Project Child Care Professional Development Opportunities

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1 Project CHILD Professional Development Opportunities January 2015 The Keeper of the Children: Powerful Interactions Thursday, January 15th KidZone, 513 Fehrenbacher, Olney Julie Short Mental Health Consultant 2 hours CDA 3; GCA E Sometimes I Need.Sensory Issues Thursday, January 29th Little Starr s, Jct 50 & 51, Sandoval Julie Short Mental Health Consultant 2 hours CDA 3; GCA E ECE Credential Level 1, Module 7c Child Growth and Development - 18 to 36 months Saturday, January 24th 9:00 am Rend Lake MarketPlace, Room 354A, Ashley Lenz ITN Trainer 3 hours CDA 3,8; GCA A Introduction to Transitions Tuesday, January 27th KidZone, 513 Fehrenbacher, Olney Emily Waters ITN Trainer 3 hours CDA 3,4,5; GCA A,E,F **All trainings meet other credential requirements in addition to the Child Development Associate (CDA) and the Gateways Content Areas (GCA)**

2 Project CHILD Professional Development Opportunities February 2015 American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Saturday, February 7th 9:00am & 1:00pm Rend Lake MarketPlace, Room 343, Chris Laskowski Certified Instructor CPR - 3 hours; First Aid - 2 hours CDA 1; GCA B Why Are You So Upset? Self-Regulation Thursday, February 26th Mt. Carmel Public Library, 727 N Mulberry St; Mt. Carmel Julie Short Mental Health Consultant 2 hours CDA 3; GCA E Family and Community: Partners in Learning 9:00 am CDA 4; GCA F An Introduction to Transitions 1:00 pm CDA 3,4,5; GCA A,E,F Saturday, February 21st KidZone, 513 Fehrenbacher, Olney Emily Waters ITN Trainer 3 hours each; total of 6 hours ECE Credential Level 1, Module 8a Preschool-Age Child - Social and Emotional Development Saturday, February 28th 9:00 am Rend Lake MarketPlace, Room 343, Ashley Lenz ITN Trainer 3 hours CDA 3; GCA A

3 * F Project CHILD Professional Development Opportunities March 2015 Family and Community: Partners in Learning Tuesday, March 3rd Rend Lake MarketPlace Room 354A, Paula Burris Quality Specialist 3 hours CDA 4; GCA F School Readiness: Social Emotional Tools Thursday, March 26th New Hope Christian Church, Bridgeport Julie Short Mental Health Consultant 2 hours CDA 3; GCA E What is CCAP? Saturday, March 28th 10:00 am TBA, Effingham Cary Marshall CCAP Program Coordinator ECE Credential Level 1, Module 8b Preschool-Age Child - Physical Development 9:00 am CDA 2; GCA 1 Preschool-Age Child - Language Development 1:00 pm CDA 2; GCA 1 Saturday, February 21st Kidzone, 513 Fehrenbacher, Olney Emily Waters ITN Trainer 3 hours total; 6 hours each 2 hours CDA 5; GCA 7 Illinois Early Learning Guidelines Saturday, March 28th 9:00 am Rend Lake MarketPlace Room 354A, Jamie Nichols Infant Toddler Child Care Specialist 4 hours CDA 3,7,8; GCA A,C,E

4 Training Descriptions NAME OF TRAINING DESCRIPTION CPR First Aid ExceleRate Illinois Orientation Finding a Curriculum that Works for You Welcoming Each and Every Child Fundamentals of Child Assessment Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement Creating Individual Professional Developmental Plans This basic training will certify participants in American Heart Association CPR and meet DCFS licensing requirements. This basic training will certify participants in American Heart Association First Aid and meet DCFS licensing requirements. ExceleRate Illinois is the new quality and improvement system for licensed child care centers, Head Start, and Preschool for All programs. This orientation provides 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. 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. This training 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. This training will introduce participants to the fundamentals of child assessment. The training will explain why assessments are needed, define the different kinds of assessment and describe how assessments are used to plan for children s learning and development. 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. 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. Denotes a training required for ExceleRate Illinois. **Not all trainings are required at all Circles of Quality; call Paula, Jamie or Jacquelyn with questions.**

5 Training Descriptions, continued. NAME OF TRAINING Quality Rating System Orientation Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practice Early Childhood Developmental Screening Training An Introduction to Transitions Family and Community - Partners in Learning Illinois Early Learning Guidelines Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards Creative Curriculum for PreSchool DESCRIPTION Quality matters in child care. Learn about the statewide Quality Counts Quality Rating System (QRS) for family child care providers. The Orientation covers eligibility requirements, application process, and supports and resources available. Providers serving children on the State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can also receive a bonus to the standard payment rate. A provider must attend this session prior to applying to Quality Counts QRS. This training introduces the process of developmental screening in the early childhood setting for parents and practitioners. Observation of a young child s growth and development provides evidence of age appropriate skill level, continued monitoring of milestones, or the need for referral into the early intervention program. A review of several commercial screening tools is discussed to allow child care center teachers more options on monitoring a child s typical development. In this training, participants will learn about the complexities of culture and how culture influences interactions with families and others. Each participant will learn about their own culture competence, and have the opportunity to develop skills and strategies to increase their competence in interacting with others. Strategies supporting linguistic competency will also be introduced. This training reviews a child growth and development in early childhood environments related to brain development and learning. Through observation, the child care practitioner is able to monitor young children s interactions and age appropriate skill levels to focus on activities which enhance learning. 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 the need for referral to an early intervention program. 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. 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. This training gives early childhood practitioners an overview of program guidelines for children birth to age three. The training creates a foundational understanding for providers and practitioners in the field of what children birth to age three are expected to know and do across multiple domains. 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. The revised 5th edition for the Creative Curriculum for Preschool provides early childhood preschool programs information how to develop and utilize a comprehensize, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children who are three to age 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.

6 Training Descriptions, continued. NAME OF TRAINING What is CCAP? Understanding the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program The Keeper of the Children School Readiness DESCRIPTION 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, the payment process and parent co-payments. The CCAP is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The challenges and importance of interacting with each child, in a positive way will be discussed. Why positive relationships are the key to a peaceful environment will also be discussed. We will discuss Powerful Interactions - answering the questions of What is a Powerful Interaction?, Why are powerful interactions important? and How do you turn an everyday interaction into a powerful interaction? Come and learn about Social and Emotional Tools; a guide for helping the children form strong emotional foundations that can lead to school readiness. Sometimes I Need Sensory Issues Why Are You So Upset? You need to calm yourself. To push or kick my friends. To spin and spin and spin To play rough and break things A bear hug squeeze To cover my ears with my hands To wear different clothes; I don t like tags, or the way my clothes feel To wash my hands, because I don t like the way some things feel on my hands We will discuss sensory issues, what they are and how to help children who are sensory seeking or sensory sensitive. The question, Is it behavior, or is it sensory? will be discussed. We will be discussing the skill of self-regulating. This training will look at how the teacher s ability to stay calm and co-regulate can help children learn the skill of self-regulation and why it is a learning state. The Quality Counts Grants are now Quality Improvement (QI) Funds! The Quality Improvement Funds will consist of the following: QRIS Cohort Training Stipend Accreditation Assistance Although the QRIS Cohort deadline has passed, applications can still be submitted for training stipends and accreditation assistance. If either of these situations apply to you, don t delay, apply today!

7 Training Descriptions..continued NAME OF TRAINING SPECIAL NOTE: PROGRAM FOR INFANT AND TODDLER CARE Module 1 Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization September 20, 2014 Module 2 Group Care October 4, 2014 DESCRIPTION The Program for Infant and Toddler Care training takes an in-depth look at cognitive & social-emotional development, encouraging growth within daily routines and tips on setting up appropriate environments for experienced infant and toddler professionals. The complete series consists of four 8-hour modules, scheduled in 4-hour blocks, culminating in 32 in-service hours. Module 1 begins with a motivational introduction to the basic concepts of early social-emotional growth and socialization in the context of group care, with an emphasis on the development of a nurturing relationship between the infant and caregiver. The importance of responsive caregiving, individualizing care through an understanding of infant temperament, support for the critical role of family and culture, and stages of emotional development are discussed. This is an introduction to the special issues of caring for infants in groups. This type of care is different from the care of one infant, e.g., in a typical family or nanny situation, and from the group care of older children. Infants in professional care thrive when they have assigned to them one or a very few consistent, caring adults providing security, individualized attention, responsiveness, familiarity, and protection in the context of a peaceful environment. Module 3 Learning and Development October 18, 2014 Module 4 Culture, Family and Providers November 1, 2014 Module 3 begins by focusing on the critical issues of brain development and identity formation. Participants focus on the four courses of infancy: Physical Development 101, Social Relations 101, Language Development 101, and Intellectual Development 101. Participants are introduced to the concept of infants as self-motivated learners. All children are born wired for feelings and ready to learn in the context of caring relationships and a peaceful but engaging environment. Three strategies that caregivers can use to support infant learning will be discussed: adapt, support practice and repetition, and expand learning. The last module of the series introduces caregivers to five programmatic requirements of culturally sensitive care and five strategies they can use to become more aware of their own and others cultural perspectives, as well as a process for working through cultural conflicts and misunderstandings. Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos November 22nd & December 6, 2014 The CCIT is a training on how to develop a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children 0-3 years of age. Included in the training is an overview of the assessment process designed to capture the development of children 0-3 at 4 points during the calendar year. The assessment process includes developmental goals and objectives for children s learning in all areas of development. Infant Toddler Credential Along with the Early Childhood Education credential, the Program for Infant and Toddler Care and the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, the Infant Toddler Credential can be applied for. Call Project CHILD and speak with Jamie at extension 120.

8 NAME OF TRAINING SPECIAL NOTE: ECE Credential LEVEL 1 TRAINING DESCRIPTION This early care and education training introduces participants to general child development, health and safety, environments for children infants through school-age, and the importance of relationships with children and their families. Completing these 16 modules can result in the award of the Gateways to Opportunity ECE Credential Level 1. Level 1 Tier 1: The first tier of Level 1 trainings include Child Development Overview, Health Issues for Group Care, Nutrition Issues for Group Care and Safety Issues for Group Care. Child Development Overview Module 1 Health Issues for Group Care Module 2a Nutrition Issues for Group Care Module 2b Safety Issues for Group Care Module 2c Saturday, July 19, Saturday, July 19, Saturday, August 16, Saturday, August 16, Level 1 Tier 2: The second tier includes Observation and Guidance, Learning Happens in Relationships, Family and Community Relationships, and Personal and Professional Development. Observation and Guidance Saturday, September 20, Module 3 Learning Happens in Relationships Saturday, September 20, Module 4 Family and Community Relationships Saturday, October 25, Module 5 Personal and Professional Development Saturday, October 25, Module 6 Level 1 Tier 3: The third and final tier of this training includes a total of 24 contact hours in Child Development, starting at infancy through school-age. Child Growth and Development (Birth 8 months) Saturday, November 15, Module 7a Child Growth and Development (8 to 18 months) Saturday, December 13, Module 7b Child Growth and Development (18 to 36 months) Saturday, January 24, Module 7c Preschool Child; Social and Emotional Development Saturday, February 28, Module 8a Preschool Child; Physical Development Saturday, March 21, Module 8b Preschool Child; Language Development Module 8c Preschool Child, Cognitive Development Module 8d School-Age Development Module 9 With completion of this tier, licensed practitioners can apply for and receive the Level 1 Credential, a personal mark of high quality early care and education in Illinois.

9 Area Child Care Associations Clay County Child Care Association Janice Smith, President, Effingham County Child Care Assn. Kathleen Ruholl and Lori West, Co-Presidents, and Southern Illinois Early Childhood Jill Andrews, President Action Team **Please contact the President of the Associations for more information about meeting dates, times and topics.** INCCRRA Online Trainings courses.inccrra.org This website is home to various online trainings hosted by INCCRRA, Gateways to Opportunity, and links to other training entities. Included are online training resources to make your online learning easy and enjoyable. General e-learning and technology resources and tools are also available for viewing, as well as, previously recorded webinars. DCFS Licensing trainings: Available online trainings A Preventable Tragedy: Shaken Baby Syndrome Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and the Child Care Profession Welcoming Each and Every Child ExceleRate Illinois training: Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practice Creating Individual Professional Development Plans ExceleRate Illinois Orientation for Child Care Centers Family and Community: Partners in Learning Finding a Curriculum that Works for You Fundamentals of Child Assessment Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools An Introduction to Transitions Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

10 Project CHILD s Online Training Offerings! Project CHILD now has online training available through a collaboration with the Child Care Education Institute. The trainings must be registered and paid for, and then can be accessed through our website. Over 130 training workshops can be accessed through our online offerings. Trainings are offered in these broad categories: Administration Curriculum and Assessment Diversity Family Child Care Infant Toddler School-Age Safety Child Development Environment Family Child Care - Pre-licensing Health PreSchool Personal and Professional Development Social-Emotional The first hour of online training can be taken at no charge (FREE) to you, if you have never taken online training with Project CHILD before! After that, online training hours are available at a cost of $10 per training hour. A maximum of 8 hours of training can be taken in online training from Project CHILD during a calendar year (January 1st to December 31st). Online training from Project CHILD will not necessarily fulfill requirements of credentialing bodies, such as the Child Development Associate, accrediting bodies, such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children and others, or the requirements for the Quality Rating Improvement System for family child care programs. The training WILL count for the Department of Children and Family Services in-service hours for child care homes and child care centers. Check out ALL the offerings on our website, today!