Events

May 7, 2026 2:00 pm-4:00 pm   Workshop: ASQ SE2- In-Person Training 801 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435   Description: This training specifically focuses on seven behavioral areas. These tools are essential for early intervention and help determine whether children need further evaluation or support. This training is designed to equip early childhood education […]

Description: This training introduces simple, developmentally appropriate communication strategies that help early childhood educators build warm, positive relationships with young children. Participants learn how to listen, respond, and guide children in ways that support trust, cooperation, and healthy social‑emotional development.   Trainer: Janna Aldrich

Communication plays an essential role in our daily lives as early childhood professionals. Just the thought of communicating with your program leader (especially in toxic situations) can be enough to produce stress and anxiety. However, with some preparation and practice, you can reach confident and effective communication. Participants will gain the skills needed to communicate […]

This training introduces simple, developmentally appropriate communication strategies that help early childhood educators build warm, positive relationships with young children. Participants learn how to listen, respond, and guide children in ways that support trust, cooperation, and healthy social‑emotional development. Explore how your childcare setup, routines, and environmental design directly influence behavior. We will also discover how thoughtful, developmentally […]

ECE Community Chat is a space where providers, teachers, directors, and community representatives come together to discuss the needs of the early childhood education field. Infant Toddler Specialists, Quality Specialists, Quality Improvement Grant staff, and others participate to share resources, support, and collaboration.

Young children may experience trauma through adverse experiences such as family stress, community violence, loss, or instability. These experiences can impact their behavior, development, and ability to form relationships. This training introduces early childhood professionals to trauma-informed practices that support children’s emotional safety and resilience. Participants will learn how trauma affects brain development and behavior, […]

Co-teaching in early childhood programs is different from the K-12 classroom. Few resources are available for this type of teaching relationship. In this workshop, we will focus on communication, which is essential to a solid co-teaching partnership. This session is part of a series where we will discuss how to navigate, build, and strengthen our […]

This training helps early childhood providers identify, prevent, and respond to potential risks in childcare settings. Participants learn practical strategies to create safer environments, reduce hazards, support children’s well‑being, and protect their program through proactive planning and effective supervision. The session focuses on everyday scenarios in early learning environments and offers tools to strengthen safety […]