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1 Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 9 a.m. egistration begins Fall 2015 F CHILD CAE, SCHL-AGE & EALY LEANING PFESSINAL DEVELPMENT!"#$%!"#$%&%$'(!")*+,%#$-+(#!$- What s Inside Possible Course Cancellation Notice (refer to Contents page) Aviso de la posibilidad de la cancelación de talleres (consulte la página contents ) CDA rientación Food Service Sanitation Course Etapy rozwoju u dzieci w wieku 2-5 lat w polaczeniu z nauka i odpowiednimi zajeciami

2 CNTENTS FALL 2015 egistration begins September 9, 2015 Introduction 1 Administrative ffices, Staff, and Community Partners/Socios Comunitarios 2 Training Locations/Sitios de Entrenamientos 4 Service Area Map 5 Provider esources 6 Training Policies 7 Gateways to pportunity 8 egistration Details 9 Important Information 10 Course Listings CDA Content Areas 11 Index of Courses by Host / Índice por organizador / Indeks kursów według partnerów wspołnych 12 Teaching and Learning 16 Family and Community Engagement 24 Leadership and Management 27 Qualifications and Continuing Education 32 Back to School Preparedness 36 Training Series 37 Training egistration Forms for Exceleate Illinois Healthy Food Program 51 Gateways to pportunity INCCA 52 Talleres en Español Formulario de registro para talleres de Exceleate Illinois Introduccíon 53 ecursos para proveedores 54 Las normas para los talleres 55 Gateways to pportunity 56 Datos de registro 57 Página de información importante 58 CDA Estandares de capacidad 59 Enseñanza y aprendizaje 60 Familia y la participación comunitaria 64 Liderazgo y gestión 66 Calificaciones y continuando educación 70 egreso a la Escuela 71 El programa de alimentos saludables 73 portunidades de INCCA 74 Kursy po polsku Introdukcja 75 Zasoby Dla Dostawców 76 Zasady Szkolenia 77 Gateways to pportunity 78 Szczegóły ejestracji 79 Ważne Informacje 80 CDA Treści Tematówi 81 Nauczenie i Uczenie 82 Zaangażowanie odzin i Społeczności 85 Przywództwa i Zarządzania 86 Formularz ejestraczyjny Alphabetical Index of Course Listings / Índice alfabético de cursos / Alfabetyczny indeks kursów 89 Information/Información/Informacja Courses in English Talleres en español Kursy po polsku Quality Counts QS/Exceleate Illinois. Sistema de clasificación de la calidad QS/Exceleate Illinois. Published by Illinois Action for Children and supported in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services and our Community Partners. July 2015 PSSIBLE CUSE CANCELLATINS AVIS DE LA PSIBILIDAD DE LA CANCELACIÓN DE TALLEES Dear Child Care Provider, Due to significant projected funding shortfalls, Illinois Action for Children and the Illinois Network of Child Care esource & eferral Agencies (INCCA) may find it necessary to cancel part or all of the following training workshops listed in this catalog until an approved state budget is passed. Estimado Proveedor de Cuidado Infantil, Debido a la escasez de fondos significativos proyectados, Illinois Action for Children y la ed de Illinois de Agencias de ecursos y eferencias de Cuidado de Niños (INCCA) puede verse en la necesidad de cancelar parte o todas de los siguientes talleres de capacitación listado en el catálogo hasta que se apruebe un presupuesto estatal. Foundations of Family Child Care Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 1-4 An Introduction to the Environment ating Scales Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards* Welcoming Each & Every Child* Illinois Early Learning Guidelines* Early Childhood Developmental Screening Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools* Fundamental of Child Assessment* Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practice* Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement * Creating Individual Professional Development Plans* Family and Community: Partners in Learning * Finding a Curriculum that Works for You* An Introduction to Transitions * ECE Credential Level 1 Modules 1-9* SAYD Credential Level 1 Modules 1-9 ff the Shelf and Into Practice Caring for Mixed Ages of Children An Introduction to the Family Child Care Environment ating Scales *online via the i-learning website * disponible en ingles en línea a través de la página web de i-learning We encourage you to participate in other available trainings listed in this resource guide, and you may also seek online training at the Illinois Gateways i-learning website ilearning.inccrra.org. Le animamos a participar en otros cursos de formación disponibles en este catálogo de recursos. También puede encontrar otros cursos de formación (inglés solamente) en línea en el sitio web de Illinois Gateways i-learning

3 INTDUCTIN 1 Dear Colleagues, Illinois Action for Children, along with our Community Partners, believes that providing quality care for all children is our most important task as child care professionals. As an organization we strive to offer opportunities that enhance your child care setting and your professional development. I encourage you to find a new training workshop that is the best fit for you and your child care program. With that in mind, you will find listings of many professional development trainings detailed in these pages. This training season offers a variety of returning trainings, along with several creative and challenging trainings being offered for the first time. I sincerely believe that this catalog offers opportunities that can benefit anyone in our field. I encourage you to find a training workshop that is the best fit for you and your child care program. The illustration at right explains the types of information you will find inside this catalog to describe each training. Please also refer to the legend on listings pages that explains each icon. In addition, several of the training series offered will meet both in-service hours required by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and CDA/CCP credentialing requirements. For more details, contact your local Community Partner listed on page 3. TAINING SUBJECT TAINING CUSE TAINING TITLE DCFS EQUIED FAMILY CHILD CAE Leadership and Management PGAM ADMINISTATIN Caring for the Mildly Ill Child 1 3 $ CHILD CAE CENTES TAINING LEVEL QIS EQUIED CDA CMPETENCY STANDADS FEE EQUIED QIS LEVEL QS FAMILY CHILD CAE We welcome your comments and questions. Please call the Provider esources Department at (773) or you may also find us online at Your feedback helps us provide better opportunities for you. Again, thank you for your incredible efforts on behalf of Illinois children and families you are doing great and important work! Sincerely, Maria Whelan, President/CE, Illinois Action for Children MISSIN Illinois Action for Children is a catalyst for organizing, developing and supporting strong families and powerful communities where children matter most.

4 2 ADMINISTATIVE FFICES, STAFF, AND CMMUNITY PATNES Illinois Action for Children Administrative ffices, Staff, and Community Partners 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL phone: (312) fax: (773) Maria Whelan, President/CE April Janney, Chief Program fficer Provider Programs (773) Sonia Adams, Quality Specialist, (312) , ni Austin, Quality Specialist, (312) , Francisca Contreras, Training Program Supervisor, (773) , Erica Diaz DeLeon, Professional Development Associate, (773) , Monique Draper, Director of Provider Programs, (773) , Adriana Esparza, Professional Development Associate, (773) , Jean Ferguson, Data Supervisor, (773) , Stacy Gatewood, Quality Specialist, (312) , Leslie Gilbert, Quality Specialist, (312) , Lynette Glanton, Quality Specialist, (312) , ebecca Harris, Quality Specialist, (312) , Jessica Hollingsworth, Quality Specialist, (312) , Kathryn Kincanon, Training Coordinator, (773) , Heidi Konsela, Quality Programs Generalist, (773) , Paulina Kowalczyk, Training Coordinator, (773) , Tiffany Madison, Professional Development Associate, (773) , Jacqueline Melendez, Quality Programs Generalist, (773) , Terese Quarino, Supervisor of Quality Programs, (773) , Cindy ivera, Provider esources Generalist, (773) , Traci Sims, Quality Specialist, (312) , Yvonne Spurlock, Assistant Director, (773) , Elizabeth Toledo, Quality Specialist, (312) , Consultation Programs (312) Elysia Aufmuth, Assistant Director of Consultation Programs, (773) , Desney Avery, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (773) , Deborah Chalmers, Director of Consultation Programs, (773) , Andriana Garcia, Infant-Toddler Specialist, (312) ,

5 ADMINISTATIVE FFICES, STAFF, AND CMMUNITY PATNES 3 Flora Gomez, Infant-Toddler Specialist, (312) , flora.gomez@actforchildren.org Anne Konen, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (312) , anne.konen@actforchildren.org Teresita Patino, Infant-Toddler Specialist, (312) , patinot@actforchildren.org Vickie Pendleton, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (773) , pendletonv@actforchildren.org Catherine ader, Infant-Toddler Specialist, (312) , raderc@actforchildren.org osario odriguez, Infant-Tod dler Specialist, (312) , rodriguezr@actforchildren.org Alexandra Theodore, Infant-Toddler Specialist, (312) , alexandra.theodore@actforchildren.org Jenil Thompson, Infant-Toddler Specialist, (312) , thompsonj@actforchildren.org Childhood Nutrition & Wellness Programs (773) Yvette Alvarado, Provider Child Care Development and Training Specialist, (224) , alvaradoy@actforchildren.org Tom Browning, Director of Childhood Nutrition & Wellness Programs, (773) , browningt@actforchildren.org James Callan, Nutrition Advocate, (312) , callanj@actforchildren.org Erin Coleman, Healthy Food Program Generalist, (773) , erin.coleman@actforchildren.org Armella Doyle, Nutrition Advocate, (312) , doylea@actforchildren.org uby Flores, Enrollment and Support Supervisor, (773) , floresr@actforchildren.org John Gadient, Claim Processing and eimbursement Supervisor, (773) , john.gadient@actforchildren.org Geannine Harris, Nutrition Advocate, (312) , harrisg@actforchildren.org Ashonti Jackson, Child Care esource Facilitator, (224) , ashonti.jackson@actforchildren.org Luz N. Lopez, Nutrition Advocate, (312) , ortizl@actforchildren.org Tekeyla Tate, Child Care esource Facilitator, (224) , tekeyla.tate@actforchildren.org Marlyn Torres, Child Care esource Facilitator, (708) torresm@actforchildren.org General Questions/Child Care Assistance Program (312) Exceleate Illinois Information Line (773) qualityimprovement@actforchildren.org Illinois Action for Children and Community Partners/Socios Comunitarios Illinois Action for Children 4753 N. Broadway, Chicago IL (773) Service area: Chicago West Carole obertson Center for Learning 2020 W. oosevelt d., Chicago, IL (773) Service area: West & Central Chicago, Western Suburbs Centers for New Horizons 226 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL (773) Service area: South Chicago Children s Home + Aid 2045 S. Arlington Heights d., Suite 113D, Arlington Heights, IL (847) Service area: North/Northwest Suburbs and Far North Chicago Good Shepherd Center E. Carriageway Dr., Suite A, Hazel Crest, IL (708) Service area: South/Southwest Suburbs Maria Gonzalez, Healthy Food Program Generalist, (773) , gonzalezm@actforchildren.org

6 4 TAINING LCATINS / SITIS DE ENTENAMIENTS / LKALIZACJE SZKLEŃ Training Locations Fall 2015 Sitios de entrenamientos toño 2015 Lokalizacje Szkoleń Jesień 2015 CALE BETSN CENTE F LEANING TAINING SITES: Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn Broadview Public Library 2226 S. 16th Ave., Broadview CAPS Chicago Lawn 3420 W. 63rd St., Chicago CAPS gden 3315 W. gden Ave., Chicago Carole obertson Center for Learning oosevelt 2020 W. oosevelt d., Chicago Cicero Community Center 2250 S. 49th Ave., Cicero Hillside Public Library 405 N. Hillside Ave., Hillside Westchester Public Library Canterbury St., Westchester CENTES F NEW HI ZNS TAINING SITES: Avalon Library 8828 S. Stony Island, Chicago Wintrust Community Bank S. Western Ave., Chicago CAPS Englewood 1438 W. 63rd St., Chicago Centers for New Horizons Central ffice 4150 S. King Dr., Chicago Centers for New Horizons James Pitts 226 E. 43rd St., Chicago Salvation Army ay and Joan Kroc, Corps Community Center 1250 W. 119th St., Chicago CHILDEN S HME + AID TAINING SITES: Children s Home + Aid 2045 S. Arlington Heights d., Ste. 113, Arlington Heights Church of the Holy Spirit 1451 W. Bode d., Schaumburg Eisenhower Public Library 4613 N. keto Ave., Harwood Heights First United Methodist Church 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights Gertrude Nielsen Child Care and Learning Center 3835 Willow d., Northbrook Glenview Community Church 1000 Elm St., Glenview Glenview Knowledge Beginnings 2401 Compass d., Glenview Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago Mt. Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson St., Mt. Prospect Niles Park District Milwaukee Ave N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles North Shore Community Bank 7800 Lincoln Ave., Skokie Northlake Public Library 231 N. Wolf d., Northlake akton Community College Hartstein Campus 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie ne Hope United Des Plaines 9375 Church St., Des Plaines Schaumburg Community Child Care Center 725 E. Schaumburg d., Schaumburg St. Philip Lutheran Preschool 2500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago Wheeling Park District 333 W. Dundee d., Wheeling Willow ecreation Center 3600 Lexington Dr., Hoffman Estates GD SHEPHED CENTE TAINING SITES: Acorn Child Care Center 4815 W. 155th St., ak Forest First Presbyterian Church Gottschalk, Homewood Good Shepherd Center E. Carriageway Dr., Ste. A, Hazel Crest Guardian Angels Learning Center 5900 W. 147th St., ak Forest Little Hearts Learning Academy 3355 W. 183rd St., Homewood ak Lawn Bank & Trust 5300 W. 95th St., ak Lawn akview Community Center 4625 W. 110th St., ak Lawn Park Lawn S. La Porte Ave., ak Lawn Prairie State College 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights The Learning Corner 760 Holbrook d., Glenwood Under Carrey s Care 419 W. 144th St., iverdale ILLINIS ACTIN F CHILDEN TAINING SITES: Copernicus Center 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago North Star Child Development 4341 W. North Ave., Chicago Quinn Community Center 1845 S. 9th Ave., Maywood Salvation Army Norridge 8354 W. Foster Ave., Norridge

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8 6 PVIDE ESUCES FALL 2015 egistration begins September 9, 2015 Illinois Action for Children Provider esources The resources available to child care professionals at Illinois Action for Children are as diverse as the providers we serve. Call (312) or (773) for support or specific information about any of the following programs: Help Parents Get $ We can answer questions about helping parents pay for their child s care and assist you in receiving payments. Ask for the: CHILD CAE ASSISTANCE (CETIFICATE) PGAM Promote Yourself Want parents to know you offer child care services? To be listed in our database, to update, or to check your listing, ask for: PVIDE EFEAL DATABASE Financial Aid You may qualify for career development mini-grants that can be used toward early care, education, and school-age activities. Ask for information about: INDIVIDUAL PFESSINAL DEVELPMENT FUNDS (IPDF) Make Quality Improvements If you are a child care center or family child care home provider, you may be eligible for a grant to improve or expand your services. Ask about: QUALITY IMPVEMENT CHTS Take the Next Step Are you interested in achieving the next level of quality in your home or center? You may be eligible to receive funds that support accreditation. Ask for information about: ACCEDITATIN ASSISTANCE FUNDS Make Your Voice Heard Let your legislators and community know how important caregivers and educators are in developing the potential of every child. Ask for: ADVCACY Community Partners ur Community Partners make training available to early care and education providers right in their own neighborhoods. Ask about: CMMUNITY PATNES Understand Behavior ur Mental Health Consultant Program offers a wide range of services and support about challenging childhood behaviors, at no cost to those caring for and educating children. Ask about: CAEGIVE CNNECTINS Quality Counts QS/ Exceleate Illinois Quality Counts QS/Exceleate Illinois recognizes programs for achieving and maintaining quality above minimum licensing standards. Ask about: QUALITY CUNTS QS/ EXCELEATE ILLINIS Getting to Know New Providers For providers that are not yet familiar with the programs and resources that are available through Illinois Action for Children, call to receive a Welcome Visit from a Child Care esource Facilitator, so we can get to know one another! Ask about: PVIDE ENGAGEMENT PGAM The First 1,000 Days The first 3 years of a child s life are an amazing journey of learning and discovery. Child care for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos is a unique type of care. Get support and training for caring for children during these important early years. Ask about: INFANT-TDDLE PGAM Make Healthy Meals Healthy food is important to a child s mental and physical development and can help prevent obesity, diabetes, and other illnesses. You may be eligible to receive reimbursement for serving nutritious meals and snacks to the children in your care. Ask about: HEALTHY FD PGAM

9 TAINING PLICIES 7 Training Policies I. egistration All registration for workshops will take place on or after the designated registration date determined by Illinois Action for Children and the Community Partners. egistration begins at 9 a.m. on registration day. No trainings will take place BEFE the registration date. A. egistration equirements All workshops require registration that will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis at the hosting Community Partner s office, by walk-in, by telephone, by fax, or by . Please contact the hosting partner for acceptable forms of registration. Some workshops require fee payment; registration is not complete until the hosting partner receives payment. eminders may be made, but ultimately participants should keep track of each workshop they register for. B. Enrollment Limits The Community Partner reserves the right to limit the number of workshops a participant may register for. The Community Partner also reserves the right to limit the number of attendees due to space, material availability, or Illinois Trainer s Network requirements. C. egistration Deadlines egistration dates are set for each training quarter; no registrations will be accepted before the designated date. Workshops may fill quickly; many workshops could reach capacity on the first day of registration. In the event your workshop selection is filled, please ask the hosting Community Partner if there is a waiting list that you may be added to and contacted if there are cancellations. D. Walk-In Participants Walk-ins are not advised, as space, materials, and certificates are not guaranteed. Please contact the hosting Community Partner prior to the start of a workshop to inquire about available space due to cancellations. II. Training Participation A. Expectations 1. Late Arrivals A fifteen (15) minute grace period will be given at all training sessions. This grace period begins at the advertised start time. Participants will not be allowed in the training after the 15-minute grace period. 2. Early departures In order to receive a training certificate, participants must remain until the end of the training. 3. Unreasonable time spent out from the workshop will result in the loss of a training certificate and may result in removal from the workshop. If you must handle an emergency, please notify the facilitator or partner staff and dismiss yourself from the workshop. B. Children are not permitted at workshop sessions. C. Code of Conduct 1. All cell phones must be placed on vibrate prior to the start of the workshop. Participants needing to attend to phone calls should excuse themselves from the workshop. 2. All ethnicities, abilities, educational levels, opinions, and experiences will be respected. 3. Personal experiences shared during the workshop will be respected. Any information shared is confidential and should not be shared outside of the workshop. Note: Confidentiality is always limited by the obligation to take action if a participant discloses an act or intention to do harm to one s self or another. 4. Misconduct or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Behavior of this type will result in removal from the workshop session. 5. Threats, harassment, or abusive treatment of staff, facilitators, presenters, or other participants will NT be tolerated. Misconduct of this type is considered a serious offense and will be subject to immediate and appropriate disciplinary action. In addition, the matter may be referred to local authorities for investigation and/or prosecution. III. Cancellation A. Agency Cancellation The hosting partner reserves the right to cancel a workshop if fewer than ten (10) participants are registered. 1. Workshops cancelled due to low enrollment will be cancelled at least three (3) days prior to workshop. Participants will be notified of cancellations by phone or in writing. 2. The hosting partner will make every effort to reschedule a cancelled training by the following quarter. 3. There are no refunds/vouchers or credits for cancelled trainings unless the hosting partner fails to reschedule the workshop; then a refund will be issued, if that occurs. B. Participant cancellation 1. Please call the hosting Community Partner at least 24 hours prior to the training if you are unable to attend. 2. Participants who neglect to cancel for workshops will be given a lower priority for registration for future workshops. 3. efunds/vouchers/credit for registration fees will not be given. 4. egistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. IV. Certificates A. Distribution To receive a training certificate, participants must stay until the trainer has completed the workshop. 1. In the event certificates are not issued at the conclusion of a workshop, certificates will be issued by mail within ten (10) business days. 2. In the instance of registration or name errors, certificates will be issued by mail within ten (10) business days. B. eplacement eplacement certificates will not be issued. You may request a transcript of completed trainings. V. Training Transcripts A. elease of transcript Transcripts may be issued at the request of an individual participant. Information will only be released to the individual. B. There may be a fee charged for transcript requests. VI. No-Show egistrants A. All participant attendance is tracked in a training database. Those participants who register and no-show for three (3) or more workshops during a quarter will be required to register as a stand-by participant. Stand-by registrants will be notified on the day of the workshop as to space availability. B. Please call the hosting Community Partner at least 24 hours prior to the training if you are unable to attend. Withdrawal from (5) five or more workshops during a quarter will be considered excessive. Participants who excessively withdraw from workshops will be required to register as a stand-by participant. Stand-by registrants will be notified on the day of the workshop as to space availability. C. egistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for those who withdraw and those who are no-show registrants.

10 8 GATEWAYS T PPTUNITY EGISTY LEVELS F LEANING FALL 2015 egistration begins September 9, 2015 Gateways to pportunity egistry Levels of Learning Levels of learning focus on content. All levels contain knowledge and application to varying degrees along with reflection of the materials and evaluation of practice. INTDUCTY/Awareness Developing basic knowledge Expanding knowledge or renewing knowledge Focuses on early childhood or school-age/youth standards Geared towards professionals with: Very little to no experience with topic Basic knowledge and experience with topic INTEMEDIATE/Application Deepening knowledge and skills efinement of knowledge and skills Application/analysis Geared towards professionals with: A working knowledge and experience with topic ADVANCED/Mastery Mastering skills Strengthening and adapting skills for more effective application Application of acquired knowledge Geared towards professionals with: In-depth knowledge and experience with topic In-depth knowledge of and experience in the application and evaluation of topic Able to effectively communicate and share learning with others and implement changes supporting quality improvement Training Level Descriptions: INTDUCTY: The Introductory Level focuses on basic content, understanding, and demonstration of developing skills. This level of learning is for professionals new to the content or professionals further along in their career that are exposed to new information or need a refresher. INTEMEDIATE: The Intermediate Level focuses on expanding knowledge, application, and refining skills. The level of learning is most appropriate for those with a basic understanding of concepts and some training or formal education in a topic. ADVANCED: The Advance Level focuses on a deep knowledge and mastery of skills and ability to apply knowledge and skills across multiple contexts. This level of learning is most appropriate for those with an in-depth, working knowledge of a concept and experience applying related concepts and skills. Note: Training at this level is not a one-time, standalone training, but is connected to learning over time and/ or has opportunities for follow-up and feedback. egistration is required. We may not be able to accommodate walk-ins. To register, call the phone number listed for the workshop. Pre-payment may also be required for some workshops and is non-refundable and non-transferable.

11 EGISTATIN DETAILS 9 WE HEAD YU! egistering for training can sometimes be challenging. We ve created this grid to help navigate the registration process for Illinois Action for Children and the Community Partners. Consulte la página 57 para la red en español. Proszę zobaczyć strone 79 na tabliczkę w języku polskim. EGISTATIN BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBE 9, 2015 AT 9:00 A.M. Carole obertson Center for Learning (CCL) Centers for New Horizons (CNH) Children s Home and Aid (CH+A) Good Shepherd Center (GSC) Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) Area West, Central Chicago & Near West Suburban Cook Chicago South Far North Chicago and North/Northwest Suburban Cook South/Southwest Suburban Cook Chicago West To contact us by phone (773) (773) (847) (708) x225 (773) egistration done by Walk-in, phone Walk-in, phone Walk-in; phone; fax (847) ; to andaid.org Walk-in; phone; to No longer accepting faxes Walk-in location: 4753 N. Broadway, Ste. 1200; phone; Fax (773) ; registration@ actforchildren.org Payment Accepted Money order Money order, business check Money order, business check Money order, business check, debit/credit card Money order, business check Additional Languages ffered Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish, Polish Spanish, Polish Training egistration Tips The following tips will make registration easier and faster for you. Gateways egistry Member ID number is required to register for training. Have your Gateways to pportunity egistry membership ID. Your membership ID begins with the letter N followed by a few numbers. Have your 1st and 2nd choice trainings written down. Having a second choice selected is helpful in the event that your first choice trainings are full. Please read the information provided for the training to make sure you are calling the correct community partner to register. Community partners cannot register anyone for a training they are not hosting.

12 10 IMPTANT INFMATIN FALL 2015 egistration begins September 9, 2015 Important Information How to egister Still As Easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Choose the workshop you wish to attend. All courses are accessible regardless of residential area. Class size may be limited for some courses. 2. Call the host office at the number listed after each workshop offering to complete registration. Give the representative the workshop title, date, and location for the course you wish to attend. Some workshops require fee payment; registration is not complete until the fee is received by the host office. In the instance of a fee payment, registration in person is mandatory. 3. To get the training site address, see page 4. Note the name of the training site listed for each workshop listing under Where. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact your local Community Partner. See page 3. How do I get training when they are all full? egister early Plan training throughout the year Contact a different Community Partner for open space Speak with your local Community Partner for additional options, such as online training Late Policy Anyone arriving 15 minutes after the start of a training session will not be eligible to receive a certificate of attendance; and as a courtesy to others, latecomers may not be granted entrance into the session. Why haven t I gotten any calls for my child care services? I need more children! If you have successfully completed all steps required to become listed on Illinois Action for Children s eferral Database, there are three main reasons why you may not be currently receiving calls from families needing child care: 1. If you live in an area where there are many other child care providers, parents may have found care in another program. 2. Parents may be looking for a specific type of child care such as evening care, part-time care, after-school care, care that accepts the Child Care Assistance Program, care in a particular area, etc. which may not match the description you gave of your program. r, the family s child care needs may not match the care your program is licensed for at this time. 3. Illinois Action for Children s referral service provides families referral information from our database. Note: we do not give recommendations; ultimately, it is the parent who chooses which providers to contact and select for their child care needs. How can I become a licensed child care provider? Step 1: Connect with your local Community Partner (see page 3) and ask about training opportunities and resources around becoming a child care provider. Step 2: Call the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at (312) and request an application packet for licensing. This is the licensing agency for Illinois. Update your information on the Child Care esource and eferral Database Call us at (312) to update your program information so we can notify you of current events, opportunities, and refer your program to families in need of child care! I am looking for money to start up a child care center. How do I begin? Illinois Action for Children does not currently offer direct funding opportunities for those interested in starting a child care program. However, we can provide a resource packet of contact information for agencies that provide other support and funding. Call (312) to request this packet.

13 CDA CNTENT AEAS 11 CDA Content Areas 1 Planning a safe, healthy learning environment 6 Maintaining a commitment to professionalism Examples: Safety, first aid, health, nutrition, space planning, materials and equipment, play Examples: Advocacy, ethical practices, workforce issues, professional associations 2 Steps to advance children s physical and intellectual development Examples: Large and small muscle, language and literacy, discovery, art, music 3 Positive ways to support children s social and emotional development Examples: Self-esteem, independence, self-control, socialization 7 8 bserving and recording children s behavior Examples: Tools and strategies for objective information collection Principles of child development and learning Examples: Developmental milestones from birth through age 5 including cultural influences on development 4 Strategies to establish productive relationships with families Examples: Parent involvement, home visits, conferences, referrals 5 Strategies to manage an effective program operation Examples: Planning, record keeping, reporting

14 12 INDEX / ÍNDICE / INDEKS FALL 2015 egistration begins September 9, 2015 Index by Host / Índice por organizador / Indeks kursów według partnerów wspołnych nce you locate a training session you want to take, see pages for more details. Call the host listed to register. Una vez que encuentre un taller que usted desea tomar, consulte las páginas para más detalles. Llame al organizador listada para registrarse. Po wybraniu sesji treningowej, proszę zobaczyć str na szczegóły. Proszę zadzwonić na numer podany aby się zarejestrować. Carole obertson Center for Learning (773) SEPTEMBE 9/19/2015 Acogiendo a todos y a cada uno de los niños** CP and First Aid**...32 CP y primeros auxilios**...67 Welcoming Each and Every Child /21/2015 What Is CCAP? Understanding the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program For Child Care Centers /23/2015 Wintrust Community Bank ecord Keeping for Small Business SAYD Module 1: Introduction to Child and Youth Development /28/2015 Acceso fácil al programa de ayuda para el cuidado de niños (CCAP)...66 What Is CCAP? Understanding the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program For Family Child Care /30/2015 El dinero importa Cómo registrar su dinero y manejar sus gastos SAYD Module 2a: School-Age Development (Ages 5-21)...38 CTBE 10/3/2015 An Introduction to the Family Child Care Environment ating Scales CP and First Aid**...32 Introducción a la Escala de Clasificación del Entorno de Cuidado Infantil Familiar evisada...68 CP y primeros auxilios /5/2015 SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome /7/2015 An Introduction to Transitions...24 Best Practices in Child Care for Healthy Children...19 SAYD Module 2b: Early Adolescent Development (Ages 11-16) /10/2015 Early Childhood Developmental Screening...21 Prueba del desarrollo de la primera infancia /12/2015 Sindrome del Bebe Sacudido (SBS) y Sindrome de Muerte de Cuna (SMC) /14/2015 Introducción a períodos de transición...65 SAYD Module 2c: Late Adolescent/Young Adult Development (Ages 15-21) /17/2015 Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards /19/2015 rientación de Exceleate Illinois para Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Licencia /21/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation for Family Child Care...31 SAYD Module 3a: Infant/Toddler Development (Birth-36 months) /28/2015 SAYD Module 3b: Preschool Development (Ages 3-5) /31/2015 Pautas del aprendizaje y desarrollo infantil de Illinois:...60 Caring for Mixed Ages...21 NVEMBE 11/4/2015 SAYD Module 4a: Health and Nutrition /7/2015 Diversion con matematicas...62 Finding a Curriculum that Works for You...17 Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards /11/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation...31 SAYD Module 4b: Safety /14/2015 Pautas del aprendizaje y desarrollo infantil de Illinois:...60 ff the Shelf and Into Practice /18/2015 SAYD Module 5a: Environment and Curriculum /21/2015 CP and First Aid**...32 Illinois Early Learning Guidelines...20 Normas de guía del aprendizaje infantil en Illinois...63 CP y primeros auxilios...67 DECEMBE 12/2/2015 SAYD Module 5b: Programming /7/2015 rientación de Exceleate Illinois para Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Licencia /9/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation for Family Child Care...31 SAYD Module 6: bservation and Assessment /12/2015 CP and First Aid**...32 Illinois Early Learning Guidelines...20 Normas de guía del aprendizaje infantil en Illinois CP y primeros auxilios /14/2015 Cambios saludables con recetas familiares...61 Centers for New Horizons (773) SEPTEMBE 9/19/2015 CP and First Aid** /24/2015 To Your Credit /26/2015 An Introduction to Environment ating Scales (ES)...29 Introducción a las escalas de clasificación del entorno...68 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **ffered at multiple locations. See course listing for details. *Varias sesiones. Consulte el listado de cursos para más detalles. **frecido en varias ubicaciones. Consulte el listado de cursos para más detalles. *Wiele sesji. Proszę zobaczyć kurs na szczegóły. **ferowane w wiely miejscach. Proszę zobaczyć kurs na szczegóły.

15 INDEX / ÍNDICE / INDEKS 13 9/28/2015 SAYD Module 1: Introduction to Child and Youth Development* /29/2015 Finding a Curriculum that Works for You...17 Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools...21 CTBE 10/1/2015 Ciencia para niños en edad preescolar...61 Engaging Environments for Infants and Toddlers /3/2015 CP and First Aid**...32 Early Childhood Developmental Screening /8/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation...31 Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards* Pautas del aprendizaje y desarrollo infantil de Illinois:* /9/2015 Illinois Early Learning Guidelines /15/2015 Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practices...32 Fundamentals of Child Assessment /22/2015 Wintrust Community Bank Financial Management for Small Businesses /24/2015 An Introduction to the Family Child Care Environment ating Scales Introducción a las escalas de clasificación del entorno /28/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation for Family Child Care...31 NVEMBE 11/5/2015 Apretar, tirar, doblar y girar desarrollo del motor fino en los primeros años de la infancia...60 Successful Classroom Arrangement Wonders of Science /7/2015 CP and First Aid...32 CP y primeros auxilios /12/2015 Arte con materiales reciclados...60 Pinch, Pull, Twist and Turn: Small Motor Development in Early Childhood Education /17/2015 What Is CCAP? Understanding the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program For Family Child Care DECEMBE 12/2/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation...31 Family and Community Partners in Learning /3/2015 Boletines informativos para programas de cuidado de niños...66 Multi-Lingual Literacy Activities: ne Book, ne Song /5/2015 CP and First Aid** /10/2015 Balancing Stress Is It Possible?...34 Cómo establecer una relación positiva con las familias /12/2015 Acogiendo a todos y a cada uno de los niños Welcoming Each and Every Child**...22 Children s Home + Aid (847) SEPTEMBE 9/15/2015 Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Module 1: Social-Emotional Growth & Socialization* /16/2015 rientación de Exceleate Illinois para Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Licencia /17/2015 Behaviors That Challenge /19/2015 Acogiendo a todos y a cada uno de los niños** /21/2015 An Introduction to the Family Child Care Environment ating Scales* Las mejores prácticas del cuidado de niños para tener niños saludables...62 What Is CCAP? Understanding the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program For Family Child Care /22/2015 Wintrust Community Bank Financial Management for Small Businesses...27 Introducción a las escala de clasificación del entorno de cuidado infantil familiar evisada /23/2015 Choose It! Use It! Great Circle Time Picks /26/2015 Finding a Curriculum that Works for You /29/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation...31 Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Module 2: Group Care* /30/2015 Cuidado infantil: El síndrome de muerte súbita del infante y el síndrome del bebé sacudido...66 CTBE 10/3/2015 Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practices...32 Elaboración de planes individuales de desarrollo profesional Singing to Learn: Incorporating Music in Your Classroom /6/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation for Family Child Care /7/2015 Illinois Early Learning Guidelines*...20 Introducción a los métodos de identificación del desarrollo /10/2015 Welcoming Each and Every Child /13/2015 Familia y comunidad: socios en el aprendizaje* Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Module 3: Learning and Development* /20/2015 Fabulous Fall Activities /24/2015 An Introduction to Environment ating Scales (ES)...31 CP and First Aid...32 CP y primeros auxilios /27/2015 Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Module 4: Culture, Family, and Providers*...37 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **ffered at multiple locations. See course listing for details. *Varias sesiones. Consulte el listado de cursos para más detalles. **frecido en varias ubicaciones. Consulte el listado de cursos para más detalles. *Wiele sesji. Proszę zobaczyć kurs na szczegóły. **ferowane w wiely miejscach. Proszę zobaczyć kurs na szczegóły. CUSE LISTINGS

16 14 INDEX / ÍNDICE / INDEKS FALL 2015 egistration begins September 9, 2015 Children s Home + Aid Continued from page 13 NVEMBE 11/3/2015 Bottle Mania /13/2015 Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools /21/2015 An Introduction to Transitions...24 Family and Community Partners in Learning DECEMBE 12/5/2015 CP and First Aid**...32 Encontrar un curriculo que funcione para usted...60 Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards /9/2015 Usando el cuestionario Edades y Etapas para monitorear el desarrollo de los niños /12/2015 Creating Individual Professional Development Plans...35 Fundamentals of Child Assessment...22 Good Shepherd Center (708) SEPTEMBE 9/17/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation /19/2015 Illinois Early Learning Guidelines...20 CP y primeros auxilios** /22/2015 SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome...35 Sindrome del Bebe Sacudido (SBS) y Sindrome de Muerte de Cuna (SMC) /24/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation for Family Child Care /26/2015 CP and First Aid...32 Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards Welcoming Each and Every Child /28/2015 Coming and Going: Separation and the Young Child /29/2015 rientación de Exceleate Illinois para Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Licencia /30/2015 Food Service Sanitation Course*...28 CTBE 10/3/2015 Creating Individual Professional Development Plans...35 Introducción a la Escala de Clasificación del Entorno de Cuidado Infantil Familiar evisada Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement /6/2015 Level 1 ECE Credential Training* /8/2015 Good Idea! Activities from the Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar /17/2015 CP and First Aid...32 Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Module 1: Social-Emotional Growth & Socialization /19/2015 Play Builds eal Skills: Being an Intentional Teacher /20/2015 Metody pracy z dziećmi o trudnym z achowaniu: pozytywne metody i praktyczne zastosowania metod w klasie /21/2015 Finding a Curriculum that Works for You* /24/2015 Acogiendo a todos y a cada uno de los niños An Introduction to the Family Child Care Environment ating Scales Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Module 2: Group Care /26/2015 CDA rientación /28/2015 Understanding Boys /29/2015 The Very Necessary Parent Conference NVEMBE 11/2/2015 I Am Moving, I Am Learning: A Program to Prevent Childhood besity* /4/2015 Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools /5/2015 rientación de Exceleate Illinois para Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Licencia /7/2015 An Introduction to Environment ating Scales (ES)...31 Early Childhood Developmental Screening Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Module 3: Learning and Development /12/2015 Pautas para el aprendizaje a temprana edad en Illinois para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad* /14/2015 Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Module 4: Culture, Family, and Providers...37 Welcoming Each and Every Child /16/2015 Wintrust Community Bank Financial Management for Small Businesses /18/2015 Documentation: The Why s and How s of How to Do It Well! /19/2015 Impuestos y mantenimiento de registros...67 Zdrowe dzieci od zaraz! Wprowadzenie do programu żywienia dzieci i dorosłych /21/2015 Best Practices in Child Care for Healthy Children...19 CP and First Aid**...32 Mejores prácticas en cuidado de niños para niños saludables CP y primeros auxilios /30/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation for Family Child Care...31 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **ffered at multiple locations. See course listing for details. *Varias sesiones. Consulte el listado de cursos para más detalles. **frecido en varias ubicaciones. Consulte el listado de cursos para más detalles. *Wiele sesji. Proszę zobaczyć kurs na szczegóły. **ferowane w wiely miejscach. Proszę zobaczyć kurs na szczegóły.

17 INDEX / ÍNDICE / INDEKS 15 DECEMBE 12/7/2015 ising to the ccasion: Working with Challenging Children and Their Families* /10/2015 Family and Community Partners in Learning /11/2015 Exceleate Illinois rientation /12/2015 An Introduction to the Family Child Care Environment ating Scales CP and First Aid**...32 Welcoming Each and Every Child**...22 Illinois Action for Children (773) SEPTEMBE 9/15/2015 Fundamentos de cuidado infantil familiar...67 To nie ja, to mój mózg /17/2015 Dealing with Difficult Parents...24 Utilizando el inventario de la detección temprana para monitorear el desarrollo de los niños /19/2015 An Introduction to Environment ating Scales (ES)...29 Introducción a la Escala de Clasificación del Entorno de Cuidado Infantil Familiar evisada CP y primeros auxilios** /22/2015 Etapy rozwoju u dzieci w wieku 2-5 lat w połączenie z nauką i odpowiednimi zajęciamii /24/2015 Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practices...32 Fundamentos culturales y lingüísticos para una práctica apropiada /29/2015 Klasa zerowa Stanowy program nauczania CTBE 10/1/2015 Entender y planear para la mejora continua de la calidad...68 Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement /6/2015 SAYD Module 1: Introduction to Child and Youth Development /7/2015 Creating Individual Professional Development Plans /13/2015 SAYD Module 2a: School-Age Development (Ages 5-21) /20/2015 Jak pomóc uczniom z nadpobudliwoscią...85 SAYD Module 2b: Early Adolescent Development (Ages 11-16) /21/2015 Encontrar un currículo que funcione para usted...60 SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome /27/2015 Przegląd rozwoju mowy u dzieci w wieku 2-3 lata. Jak pomóc dzieciom, aby osiągnęły swój pełny potencjał w rozwoju języka: pomysły zajęć, materiały, gry...83 SAYD Module 2c: Late Adolescent/Young Adult Development (Ages 15-21)...38 NVEMBE 11/3/2015 Agresja u dzieci...82 SAYD Module 3a: Infant/Toddler Development (Birth-36 months) /4/2015 The Benefits of Play in an Early Childhood Education Classroom* /7/2015 ozwój mowy i języka...83 Zapoznanie się z rożnymi potrzebami dzieci specjalnej troski, oraz modele nauczania integracyjne vs. osobne klasy specjalne /10/2015 ozumienie co to jest selektywny mutyzm u dzieci...85 SAYD Module 3b: Preschool Development (Ages 3-5) /11/2015 Sindrome del Bebe Sacudido (SBS) y Sindrome de Muerte de Cuna (SMC) /17/2015 Właczyć czy wyłaczyć: Skutki telewizji na nasze dzieci...86 SAYD Module 4a: Health and Nutrition /18/2015 Borrowing Basics An Introduction to Credit...28 Learning Through Play /21/2015 Autyzm Etapy rozwoju u dzieci w wieku 2-5 lat w połączenie z nauką i odpowiednimi zajęciami /24/2015 Wyzwania jakie stawia nauczycielom nauczanie dzieci w języku ojczystym SAYD Module 4b: Safety...39 DECEMBE 12/1/2015 Zapoznanie się z rożnymi potrzebami dzieci specjalnej troski, oraz modele nauczania integracyjne vs. osobne klasy specjalne SAYD Module 5a: Environment and Curriculum /5/2015 Acogiendo a todos y a cada uno de los niños Indiwidualne plany nauczania dla uczniów oraz pomóc dzieciom które kończą wczesną interwencje i rozpoczynają szkole...84 Jak rozmawiać z trudnymi rodzicami /8/2015 Kierowanie zachowaniem dziecka...82 SAYD Module 5b: Programming /9/2015 Wintrust Community Bank Financial Management for Small Businesses...27 Getting Parents Involved /15/2015 Przegląd rozwoju mowy u dzieci w wieku 4-5 lat. Jak pomóc dzieciom, aby osiągnęły swój pełny potencjał w rozwoju języka: pomysły zajęć, materiały, gry...83 SAYD Module 6: bservation and Assessment /19/2015 CP and First Aid...32 CP y primeros auxilios...67 Welcoming Each and Every Child...22 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **ffered at multiple locations. See course listing for details. *Varias sesiones. Consulte el listado de cursos para más detalles. **frecido en varias ubicaciones. Consulte el listado de cursos para más detalles. *Wiele sesji. Proszę zobaczyć kurs na szczegóły. **ferowane w wiely miejscach. Proszę zobaczyć kurs na szczegóły.

18 16 FALL 2015 egistration begins September 9, 2015 Get Connected to More Families! Illinois Action for Children now offers a FEE online child care search. The Quality Counts nline Child Care Search offers families an easy way to find a list of child care programs. As a service to you, we plan to include your program in this searchable database. It will offer your program free marketing to parents searching for child care 24/7. If you have questions, or prefer that we not make your program information available via online searches, please contact the eferral Database team at (312) Teaching and Learning LEANING ENVINMENT Engaging Environments for Infants and Toddlers 1 2 Do you feel stuck in the classroom? Are you interested in new lesson plan ideas? Join us for an outside-the-box conversation about rethinking your classroom environment. edesign your space and learn to use everyday materials to support development. Thursday, 10/1/2015, 7-9 p.m. Salvation Army ay and Joan Kroc, Corps Community Center (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Classroom Teacher Classroom Assistant Teacher Family Child Care Assistant Singing to Learn: Incorporating Music in Your Classroom 2 Musical experiences are the building blocks for language: an infant can imitate the sound of an adult as early as two months. Learn how to chant and move to the rhythms of words so the children in your care can begin a journey toward speaking through the magic of music. Saturday, 10/3/2015, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mt. Prospect Public Library (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Classroom Teacher Classroom Assistant Teacher School-Age Staff Successful Classroom Arrangement 1 2 The way your classroom is designed needs to reflect both the ages and interests of the children in your care. Learn not only the importance of developmentally-appropriate practice and room arrangement, but also how to design your classroom around what the children in your care need. Thursday, 11/5/2015, 7-9 p.m. Salvation Army ay and Joan Kroc, Corps Community Center (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Classroom Teacher Classroom Assistant Teacher Understanding Boys 2 5 Children succeed when child care staff is knowledgeable and more reflective about their interaction and use of the environment. This interactive workshop will explore how to become more creative in the activities and the environment while meeting the interests and needs of young boys in the program. Wednesday, 10/28/2015, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Learning Corner (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Classroom Teacher Classroom Assistant Teacher Family Child Care Assistant School-Age Staff

19 CUSE LISTINGS 17 TEACHING AND LEANING FAMILY AND CMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEADESHIP AND MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATINS AND CNTINUING EDUCATIN DCFS EQUIED FAMILY CHILD CAE CHILD CAE CENTES INTDUCTY INTEMEDIATE ADVANCED $ QIS EQUIED QS FAMILY CHILD CAE FEE EQUIED QIS BNZE QIS SILVE QIS GLD CDA CNTENT AEAS (see p. 11) T EGISTE, use forms on p CUICULUM Choose It! Use It! Great Circle Time Picks 2 What makes a good read-aloud book? Is there a way to make the stories more interactive? Are there any bad books? Do I have to use voices for each character? Get the answers to these (and more) questions! Wednesday, 9/23/2015, 7-9 p.m. Wheeling Park District (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Classroom Teacher Classroom Assistant Teacher Family Child Care Assistant School-Age Staff Fabulous Fall Activities 2 Autumn is around the corner. Help children notice the many changes in nature. Learn about new activities for the season involving science, art, games, books, songs, and more! Tuesday, 10/20/2015, 7-9 p.m. First United Methodist Church (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Classroom Teacher Classroom Assistant Teacher Family Child Care Assistant School-Age Staff Illinois Action for Children s Infant-Toddler Child Care Specialist Program (773) Good infant care is neither babysitting nor preschool. It is a special kind of care that resembles no other. The Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Finding a Curriculum that Works for You 5 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. Saturday, 9/26/2015, 9 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Gertrude Nielsen Child How can an Infant-Toddler Specialist help me? Designing environments for infants & toddlers considering safety, space arrangements and materials ffering ideas for developmentallyappropriate activities that support infant-toddler development Discovering ways to ease transitions Developing routines that make a difference Developing positive relationships and communicating with families Learning positive ways to handle challenging behavior Home-based licensed and licenseexempt providers and centers that care for children younger than 3 years of age are eligible to receive assistance from an Infant-Toddler Child Care Specialist. Services are provided at no cost, including: on-site visits, specialized training and technical assistance. Care and Learning Center (Suburban North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Tuesday, 9/29/2015, 1-5 p.m. Salvation Army ay and Joan Kroc, Corps Community Center (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) sessions 10/21/2015 and 10/22/2015, 7-9 p.m. Park Lawn (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Continued on page 18

20 18 FALL 2015 egistration begins September 9, 2015 Finding a Curriculum that Works for You Continued from page 17 Saturday, 11/7/2015, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Carole obertson Center for Learning oosevelt (Chicago Central). Call Carole obertson Center for Learning at (773) n-site Administrator Classroom Teacher ff the Shelf and Into Practice: Using Your Curriculum Every Day This training gives participants an overview of important factors for implementing a curriculum as well as reviewing indicators of a high quality curriculum. Participants will identify strategies for using curriculum in their program every day and produce an action plan for implementing curriculum with fidelity into their program. Cost: Free Saturday, 11/10/15, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. akton Community College (Suburban North). Call Children s Home and Aid at (847) Saturday, 11/14/2015, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Carole obertson Center for Learning oosevelt (Chicago Central). Call Carole obertson Center at (773) Saturday, 11/14/15, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center to egister at (708) I Am Moving, I Am Learning: A Program to Prevent Childhood besity 1 I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) is a proactive approach for addressing childhood obesity. IMIL seeks to increase moderate to vigorous physical activity, improve the quality of movement activities intentionally planned and facilitated by adults, and promote healthy food choices every day. This workshop will give you tools and strategies to use in your program. 3 sessions 11/2/2015, 11/9/2015, 11/16/2015, 7-9 p.m. akview Community Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) n-site Administrator Classroom Teacher Classroom Assistant Teacher Family Child Care Assistant School-Age Staff Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards 5 6 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. Saturday, 9/26/2015, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Good Shepherd Center (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) sessions 10/8/2015 and 10/15/2015, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Centers for New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Saturday, 10/17/2015, 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Cicero Community Center (Suburban Central). Call Carole obertson Center for Learning at (773) Saturday, 11/7/2015, 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Carole obertson Center for Learning oosevelt (Chicago Central). Call Carole obertson Center for Learning at (773) Saturday, 12/5/2015, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Niles Park District Milwaukee Ave. (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) n-site Administrator Classroom Teacher Classroom Assistant Teacher School-Age Staff Wonders of Science 2 It s never too early to start thinking like a scientist. We ll start with fundamental principles and work through lively, hands-on activities that demonstrate how even the youngest child can embark on scientific thinking. Thursday, 11/5/2015, 7-9 p.m. Salvation Army ay and Joan Kroc, Corps Community Center (Chicago South). Classroom Teacher Classroom Assistant Teacher Family Child Care Assistant School-Age Staff