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2014-2015
4-C
November
December
January
February
4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle &
Whiteside Counties
155 N. Third St., Suite 300
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-758-8149
FAX 815-758-5652
McHenry County
667 Ridgeview Dr.
McHenry, IL 60050
815-344-5510
FAX 815-344-5520
November 2014
Dear Child Care Providers,
Quality Counts Child Care Grants are changing into Quality Improvement Funds. 4-C will offer funds to
support continued quality improvement for child care programs. Please see page 32 for more information.
Quality Improvement Funds are designed to assist child care programs to:
 Achieve or advance an ExceleRate Illinois Circle of Quality for centers
 Achieve or advance a Quality Counts Quality Rating System Star Level for family child care
 Achieve or maintain an approved national accreditation
Be sure to check your email for more information in the coming weeks.
We are happy to announce that the Great START Wage Supplement program currently does not have a
waitlist. Great START is a wage supplement program that rewards eligible family child care providers and
center/preschool staff for their education attained above Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
(IDCFS) licensing standards and for remaining at their current place of employment. For more information
please see http://www.ilgateways.com/en/gateways-scholarship-overview.
Check out the following training events below!
 The ABC’s of Early Childhood Development—Sat., 1/10/2015, see pages 30 and 31
 ExceleRate Illinois Saturday—Sat., 1/17/2015, see pages 18-20
 Check out page 29 for other special events
Are you ready to take that first step toward ExceleRate Illinois? For center-based programs, attending the
ExceleRate Illinois Orientation is the first step towards your program making a commitment to quality. See
page 24 for details. Please visit the ExceleRate website at http://www.excelerateillinoisproviders.com/ where
you can explore, find an application, and sign up to receive email alerts as new information is made
available.
ExceleRate Illinois for family child care homes is planned to roll out in 2015. Family child care providers are
encouraged to earn a star rating under the current Quality Counts Quality Rating System (QRS).
Sincerely,
Kim Sciacero
Katrina Gofron-Ellison
Professional Development Coordinator
DeKalb Office (815) 758-8149 ext. 226
Sterling Office (815) 625-0333
[email protected]
Professional Development Coordinator
McHenry Office (815) 344-5510 ext. 16
[email protected]
Table of Contents
Announcements ....................................................................................................... 2
4-C Membership....................................................................................................... 3
Training Registration Form ...................................................................................... 4
Registration and Training Policies ........................................................................... 5
Alternative CPR/FA Sites ......................................................................................... 6
4-C CPR and First Aid Classes ............................................................................... 7
ECE Credential Level 1 ............................................................................................ 8
SAYD Credential Level 1 ......................................................................................... 9
November-February Trainings ................................................................................. 10–28
ExceleRate Illinois Saturday! ................................................................................... 18-20
Special Events ......................................................................................................... 29
The ABCs of Early Childhood Development ............................................................ 30-31
Quality Improvement Funds ..................................................................................... 32
Online Training Opportunities .................................................................................. 33
Training Key ............................................................................................................. 34
Gateways Registry Membership .............................................................................. 35
IL Gateways to Opportunity Professional Development .......................................... 36-37
ExceleRate Illinois .................................................................................................... 38
Funding provided in whole or part
by:
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About 4-C…
4-C is a non-profit agency serving children, families, parents, child care
providers, employers, and communities for 40 years.
Serving Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties
Our Mission…
The 4-C mission is to promote children’s well-being by advocating for quality, affordable,
accessible child care. We support parents and those providing child care by offering
information, education, resources, and services.
Membership...
4-C members include individuals, child care professionals, parents, businesses, industries, and
community organizations who support the 4-C mission.
Membership dues are paid annually and are in effect for one calendar year.
Membership funds are used to maintain 4-C services.
Membership Benefits...
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Many free trainings that meet DCFS licensing requirements for pre-service training, in-service
training, and CDA content area requirements. Training may also count toward other credentials.
Free training through self study units
Free use of the 4-C mobile and on-site resource libraries
OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT
Name
Phone
Name of Organization/Business
Address
City
State
Zip
County
YES! I/We want to join the 4-C team and help promote quality child care services in our community.
Child Care Center/Preschool ($30)
Family Child Care Provider ($20)
YES! I/We wish to provide support to help the winning efforts of “Team 4-C.”
Platinum ($500)
Gold ($250)
Silver ($100)
We plan to publicly thank our donors. May we include your name/business?
Bronze ($50)
Yes
No
If you are interested in receiving advocacy alerts electronically, please notate email address.
(Please write clearly)
THANK YOU! Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Make your check payable to 4-C and mail to: 155 North Third Street, Suite 300, DeKalb, IL 60115
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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL 4-C TRAININGS—EACH PERSON ATTENDING
A TRAINING MUST FILL OUT A FORM. DEMAND IS HIGH AND SPACE IS LIMITED.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.
Name
Home
Address
Phone
City
State
Email Address
Zip
Cell Phone
Email notification is the preferred method for registration status.
Please provide cell # in case of last minute changes.
Employer
Phone
Address
City
County
Address Preference for postal mail:
Licensed Status:
Work
DCFS Licensed
State
Zip
Home
License-Exempt
I am in the process of licensing
Do you currently care for children on IDHS’ Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)?
Does your program have a current 4-C membership?
Yes
Yes
No
No
Membership allows for free registration for most 4-C trainings.*
Family Child Care (FCC) Providers ONLY
Position:
FCC Owner
Check ALL ages currently enrolled:
FCC Staff
Infants
I am in the process of becoming licensed
Toddlers
Twos
Preschoolers
School-agers
Child Care Centers (CCC) ONLY
Position:
Director
Assistant Director
Teacher
Assistant Teacher
Check the primary age with which you currently work (choose only one):
Infants
Toddlers
Twos
Preschoolers
School-agers
*ALL PROVIDERS The following trainings have a non-refundable & non–transferable fee due with registration:
CPR & First Aid classes-$20
Getting Ready for the Business Administration Scale-$10
Various ExceleRate trainings when indicated in the training description. See a full listing on page 5,
Registration and Training Policies under the deposits and fees section.
**Select trainings, when specified in the training description, may have a deposit required for registration.
Office Use
Fee*/
Deposit** Only
*If attending ExceleRate Saturday specify which track or the individual trainings you are requesting*
Training Title
Date
Time
Location
Trainings without fees or deposits may be emailed, faxed or mailed.
Trainings with required fees or deposits must be mailed or dropped off at the office.
For trainings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, or Whiteside Counties send registration forms with all required fees/
deposits to: 4-C DeKalb, 155 N. Third St., Ste. 300, DeKalb, IL 60115 p. 815-758-8149 ext. 226 f. 815-758-5652
For trainings in McHenry County send registration forms with all required fees/deposits to:
4-C McHenry, 667 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry, IL 60050 p. 815-344-5510 ext.10 f. 815-344-5520
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4-C Registration and Training Policies
Pre-registration is required for all trainings. Participants may only register themselves. Registration for
other parties will not be accepted. Most trainings offered by 4-C are free of charge to 4-C provider
members. Participants are registered on a first come, first served basis upon receipt of a completed
registration form and all relevant fees/deposits, until all spaces are filled. Prior to trainings, an email or letter
is sent notifying participants of their registration status. The letter will state whether the participant is
registered or placed on the waiting list for a training. In the interest of timeliness, it may sometimes be
necessary to notify providers via phone or fax. In addition to the confirmation letter, participants with an
email address will receive a training reminder email within 1-2 weeks of the training. Please note: Checks
held for waiting lists will be shredded at the end of the current calendar period.
Fees and Deposits
Select trainings, when specified in the training description, may have a deposit required for registration.
Statewide fees have been set for the following trainings. These fees are non-refundable and nontransferable. 4-C membership not required for registration.
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales
(ERS)—$10
All Creative Curriculums Trainings—$20
Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools—$10
Early Childhood Developmental Screening (ECDS)—
$15
Fundamentals of Child Assessment—$10
Family and Community - Partners in Learning—$10
An Introduction to Transitions—$10
Getting Ready for the PAS—$10
Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality
Improvement (CQI)—$10
Creating Individual Professional Development Plans— $10
Welcoming Each and Every Child (WEEC)—$15
Getting Ready for the BAS—$10
CPR/First Aid Fees
There is a required non-refundable and non-transferable fee to register for CPR/First Aid trainings. Please
do not combine CPR/First Aid fees with deposits for other trainings. CPR/First Aid trainings are open to
provider members 18 years and older working in child care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle,
and Whiteside counties.
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CPR/First Aid–$20
Non-member Fees
Child care providers who work outside the 4-C service delivery area may register for most 4-C trainings.
Please note: CPR and First Aid classes are reserved for providers in the 4-C service delivery area.
Statewide fees apply to ERS, FCCERS, PAS, and BAS trainings (see above). There is a $10 nonrefundable fee for other 4-C trainings.*
*The “What is CCAP?” training is offered free of charge to any interested provider, parent or social service
agency staff who would like to learn more about the Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care
Assistance Program.
Please note:
Limits: Many trainings have an enrollment limit. Additionally, at times it may be necessary for 4-C staff to
limit the number of registered participants from a single child care program.
Arrival Time: Admittance is closed 15 minutes after the advertised start time of the training.
Participants are encouraged to arrive several minutes before the scheduled starting time.
Children: Out of respect for the presenter and other participants, and for the well being of the child, children
are not to attend 4-C trainings.
Participant Cancellation: Registered participants who cannot attend a training are asked to please call 4-C
as soon as possible. Many trainings have a waiting list, so early notification may allow someone else to
participate. Individuals who do not attend, and who do not call to cancel before the specified timeframe for a
training with a cancellation/registration deadline requiring a deposit, forfeit their deposit.
Postponement or Cancellation: 4-C may need to cancel or postpone a training due to low registration,
trainer illness, weather, or other emergencies. Every effort is made to reschedule trainings.
Clock Hour Documentation: At the conclusion of each class, participants receive a certificate indicating the
title of the training, the curriculum (CDA content area) and the number of clock hours earned. Only those
who attend the entire training will receive a certificate of credit for the clock hours awarded for that training.
Training may meet the requirements of other credentials.
Replacement Certificates: Certificates will be re-issued at the request of the individual participant who
completed the training. There will be a $5.00 fee for a replacement certificate. The request must be made
to the Professional Development Coordinator in writing and will be mailed within 10 business days from the
time the request and fee is received.
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Alternative
CPR and First Aid Sites
4-C attempts to provide CPR and First Aid trainings on our training calendar to meet the
needs of child care providers within our six county area. However, due to the increasing
demand for these trainings, the following entities, as well as your local fire departments
and park districts, may also offer CPR and/or First Aid trainings.
4-C trainings include CPR for infants, children and adults, First Aid, and AED and provide
certification that is accepted by DCFS to meet licensing requirements.
Please note: It is the participant’s responsibility to check the DCFS Licensing Regulations
for CPR/FA requirements and verify that trainings offered by the entities listed below will
cover all the components needed to meet DCFS Standards.
Carroll County Area
McHenry County Area
Rock River
American Red Cross
Rockford
(815) 963-8471
Jim Tomasek
AHA Instructor
(815) 404-8709
DeKalb County
Ed Atkinson
Emergency Response
(815) 477-4819
American Red Cross
(815) 756-7339
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
(815) 756-1521 ext. 153618
Lee County
American Red Cross
Dixon
(815) 284-2829
Ogle County
Rochelle Community Hospital
(815) 562-2181
Whiteside County
American Red Cross
Rock Falls
(815) 625-0382
Lori Reubin
Lee, Ogle & Whiteside Counties
American Heart Association
815-288-5905
Gary Salvador
Safety First
630-880-2083
Mark Dzwonkiewicz
CPR Works
American Heart Association
(815) 353-4528
Advocate Health Care
Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington
(800) 323-8622
Mercy Harvard Hospital
Harvard
(815) 943-8356
Mercy Woodstock Hospital
Woodstock
(815) 337-7100
Sherman Health System
Sherman Hospital, Elgin
(847) 742-9800
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4-C CPR and First Aid Classes
4-C trainings include CPR for infants, children and adults, First Aid, and AED and provides
certification that is accepted by DCFS to meet licensing requirements.
Important Information
Please do not combine CPR/First Aid fees with deposits for other trainings.
CPR/First Aid trainings are open to providers 18 years and older working in child
care settings in Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Whiteside counties.
American Heart Association CPR & First Aid (2 Year Certification)
$20 non-refundable and non-transferable fee required to register
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Saturday, 11/8/2014 / Saturday, 1/17/2015 / Saturday, 2/7/2015
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Time: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: 4-C DeKalb, 155 N. Third St., Suite 300, DeKalb, IL 60115
Instructor: Steve Kimmel, Director of Kishwaukee College Child Care Center
5 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 1
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Saturday, 11/8/2014 / Saturday, 1/10/2015
 Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
 Location: Open Sesame Child Care Center, 1101 Middle Rd, Dixon, IL 61021
 Instructor: Lori Reubin, Director, Open Sesame Child Care Center and Monique Weidman,
Teacher, Open Sesame Child Care Center, Dixon
 6 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 1
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Saturday, 11/15/2014 / Saturday, 12/13/2014 / Saturday, 1/31/2015 /
Saturday, 2/14/2015 / Saturday, 2/28/2015
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Time: 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Location: Baxter Credit Union (BCU), 415 S. Main St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014***
Instructor: Jim Tomasek, Assistant Director, Friendship House
5 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 1
***Park at the employee/community room entrance which is located at the back of the building.
Bank doors will open at 8:25 AM.
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Gateways
ECE Credential Level 1
The ECE Credential Level 1 is awarded and recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
The ECE Credential Level 1 is a symbol of professional achievement that can be earned by completing the 48
ECE Credential Level 1 training modules.
This credential is for individuals interested in entering the field of early care and education and school-age care,
new providers, and experienced providers without formal coursework in early care and education. The ECE
Credential Level 1 provides an opportunity to gain knowledge about the daily practices of high-quality child care
practitioners.
The ECE Credential Level 1 is the first step on the Gateways to Opportunity Career Lattice. To view the Career
Lattice go to http://www.ilgateways.com/en/careerlattice-3.
ECE Tier 1
Date: Saturday, 8/16/2014
Module 1: Child Development Overview; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 1 (1 hr.), 3(1 hr.), 8 (1hr.)
Module 2A: Health Issues for Children in Group Care; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 1
Module 2B: Nutrition Issues for Group Care; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 1
Module 2C: Safety Issues for Group Care; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 1
ECE Tier 2
Module 3: Observation and Guidance; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 3 (1 hr.), 7 (2 hrs.)
Module 4: Learning Happens in Relationships; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 1 (1.5 hrs.), 3 (1.5 hrs.)
Module 5: Family and Community Relationships; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 3
Module 6: Personal and Professional Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 6
ECE Tier 3
Module 7A: Child Development (Birth to 8 Months); 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 3 (1 hr.), 8 (2 hrs.)
Module 7B: Child Development (8 to 18 Months); 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 3 (1 hr.), 8 (2 hrs.)
Module 7C: Child Development (18 to 36 Months); 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 3 (1 hr.), 8 (2 hrs.)
Module 8A: Preschool Social and Emotional Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 3
Module 8B: Preschool Physical Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 2
Module 8C: Preschool Language Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 2
Module 8D: Preschool Cognitive Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 2
Module 9: School-Age Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 2 (2 hrs.), 8 (1 hr.)
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New! Gateways School-Age and Youth Development
(SAYD) Credential Level 1 Trainings
This interactive training series is for practitioners who currently work within School-Age and Youth programs
(ages 5–21) in Illinois. It consists of 16 three-hour modules and introduces participants to a variety of topics
including developmental characteristics, building relationships, observation and assessment, and
programming. Completing these 16 three-hour modules can result in the award of the Gateways to
Opportunity SAYD Credential Level 1. Learn more about the Gateways SAYD Credential Level 1 here. For
more information on each module, please see Gateways SAYD Level 1 Credential Module descriptions.
SAYD Tier 1
Module 1: Introduction to Child and Youth Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 8
Module 2A: School-Age Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 8
Module 2B: Early Adolescent Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 8
Module 2C: Late Adolescent/Young Adult Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 8
Module 3A: Infant/Toddler Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 8
Module 3B: Preschool Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 8
SAYD Tier 2
Module 4A: Health and Nutrition; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 1
Module 4B: Safety; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 1
Module 5A: Environment and Curriculum; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 2 (1 hr.), 3 (2hrs.)
Module 5B: Programming; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 2 (1 hr.), 5 (1hr.), 7 (1 hr.)
Module 6: Observation and Assessment; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 7
SAYD Tier 3
Module 7A: Building Relationships with Children and Youth; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area:
4 (.75 hr.), 6 (2.25 hrs.)
Module 7B: Managing and Guiding Relationships; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 3 (.75 hr.),
4 (2.25 hrs.)
Module 8A: Community Relationships; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 2 (.5 hr.), 3 (.5 hr.),
4 (2 hrs.)
Module 8B: Family Relationships; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 6
Module 9: Personal and Professional Development; 3 Clock Hours; CDA Content Area: 6
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SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 2B- Early Adolescent
Development
Audience: All Providers Working with School-Agers and Youth
Cost: Free for 4-C Members
This session will discuss developmental characteristics of early adolescents and recognize that
those in this stage may appear more as a school-age child in some areas, and an adolescent in
others. Other topics will include risk taking, looking into the teenage brain, moral development,
and “productive engagement.” Please note: If you are attending modules 2B and 2C there will be
a 45 minute lunch break. Please bring a sack lunch or plan to purchase lunch at a nearby
restaurant.
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Date/Time: Saturday, 11/1/2014, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: CGH Hospital, 100 E., LeFevre Rd., Sterling, IL 61081
Instructor: Katie Zeman, Director, Kids Club District 200 and ITN Curricular Trainer
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 8 (3 hrs.)
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 2C- Late Adolescent/Young
Adult Development
This session will focus on supporting the needs of the late adolescents as they transition into
adulthood. Topics will include peer leadership, life skill development, supporting their growing
independence, and developmentally appropriate practices for young adults ages 15–21.
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Date/Time: Saturday, 11/1/2014, 12:45 PM-3:45 PM
3 Clock Hours
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales
Audience: Open to All Providers
ExceleRate Required Attendees: All Circles of Quality: Administrator, plus 1 teacher per classroom
Cost: Statewide non-refundable fee of $10.00 required for registration
This training is for center-based programs and family child care providers and offers an overview
of the Environment Rating Scales. The Environment Rating Scales are user-friendly assessment
tools that measure the quality of the learning environment for infants through school-age children.
After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool(s) for program selfassessment and improvement planning.
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Location: Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Ln., McHenry, IL 60050
Instructor: Barb Christmas, 4-C Quality Specialist
4 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 5
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Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement
Audience: Open to All Center-based/Preschool Directors and Administrators
Bronze: Administrator
One of the distinguishing characteristics of high-quality early childhood programs is their ability to
adapt to change. This training will explore the concept of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
as an essential component of first-rate programs. Through discussion and group activities,
participants will learn the key features of this leadership philosophy, the steps in the CQI process,
and how to create a Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQIP) to guide change. As a followup to the training, there will be a Community of Practice meeting on Tuesday,11/18/2014, 12:302:00 PM at the 4-C office in McHenry to brainstorm with your peers on the implementation process
within your programs.
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Date/Time: Thursday, 11/6/2014, 6:15 PM-9:15 PM
Location: United Way of Greater McHenry County, 4508 Prime Parkway, McHenry, IL 60050
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 6
The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos
Audience: All Providers Caring for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
ExceleRate Required Attendees: Bronze: Administrator and 1 teacher per classroom (trained on
"Finding a Curriculum that Works for You" or a specific curriculum aligned with IELG/IELDS)
Silver: 1 teacher per classroom (trained on specific curriculum chosen to implement)
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2014
The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos training focuses on how to develop a
comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to age three. Included in
the training is an overview of the assessment process designed to capture the development of
children birth to age three at four points during the calendar year. The assessment process
includes developmental goals and objectives for children's learning in all areas of development.
Please note: you must attend both sessions of this training in order to complete this training and
receive credit. Partial credit cannot be given. There will be a 30 minute break and lunch will be
provided.
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Date/Time: Saturday, 11/8/2014 and 11/22/2014, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Location: Huntley Park District Rec Ctr, 12015 Mill St., Huntley, IL 60142
Instructor: Jill McNiff, ITN Curricula Trainer
15 Clock Hours CDA Content Area: 1 (4hrs.), 2 (2 hrs.), 3 (1 hr.), 4 (2 hr.), 5 (1 hr. ),
7 (2 hrs.), 8 (3 hrs.)
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ECE Credential Level 1 Training: Module 5: Family and Community
Relationships
Audience: New Providers & Experienced Providers without Formal Coursework
As our partner in child development, families—especially parents—directly affect a child’s learning.
In this session, you will learn new ways of working with parents to help their children enjoy
learning. You also will explore the social world of a family to be sure that the learning that takes
place in your care is consistent with learning done at home. Please note: If you are attending
modules 5 and 6 there will be a 30 minute lunch break. Please bring a sack lunch or plan to
purchase lunch at a nearby restaurant.
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Date/Time: Saturday, 11/8/2014, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
Location: 4-C Office, DeKalb, Basement Training Center, 155 N 3rd St., DeKalb, IL 60115
Instructor: Lanay Jacobs, Gateways to Opportunity ITN-Curricula Trainer
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 3 (3 hr.)
ECE Credential Level 1 Training: Module 6: Personal and Professional
Development
What does it mean to be a child care professional? How can you be sure you are getting the
support and supplies you need? How can you set effective limits with parents and children alike?
In this module, you will learn about your own professional development and how to take care of
yourself so you can continue to care for others.
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3 Clock Hours
Common Childhood Illnesses
Audience: All Providers
This training will take a look at common childhood illnesses along with related signs and
symptoms. We will discuss roles of the child care provider, what to consider when determining if a
child should be excluded, and when a child is well enough to return to care. DCFS health &
hygiene related standards will be reviewed along with topics providers should consider including in
their policies.
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Date/Time: Monday, 11/10/2014, 6:15 PM-9:15 PM
Location: McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Instructor: Kathy Urbanus-Bernero, 4-C Child Care Nurse Consultant
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 1
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Exploring Your Reflective Tool Box
Reflective practice is a term being used more and more in the field of early care and education. In
this training participants will be introduced to the concept of reflection and explore how it can be
used and put into practice with staff to help support them in their work with children and families.
Participants will also be given the opportunity to look at their personal and professional
experiences and how they affect their interactions with staff, children and families and how these
experiences can be valuable tools in reflective practice. Lastly, we will begin to develop a way to
put reflective practice into use within your program.
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Instructor: Maggie Mosca, 4-C Mental Health Consultant
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 6
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 3A- Infant/Toddler
Development (Birth-36 Months)
The goal of this session is to raise awareness and discuss this important stage of development,
offer information, and point to resources for participants to use. One area that will be highlighted is
discipline, as the concepts and approach can prove useful with all ages. Please note: If you are
attending modules 3A and 3B there will be a 45 minute lunch break. Please bring a sack
lunch or plan to purchase lunch at a nearby restaurant.
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3 Clock Hours
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 3B- Preschool Development
(Ages 3-5)
Preschool children are developing quickly in all areas. This session will discuss how providers can
support preschoolers' development by helping them interact within their worlds on many levels:
through their senses, through play, and through movement. Their experiences create a framework
for learning that will carry them through later stages of development and into adulthood.
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3 Clock Hours
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Block Play
Block play is open-ended and full of unlimited possibilities. Children grow and develop new
interests and abilities, but block play remains an active, creative learning tool. Participants in this
training will have an opportunity to learn how block play supports emergent math, science, motor,
language, and problem solving skills.
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Date/Time: Wednesday, 11/19/2014, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor: Amy Lofthouse, Child Development Supervisor, Northern Illinois University
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 2
Early Intervention-Communicating with Families
What is Early Intervention (EI) and the federal mandate for EI referrals? Do you have difficulty
discussing sensitive issues with parents? This training will provide information on EI and the
referral process as well as how to develop important communication skills and prevent conflicts
with parents and guardians.
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CDA Content Area: 3
Tips and Tricks for Transitions
Stand up!! Sit down!!! Clean-up!! Wait!! Too many transitions in the day can be frustrating for
children as well as child care providers but it doesn't have to be that way. With careful planning
and a few "tips" and "tricks", your day can move more smoothly and many challenging behaviors
can be avoided.
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Date/Time: Tuesday, 12/2/2014, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: YWCA of The Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling, IL 61081
Instructor: Gloria Davis, Owner, Quality Child Care and Gateways to Opportunity
ITN-Curricula Trainer, Mt Carroll
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 2
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A Recipe for Co-Regulation
Co-regulation is the ability to form close secure relationships and to regulate emotions in a socially
appropriate way. Social-emotional regulation is a vital part of a child’s development. First, we’ll look
deeper into what is co-regulation, which will include key players in the relationship and what each
person brings to that connection. Next, we will explore skills on how to develop social-emotional
abilities to improve relationships and interactions in your program. Finally, we’ll explore barriers to
those abilities and how to look closer at how your interactions affect children’s social-emotional
development.
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Instructor: Maggie Mosca
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 3
ECE Credential Level 1 Training: Module 7A: Child Development (Birth to 8
Months)
Newborns and young babies are developing at an incredible rate, causing them to have special
needs unlike older children. In this session, you will understand how children from birth to 8 months
learn and grow and how to individualize their care accordingly. Please note: If you are attending
modules 7A and 7B there will be a 30 minute lunch break. Please bring a sack lunch or plan to
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CDA Content Area: 3 (1 hr.), 8 (2 hr.)
ECE Credential Level 1 Training: Module 7B: Child Development (8 to 18
Months)
This module explores development among children 8 to 18 months old. You will identify how this
age group differs in growth and their approach to learning, and you will discover toys, games, and
songs that are helpful and just right for their development.
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3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 3 (1 hr.), 8 (2 hr.)
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SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 4A- Health and Nutrition
Throughout this module, focus will be on using the National Afterschool Association (NAA)
Standards in addressing best practices in health and nutrition issues in school-age and youth.
Please note: If you are attending modules 4A and 4B there will be a 45 minute lunch break.
Please bring a sack lunch or plan to purchase lunch at a nearby restaurant.
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3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 1(3 hrs.)
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 4B- Safety
Using the National Afterschool Association (NAA) Standards, this session is designed to look at a
provider’s role and responsibilities when it comes to safety policies and procedures in working with
school-age and youth.
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Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Group Care (Module 2)
Audience: All Providers Caring for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Registration Deadline: Monday 12/1/2014
This training introduces special considerations in caring for infants and toddlers and six program
policies that support the development of emotionally secure relationships in the group care setting.
An overview of the content explores the positive impact of responsive caregiving routines, welldesigned learning environments, and individualized care on the well-being and development of
children from birth to three. Attention is given to how policies of primary care, small groups,
continuity of care, individualization of care, culturally responsive care, and inclusive care of
children with special needs provide the foundation for high quality infant/toddler care. There will
be a 30 minute break and lunch will be provided.
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Instructor: Melissa Veljasevic, 4-C Infant Toddler Specialist
8 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 1 (1 hr.), 2 (2 hrs.), 4 (1 hr.), 5 (2 hrs.), 8 (2 hrs.)
Firing Up the Brain through Nutrition & Movement
This training looks at the benefits of how good nutrition and physical activity affects your body, and
specifically on the affects on the brain. Learn what research and application of these healthy
practices has shown in increasing our brain’s potential, lowering health risks, and improving socialemotional behavior through our lifespan. Come comfortably dressed to participate in different level
activities.
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3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 1
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Contracts and Policies for Family Child Care
Audience: Family Child Care Providers Only
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.
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Location: 4-C McHenry, 667 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry, IL 60050
Instructor: Joan Barrett, 4-C CCR&R Specialist
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 5
Early Childhood Developmental Screening (ECDS)
ExceleRate Required Attendees: Bronze Circle of Quality: Administrator
This training reviews child growth and development in early childhood environments. A review of
several commercial screening tools is discussed to allow child care practitioners more options on
monitoring a child's typical development. Case studies provide hands-on learning for the
participant on use of a developmental screening tool and guidelines for referral to an early
intervention program. There will be a 30 minute break and lunch will be provided.
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Instructor: Kim Sciacero, Professional Development Coordinator
7.5 Clock Hours CDA Content Area: 7
The ABCs of Early Childhood Development Training Event
Registration Deadline: Monday, 1/5/2015
This McHenry County AOK sponsored event features presentations by experts in the Early
Intervention field. Session choices include: Communication, Play & Learning, and Movement.
See pages 30 and 31 for details and registration information.
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Instructor: Varies
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 8
Managing Common Childhood Illnesses
Common childhood illnesses are an every day part of child care. This training will take a look at
numerous common childhood illnesses and their related signs and symptoms. Participants will
learn how to prevent, recognize, and manage these common infectious diseases in early
education and child care settings.
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Date/Time: Monday, 1/12/2015, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Instructor: Kim Heinisch, 4-C Nurse Consultant
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 1
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ExceleRate Illinois Saturday!
A Training Event Offered in a Conference Style Format
Cost: Varies
See the training event schedule and training descriptions on the following pages.
There will be a 30 minute break and lunch will be provided.
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Date/Time: Saturday, 1/17/2015, Varies
Location: McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
ExceleRate Illinois Orientation
Audience: Open to All Center-based Providers
ExceleRate Required Attendees: All Circles of Quality: Administrator
Cost: Free
ExceleRate™ Illinois is the new 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 for success at reaching each Circle of Quality.
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2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 5
Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS)
Audience: Open to All Providers Caring for Preschool Age Children
ExceleRate Required Attendees: Bronze: Administrator, plus 1 teacher per classroom (trained on
standards specific to the age group they care for)
Cost: Free
This training gives early childhood practitioners an overview of the revised learning and
development standards for preschool children ages three to five. Through discussion and small
group activities, training participants will learn how to connect the standards with daily practice in
their programs. There will be a 30 minute break and lunch will be provided.
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6 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 5 (2 hrs.), 7 (4 hrs.)
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Illinois Early Learning Guidelines Birth to Age Three
Audience: All Providers Caring for Children Birth to Age Three
Cost: Free
This training event will prepare the early childhood provider audience with a thorough orientation
to, and methods of integration for the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines. The training will offer
useful advice on how to enhance your own practice with the infants and toddlers you serve. The
training experience will help you to be better prepared for intentional, developmentally appropriate
interactions with young children. This training is for center-based staff, home-based staff, as well
as supervisors and administrators. Participants will receive a manual, toolkit, and suggested
activities for future training or ideas for integration into existing training.
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Instructor: Melissa Veljasevic, 4-C Infant Toddler Specialist
4 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 3 (1 hr.), 7 (1.5 hrs.), 8 (1.5 hrs.)
Family and Community - Partners in Learning
ExceleRate Required Attendees: Bronze: Administrator
The benefits of strong family and community engagement practices in the child care setting will be
the basis of discussion. Participants will identify the strengths of current family and parent policies,
as well as discuss strategies to develop a strengths-based family and community engagement
plan.
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Instructor: Diane Kubetz, Early Childhood Consultant
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 4
An Introduction to Transitions
Participants will recognize the effects of various types of transitions – including activity, classroom,
program, family and community – on families and a child’s learning and development. Participants
will be provided with strategies to assist families in times of transition, as well as identify specific
types of transitions that impact children and families.
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3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 3 (1 hr.), 4 (1 hr.), 5 (1 hr.)
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ExceleRate™ Illinois Saturday!
—A training event offered in a conference style format—
McHenry County College,
8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
See pages 18 & 19 for the intended audience, ExceleRate required attendees,
training descriptions, and other details.
Register for the trainings you need – registration can be for individual trainings or an entire track.
Use the registration form on page 4 and specify which track or the individual trainings for
which you would like to be registered.
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The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos
Audience: Open to All Providers Caring for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Registration Deadline: Friday, 1/2/2015
The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos training focuses on how to develop a
comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to age three. Included in
the training is an overview of the assessment process designed to capture the development of
children birth to age three at four points during the calendar year. The assessment process
includes developmental goals and objectives for children's learning in all areas of development.
You must attend both sessions of this training in order to complete this training and receive credit.
Partial credit cannot be given. There will be a 30 minute break and lunch will be provided.
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Instructor: Andrea Angileri, Ed. S
15 Clock Hours CDA Content Area: 1 (4hrs.), 2 (2 hrs.), 3 (1 hr.), 4 (2 hr.), 5 (1 hr. ),
7 (2 hrs.), 8 (3 hrs.)
EXPLORE IT! (Science) DESIGN IT! (Engineering ) USE IT! (Technology)
Audience: All Providers Working with Preschoolers
What does it mean to be scientifically literate? The American Association for the Advancement of
Science describes a scientifically literate person as, “one who is aware that science, engineering
and technology are human enterprises and applies scientific content and abilities in meaningful
ways.” Understanding the relevance of science, engineering, and technology and the language of
math in afterschool settings and how these complement each other is the focus of this training.
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Location: Sauk Valley College, 173 Illinois Route 2, Room 2K2, Dixon, IL 61021
Instructor: Janice McCoy, County Extension Director, University of Illinois Extension Office;
Carroll, Lee and Whiteside Counties
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 2
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 5A - Environment and
Curriculum
Environment and curriculum is central in working with school-age and youth. They set the stage
for everything we do. This module will look at how to make environments comfortable for different
ages, and how to plan in a way that is meaningful and interesting for a variety of ages. National
Afterschool Association (NAA) Standards on environment and curriculum will be discussed.
Please note: If you are attending modules 5A and 5B there will be a 45 minute lunch break.
Please bring a sack lunch or plan to purchase lunch at a nearby restaurant.
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3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 2 (1 hr.) 3 (2 hrs.)
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SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 5B - Programming
Programming is directly connected to environment and curriculum when involved with school-age
and youth development. Programming is the bridge to the people – the schedule, actual activities,
and facilitation of those activities. This session will visit the concepts of variety, being missiondriven, and child and youth centered from the perspective of programming. National Afterschool
Association (NAA) Standards related to programming will be addressed.
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3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 2 (1 hr.), 5 (2 hrs.), 7 (1 hr.)
Welcoming Each and Every Child
ExceleRate Required Attendees: Bronze/Silver: Administrator, plus 1 teacher per classroom.
Gold: All classroom staff
This course provides information on caring for children with special needs in typical child care
settings. The training helps increase the knowledge and comfort level of participants to enhance
their ability to care for young children with disabilities in early childhood environments. It will
discuss adaptations and modifications that will assist all children to participate in activities. This
meets the DCFS requirement for early childhood providers in special care inclusion training.
There will be a 30 minute break and lunch will be provided.
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Location: NISRA, 285 Memorial Dr., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
What is CCAP?
Cost: Free
Join this informative session to become more familiar with the Illinois Child Care Assistance
Program’s (CCAP) policy and procedures, including the application process, provider
qualifications, payment process and parent co-payments. The CCAP is funded by the IL
Department of Human Services. 4-C MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED. FREE FOR ALL
PARTICIPANTS.
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Location: 4-C McHenry, 667 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry, IL 60050
Instructor: Tracy Carls, 4-C CCAP Manager
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 5
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Tax and Recordkeeping for Family Child Care
Does keeping up with current tax laws as it relates to self-employed business practices seem
overwhelming? Learn what it means to be self-employed, how to track income and expenses, and
what business expenses can be deducted. Gain other useful resources for tax planning.
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Location: 4-C Office in DeKalb, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 155 N 3rd St., DeKalb, IL 60115
Instructor: Mike Allen, Certified Public Accountant
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 5
Getting Ready for the BAS
Designed for family child care providers, this session provides an overview of the Business
Administration Scale (BAS). The BAS is designed to assess the quality of administrative practices
of family child care businesses. After completing this training, providers will have a basic
knowledge of the BAS, be able to use the tool for program improvement, and know how to prepare
for the BAS assessment.
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Instructor: Linda Butkovich, Assessment Certification Specialist TEL,
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 5
Family and Community - Partners in Learning
The benefits of strong family and community engagement practices in the child care setting will be
the basis of discussion. Participants will identify the strengths of current family and parent policies,
as well as discuss strategies to develop a strengths-based family and community engagement
plan.
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Location: 4-C Office, DeKalb, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 155 N 3rd St., DeKalb, IL 60115
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 4
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ECE Credential Level 1 Training: Module 7C: Child Development (18 to 36
Months)
Toddlers are an energetic bunch who require plenty of stimulation and education. In this module
of child development training, you will explore how children age 18 to 36 months learn language,
learn to think, learn to move, and learn feelings so you can better nurture this often curious age
group. Please note: If you are attending modules 7C and 8A there will be a 30 minute lunch
break. Please bring a sack lunch or plan to purchase lunch at a nearby restaurant.
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3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 3(1 hr.), 8 (1hr.)
ECE Credential Level 1 Training: Module 8A: Preschool Social and
Emotional Development
As children approach preschool-age their needs begin to change. This session is designed to
better understand children as they approach school-age. You will identify characteristics of social
and emotional development and learn techniques for promoting appropriate and effective
discipline for preschool children.
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The Creative Curriculum for Preschool - 5th Edition
Audience: All Providers Caring for Preschool Age Children
Registration Deadline: Friday, 1/23/2014
The revised 5th edition for the Creative Curriculum for Preschool provides early childhood
preschool programs information on how to develop and utilize a comprehensive, developmentally
appropriate curriculum for children ages three to five. Included in the training is an overview of the
framework, ten Interest Areas and assessment process designed to capture the development of
children in a preschool program and create an engaging learning environment. Please note: you
must attend both sessions of this training in order to complete this training and receive credit.
Partial credit cannot be given. There will be a 30 minute break and lunch will be provided.
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Instructor: Stephanie Saville, ITN Curricular Trainer
15 Clock Hours CDA Content Area: 1 (1.5 hrs.), 2 (2.5 hrs.), 3 (3.5 hrs.), 4 (1.5 hrs.).
5 (1.5 hrs.), 6 (1.5 hrs.), 7 (1.5 hrs.), 8 (1.5 hrs.)
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Creating Individual Professional Development Plans
Audience: Center-based/Preschool Directors and Administrators
ExceleRate Required Attendees: Bronze: Administrators or staff responsible for professional
development planning
Participants will define and explain the value of professional development. This training will assist
in recognizing the relationship of staff development to Continuous Quality Improvement.
Participants will also be able to identify the components of an effective professional development
plan. As a follow-up to the training, there will be a Community of Practice meeting on 2/26/2015,
12:30-2:00 PM at the 4-C office in McHenry to brainstorm with your peers on the implementation
process within your programs.
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Location: United Way of Greater McHenry County, 4508 Prime Parkway, McHenry, IL 60050
Instructor: Jamie Johnson, 4-C Quality Specialist
3 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 6
Be the Change that You Want to See: Introduction to Advocacy
Come learn about how you can be an advocate for children and families. In this workshop you will
learn the basics of advocacy and public policy and how you can be a voice for change. Lunch
will be provided.
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Date/Time: Friday, 2/13/2015, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: 4-C Office, DeKalb, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 155 N 3rd St., DeKalb, IL 60115
Instructor: Choua Vue, Director, Community Engagement, Illinois Action for Children
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 6
Finding a Curriculum that Works for You
ExceleRate Required Attendees: Bronze: Administrator, plus 1 teacher per classroom (or trained
on a specific curriculum aligned with IELG/IELDS)
Cost: Free
Participants will define developmentally appropriate practice and review the benefits of various
curricula approaches. Through group activities and discussion on the use of effective curriculum,
participants will be able to determine which curriculum approach best fits their program.
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4 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 5
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Effective Interactions: Engaging Children with Challenging Behaviors
This training will help early childhood professionals address challenging behaviors through active
engagement and positive interactions. In this training we will explore brain development and how
it effects relationship with others in the classroom. Participants will explore the use of intrinsic
motivation and natural, logical consequences to address challenging behaviors. Participants will
leave with an understanding of how to implement social-emotional strategies to engage all
children.
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2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 3
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 6- Observation and
Assessment
This session will explore the differences and connections between observation and assessment in
working with school-age and youth. Using the National Afterschool Association (NAA) Standards,
participants will look at types and purposes of observations and assessments and will examine
how their own experiences and backgrounds can affect them. Please note: If you are attending
modules 6 and 7A there will be a 45 minute lunch break. Please bring a sack lunch or plan to
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Location: CGH Hospital, 100 E. LeFevre Rd., Sterling, IL 61081
3 Clock Hours
SAYD Credential Level 1 Training: Module 7A- Building Relationships
with Children and Youth
Using the National Afterschool Association (NAA) Standards, this session will address the ins-andouts of relationship building with children and youth. Topics will include trust building and mutual
respect, and what it means to be a role model. The ideas of mentorship and creating professional
boundaries will also be explored.
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CDA Content Area: 4 (.75 hr.), 6 (2.25 hrs.)
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Illinois Early Learning Guidelines Birth to Age Three
Audience: Open to All Providers Caring for Children Birth to Age Three
This training event will prepare the early childhood provider audience with a thorough orientation
to, and methods of integration for the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines. The training will offer
useful advice on how to enhance your own practice with the infants and toddlers you serve. The
training experience will help you to be better prepared for intentional, developmentally appropriate
interactions with young children. This training is for center-based staff, home-based staff, as well
as supervisors and administrators. Participants will receive a manual, toolkit, and suggested
activities for future training or ideas for integration into existing training.
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Instructor: Emily Reilly, M.S. Early Childhood Resource Specialist, STARnet Regions I and III
4 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 3 (1 hr.), 7 (1.5 hrs.), 8 (1.5 hrs.)
Language and Literacy Development in the Preschool Years
Audience: All Providers Working with Preschoolers
Development of pre-literacy skills for all preschool children provides a foundation for reading and
writing. There are a variety of domains in the language art area for preschoolers including
listening, speaking, reading and writing. This training will focus on the following: 1) providing an
overview of age appropriate language development, 2) supporting teachers on how to integrate
language arts across the curriculum, and 3) developing individualized strategies for all children,
including children with specials needs. Participants will leave the training feeling competent in
creating an environment that fosters pre-literacy skills and with new ideas on how to integrate
language arts across the curriculum.
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Date/Time: Monday, 2/23/2015, 6:30PM-8:30 PM
Instructor: Emily Reilly, M.S. and Joan Leff, Early Childhood Resource Specialists,
STARnet Regions I and III
2 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 2
Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards
Audience: Open to All Providers Caring for Preschool Age Children
This training gives early childhood practitioners an overview of the revised learning and
development standards for preschool children ages three to five. Through discussion and small
group activities, training participants will learn how to connect the standards with daily practice in
their programs. There will be a 30 minute break and lunch will be provided.
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Instructor: Gloria Davis, Owner, Quality Child Care and Gateways to Opportunity
ITN-Curricula Trainer, Mt Carroll
6 Clock Hours
CDA Content Area: 5 (2 hrs.), 7 (4 hrs.)
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Early Childhood Developmental Screening (ECDS)
ExceleRate Required Attendees: Bronze Circle of Quality: Administrator
This training reviews child growth and development in early childhood environments. A review of
several commercial screening tools is discussed to allow child care practitioners more options on
monitoring a child's typical development. Case studies provide hands-on learning for the
participant on use of a developmental screening tool and guidelines for referral to an early
intervention program. There will be a 30 minute break and lunch will be provided.
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Individual Professional Development Funds
Individual Professional Development Funds (IPDF) are now available! Individuals working in
programs listed on 4-C's database are eligible. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served
basis.
IDPF is provided to support center based and family child care providers in pursuit of professional
development. Funding can be requested for the following:
 Conference/workshop registration fees
 Fees for webinar/online training that is IL Gateways Registry-approved
 Travel/transportation/lodging cost
 Costs associated with the following credentials: Gateways Credentials, Child Development
Associate (CDA), and Certified Child Care Professional (CCP)
IPDF forms are posted on our website at http://www.four-c.org
grants_and_scholarships.html. Follow the link to also access 4-C's listing of local and state
conferences and the Gateways statewide online training calendar to locate professional
development opportunities.
Providers will need to be a current member of the Gateways to Opportunity Registry in order
to receive IPDF. If you are not already a Registry member or you need to renew go to https://
registry.ilgateways.com/apply-online to apply online.
For IPDF questions contact: Katrina at 815-344-5510 ext. 16 or [email protected].
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Put Google to Work for You!
Friday, March 6, 2014
Kishwaukee College, Room A-1350, 21193 Malta Rd., Malta, IL 60150
Presented by: Giovanni Arroyo, Media Specialist, McCormick Center for Early Childhood
Leadership at National Louis University
Cost: $45
Learn how to use Google to organize, communicate, and make your program and life run more
smoothly and efficiently. Learn how to put Google’s tools to work for your program to ensure
parents find you online. Turn the tech side of your program into a well-oiled machine using all of
the many options Google has to offer.
To register click the link: http://mccormickcenter.nl.edu/event/put-google-to-work-for-you/
Child Care University
Early Childhood Conference
2015
Saturday, March 7, 2015
8:00 AM -3:15 PM
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Rt. 2, Dixon, IL 61021
Click on the following link to register online http://web.extension.illinois.edu/clw/
Registration opens after January 1, 2015
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NIAEYC 2015 Spring Conference
Conscious Discipline
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Presenter:
Kay Zastrow
Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor
Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Rd., Malta, IL 60150
To register or for more information contact Lisa Schmidt at [email protected]
Check out 4-C's listing of other local and state conferences at:
http://www.four-c.org/grants_and_scholarships.html.
Go to the Gateways Statewide Online Training Calendar to locate other professional development
opportunities: http://www.ilgateways.com/en/statewide-online-training-calendar.
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The ABCs of Early Childhood Development
A McHenry County AOK Sponsored Event
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Registration at 8:15 AM
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Mc He n ry C o u n t y Me n ta l H e a l th B o a rd
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Join us for a unique training event that includes sessions presented by three McHenry County
early childhood therapists with expertise in their particular area of Early Intervention. This training
event will provide child care providers with a better understanding of the connection between early
childhood practices, developmental screening, and referrals for Early Intervention services. We
look forward to sharing the knowledge of these community members in this wonderful collaborative
event.
Event Sessions
Session A—Communication
Audience: Providers Caring for Infant/Toddlers, Twos or Preschoolers
Communication begins at birth and involves understanding, social interaction, play, word usage,
and sound production. Strong development of these skills lays the foundation for early reading and
writing, so great communication means success! Communication differences/challenges will be
addressed. Come learn about what to look for and how to enhance communication as our young
friends grow.
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Instructor: Allison Murray, Speech Language Pathologist
Session B—Play & Learning
Audience: Providers Caring for Infant/Toddlers, Twos or Preschoolers
In this session we will explore how encouraging curiosity, social interaction and thinking skills
through play are key to healthy child development. An overview of the stages of play in each
developmental age of the child will be addressed. Providers will enhance their knowledge of
typical milestones in the areas of social emotional and cognitive development and how to support
these through play. Participants will have an opportunity to practice facilitating learning through
play with a variety of materials.
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Instructor: Jill Shadel, Developmental Therapist
Session C—Movement
Audience: Providers Caring for Infants & Toddlers
This hands on training will help enhance the child care provider’s knowledge of gross motor
development during a child’s first two years of life. There will be discussion on the principles of
gross motor development and what to look for in a typically developing child as they move through
their environment. Hands on activities will help enhance the participant’s learning experience. Red
flags in gross motor development will be discussed as well.
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Instructor: Anne Haseman, Physical Therapist
Please use registration form on next page.
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The ABCs of Early Childhood Development
A McHenry County AOK Sponsored Event
Please copy and complete one for each attendee
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2015
Please Choose 2 Sessions Below to Register
A—Communication
B—Play & Learning
C—Movement
Name
Phone
Address
City
State
Email Address
Zip
Cell Phone
Email notification is the preferred method for registration status.
Please provide cell # in case of last minute changes.
Employer
Phone
Address
City
County
Address Preference for postal mail:
Licensed Status:
Work
DCFS Licensed
State
Zip
Home
License-Exempt
I am in the process of licensing
Do you currently care for children on IDHS’ Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)?
Does your program have a current 4-C membership?
Yes
Yes
No
No
Family Child Care (FCC) Providers ONLY
Position:
FCC Owner
FCC Staff
Check ALL ages currently enrolled:
I am in the process of becoming licensed
Infants
Toddlers
Twos
Preschoolers
School-agers
Child Care Centers (CCC) ONLY
Position:
Director
Assistant Director
Teacher
Assistant Teacher
Check the primary age with which you currently work (choose only one):
Infants
Toddlers
Twos
Preschoolers
School-agers
Send to:
4-C McHenry
667 Ridgeview Dr.
McHenry, IL 60050
Registration Questions? Call 815-344-5510 or contact Beth at [email protected] or Katrina at
[email protected].
McHenry County AOK is co-convened by Options and Advocacy for McHenry County &
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Save the Dates!
Announcing the new Quality Improvement Funds!
The Quality Counts Child Care Competitive Grants are now a thing of the
past. The QCCCG have been replaced with the new Quality Improvement
Funds (QI Funds). The QI Funds will include three funding components:
 Cohorts
 Training stipends
 Accreditation funds
More details will be released soon; however to access funding for
equipment and/or materials you will need to apply for one of the cohorts.
We will be accepting applications for the fall cohorts soon. Please be sure
to watch your email and check the 4-C website for the Guidelines &
Application and for more detailed information. A director or administrator
must attend all sessions, within their chosen cohort, to be eligible for
funding. See dates and topics for the cohorts below.
Fall Cohorts
Topic: In Depth Review of the Environment Rating Scale (center directors)
Dates: 11/15/14, 11/22/14, and 12/6/14
Topic: In Depth Review of the Family Child Care Environmental Rating
Scale (for family child care providers)
Dates: 11/15/14, 11/22/14, and 12/6/14
Spring Cohorts
Three cohorts will be held beginning in early spring. Topics will include in
depth trainings on the Infant Toddler Rating Scale and the Program
Administration Scale, and a cohort to assist family child care providers
navigating the Quality and Improvement Rating System with an emphasis
on the Business Administration Scale.
Please check your email and the 4-C website for more information to come.
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Available Online Trainings:
ilearning: http://ilearning.inccrra.org
Trainings for Illinois DCFS Licensing
 A Preventable Tragedy: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)*
 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the Child Care Profession *
 Welcoming Each & Every Child
 Day Care Home Licensing Orientation Course
 DCFS Mandated Reporter Training Course*
Gateways to Opportunity Trainings
 ECE Credential Level 1 Online Orientation and Training Modules
 Gateways Registry Membership “Are you Lost in the Missing Zone?” Online Training
 How to Become a Gateways to Opportunity Registry Member
Quality Improvement
 ExceleRate Illinois Orientation for Child Care Centers
 Quality Counts Quality Rating System Orientation for Licensed Family Child Care
*Courses are required for IL DCFS Family Child Care pre-service licensing.
Successful completion of these trainings meets Illinois DCFS pre-service requirements for
Licensed Family Child Care applicants. Current providers may take these trainings for
credit towards in-service training with the exception of the Day Care Home Licensing
Orientation Course.
If you are unsure if online learning is the right option, you may find it helpful to complete
the Online Readiness Survey found at http://surveys.inccrra.org/onlinereadiness.survey.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or 866-697-8278.
Other online training options:
IL STARnet, Regions I & III
http://www.starnet.org/training/index.php
Live webinars and Apples Video Magazines as webcasts that can be viewed online or via
DVD loans.
National Food Service Management Institute
http://www.nfsmi.org/
Child care courses to learn more about the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
The Center's IRC: Early Childhood Professional Development
http://ec.thecenterweb.org/site/services-we-provide/workshops-webinars
View the Professional Development Workshops Monthly Calendar to find trainings offered
via webinar.
McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
http://mccormickcenter.nl.edu/professional-development/online-professional-development/
Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scale (PAS)
AIM4EXCELLENCE™ Online :National Director Credential
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This key will help you determine the meaning of the following symbols, acronyms, and
terms used throughout the training calendar.
ExceleRate Required Attendees refers to those that are pursuing an ExceleRate Illinois Circle of
Quality rating. For additional information please see the ExceleRate Illinois Required Training Grid
available at this link: http://www.excelerateillinois.com/docman/resources/24-training-requirementgrid/file.
Audience—”All providers” includes: child care center/preschool staff and directors, family child
care providers, and school-age providers.
4-C Membership: Membership dues are paid annually and are in effect for one calendar year.
4-C membership is open to child care providers working in one of the following counties: Carroll,
DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, or Whiteside. Use the form on page 3 to submit your membership
fee. Benefits include: many free trainings that meet DCFS licensing requirements for pre-service
training, in-service training, and CDA content area requirements, free training through self study
units, and free use of the 4-C mobile and on-site resource libraries.
With a free Gateways Registry Membership, your education credentials, and all Registry
trainings you have attended will be tracked in the Registry database. You can access this
information at any time by viewing your Professional Development Record (PDR) online through a
secure section of the website. All 4-C trainings are Registry Approved and will automatically show
up on your PDR within 5-10 business days. DCFS requires that all licensed child care providers
must be enrolled in the Gateways to Opportunity Registry.
CPDUs (Continuing Professional Development Units) are available upon request for various
4-C trainings. Teachers that are required by the ISBE to obtain CPDUs should contact 4-C before
the training in order for the additional paperwork to be generated.
CDA Content Areas, as defined below by the Council for Professional Recognition, are the
breakdown of the number of hours spent per topic during the training. CDA content area hours are
needed to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. CDA content areas are
included on all certificates issued by 4-C.
Content Area 1- Planning a Safe & Healthy Learning Environment
Content Area 2- Steps to Advance Children’s Physical & Intellectual Development
Content Area 3- Positive Ways to Support Children’s Social & Emotional Development
Content Area 4- Strategies to Establish a Productive Relationship with Families
Content Area 5- Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation
Content Area 6- Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism
Content Area 7- Observing & Recording Children’s Behavior
Content Area 8- Principles of Growth & Development
Content areas are noted in the descriptions of each workshop and also on the certificates
given at the conclusion of each training.
Please note: trainings may meet the requirements of other credentials
(including Gateways Credentials).
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Contact our Quality Specialists at 815-758-8149 or 800-848-8727.
Center Programs contact: Jamie Johnson ([email protected]) at ext. 223 or Barb
Christmas ([email protected]) at ext. 296.
Family Child Care Providers contact: Barb Christmas ([email protected]) at ext. 296.
Contact our Infant/Toddler Specialist, Melissa Veljasevic ([email protected] or at
815-758-8149 or 800-848-8727, ext. 222.
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