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Understanding Autism with Sabrina Robertson Participants will define Autism and how it effects brain development and social emotional skills. Autism is a spectrum disorder referring to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, receptive behaviors, speech and non-verbal communication. Participants will also learn techniques to use in the classroom with children […]
Guidance Tools that Work with Dina Emser Academic and social skills are both important in the natural development children. In this workshop, we will focus on how children learn to be social beings and how we can support their skills in real ways. We will practice tools we can use right away to help children […]
ExceleRate Illinois Orientation with Debra Wells In-person at our Joliet Office. ExceleRate Illinois is the Quality Rating and Improvement System for licensed child care centers, Head Start, and Preschool for All Programs. This orientation provides child care centers an overview of the goals, quality indicators, benefits of participation, application process, and the system supports available […]
Mandated Reporter Training with Debra Wells In-person at our Joliet Office. The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects child abuse or neglect should call the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services hotline […]
Business Basics and Financial Management for Family Home Daycare Providers with Lauren Small Virtual Training-Part 1 This workshop will focus on the business side of running a family home daycare business. Lauren Smalls will walk you through all the logistics including marketing, budgeting, business insurance, record keeping/book keeping, creating parent contracts and handbooks, business deductions, […]
What is Sensory Processing? with Sabrina Robertson Participants will learn the definition of sensory processing and how sensory processing effects learning in the classroom. Participants will discuss in small group's activities that they can use in the classroom with children who may have sensory issues and how to recognize the symptoms in children. Call Brigette […]
Co-teaching: How to Make it Work with Sabrina Robertson Participants will learn new techniques on how to support each other in the classroom. Teachers will understand the advantages of co-teaching and how to use the six co-teaching approaches in the classroom to support developmentally appropriate activities. Call Brigette Henderson, Training Coordinator to registers. 815-741-1163 Ext. […]
Introduction to Racial Trauma Part 1 with Mandy Bailey and Shannon Meyer Racial trauma is a topic that can make people feel uncomfortable, but it is something that is extremely important to know about. When working with children, we are exposed to their backgrounds and experiences which they bring with them everyday to the classroom. […]
PALS and Go NAPSACC presented by Melissa Kanning and Brigette Henderson In-person at our Joliet Office Learn about positive nutrition and healthy activities for your classroom Call Brigette Henderson, Training Coordinator to registers. 815-741-1163 Ext. 357
Guiding Youth with a Positive Mindset with Tyler Kearns Staying calm, composed, and positive when working with kids can be difficult when we feel they "just won't listen" but with a shift in our mindset and approach we can change that. What if we stopped telling kids what to do and provided positive guidance on […]
Fiscal Management and Marketing for Child Care Centers with Lauren Small This workshop focuses on the business side of owning and managing a childcare center. Lauren Smalls will walk you through business planning, setting goals, understanding the business model, human resources, reducing turnover rates, effective on-boarding, record keeping, accounting, best practices for tuition collections, and […]
Business Basics and Financial Management for Family Home Daycare Providers by Lauren Small This workshop will focus on the business side of running a family home daycare business. Lauren Small will walk you through all the logistics including marketing, budgeting, business insurance, record keeping/book keeping, creating parent contracts and handbooks, business deductions, and more. This […]
Taking the POW out of Power Struggles with Dina Emser All of us struggle when children explore, and we find ourselves in the classic power struggle. In this workshop, we will learn practical tips and tools to help children use their personal power in ways that support their growth and help us keep our cool […]
Join us for this outdoor event at our Joliet office. Meet vendors from various businesses here to help you with yours. Masks will be mandatory for all visitors and social distancing will be practiced.
Child Development: Health & Safety Basics with Debra Wells In-person at our Joliet Office. This training will provide participants an overview of child development, health, and safety issues for children birth through school age. Emphasis will be on understanding patterns of development, developmental domains, and the role of nutrition in development. In addition, health and […]
Conflict Resolution: Remember It's Not Personal with June Jefferson Participants will learn strategies for resolving conflict during this training. This interactive training will explore the definition of conflict, how to handle it, then ways to resolve conflict through real-life scenarios. Call Brigette Henderson, Training Coordinator to registers. 815-741-1163 Ext. 357
Establishing a Trauma Responsive Classroom Part 2 with Shannon Meyer and Mandy Bailey A trauma informed classroom is a "safe and respectful environment that enables students to build caring relationships with adults and peers, self-regulate their emotions and behaviors, and academically succeed while supporting their physical health and well-being" (clinicalscholars.org). The number of children who […]
Intellectual Disability with Dr. Corey Dabney Learn about diagnostic criteria, the etiology of disorders, health outcomes, learning and engagement techniques, how to educate parents, and treatment options. Call Brigette Henderson, Training Coordinator to registers. 815-741-1163 Ext. 357