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SUMMARY:**RESCHEDULED** The Importance of Block Play
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard someone say\, “All they ever want to do is play in the block center!” Well\, I have some news for you about the block center that might just surprise you. Instead of trying to figure out how to get children out of the block center\, let’s discuss how different types of learning takes play through block play and why it is so important.  Overlapping learning for developmental domains is easy when you have a well-developed block area.  Block play provides children with three-dimensional creativity and problem-solving development.  We will jump into teaching strategies and have you prepared for hours of extended play in the block center. \nTrainer: Jodi York\, Instructor for AB Tech Community College \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \n4-C Members: Free \nNon 4-C Members: $10
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/the-importance-of-block-play/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Planning,Program Planning
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: Effective Communication
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be provided with an opportunity to reflect on the significant role that communication plays in building respectful relationships inside and outside of the early childhood environment.  This two part series focuses on communication skill-building and conflict resolution strategies that help create and maintain positive relationships with co-workers\, and that foster respectful\, cooperative partnerships with parents. Participants must attend both dates in order to receive any credit. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, MSW\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-effective-communication-3/2022-11-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Contracts and 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: Nicole Davis\, 4-C Recruitment\, Retention\, and Outreach Coordinator & Teams Lead \nAudience: All 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-and-policies-for-family-child-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Program Planning
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: Effective Communication
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be provided with an opportunity to reflect on the significant role that communication plays in building respectful relationships inside and outside of the early childhood environment.  This two part series focuses on communication skill-building and conflict resolution strategies that help create and maintain positive relationships with co-workers\, and that foster respectful\, cooperative partnerships with parents. Participants must attend both dates in order to receive any credit. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, MSW\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-effective-communication-2/2022-11-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About It: Effective Communication
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be provided with an opportunity to reflect on the significant role that communication plays in building respectful relationships inside and outside of the early childhood environment.  This two part series focuses on communication skill-building and conflict resolution strategies that help create and maintain positive relationships with co-workers\, and that foster respectful\, cooperative partnerships with parents. Participants must attend both dates in order to receive any credit. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, MSW\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/lets-talk-about-it-effective-communication-3/2022-11-08/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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SUMMARY:Thinking Outside The Box: Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Developing the right mindset early on is crucial for a successful\, happy life. When children/adults learn that putting forth effort and using the right strategies an help them get better at things\, they feel empowered and try harder. When they know their brains are capable of growing\, they are more confident\, resilient\, and can push through the fear of failure. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey & Mary Kelley\, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants \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/thinking-outside-the-box-fixed-vs-growth-mindset/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Infant/Toddler,Online Training/Live Webinar
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SUMMARY:Healthy Families and Communities Using the 40 Developmental Assets
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the 40 Developmental Assets that support positive youth development. Participants will learn and apply research regarding factors contributing to resilient youth and communities to reduce impacts of trauma on youth and families. \nTrainer: Shannon Kaecker\, Clinical Director\, Adventure Works \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/healthy-families-and-communities-using-the-40-developmental-assets/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Family Relationships,Online Training/Live Webinar
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SUMMARY:Fear and Anxiety in Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Learn to help children who are exhibiting fears\, worries\, and anxiety.  Learn how to be a supportive caregiver while regulating yourself and not pushing a child too far while balancing the need to challenge them into some uncomfortable situations. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, MSW\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \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/fear-and-anxiety-in-young-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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SUMMARY:Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 1: Social Emotional Growth and Socialization
DESCRIPTION:Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization explores topics on social-emotional development in the first three years\, temperaments of children and caregivers\, socialization\, guidance and discipline\, environments\, and gaining an understanding of children’s behavior. Training will begin with an overview of the basic concepts of early social-emotional growth and socialization and their application to the group care context.  An emphasis is placed on the development of a nurturing relationship between the infant and caregiver. The overview addresses the importance of responsive caregiving\, the individualization of care through an understanding of infant temperament\, the critical role of family and culture in early identity development\, exploring developmentally appropriate play strategies with ages of infancy\, creating supportive physical environments\, and stages of emotional development. —This is a hybrid training and participants must complete both face to face sessions and online assessment to receive credit. \n\nPart 1: Wednesday\, 10/5/2022  6:00 pm-9:00 pm\nPart 2: Wednesday\, 10/12/2022  6:00 pm-9:00 pm\nOnline Assessment Due: Wednesday\, 11/2/2022\n\nIf interested in completing all modules for Infant Toddler credential\, please note: Module 1 will take place via webinar in October\, Module 2 will take place via webinar in the spring.  Module 3 & 4 will take place IN PERSON in Sycamore\, IL in the spring.  Contact Ann at annw@four-c.org with any questions. \nTrainer: Stephanie Budziak\, 4-C Infant Toddler Child Care Specialist \nAudience:  All Providers Caring for Infant\, Toddlers\, and Twos \n8 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/program-for-infant-toddler-care-pitc-module-1-social-emotional-growth-and-socialization/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CCAP Training Events,Infant/Toddler,Online Training/Live Webinar
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SUMMARY:Seeing Through the Lens of Our Cultural Identity
DESCRIPTION:This training will explore the subjects of cultural identity and bias and consider how they impact communication and relationship building in the early childhood setting. The training promotes self-reflection for the purpose of increasing self-awareness of personal bias and for improving communication with co-workers\, children\, and parents in the early childhood setting. \nTrainer: Maureen McMurrough\, MSW\, CADC\, 4-C Social Emotional Support Specialist \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/seeing-through-the-lens-of-our-cultural-identity/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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