CCRR

April HUB Meeting
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | CCR&R, 801 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States
Calling all Early Childhood Educators! Next HUB meeting is April 8th! 1pm – 2pm

Where?

801 N Larkin, Joliet IL 60435

Click/Tap here to register for in-person:

https://forms.gle/mqrRwyKA4zqEFHH96

Click/Tap here to access the online zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89584257681?pwd=LEQuEG3r7hUNvX6bi0HclwexXMBgj0.1

Parents as Partners: Fostering Parent-Teacher Communication to Build Positive Relationships
2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
With the new season brings new workshops! Join us soon for “Parents as Partners” next week!

April 8th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Online (Zoom)
Janna Aldrich

Build strong, respectful partnerships with families.
Learn strategies to create trust, share information, and engage families.
Practical tools to strengthen relationships and support children’s development.

The Importance of Environment in Group Care Settings
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Make sure to join us for a new training!

“Importance of Environment In Group Care Settings”

at 6:30pm – 8:00pm on April 7th

Online (Zoom)

TA Toolbox: Tips and Strategies for Teaching Assistants
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Mark your calendars for a new workshop!

When: April 7th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Where: Online (Zoom)

See Something, Say Something
2026-04-02 06:30 - 20:00 UTC
SEE SOMETHING. SAY SOMETHING. PROTECT OUR CHILDREN.

As early childhood professionals, you play a vital role in keeping children safe every single day. Join us for this powerful and important training:

Learn how to recognize warning signs, respond with confidence, and take the right steps when something doesn’t feel right. Your awareness can make all the difference in a child’s life.

Make sure to mark you calendars for April 2nd 6:30pm – 8:00pm

April Workshops PT 1
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | CCR&R, 801 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States
Happy April and hello spring!

Make sure to mark your calendars because we have lots of new workshops coming up this April that you don’t want to miss!

If you have any questions about any of our workshops, call or email Alexandria at

asmith@childcarehelp.com

– April 1,2026 12pm-1pm Leading Whole Groups:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83800726170?pwd=x43ic8JnPX6Ujx2RuxaMjztaMdnTyb.1

– April 2, 2026 630pm-8pm Whenever You see Something , Say Something
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n63xxInSQvmpNILGh-8HJw

– April 7,2026 12pm-1pm- TA Toolbox: Tips and Strategies for Teaching Assistants
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AEUrULSPSvGOKjtJVZsYPg

– April 8,2026- Parents as Partners: Fostering Parent-Teacher Communication to Build Positive Relationships

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oFD97njVSwqZh3G-sXu0Nw

– April 13, 2026- Intentional Teaching: Planning with Children in Mind – Embedding Goals into Play and Routines 12pm-1pm-
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O5xviLomQtWR0YkmYFMGmA

– April 14, 2026- Managing the Mental Load 12pm-1pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vi2dixkcTzGlwGF3jvezyA

Leading Whole Groups
2026-04-01
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/ig_sZ-w-ReOfqn689sqKSg…

Your Child Nutritional Health
2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 UTC

Writing Learning Objectives
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Early childhood writing learning objectives focus on helping young children develop basic writing and communication skills. Children learn to hold and use writing tools, recognize letters and sounds, and understand that writing expresses ideas and meaning. Through drawing, scribbling, and forming letters or simple words, they begin to build confidence in early writing.

Workshop: Using Developmental Screenings to Support Growth in Young Children
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
This training provides an overview of developmental milestones and the role of screenings in identifying and supporting children’s growth from birth through early childhood. Participants will explore commonly used developmental screening tools, learn how to observe and document developmental progress, and understand when and how to share concerns with families. The session emphasizes using screening results to guide individualized supports, strengthen family partnerships, and connect children to early intervention resources when needed—all while maintaining respectful, strengths-based practices.

Trainer: Yolanda Ritchey
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00Pm
Location: Zoom
Click/Tap here to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lvayTPZdQ4emrrOPHsZgGw#/registration

ECE HUB Meeting
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | CCR&R, 801 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States
Make sure to join us for this ECE HUB meeting on March 11th 2026!
ECE Professionals will meet to discuss all things early childhood!
Click/Tap here to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aXXmXtHTTmuxI1Y1_Xcdzw#/registration

Click/tap here to RSVP for in-person attendance!
https://forms.gle/sgAL27jKSVhyNyxm9

Creating Positive Workplace Communication: A Focus on Gossip
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Gossip
Although gossip can seem ordinary in our early childhood programs, we should never underestimate its damaging effects on educator relationships. This workshop will examine how to support communication and stop gossip.

First Aid & CPR – Joliet – Free to Child Care Providers
2024-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
801 N. Larkin Ave., Suite 202
Space is limited. Register today. Preregistration is mandatory!
You must have a Gateways Registry number and currently providing child care to register.
Please don’t assume you’ve been registered for a CPR class without verbal or written confirmation from CCRR.
Children and persons not enrolled in the course may not attend!
NOTE: It can take up to 14 business days to receive your CPR Card.
For Information: Call 815-741-1163 X 228 or email dwells@childcarehelp.com
First Aid & CPR – Joliet – Free to Child Care Providers

First Aid & CPR – Joliet – Free to Child Care Providers
2024-09-12 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-24 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-14 18:00 - 22:00 UTC
801 N. Larkin Ave., Suite 202
Space is limited. Register today. Preregistration is mandatory!
You must have a Gateways Registry number and currently providing child care to register.
Please don’t assume you’ve been registered for a CPR class without verbal or written confirmation from CCRR.
Children and persons not enrolled in the course may not attend!
NOTE: It can take up to 14 business days to receive your CPR Card.
For Information: Call 815-741-1163 X 228 or email dwells@childcarehelp.com

First Aid & CPR – Kankakee – Free to Child Care Providers
2024-09-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Arcade/Clock Tower Bld, 187 S. Schuyler Ave.
Space is limited. Register today. Preregistration is mandatory!
You must have a Gateways Registry number and currently providing child care to register.
Please don’t assume you’ve been registered for a CPR class without verbal or written confirmation from CCRR.
Children and persons not enrolled in the course may not attend!
NOTE: It can take up to 14 business days to receive your CPR Card.
For Information: Call 815-741-1163 X 228 or email dwells@childcarehelp.com

Be Kind to Yourself with Wendy O’Leary
2024-08-29 18:30 - 20:00 UTC

Outdoor Play and Learning with Linda Schumacher
2024-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 UTC

Overcoming Burn-Out with Janna Aldrich
2024-08-22 18:30 - 20:00 UTC

Effective Communication Techniques with Erica Miller
2024-08-21 18:30 - 20:00 UTC

Recognizing Unhelpful Thoughts with Melissa Pickle
2024-08-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-06-27 18:30 - 19:30 UTC

Intro to ERS at Kankakee YMCA
2024-08-17 10:00 - 14:00 UTC

Using Visual Communication Aids to Promote Positive Behavior with Linda Schumacher
2024-08-01 18:30 - 20:00 UTC

Using Visual Aids to Promote Positive Behavior with Linda Schumacher
2024-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 UTC

CCR&R offices closed for Juneteenth
2024-06-19

Play the Wiggles Away with Amy Nelson
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
