July Training News and Information 2015

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1 Serving the Counties of Henderson, Henry, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island, and Warren To all of our early care and education professionals, At this time, the state of Illinois has not enacted a budget for Fiscal Year There is a great deal of uncertainty as to both when, and at what amount, funds will be made available this coming year. Please note that CCR&R programs are funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). Regrettably, our delivery of professional development and training will be delayed until CCR&R receives sufficient funding from the state. At this time, Child Care Resource and Referral has not received notification from the state as to when and what amount of funding will be received. CCR&R is actively working with community partners to minimize any deficiencies that may result from our diminished capacity to deliver services. Part of this work is securing and compiling professional development opportunities, and notifying all of our early care and education professionals of additional training options that exist within our communities. We will continue to provide updates and notifications as new opportunities arise. Do know that in this time of great uncertainty within our state, one of the most profound, and all too often overlooked, insights has come to light. The programs, partners and communities that we serve are rallying in support of one another, and in support of the children and families of Illinois. It is inspiring to see the early care and education community come together to sustain the work that we all do. Many of us are dealing with funding issues, but we are discovering that our greatest and most valuable resource is one that not even political turmoil or financial crisis can rob from us. Our greatest resource, is each other. July Training News and Information 2015 July Professional Development Updates 1 ilearning Online Training 2 Distance Learning Resources 3 Training Resources 4 Training Resources 5 Training Resources 6 Training Resources 7 Virtual Conference Training 8 ExceleRate Illinois Programs 9 * i-learning Trainings are still available! The Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) who oversees and administers the Illinois Trainer s Network, has not yet received fiscal year 2016 funding or an approved budget supporting the Illinois Trainers Network. As a result, until further notice, all ITN trainings scheduled for July and August 2015 have been cancelled. i-learning resources continue to be available. Enclosed you will find a brief overview of some known professional development resources that are currently available. If you are aware of additional resources that you believe would be beneficial to other professionals, please notify us so that we can share that information with your colleagues. Remember, it is through the sharing of both burdens and achievements that we will endure this time. CCR&R will continue to post updates on our Facebook page, and will send blasts when applicable. Because it is how Facebook determines what you see, you will want to interact with the CCR&R page by liking and sharing posts so that updates continue to show on your newsfeed. Join or update your address for our mailing list by speaking with Bekki at Ext or ing rhart@iacommuityaction.org. Thank you, to all of our programs and partners for your understanding and support. Illinois Training Coordinator Illinois Training Coordinator 1

2 ilearning Online Training For technical assistance with online learning courses please visit the Online Learning Technical Assistance page. It provides a series of steps and tools that you can use to resolve most problems you encounter in the Gateways i-learning System online training environment. All Gateways i-learning System users are required to enter a valid Gateways Registry Membership ID number in order to access online courses and receive credit. If you have not yet joined the Gateways to Opportunity Registry, the process is quick and easy. Visit for more information and to apply. If you have applied for registry membership, but have not yet received your identification number or you are uncertain of your number, please call Once you have your Gateways Registry Membership Number, you will be able to register for your free account on the Gateways i-learning System. You can set-up your account by visiting courses.inccrra.org/login/index.php. If you already have an account, you can update your information by accessing the Administration menu and selecting Edit Profile under My Profile Settings. You can also copy past the following link into your address bar after you have logged in: courses.inccrra.org/user/edit.php. Listed below are various online trainings hosted by INCCRRA, Gateways to Opportunity, and links to other training entities. Included online are 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. Gateways to Opportunity Online Trainings These trainings contains Registry application information, Registryapproved trainings and Illinois Trainers Network (ITN) Trainings. : Free Additional Illinois DCFS Licensing Online Trainings The i-learning page that lists DCFS licensing training also links to the DCFS website where you will find the following required trainings: : Free ExceleRate Illinois Online Trainings These trainings are Registry- approved ITN Trainings, as well as ExceleRate Illinoisapproved trainings. : Free Training Titles: ECE Credential Level 1 Online Orientation & Training Series Are You Lost in the Missing Zone Registry Membership Training We Choose Health NAP SACC Training Illinois DCFS Licensing Online Trainings These trainings meet the requirements for licensing through the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services. : Free Training Titles: A Preventable Tragedy: Shaken Baby Syndrome Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and the Child Care Profession Welcoming Each and Every Child Training Titles: Day Care Home Licensing Orientation Course * Mandated Reporter Training Course* * Not a part of the Gateways I-learning System and Gateways Registry: Questions and Technical Assistance Requests for the DCFS website: (217) or craig.missel@illinois.gov Quality Counts (QRS) License Exempt Family Child Care Online Training This training overviews the Quality Rating System for Licensed Exempt Family Child Care (LEFCC) Providers, and how the program can increase the quality within child care. : Free Training Titles: Quality Counts QRS Orientation for License Exempt Family Child Training Titles: Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practice Creating Individual Professional Development Plans ExceleRate Illinois Orientation for Child Care Centers ExceleRate Illinois Orientation for Family Child Care Providers 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 Welcoming Each and Every Child Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) 2

3 Distance Learning The following Distance Learning Sites are currently offering Registry-Approved training for Illinois child care providers: Better Kid Care Program Better Kid Care offers more than 80 online registry-approved trainings for early childhood and school-age professionals. Preview all lesson content for free. There is a $5.00 charge to receive a completion certificate. Open the link "State Approved Lessons" the page listing all Better Kid Care Lessons to see a list of lessons approved for use in Illinois. The Care Courses School, Inc. Care Courses offers over 70 online and correspondence courses. Training on everything from Diversity to SIDS, Biting to Special Needs, Toilet Learning to Professionalism. To review their professional development childcare training and to sort by clock hours or topics, please visit Child Care Lounge Child Care Lounge offers registryapproved trainings on such subjects as Potty Training, Separation Anxiety, Preschool Math, Promoting Family Partnerships, Preschool Science, Taming Temper Tantrums, Infant and Toddler Care, Recruiting Child Care Staff, Using Books and Stories with Young Children, Positive Discipline and Marketing Your Child Care Program. Child Care Training Consultants All trainings are approved in Illinois by the Gateways to Opportunity Registry. CypherWorx Give your organization a chance to learn and train in a new way - one that can be done at anytime and anywhere. Their services can work alongside - and enhance - traditional classroom instruction and internal training systems. To learn more, visit cypherworx.com/. Early Sprouts Visit the link above to read more about the program. To register for Early Sprouts Online Training go to RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=15067 ECE Campus Online courses 1 hour or longer in length that cover many subjects including guidance, diversity and inclusion, content areas, professionalism in early child education, community involvement and child development. To learn more about these courses, please visit ececampus.com/ Little Butterfly Educare Enhancements, Inc. (LBEE) LBEE, Inc. is a professional development and consultancy service provider within early childhood, school-age and youth outreach programs. Networx LLC It is the mission of Networx LLC to provide quality training and consulting services to early care and educational professionals and to offer support services to early childhood programs and schools. To take advantage of these trainings please visit Pathways. org Pathways.org - Free tools to maximize child development. Quality Assist, Inc. As a result of over 25 years of experience and expertise in adult learning, Quality Assist knows that online learning should be engaging, interactive, exploratory and support learners taking knowledge into practice. To learn more about their selfpaced online trainings, please visit The Skillful Teacher The Skillful Teacher offers trainings on Inviting Family Partnerships and Developmentally Appropriate Parenting: Bringing Best Practices Home. #WeAreInThisTogether Tip At the time of publication, we have just lost our ninth baby in the United States to a heat-stroke related death from being left in a hot vehicle. Nine. NINE! It is barely July, and NINE babies have died a preventable death. Be sure that all of the parents in your program know how important it is to call and inform you of absences and late arrivals. And please, PLEASE call the family if a child in your program does not arrive on time. Do NOT hesitate. You are not a bother. You are a professional doing your job. Talk to your families and remove the stigma. Forgotten baby syndrome says nothing about parenting ability. Don t think it can t happen. Don t let it happen... visit for more info. 3

4 Professional Development Opportunities Group Time: Large and Small (Webinar) Administrators, Early Childhood Educators (Special and General), Teacher Assistants, and Family Members Join us for a lively discussion about group time in Early Childhood. Using a typical class schedule, we will focus on the effectiveness of large and small groups. Discussions will include activities typically done in small/large group and how to make our group times a more engaging meaningful experience for ALL children. Presenter Bios: Joan Leff, M.Ed., is currently a part-time Early Childhood Resource Specialist with numerous years of experience with STARNET Regions I & III. Her past experiences have been in the early childhood profession, working with professionals as well as young children and their families in Early Intervention, preschool, and primary grade settings. Joan has presented at numerous local, state and national conferences and has been the Executive Producer of numerous Apples Video Magazine programs (a monthly in-service training program designed specifically around early childhood issues for professionals and families). Joan has been a presenter and moderator for webinar online trainings. Joan has a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. Tue. July 14th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Log-in at 3:45 PM) training/workshops/ JUL14GT2015.php OR Thur. July 16th 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Log-in 6:45 PM) training/workshops/ JUL16GT2015.php Presenters Joan Leff Starnet EC Resource Specialists and Connie Shugart Starnet Project Coordinator *Bios Included Connie Shugart, Project Coordinator STARNET Regions I & III, has over 30 years of experience working in the field of early childhood education. Her experiences include teaching and/or training of early childhood and early intervention professionals and families. She has done presentations at many regional, state and national conferences. A few of her topics include curriculum, assessment, standards, environments, child development, and play. Connie is also one of the Executive Producers and hosts of Apples Magazine training videos. Her passions include educating professionals and families on play and the impact that the early childhood environment has on teaching and learning. Lesson and Activity Planning for Visual Learners (Webinar) Administrators, Early Childhood Educators (Special and General), Teacher Assistants, and Family Members Participants of this training will become familiar with the characteristics of visual learners, such as how they learn and the types of materials to use to aid in learning. Participants will also learn how to plan curricular activities and lessons to meet the needs of the visual learners in their early childhood program. Objectives: As a result of this class, participants will be able to: identify and describe the characteristics of visual learners. classify types of learning activities and materials that aid visual learners. plan a curriculum activity that meets the needs of visual learners. *New to The Early Childhood Academy (TECA)? No Problem! Wed. July 15, :00 PM - 2:00 PM theearlychildhoodac ademy.com/shop/ product/lesson-andactivity-planning-for -visual-learners-2/ Presented by: The Early Childhood Academy $ 5.00 Register here: theearlychildhoodacademy.com/wplogin? action=register 4

5 Professional Development Opportunities Got funding? No? Write a Grant (for your Early Care and Education Program) (Webinar) Administrators, Business Owners, and Program Directors/ Managers All sessions are 1.5 hours long, and include a brief announcement from the sponsor. Exploring ADHD in Young Children (Webinar) All Early Care and Education Professionals and/ or families With ongoing budget shortfalls, many organizations have to rely on grant funding to sustain their programming. Yet, how do you get started in writing a strong grant proposal? In this session, you will walk through the stages of writing a proposal from determining if you qualify to hitting the electronic send button. By using a checklist of key activities, you can stay focused and on track for ensuring you address all the required components in the proposal. Can t participate in our webinars at the appointed time? Never fear! All of the webinars are recorded. To view the recording, simply register now and you will receive an with a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed. You can still download the certificate by watching the recording to the end when the certificate link is announced and displayed on the screen. *Please be advised that you will only be eligible for the great door prizes if you participate in the live session. Are you worried about a child who just can t focus? A child that just can t sit still? Are you curious about the role of medication and diet in treating ADHD? Do you just want to learn what you can do when you have a child with these issues at home or at school? While most young children can be very active at times, parents and teachers sometimes worry that there may be too much activity and that it will be a problem in school. Learn the early signs that will signal potential problems in school and how to seek parental and other medical involvement. Learn what the school district can offer under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In this webinar Pamela Brillante will explore the myths and misconceptions surrounding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in young children. We will explore how ADHD impacts academic learning in schools as well as social acceptance with peers. Learn simple classroom strategies that help change the environment, change the activities and change your own expectations of young children with ADHD. Wed. July 15th 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM webinars.com/ presentations/gotfunding-no-write-agrant-for-your-earlycare-and-educationprogram-by-sueoffutt/ Wed. July 22nd 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM webinars.com/ presentations/ exploring-adhd-inyoung-children-bypamela-brillante/ Presenter Dr. Susan Offutt, Executive Director, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership Presenter Dr. Pam Brillante, Assistant Professor of Special Education, The William Paterson University of New Jersey All sessions are 1.5 hours long, and include a brief announcement from the sponsor. Can t participate in our webinars at the appointed time? Never fear! All of the webinars are recorded. To view the recording, simply register now and you will receive an with a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed. You can still download the certificate by watching the recording to the end when the certificate link is announced and displayed on the screen. *Please be advised that you will only be eligible for the great door prizes if you participate in the live session. 5

6 Professional Development Opportunities Geometry is NOT a Bad Word! (Webinar) Administrators, Early Childhood Educators (Special and General), Teacher Assistants, and Family Members This introductory webinar will focus on geometry, which is a curriculum focal point for prekindergarten and kindergarten. Our goal is to provide strategies, information, and resources to early childhood professionals and families, which will assist them in being more intentional in creating opportunities for children to learn about geometry, such as visualization, spatial reasoning, 2- dimensional, and 3-dimensional shapes. Presenter Bios: Sherial McKinney, M.S. Ed., is an Early Childhood Resource Specialist for STARNET Regions I and III. She has taught and worked in the field of early childhood education for over 40 years. Sherial has taught Early Childhood Special Education in a selfcontained setting and in a blended program with students enrolled in the Pre-K at Risk and Preschool for All programs. She has also taught Kindergarten, Title I Reading and Math for grades K-8, and in a federally-funded child care program. Sherial has provided staff development and training opportunities for teachers, support staff, administrators and family members at a variety of local, state, regional, and national conferences. She provides trainings on Mon. July 27th 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Log-in at 6:45 PM) training/workshops/ JUL27GI2015.php OR Tue. July 28th 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Log-in 8:45 AM) training/workshops/ JUL28GI2015.php Sherial McKinny, Anna Owen and Bridget Meis Starnet EC Resource Specialists *Bios Included various topics such as Math, Literacy, Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards, Early Learning Scale Assessment, Work Sampling System-Illinois, and several other topics. Anna Owen, M.S. Ed., is an Early Childhood Resource Specialist with STARNET Regions I & III. Anna has been involved in the field of early childhood since She received her Master's degree from Western Illinois University in Her previous job titles include training coordinator, parent educator and preschool teacher. In her role as an Early Childhood Resource Specialist, she provides technical assistance and training to early childhood professionals and families. Throughout the years, she has served on several conference planning committees and has presented workshops and webinars on topics such as: Math, Science, Art, Literacy, Social/ Emotional Development, Conflict Resolution, Stretching Beyond Gender Stereotypes, Praise vs. Encouragement, Teaching Strategies GOLD, Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards and more. In her spare time, she enjoys photography and spending time with her husband and two young children. Bridget Meis, M.S. Ed, is an Early Childhood Resource Specialist for STARNET Regions I & III. During her time with STARNET, she has presented on a variety of topics including: Apps and Assistive Technology, Social/Emotional development, and Family Engagement. Bridget has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for 11 years. She received her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Illinois State University and her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Erikson Institute. Bridget has worked in a variety of early childhood programs with diverse groups of children from as young as six weeks old to children in fifth grade. Bridget has served children and families in private childcare programs and most recently with Head Start. 6

7 Professional Development Opportunities Quality Ratings, Common Core, AND DAP: Do they all play together? Administrators, Early Childhood Educators (Special and General), Teacher Assistants, and Family Members Early childhood education is experiencing its spotlight moment (finally!). Policy makers, business leaders, and parents are looking to early childhood care and education to dramatically improve the lives of children. With this hope comes increasing expectations for program quality and child learning and development. How can ECE professionals meet challenges like rating systems and performance standards while staying true to developmentally appropriate practice? Join Kyle Snow, Director of the Center for Applied Research at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in this webinar to explore the challenges and ideas about how to reconcile DAP with these demands. Building off a record of economic analyses and high expectations, early childhood education is increasingly being seen as a sound investment for the future. While research tells us this argument is sound, it also introduces increased expectations and levels of scrutiny, including mandates and expectations, for early education. Initiatives from the development of quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS), to introduction of kindergarten entry assessments (KEAs) and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are all driven by a focus on early childhood education. These wellintentioned attention efforts to enhance early educational experiences can support developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). However, they may also introduce barriers, real or perceived, that need to be addressed. This session places these efforts into context and considers ways that ECE program directors and leaders can act to ensure that DAP continues to guide how we support and educate young children. Wed. July 29th 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM webinars.com/ presentations/qualityratings-common-coreand-developmentallyappropriate-practicehow-can-we-all-playtogether-by-kylesnow/ Kyle Snow, Director, Center for Applied Research, NAEYC All sessions are 1.5 hours long, and include a brief announcement from the sponsor. Can t participate in our webinars at the appointed time? Never fear! All of the webinars are recorded. To view the recording, simply register now and you will receive an with a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed. You can still download the certificate by watching the recording to the end when the certificate link is announced and displayed on the screen. *Please be advised that you will only be eligible for the great door prizes if you participate in the live session. Online Training with CCR&R CCR&R is pleased to partner with the Child Care Education Institute to offer online professional development courses that meet DCFS licensing training requirements. Online training opportunities are available for one, two, three and four hour courses. Some classes are available in Spanish. Professional development coursework is delivered through an online learning management system that provides user-friendly enrollment, easy access to courses, and a self-paced engaging online learning environment for students. Professionals can take courses from any computer with Internet access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Certificates can be printed immediately upon completion of the training module. Throughout this time of uncertainty, or until the available hours are depleted, CCR&R of Midwestern Illinois will be offering our online training hours free of charge to all early care and education programs listed on the CCR&R database. For more information visit and click on Care for Children and Online Training or follow this link. 7 7

8 Free Virtual Conference Opportunity Tue. July 21st through Thr. July 23rd * Please See Schedule and featured speakers below The 19th Annual Birth to Three Institute will be a nationally live-streamed professional development opportunity for early childhood professionals working in Early Head Start, Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start, and other group care or home visiting settings that serve pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and their families. The purpose of the virtual Birth to Three Institute (vbtt) is to share information about research and best practices in the field, as well as strategies for improved practice. The vbtt is also a venue to virtually network with the broader early childhood community. The 2015 "BTT" will be a live stream event. Continuing Education Units The 2015 Birth to Three Institute has been approved for up to 10 hours (1 CEU) by the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are free with registration; however, you must indicate your interest during the registration process. The number of CEUs you earn will be based on your session attendance: one hour of participation equals 0.1 CEU. Watch for an from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, profed@uwstout.edu, in the weeks prior to the conference providing further instructions. The deadline for completion is Aug. 23, What does a virtual conference mean? BTT 2015 will be offered online through your computer or mobile-device as a live-streamed event. Live-streaming means that participants will watch speakers present in real-time. How long is vbtt 2015? vbtt is a three-day event with minute sessions. There will be three sessions on days one and two, and four sessions on day three. Is there an opportunity for networking? Yes! Through our live-stream player, participants will be able to chat with each other and connect with other early childhood professionals from all over the country. What content will be presented? Day one will focus on child development and learning. Day two will focus on program systems and services that support high quality care. Day three will focus on the importance of engaging families. An audience favorite, the parent discussion panel will take place on day three. See the Schedule Here! Register Here!! Who do I contact if I have questions? Please contact the Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC) at (toll-free) or BTTinfo@zerotothree.org if you have questions. 8

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