:CCAP Orientation Requirement,CCAP Training Requirements,CPR and First Aid,Health/Safety,McHenry County
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SUMMARY:Healthy Kids\, Healthy Futures: PALS (Physical Activity Learning Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:The PALS training is designed to give early care providers a solid knowledge base of best practices for physical activity with emphasis on healthy lifestyles\, environments and bodies. The PALS content addresses physical activity for children birth through age five years\, and how to implement physical activities in their programs and share with families. The goal of PALS is to support practice and policy changes in ECE programs. PALS combines content learning with self-assessment\, policy development opportunities\, resources\, and materials\, to support practice change in ECE programs\, leading to healthier\, more active children. \nThis training is interactive\, fun\, and engaging! Curriculum is a combination of lecture\, videos\, group work\, physical activities\, examples\, and some giveaways; thus\, the in-person format.  This training is for all ability levels\, so come join us! Snacks will be provided. \nMust attend both sessions to receive credit. \nTrainer: Ann Wilson\, 4-C Training Coordinator \nAudience: All Providers \n6 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/healthy-kids-healthy-futures-pals-physical-activity-learning-sessions/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:4-C Office\, DeKalb location\, 444 E Hillcrest Dr\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115
CATEGORIES:CCAP Training Requirements,DeKalb County,Health/Safety
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