CCRR

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)

Parents as Partners: Fostering Parent-Teacher Communication to Build Positive Relationships
2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00
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.

April HUB Meeting
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | 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=[REDACTED]

Intentional Teaching: Planning with Children in Mind - Embedding Goals into Play and Routines
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
Check it out! New workshop!

Join us for “Intentional Teaching” with Chrissy Nojd!

April 13th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Online (Zoom)
Chrissy Nojd

See you there!

Click/Tap here to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O5xviLomQtWR0YkmYFMGmA?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV3QwSWwzZENQYk5kWm5xbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHmYsToE6dh6yW4N-YFOrla1n2fw0A1s0x5rKt9Rk5CtIbbuGVb81kMJrEdli_aem_S8gcG1afGcOqaDZb5wyDEg#/registration

Managing the Mental Load
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00
Mark your calendar! April 14

th, 12pm – 1pm is a new workshop!

🕔April 14th, 12pm – 1pm
📍Online (Zoom)
👤Yolanda Ritchey

Click/Tap here to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vi2
dixkcTzGlwGF3jvezyA#/registration

April Workshop PT 2
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-30
Happy April and hello spring! Here is the next set of workshops for the second half of April!

Make sure to mark your calendars because we have lots of new workshops coming up 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 15th – Diaper Changes and Toilet Learning
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MlAIjULFTV6kkdwU_xdpug#/registration

April 16th – ASQ Training
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jjDF6WBbRx-AwgwTcrFTpQ#/registration

April 21st – Self Care for Everyone
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_PbUnir5RVSCXMeGAmp1jg#/registration

Diaper Changes and Toilet Learning
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
Get excited!

April 14, 12pm – 1pm is a new workshop!

🕔April 15th, 12pm – 1pm

📍Online (Zoom)

👤Carrie Becker

Click/Tap here to register!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MlAIjULFTV6kkdwU_xdpug#/registration

ASQ In-person Training
2026-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 | CCR&R, 801 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States
Curious about Ages & Stages
Questionnaires? Then this training is for you!
Completely in person!

🕔April 16th, 2pm – 4pm
📍801 N Larkin Ave, Joliet IL, 60433
👤Fayeza Waris

Click/Tap here to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jjDF6
WBbRx-AwgwTcrFTpQ#/registration

How Trauma Impacts Young Children
2026-04-18 | CCR&R, 801 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States

Self Care for Everyone
2026-04-21 18:00 - 20:00
Another great workshop hosted by Kathy Staten!

April 21st, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Online

Click/Tap here to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/_PbUnir5RVSCXMeGAmp1jg…

Connecting and Collaborating With Families
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 | CCR&R, 801 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States
Get ready for this great
workshop hosted by Yolanda Richey!

🕔April 22st, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
📍Online

Click/Tap here to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HP4
-kEOvRM6i-HBUXt7dWQ#/registration

Supervision in Action
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:00
Hey! Another great workshop coming up!

🕔April 28th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

📍Online

Click/Tap here to register!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nRfEkqfnRB2LqCph9dyvwg#/registration

Teaching Without Worksheets
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00
April isn’t over yet! We got another workshop for you to check out!

🕔April 29th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

📍Online

Click/Tap here to register!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_ulEGQFFR2G9QABTso2UVw#/registration

ASQ SE2- In-Person Training
2026-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | CCR&R, 801 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States
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 (ECE) professionals with the skills to score the assessments and to understand how to implement the screening tools effectively within programs that support children and families as needed.

Trainer: Fayeza Waris

Environments That Provide Positive Guidance:
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
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 appropriate limits guide behavior while still preserving curiosity, independence, and joy! These small shifts can create powerful changes in behavior and beyond!

Trainer: Yolanda Richey

Monthly ECE Hub Meeting
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Trauma in Early Childhood
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00
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, how to recognize possible trauma responses in young children, and how supportive relationships and environments can promote healing.

Trainer: Kathy Staten – Mental Health Consultant

The co- teaching playbook: Communication
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00
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 co-teaching
partnerships.

Trainer: Carrie Becker

Risk Management Workshop
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:00
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 practices and emergency preparedness.

Trainer: Dorothy Turner

Topic Reporting Incidents and Accidents
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:00
This training helps early childhood providers understand when and how to properly document and report incidents and accidents that occur in childcare settings. Participants learn required reporting procedures, best practices for accurate documentation, and how timely communication supports child safety, family trust, and program compliance. The session also reviews common scenarios and steps to ensure providers respond effectively and professionally.

Trainer: Dorothy Turner

Engaging Staff in Continuous Quality Improvement
2026-06-02 18:30 - 20:00
This training explores strategies for actively engaging staff in continuous quality improvement efforts within early childhood and child care settings. Participants will learn how to foster a collaborative culture that encourages teamwork, open communication, and shared responsibility for program improvement. The session will cover practical approaches to identifying areas for growth, setting achievable goals, using feedback effectively, and supporting staff participation in ongoing improvement initiatives. Participants will leave with tools and strategies to strengthen staff engagement and enhance the overall quality of care and learning environments.

Trainer: Dr. Deidre D. Jones

No Means Nothing! Meaningful Ways to Support Every Little Learner
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00
Simply saying “no” isn’t enough to create meaningful changes, nor does it provide meaningful learning opportunities. Explore the importance behind targeted supports and language strategies that teach, redirect, and empower all young children to make better choices!

Trainer: Yolanda Richey

Co-teaching playbook giving and receiving feedback
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:00

Parents & Providers Partnering in the Developmental Screening Process
2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:00
This training highlights the importance of collaboration between parents and providers in the developmental screening process. Participants will learn strategies for building positive partnerships with families, sharing observations effectively, and supporting early identification of developmental concerns. The session will also explore how open communication and teamwork can promote children’s growth, learning, and overall well-being.

Trainer: Dorothy Turner

Positive Partnerships for Positive Behavior
2026-06-11 12:00 - 13:00
Gain confidence in having meaningful conversations with families about behavioral concerns while building collaborative, solution-focused relationships!

Trainer: Yolanda Richey

Nurturing relationships: Rest Time
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00
Our primary responsibility as caregivers is to build connections with the children in our care. Nurturing those relationships takes time, patience, and understanding. Rest time is often a frustrating time of day for both children and adults. During this workshop, we will develop routines that will create a sense of calm and relaxation during this critical time of the day.

Trainer: Carrie Becker

ECE Hub Meeting
2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:00
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.

In-person Registration:
https://forms.gle/L3A9f1ErnMYMXrPC8

Virtual Registration:
https://tinyurl.com/2cn6762m

Team Building in the Workplace
2026-06-23 18:00 - 20:00
Strong relationships among staff members contribute to healthier work environments and better outcomes for children and families. This training explores strategies for building trust, improving communication, and strengthening collaboration among early childhood teams. Participants will reflect on their role within the team, explore effective communication strategies, and practice approaches that help create a respectful and supportive workplace culture.

Trainer: Kathy Staten

July ECE Hub Meeting
2026-07-08 01:00 - 14:00
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.

Online Registration:
https://tinyurl.com/5y5f9h35

In-person registration:
https://tinyurl.com/4c6hvk4w

How to communicate with your Program leader
2026-07-14 12:00 - 13:00
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 clearly and effectively during this workshop
Trainer: Carrie Becker
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zFsDHhejR_OkV5ehO5_cFQ
