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1 F O R C H ILD C A R E, S C H O O L- AGE & E A R LY L EAR NIN G P R O F E S S I O NAL D E V E LOP M E N T Registration begins January 7, 2013 Winter 2013 What s Inside... Kursy po polsku Beverly Bank Financial Literacy Series Strong Children, Strong Communities Conference 2013 Provider Idol Awards Gateways to Opportunity School-Age and Youth Development Credential

2 CONTENTS Registration begins January 7, 2013 Introduction 1 Administrative Offices, Staff, and Community Partners/Socios Comunitarios 2 Provider Resources 3 Training Sites/Sitios de Entrenamientos 4 Community Partners Map 5 Training Policies 6 Important Information 7 Index of Courses by Partner/Indice de talleres por socio 8 Course Listings Health & Safety 11 Physical & Intellectual Development 13 Social & Emotional Development 15 Relationships with Families 16 Program Operation 17 Professionalism 18 Information Collection 19 Child Development 20 Infant-Toddler 22 School-Age 22 Quality Rating System (QRS) Provider Idol Awards Nomination Form 29 Child Care Healthy Food Program 30 Gateways to Opportunity INCCRRA 31 Talleres en Español Sistema de clasificación de la calidad 25 Introduccíon 32 Recursos para proveedores 33 Las normas para los talleres 34 Página de información importante 35 Talleres en Español 36 Forma de Nominación para el Premio Idolo de Proveedor de El programa de alimentos saludables 45 Oportunidades de INCCRRA 46 Kursy po polsku 48 Child Care Assistance Program 47 Alphabetical Index of Course Listings 50 Published by Illinois Action for Children and supported in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services and our Community Partners. January 2013

3 Winter 2013 INTRODUCTION 1 Dear Colleagues, I encourage you to Illinois Action for Children, along with our Community Partners, believes that find a new training providing quality care for all children is our most important task as child workshop that is care professionals. As an organization we strive to offer opportunities that enhance your child care setting and your professional development. the best fit for you and your child care 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 program. 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. 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 2. We welcome your comments and questions. Please call Yvonne Spurlock 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/CEO, Illinois Action for Children MISSION Illinois Action for Children is a catalyst for organizing, developing and supporting strong families and powerful communities where children matter most.

4 2 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL (312) fax: (773) Maria Whelan, President/CEO April Janney, Chief Program Officer, (773) , Provider Programs (773) Monique Draper, Director of Provider Programs, (773) , Patricia Alvarado, Provider Resource Generalist, (773) , Adriana Esparza, Professional Development Associate, (773) , actforchildren.org Francisca Contreras, QRS Specialist,(312) , Erica Diaz DeLeon, Professional Development Associate, (773) , Jean Ferguson, Data Supervisor, (773) , Stacy Gatewood, QRS Specialist, (312) , actforchildren.org Jacqueline Melendez, Professional Development Generalist, (773) , Xochitl Mendez, Professional Development Associate, (773) , Terese Quarino, QRS Specialist, (312) , actforchildren.org LaKeishia Richardson, Professional Development Associate, (773) , Jessica Ruiz, QRS Specialist, (312) , Basirat Shokunbi, QRS Specialist, (312) , Yvonne Spurlock, Assistant Director, (773) , Consultation Programs (312) Laura Hansen, Director of Consultation Programs, (773) , Elysia Aufmuth, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (773) , Desney Avery, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (773) , Mary Bergen, Assistant Director, (773) , Patricia Bush, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) , Anne Dempster, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (312) , Jasmin Marshall, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (312) , actforchildren.org Jolene Martin, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) , Teresita Patino, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) , Vickie Pendleton, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (773) , Catherine Rader, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) , Martha Rodriguez, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (312) , Rosario Rodriguez, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) , Jenil Thompson, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) , Childhood Nutrition & Wellness Programs (773) Tom Browning, Director of Childhood Nutrition & Wellness Programs, (773) , Yvette Alvarado, Fun on Wheels Coordinator, (312) , James Callan, Nutrition Advocate, (773) , Erin Coleman, Program Clerk, (773) , actforchildren.org Armella Doyle, Nutrition Advocate, (773) , John Gadient, Claim Processing and Reimbursement Supervisor, (773) , john. Maria Gonzalez, Healthy Food Program Generalist, (773) , Geannine Harris, Nutrition Advocate, (773) , Jammye King, Child Care Resource Facilitator, (773) , Luz N. Lopez, Nutrition Advocate, (773) , Fernando Martinez, Child Care Resource Facilitator, (773) , Maria Sturges, Program Generalist, (773) , Lakeisha Veasey, Child Care Resource Facilitator, (312) , General Questions/Child Care Assistance Program (312) Quality Counts QRS Information Line (773) Nurse Consultant Helpline (312) Community Partners/ Socios Comunitarios Illinois Action for Children would like to introduce its network of Community Partners. For Spanish-speaking needs, you must now contact your local Community Partner. CAROLE ROBERTSON CENTER FOR LEARNING 2929 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL (773) Outreach area: West & Central Chicago and Western Suburbs CENTERS FOR NEW HORIZONS 226 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL (773) Outreach area: South Chicago CHILDREN S HOME + AID 2045 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 113D, Arlington Heights, IL (847) Outreach area: North/ Northwest Suburbs and Far North Chicago GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER Carriage Way, Suite A, Hazel Crest, IL (708) Outreach area: South/Southwest Suburbs ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN 4753 N. Broadway, Chicago IL (773)

5 Winter 2013 PROVIDER RESOURCES 3 Illinois Action for Children Provider Resources 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: Continue Learning For free or low cost training sessions covering topics such as health and safety, child development, professionalism, and more, ask for more information about: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE CATALOG 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 CARE ASSISTANCE (CERTIFICATE) PROGRAM 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: PROVIDER REFERRAL 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: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS (PDF) Make Quality Improvements If you are a center or family child care provider, you may be eligible for a grant to improve or expand your services. Ask for the: QUALITY COUNTS CHILD CARE GRANT PROGRAM 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: ACCREDITATION 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: ADVOCACY Community Partners Our Community Partners make training available to early care and education providers right in their own neighborhoods. Ask about: COMMUNITY PARTNERS Understand Behavior Our 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: CAREGIVER CONNECTIONS Quality Counts QRS Quality Counts QRS recognizes providers for achieving quality above minimum licensing standards: Quality COUNTS QUALITY Rating System (QRS) 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 Resource Facilitator, so we can get to know one another! PROVIDER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM Prepare for the Infant Toddler Years The first 3 years of a child s life are an amazing journey of learning and discovery. Child care for Infants, Toddlers, and Two s is a unique type of care. Get support and training for caring for children during these important early years. INFANT TODDLER PROGRAM 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. HEALTHY FOOD PROGRAM Is the information listed on the Child Care Resource and Referral Database current? Updating your information allows us to notify you of current events, opportunities, and refer your child care program to families in need of child care. Call us at (312) to update your program information!

6 4 TRAINING LOCATIONS / Sitios de entrenamientos Community Partner Training Locations Winter 2013/Sitios de entrenamientos Carole Robertson Center for Learning Training Sites: Bellwood Library 600 Bohland Ave., Bellwood Broadview Library 2226 S. 16th Ave., Broadview CAPS 63rd St W. 63rd St., Chicago CAPS Ogden 3315 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago Carole Robertson Center for Learning W.19th St., Chicago Cicero Community Center 2250 S. 49th Ave., Cicero Forest Park Library 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park Hillside Public Library 405 N. Hillside Ave., Hillside SER Central States 3948 W. 26th St., Ste. 213, Chicago Centers for New Horizons Training Sites: Avalon Park 1215 E. 83rd St., Chicago Centers for New Horizons Central Office 4150 S. King Dr., Chicago Centers For New Horizons James Pitts 226 E. 43rd St., Chicago Chesterfield Day Care 9214 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago Kennicott Park 4434 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago Lindblom Park 6054 S. Damen Ave., Chicago Marquette Park 6734 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center 1250 W. 119th St., Chicago West Pullman Branch 830 W. 119th St., Chicago CHILDREN S HOME + AID Training Sites: Advance Preschool 2320 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates Children s Home + Aid 2045 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Ste. 113, Arlington Heights Church of the Holy Spirit 1451 W. Bode Rd., Schaumburg Eisenhower Public Library 4613 N. Oketo Ave., Harwood Heights First United Methodist Church 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights Glenview Community Church 1000 Elm St., Glenview Glenview Methodist Preschool 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago Mt. Prospect Child Care Center 406 E. Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect Mt. Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson St., Mt. Prospect Niles Park District Milwaukee Ave N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles Norridge Park District 4631 N. Overhill Ave., Norridge Northfield Community Nursery School 400 Wagner Rd., Northfield Northlake Public Library 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake Oakton Community College Hartstein Campus 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie Robert Crown Center 1701 Main St., Evanston Schaumburg Community Child Care Center 725 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg St. Philip Lutheran Preschool 2500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago Swift Child Care 8260 Elmwood Ave., Skokie The Josselyn Center 405 Central Ave., Northfield Truman College 1145 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago Wee Care Children s Center 1050 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette West Suburban Temple 1040 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest Wheeling Park District 333 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling Good Shepherd Center for Exceptional Children Training Sites: Bobbie Noonan s 4951 W. 115th St., Alsip Bremen Township Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest Community Mennonite Early Learning Center 3215 W. 162nd St., Markham First Presbyterian Church S. Gottschalk Ave., Homewood Good Shepherd Center Carriage Way, Ste. A, Hazel Crest Kidds Palace 421 Ashland Ave., Chicago Heights Little People s Academy 12 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange Little Tots Child Care Center 454 Burnham Ave., Calumet City Minds Over Matter 91 W. 154th St., Harvey Oakview Community Center 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn Orland Park Public Library Ravinia Ave., Orland Park Penny Lane Center S. Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge Prairie State College 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights Sandbox Preschool S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights St. Anne s Early Learning Center Dixie Hwy., Hazel Crest TLC Learning Center 2844 W. 127th St., Blue Island ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN Training Sites: Abundant Life Faith Ministries 5080 W. Harrison St., Chicago Austin Library 5615 W. Race Ave., Chicago CAPS Ogden 3315 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago Children s Home + Aid 2045 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Ste. 113, Arlington Heights Erie Neighborhood House 1347 W. Erie St., Chicago First United Church 848 Lake St., Oak Park Franklin Park Community Center 9560 Franklin Ave., Franklin Pk. Good Shepherd Center Carriage Way, Ste. A, Hazel Crest Humboldt Park 1440 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago Illinois Action for Children Chatham 8741 S. Greenwood Ave., Ste. 300, Chicago Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago Laurance Armour Day School 2150 W. Harrison St., Chicago Malcolm X College 1900 W. Van Buren St., Chicago McCormick Tribune YMCA 1834 N. Lawndale Ave., Chicago Prairie State College 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights Salvation Army Norridge 8354 W. Foster Ave., Norridge Wyspa Dzieci (Kids Island) 4141 Atlantic Ave., Schiller Park

7 Winter 2013 COMMUNITY PARTNERS / SOCIOS COMUNITARIOS Service Areas of Illinois Action for Children Community Partners, by Zip Code See contact information for Illinois Action for Children Community Partners on page Partners Children's Home + Aid Illinois Action for Children Carole Robertson Center for Learning Centers for New Horizons Good Shepherd Center for Exceptional Children 0 3 Miles

8 6 TRAINING POLICIES I. Registration All registration for workshops will take place on or after the designated registration date determined by Illinois Action for Children and the Community Partners. No trainings will take place BEFORE the registration date. A. Registration Requirements All workshops require registration that will be accepted on a first come first serve basis at the hosting Community Partner s office, by tele phone, 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. Reminders 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. Registration Deadlines Registration 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. Training Policies 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 NOT 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. Refunds/Vouchers/Credit for registration fees will not be given. 3. Registration 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. Replacement Replacement certificates will not be issued. You may request a transcript of completed trainings. V. Training Transcripts A. Release 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 Registrants 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 standby participant. Stand-by registrants will be notified on the day of the workshop as to space availability. C. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for those who withdraw and those who are no-show registrants.

9 Winter 2013 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 7 NEW! Training Level Descriptions In order to meet the diverse needs of caregivers and teachers, trainings are offered at three levels: Introductory: Introductory trainings outline basic information related to a subject matter and are designed for individuals who may not have prior knowledge or experience in a particular topic. The trainings provide concrete, useful tools and information to be utilized in the child care setting. They should be considered the first step in obtaining professional goals or serve as a refresher for the experienced provider. Intermediate: Intermediate trainings build upon prior knowledge of a subject matter. These trainings are designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of a subject. They may be offered in an individual or series format. Advanced: Advanced trainings are indepth and are designed to go beyond general information, guidelines, and concepts. Participants are required to utilize critical thinking skills and interpret specific aspects of a particular subject matter. These trainings encourage the use of application, collaboration, and/or reflection skills. Pre-registration is required; we are not able to accommodate walk-ins. To register, call the phone number listed for the workshop. Pre-payment may also be required and may be nonrefundable. How to Register 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 Important Information representative the workshop title, date, and location for the course you wish to attend. Some workshops require fee payment; registration is not complete until 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 2. How do I get training when they are all full? Register 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 referral 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. Or, 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 2) 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. 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 which provide other support and funding. Call (312) to request this packet.

10 8 Index by Partner/Indice por socio Index by Partner / Indice por socio Once you locate a training session you want to take, see pages for more details. Call the Partner listed to register. Carole Robertson Center for Learning (773) JANUARY 1/14/2013 Creating a School-Age Writer Taxes and Record Keeping /15/2013 Planeamiento de impuestos para proveedores de cuidado de niños /16/2013 Factores de protección para fortalecer a las familias* Fantásticas actividades de invierno /19/2013 CPR and First Aid**...11 RCP y primeros auxilios** /24/2013 Celebrate Diversity /26/2013 Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care* /29/2013 Personal Care Routines for Preschoolers /31/2013 Diversidad Cultural...39 FEBRUARY 2/5/2013 Play Builds Real Skills: Being an Intentional Teacher /6/2013 Every Child Ready to Read /9/2013 Cuidado especial /11/2013 Saltando al kindergarten /12/2013 Medications: Handle with Care /16/2013 Adventures in Science and Math* CPR and First Aid**...11 RCP y primeros auxilios /20/2013 Developing Quality Business Practice with Excel* /28/2013 Beautiful Brain: The First Three Years...20 MARCH 3/4/2013 Alivio para el estrés* /5/2013 Cuidado infantil: El síndrome de muerte súbita del infante y el síndrome del bebé sacudido Putting the F-U-N into School Age Care /6/2013 Los pasos básicos de las computadoras* /9/2013 CPR and First Aid**...11 Pautas para el aprendizaje a temprana edad en Illinois para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad...41 RCP y primeros auxilios** /23/2013 Early Childhood Developmental Screening Centers for New Horizons (773) JANUARY 1/22/2013 Cómo ayudar a los niños a aprender autocontrol /23/2013 Talking with Parents About Health Issues /24/2013 SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome /26/2013 CPR and First Aid...11 RCP y primeros auxilios** /29/2013 Boletines informativos para programas de cuidado de niños...38 How Media Marketing Influences Our Children /31/2013 Winter Make and Take FEBRUARY 2/2/2013 CPR and First Aid...11 La clínica de CDA* /5/2013 Aprender jugando...37 Can I Really Explore Science with a Two-Year-Old? /7/2013 Mira lo que hice hoy...39 Working with Difficult Children: Changing Difficult to Easy (or Almost Easy) /12/2013 El entorno de aprendizaje Respectful Holidays in the Early Childhood Classroom /13/2013 Be an Advocate for Young Children /16/2013 Desarrollo social y emocional del niño*...38 Special Care Training** /19/2013 Programas para bebés y niños pequeños /21/2013 Setting Healthy Boundaries: Knowing When to Say Yes and When to Say No /22/2013 Music in the Classroom: Let s Sing /26/2013 Construyendo buenas relaciones con las familias...38 Observing and Recording Children s Behavior...20 MARCH 3/2/2013 CPR and First Aid** /5/2013 Cómo estimular la creatividad del niño a través de actividades /6/2013 Business Sense for Family Child Care /7/2013 I Am Moving, I Am Learning: A Program to Prevent Childhood Obesity* /8/2013 Girls and Aggression /9/2013 Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos* /12/2013 Estrategias de lectura para niños en edad escolar...38 Illinois Early Learning Standards* /13/2013 Dramatic Play for School-Age Children /16/2013 RCP y primeros auxilios /19/2013 Impuestos y mantenimiento de registros *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **Offered at multiple locations. See course listing for details.

11 Winter 2013 Index by Partner/Indice por socio 9 3/26/2013 FEBRUARY MARCH 1/15/2013 Impacto sobre la nutrición /27/2013 Infant-Toddler Social-Emotional Growth...16 Children s Home + Aid (847) JANUARY 1/15/2013 Cuidados infantiles preventivos /16/2013 Effective Communication in the Preschool Classroom /17/2013 The Very Necessary Parent Conference /19/2013 Programas para bebés y niños pequeños* /22/2013 Medications: Handle with Care /23/2013 When You Suspect a Child Has Autism /24/2013 Transition Time /26/2013 CPR and First Aid**...11 RCP y primeros auxilios** /28/2013 Homework without Tears /29/2013 Recipe for Success: Creating Partnerships that Work /30/2013 Documentation: The Why s and How s of How to Do It Well! /31/2013 Partnerships That Work /2/2013 Illinois Early Learning Standards /4/2013 Construyendo buenas relaciones con las familias /5/2013 Accidents Happen Why Risk It? Developing a Risk Management Plan (Directors Luncheon) Outdoor Activities All Year Long /7/2013 Accidents Happen Why Risk It? Developing a Risk Management Plan (Directors Luncheon) /11/2013 Can I Really Explore Science with a Two-Year-Old? /16/2013 CPR and First Aid**...11 Special Care Training** /20/2013 I Am Moving, I Am Learning: A Program to Prevent Childhood Obesity /21/2013 Wonders of Science /23/2013 Programas para bebés y niños pequeños* We All Sing with the Same Voice: Music and Diversity /25/2013 Recreación de espacios: Formas innovadoras de enriquecer su entorno de aprendizaje /26/2013 Growing Up Green /27/2013 Arte de primavera /4/2013 Vida saludable, trabajo saludable /5/2013 Bottle Mania /6/2013 Reggio Emilia The Beginning /7/2013 Words to Teach by: Using Everyday Wisdom to Boost Your Skills and Lift Your Spirits /11/2013 Las mejores prácticas del cuidado de niños para tener niños saludables /12/2013 Leap into Literacy: Creating Classroom Books /13/2013 No The Word Kids Hate to Hear and Caregivers Get Tired of Saying /14/2013 Creating a School Garden /16/2013 Basic Spanish for Child Care Providers /21/2013 Behaviors that Challenge /23/2013 CPR and First Aid /26/2013 Behaviors that Challenge...15 Good Shepherd Center (708) JANUARY 1/12/2013 Are you in the Missing Zone? (INCCRRA) Living your Passion (INCCRRA) Viva su pasión (Taller de INCCRRA)...41 I Am Moving, I Am Learning: A Program to Prevent Childhood Obesity* /16/2013 Building Effective Relationships /19/2013 CPR and First Aid**...11 Special Care Training /24/2013 Impuestos y mantenimiento de registros /26/2013 SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome Sindrome del Bebe Sacudido (SBS) y Sindrome de Muerte de Cuna (SMC) /28/2013 Multicultural Make-and-Taste /30/2013 Outdoor Winter Play...14 FEBRUARY 2/2/2013 Currículo creativo para bebés y niños pequeños* /6/2013 Taxes and Record Keeping /11/2013 Why Should We Evaluate /15/2013 Special Care Training /16/2013 Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care* /20/2013 Facilitating Play for Children with Special Needs /23/2013 CPR and First Aid...11 RCP y primeros auxilios...36 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **Offered at multiple locations. See course listing for details.

12 10 Index by Partner/Indice por socio MARCH 1/23/2013 2/7/2013 3/6/2013 3/6/2013 SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome...12 Sindrome del Bebe Sacudido (SBS) y Sindrome de Muerte de Cuna (SMC) /7/2013 Ha abrazado un osito de peluche hoy?* /11/2013 Stress Relief /13/2013 Creating a School-Age Writer /16/2013 CPR and First Aid...11 Cuidado especial /18/2013 No The Word Kids Hate to Hear and Caregivers Get Tired of Saying /20/2013 Positive Ways to Work with Parents...17 Illinois Action for Children (773) JANUARY 1/16/2013 Let s Play! Activities for School-Age Children with Special Needs /17/2013 Healthy Moves for Healthy Children...12 Las mejores prácticas del cuidado de niños para tener niños saludables /19/2013 CPR and First Aid**...11 Protective Factors to Strengthen Families /24/2013 Let s Get Ready for Kindergarten...14 Vida saludable, trabajo saludable /26/2013 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Quality Counts QRS Orientation /28/2013 Cuidado infantil: El síndrome de muerte súbita del infante y el síndrome del bebé sacudido...36 Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scale (PAS) SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome /30/2013 Opieka nad niemowlakami: Nagła Śmierć Łóżeczkowa (SIDS) i Zespół dziecka potrząsanego...48 What Is CCAP? Understanding the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program /31/2013 La Calidad Cuenta orientación...25 Learning Disabilities... Myth or Reality...20 FEBRUARY 2/2/2013 Cuidado especial Special Care Training /6/2013 Professional Development Funds Informational Session...19 Quality Counts QRS Orientation...24 School-Age Environments /11/2013 Planificación del negocio para proveedores con experiencia* Planowanie biznesowe dla doświadczonych dostawców opieki /12/2013 Desarrollo de la motricidad gruesa: Actividades dentro de la casa /13/2013 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Sesión de información sobre fondos de desarrollo profesional /18/2013 Infant-Toddler Social-Emotional Growth /21/2013 Recreación de espacios: Formas innovadoras de enriquecer su entorno de aprendizaje /25/2013 Medications: Handle with Care /27/2013 Wyzwania związane z zachowaniem /28/2013 Observación y registro del comportamiento de los niños...41 Observing and Recording Children s Behavior...20 MARCH 3/4/2013 Nociones básicas de computación* Quality Counts QRS Orientation...24 Życie z pasją (Warsztat INCCRRA) /7/2013 School-Agers and Risky Behavior /9/2013 CPR and First Aid**...11 RCP y primeros auxilios** /12/2013 Factores de protección para fortalecer a las familias /18/2013 Planowanie biznesowe dla doświadczonych dostawców opieki* /20/2013 Getting Ready for the Business Administration Scale (BAS) Rozwój mowy i języka /22/2013 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS) /23/2013 Introducción a las escalas de evaluación para el ambiente infantil y educativo /26/2013 La Calidad Cuenta orientación /27/2013 Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scale (PAS) /30/2013 An Introduction to the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scales...24 RCP y primeros auxilios** *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **Offered at multiple locations. See course listing for details.

13 Fall Winter HEALTH & SAFETY 11 Health & Safety CDA Category 1: Acquire the tools to create a safe, healthy learning environment for the children in your care. Courses include safety, first aid, nutrition, materials and equipment, space planning, play, and more. Accidents Happen Why Risk It? Developing a Risk Management Plan (Directors Luncheon) Most child care centers have risk management plans, but unfortunately they often end up on a shelf, leaving staff unsure of what to do in an emergency. This workshop will transform your risk management plan into a user-friendly document. Participants will explore the rationale and necessary components to reduce risk and keep children safe through discussion and group activities. Advanced level. Free. Tuesday, 2/5/2013, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Robert Crown Center (Suburban North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Thursday, 2/7/2013, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) CPR and First Aid This Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) approved training will teach basic Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid techniques for infants, children, and adults. Participants must pass a written test to receive certification cards. Training hours will vary in length from 5 to 8 hours. Introductory level. $ Saturday, 1/19/2013, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Saturday, 1/19/2013, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oakview Community Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Saturday, 1/19/2013, 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Humboldt Park (Chicago West). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) Saturday, 1/26/2013, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Saturday, 1/26/2013, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Centers for New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Saturday, 1/26/2013, 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Eisenhower Public Library (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Saturday, 2/2/2013, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Saturday, 2/16/2013, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Saturday, 2/16/2013, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. St. Philip Lutheran Preschool (Chicago North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Saturday, 2/23/2013, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Saturday, 3/9/2013, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Saturday, 3/9/2013, 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Humboldt Park (Chicago West). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) Saturday, 3/16/2013, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Saturday, 3/23/2013, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Creating a School Garden This workshop will examine the benefits of designing and implementing a school garden into your early childhood program. Details will be given for many elements of this project that can be used throughout the year, including learning about nutrition. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 3/14/2013, 7-9 p.m. Niles Park District Milwaukee Ave. (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Get Connected to More Families! Illinois Action for Children now offers a FREE online child care search. The Quality Counts online 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. To view the basic information that will be available to parents accessing internet referrals, please visit qualitycounts6. If you have questions, or prefer that we not make your program information available via online searches, please contact the Referral Database team at (312)

14 12 HEALTH & SAFETY Registration begins January 7, 2013 Healthy Moves for Healthy Children Research shows that during childhood, nutrition, and physical activity work together to create healthy bones. Childhood inactivity may contribute to childhood obesity. Join us for this interactive training as we learn how to teach chil dren healthy moves. Learn about a nutritional curriculum that addresses the problems of both underweight and overweight children. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 1/17/2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Abundant Life Faith Ministries (Chicago West). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) I Am Moving, I Am Learning: A Program to Prevent Childhood Obesity 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. Introductory level. Free. 2 sessions Tuesdays, 1/15/2013 and 1/22/2013 from 7-9 p.m. Kidds Palace (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Wednesday, 2/20/2013, 7-9 p.m. Wheeling Park District (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) sessions Thursdays, 3/7/2013, 3/21/2013 and 3/28/2013 from 7-9 p.m. Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc, Corps Community Center (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Medications: Handle with Care Learn effective policies, procedures, and practices for dispensing medication in your program. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 1/22/2013, 7-9 p.m. Niles Park District Milwaukee Ave. (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Tuesday, 2/12/2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bellwood Library (Suburban West). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Monday, 2/25/2013, 6-8 p.m. Malcolm X College (Chicago West). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) Personal Care Routines for Preschoolers What personal care routines should be included in preschool programs? In this training we will walk through how an intentional teacher plans personal care routines for preschoolers and how the teacher is intentional about greeting and departure times with families. We will also discuss the transition process for meals and snacks; how diapering, toileting, and nap needs are met; and health and safety practices that should be adhered to at all times. We will also review how assessments should be ongoing in a child care program and why ongoing reflective practices are critical for improving the quality of care for children. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 1/29/2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Broadview Library (Suburban West). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Setting Healthy Boundaries: Knowing When to Say Yes and When to Say No Learn about setting individual limits, using the best approaches with specific kinds of conflicts, and setting healthy boundaries. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 2/21/2013, 7-9 p.m. Kennicott Park (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome This workshop is intended to give providers vital information and risk reduction procedures on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Shaken Baby Syndrome. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Children s Health & Safety Questions As an early care and education provider, you re expected to know a great deal about the health and safety of the children in your care. Now, Illinois Action for Children is making that responsibility a little easier with the introduction of the Nurse Consultant Helpline (312) now requires new applicants of child care home licensure to complete this training prior to approval. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 1/24/2013, 7-9 p.m. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Saturday, 1/26/2013, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Presbyterian Church (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Monday, 1/28/2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Abundant Life Faith Ministries (Chicago West). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) Wednesday, 3/6/2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bremen Township (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708)

15 Winter 2013 PHYSICAL & INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT 13 Talking with Parents About Health Issues This workshop gives strategies to help providers discuss health issues with parents such as picking up a sick child from child care and returning health forms. This workshop will also help providers learn how to care for a mildly ill child. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 1/23/2013, 7-9 p.m. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Physical & Intellectual Development CDA Category 2: Meet the needs of your children better by understanding how their minds and bodies grow and learn. Learn games and activities for large and small muscle groups, language development, discovery activities, and ways to use art and music in your program. Adventures in Science and Math We believe that many guiding principles of physics and math are happening during the course of children s play every day. In this multi-session workshop, we will explore and use common materials as props to help teachers see the underlying physics that happen or could happen in their programs. Participants will be actively involved in physics activities. Each participant will be challenged to try activities with their children using props they ve made or that are easily obtainable. Observations, brainstorming, and sharing ensue over the course of this multi-session workshop. Advanced level. $ sessions 2/16/2013, 2/23/2013, 3/9/2013 and 3/16/2013 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Bottle Mania This workshop contains over 45 activities that can be done using different types of plastic bottles. Come and get new ideas for activities in your program. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 3/5/2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Swift Child Care (Suburban North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Can I Really Explore Science with a Two-Year-Old? Begin your exploration of teaching science by learning about guidelines, developmentally appropriate practices, the scientific method, and the benefits of exposing young children to science. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 2/5/2013, 7-9 p.m. Avalon Park (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Monday, 2/11/2013, 7-9 p.m. Eisenhower Library (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Celebrate Diversity The holiday season is usually the time of year when we celebrate various cultural holidays. This workshop is designed to encourage you to promote diversity throughout the year. Come to this workshop to learn new ways to explore diversity in your program in a meaningful, inclusive, and respectful way. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 1/24/2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CAPS Ogden (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Creating a School-Age Writer Join us for a training filled with tips for transforming your school-age children into avid writers. Teaching children the magic of writing can be fun, easy, and a positive way of boosting self-esteem. Introductory level. Free. Monday, 1/14/2013, 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Broadview Library (Suburban West). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Wednesday, 3/13/2013, 7-9 p.m. Little People s Academy (Suburban West). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Dramatic Play for School-Age Children Some dramatic play activities are more suited for younger children, but schoolage children still enjoy and benefit from dramatic play. This training will provide suggestions on how to utilize props and costumes in dramatic play that will encourage children s creativity and imagination. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 3/13/2013, 7-9 p.m. Centers for New Horizons Central Office (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Every Child Ready to Read When you read and talk to children, you help develop the language and literacy skills they need to become successful readers and learners. This workshop shares steps you can take with children from birth to age six to develop pre-literacy skills needed to read. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 2/6/2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cicero Community Center (Suburban Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Facilitating Play for Children with Special Needs This hands-on training is designed for parents and caregivers who would like ideas on how to better facilitate play with their child. Topics include expanding play while still following the child s lead, facilitating repetition of play activity, and using verbal and non-verbal cues to provide positive reinforcement. Advanced level. Free. Wednesday, 2/20/2013, 7-9 p.m. Penny Lane Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708)

16 14 PHYSICAL & INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT Registration begins January 7, 2013 Growing Up Green Come to this workshop and gain knowledge about how to empower young children on how to care for their planet. Learn age-appropriate ideas on how to recycle, reuse, and reduce waste. Discover ways to help children share the message that small steps can make a big difference. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 2/26/2013, 7-9 p.m. Schaumburg Community Child Care Center (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Healthy Moves for Healthy Children Detailed listing under Health & Safety on page 12. How Media Marketing Influences Our Children Detailed listing under Social & Emotional Development on page 15. Leap into Literacy: Creating Classroom Books This workshop will teach you how to create your own classroom books and practical materials to enhance early learning and cognitive skills. You will learn how to personalize some of your favorite stories. You will also gain ideas for getting parents involved in their child s learning. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 3/12/2013, 7-9 p.m. Glenview Methodist Preschool (Suburban North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Let s Get Ready for Kindergarten Looking for good ideas to get your preschoolers ready to transition into kindergarten? This workshop covers general expectations of what four- to five-year-olds should know before the first day of kindergarten, along with recommended books and activities to get them there. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 1/24/2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Abundant Life Faith Ministries (Chicago West). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) Multicultural Make-and-Taste This ethnic workshop will demonstrate how nutritional and developmentally appropriate cooking experiences can be integrated into play environments. Come and learn fun new ideas for hands-on food experiences. Introductory level. Free. Monday, 1/28/2013, 7-9 p.m. Little Tots Child Care Center (Chicago Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Music in the Classroom: Let s Sing Join us and explore practical ways to incorporate music into daily activities. In this interactive environment, we will sing, practice movements, and share ideas about how we can use music as a valuable resource for learning. Introductory level. Free. Friday, 2/22/2013, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Lindblom Park (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) No The Word Kids Hate to Hear and Caregivers Get Tired of Saying No can be a hurtful, overused, and powerful little word. This workshop will discuss alternatives to always saying no. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 3/13/2013, 7-9 p.m. Mt. Prospect Child Care Center (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Monday, 3/18/2013, 7-9 p.m. Community Mennonite Early Learning Center (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Outdoor Activities All Year Long Don t just stand there and watch the children play get involved in their play and promote learning. This workshop will give you various ideas for yearround outdoor activities. You will learn how to plan activities that tie into the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 2/5/2013, 7-9 p.m. Church of the Holy Spirit (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Outdoor Winter Play It s too cold/wet/windy/slippery for the children. It takes too much time to get ready. Parents don t like their children wet, cold, or dirty. Have you used these excuses as reasons not to take the children outside during winter months? This workshop will teach you fun activities to do outside and ways to make the most of your outdoor space during the winter months. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 1/30/2013, 7-9 p.m. Bobbie Noonan s (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Talking with Parents About Health Issues Detailed listing under Health & Safety on page 13. Transition Time As teachers of young children, one of our most important and challenging roles is to guide them through the many changes in the day. Gain insight into how you can make these transitions smooth, meaningful, and fun for children. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 1/24/2013, 7-9 p.m. Swift Child Care (Suburban North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) We All Sing with the Same Voice: Music and Diversity Music is the perfect way to embrace language and cultural diversity. In this workshop we will explore how to use music with young children, we will sing songs in English and in Spanish, and we will discuss how to use rhythm and songs to facilitate learning. Finally, we will learn how to make a jacket baby to soothe children. Introductory level. Free. Saturday, 2/23/2013, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mt. Prospect Public Library (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847)

17 Winter 2013 SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT 15 Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants (312) Thursday, 3/21/2013, 7-9 p.m. Glenview Community Church (Suburban North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Tuesday, 3/26/2013, 7-9 p.m. First United Methodist Church (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) We understand the stress and worry you face when the young children you care for are challenged by social-emotional, physical, learning, or behavioral problems, such as biting, hitting, tantrums. Caregiver Connections consultants provide: On-site visits for child care providers; phone availability Support in facilitating meetings/ conversations with parents/family members Winter Make and Take Come out to learn some fun-filled activities to refresh your curriculum for the cold months ahead. You will learn to use recycled materials for art and gain new ideas for the upcoming African American History Month. Finally, learn to get the children in your care to explore the properties of snow. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 1/31/2013, 7-9 p.m. Centers for New Horizons Central Office (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Wonders of Science 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. Intermediate level. Free. Thursday, 2/21/2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Norridge Park District (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Information and linkage to resources Training on young children s socialemotional development, mental health, and working with families A free service for providers caring for children, birth to 5 years old Social & Emotional Development CDA Category 3: Understand the stages that children go through as they learn to play and cooperate with others. Help the children in your care discover how to make choices and solve problems with other children. Topics include self-esteem, independence, self-control, and socialization. Behaviors that Challenge Participants will gain insight into the causes and meaning of the young child s behaviors that can be labeled, challenging. A strategy will be pre sented for effectively observing and documenting these behaviors for the purpose of planning appropriate interventions and increasing the effectiveness of addressing challenging behaviors. Intermediate level. Free. Celebrate Diversity Detailed listing under Physical & Intellectual Development on page 13. Creating a School-Age Writer Detailed listing under Physical & Intellectual Development on page 13. Girls and Aggression The behavioral problems of girls are receiving a great deal of attention lately. Come and learn prevention strategies and what you can do about girl-to-girl and girl-to-boy aggression. Introductory level. Free. Friday, 3/8/2013, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. West Pullman Branch (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) How Media Marketing Influences Our Children Media plays an important role in our children s behavior it can have a negative impact if a responsible parent or child care provider does not monitor children s exposure to the media. Come to this session and discuss what an appropriate relationship between the media and the children in your care should look like. Intermediate level. Free. Tuesday, 1/29/2013, 7-9 p.m. Centers for New Horizons Central Office (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773)

18 16 RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES Registration begins January 7, 2013 Did you know? Discipline is an important component assessed in the Environment Rating Scales. Discipline carries many meanings in our society. Some interpret the word to mean punishment. However, in a child care setting, discipline means guiding and directing children toward acceptable behavior. Helping children gain inner control is the most important goal of discipline. In doing so, the teacher must be clear, positive, and firm, starting with simple, clear rules and limits that children understand. The expectations for behavior must be age and developmentally appropriate and the guidance must be non-punitive and educationally sound. It is also a good idea to involve children in establishing classroom rules, as children are more likely to respect the rules when they have conflict and problems that may arise. Children need opportunities to talk out problems, think of solutions, and make decisions. Positive approaches to guiding behavior include: Planning ahead. Conflicts can be avoided by having duplicate toys accessible and providing smooth transitions. Being knowledgeable about the characteristics of different age groups and children. No single approach works for every child or every situation. Helping children use problem-solving skills Acknowledging children s feelings and sensitizing them to others feelings Observing the environment and looking for reasons why a child is misbehaving Children need to learn about rules, limits, and being responsible, but these behaviors cannot be forced upon them with long-term success. The emphasis should be on teaching self-discipline to children in a realistic way without demanding what children are not yet able to do. Infant-Toddler Social- Emotional Growth Healthy personalities are formed in a child s earliest years. Join us and gain an understanding of how caregivers can assist in a child s healthy emotional development. Introductory level. Free. Monday, 2/18/2013, 6-8 p.m. Malcolm X College (Chicago West). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) Wednesday, 3/27/2013, 7-9 p.m. Centers for New Horizons James Pitt. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Protective Factors to Strengthen Families This training will explore protective factors and how they relate to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. We will explore how early care and education providers/programs can implement strategies that build protective factors. Intermediate level. Free. Wednesday, 1/23/2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m. McCormick Tribune YMCA (Chicago Northwest). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) Putting the F-U-N into School Age Care This interactive workshop will teach participants how to use dramatic theater and teambuilding techniques to engage their school-age children, enhance their listening and communication skills, and encourage positive play in both a large and small motor skill environment. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 3/5/2013, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Broadview Library (Suburban West). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Respectful Holidays in the Early Childhood Classroom Come and join in a celebration of diverse holidays. Together we ll look at ways children of different ages can celebrate holidays from many cultures by using literature, music, art, and cooking activities. Intermediate level. Free. Tuesday, 2/12/2013, 7-9 p.m. Chesterfield Day Care (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) School-Age Children and Risky Behavior It is essential that parents, educators, and other concerned adults maintain awareness of the prevalence of risky behaviors in adolescent youth. During this training, participants will learn some of these behaviors, possible motivations behind them, along with prevention and intervention methods. Intermediate level. Free. Thursday, 3/7/2013, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Austin Library (Chicago West). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) Working with Difficult Children: Changing Difficult to Easy (or Almost Easy) To get to easy, we ll talk about how difficult is defined when we re talking about children. We will also discuss solutions, strategies, and interventions to use with difficult children that can make your day easier. Intermediate level. Free. Thursday, 2/7/2013, 7-9 p.m. Marquette Park (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Relationships with Families CDA Category 4: Develop a strategy and gain tools to establish open, helpful relationships with the families of the children in your care. Sample topics include parent involve ment, conferences, home visits, and referrals. Partnerships That Work This workshop will focus on methods to create effective partnerships with families through respectful communication and collaborative relationships that are meant to promote family strength and children s developmental outcomes. Intermediate level. Free.

19 Winter 2013 PROGRAM OPERATION 17 Thursday, 1/31/2013, 7-9 p.m. Norridge Park District (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Play Builds Real Skills: Being an Intentional Teacher What is play from a developmentally appropriate practice perspective? We will walk through how an intentional teacher plans their day based on observations, developmental milestones, and family goals with an intended outcome. We will discuss how to assess children during play and document findings; how to begin with the end in mind by being aware of the assessment process; and how to use the NAEYC Standards, Illinois Birth to Three Program Standards, and the Illinois Early Learning Standards to guide plans. Finally, we will discuss how to continue to engage in the reflection process to improve the quality of care for children. Intermediate level. Free. Tuesday, 2/5/2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Forest Park Library (Suburban West). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Positive Ways to Work with Parents Communication with parents is very important. In this training, we will examine effective ways to build positive parent relationships. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 3/20/2013, 7-9 p.m. Sandbox Preschool (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Respectful Holidays in the Early Childhood Classroom Detailed listing under Social & Emotional Development on page 16. Talking with Parents About Health Issues Detailed listing under Health & Safety on page 13. The Very Necessary Parent Conference We must do parent conferences, but why? In this session, we will discuss the benefits and ways to improve conferences and relationships with parents. We will also practice strengthening our communication skills and conference planning skills. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 1/17/2013, 7-9 p.m. Advance Preschool (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Program Operation CDA Category 5: Me, an entrepreneur?! Discover strategies to run your busi ness effectively. Courses include planning, record keeping, reporting, taxes, and advocacy. Are You in the Missing Zone? (INCCRRA) The Missing Zone where training certificates and transcripts seem to disappear! Don t spend hours keeping track of your professional development achievements. The Gateways Registry offers you a one stop location for all your professional development and educational attainments. Learn how to access your own Professional Development Record (PDR) online whenever you need it. Plus, learn how to use your PDR to help you set a professional development plan. Introductory level. Free. Saturday, 1/12/2013, 9-10:30 a.m. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Basic Spanish for Child Care Providers Detailed listing under Professionalism on page 18. Be an Advocate for Young Children Detailed listing under Professionalism on page 18. Business Sense for Family Child Care This 3-part workshop will look at financial challenges and problems that providers are facing at the present time. We will talk about preparing a budget, balancing your income sources, marketing your program, paying your taxes, and planning for retirement and your future. We will apply these concepts to managing your business more effectively. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 3/6/2013, 7-9 p.m. Centers for New Horizons James Pitt. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care Learn to use the Creative Curriculum in your family child care home. The Creative Curriculum is based on child development theories that guide the creation of a quality program. This curriculum covers child development, setting up your home for child care, managing the day, working with children, and building partnerships with parents. Discover ideas for setting up environments that encourage positive behavior, creating effective daily schedules, promoting learning, and getting parents involved. Note: You must attend both sessions to receive credit. Introductory level. Free. 2 sessions Saturdays, 1/26/2013 and 2/2/2013 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) sessions Saturdays, 2/16/2013 and 2/23/2013 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Good Shepherd Center (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos Detailed listing under Infant-Toddler on page 22.

20 18 PROFESSIONALISM Registration begins January 7, 2013 Developing Quality Business Practices with Excel Excel is a Microsoft spreadsheet computer application that allows a user to input numbers and data into a large table of cells in order to create forms, reports, and calculations. This training will cover the steps to creating a basic spreadsheet in Excel. Introductory level. Free. 2 sessions 2/20/2013 and 2/27/2013 from 6-8 p.m. SER Central States (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Illinois Early Learning Standards This workshop will provide an overview of the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Come and learn what they are, why we have them, and how they impact learning. Participants will explore the organization of the standards using benchmarks linked to classroom activities. Intermediate level. Free. Saturday, 2/2/2013, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) sessions 3/12/2013 and 3/19/2013 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Living Your Passion (INCCRRA) Your passion for working with young children drives you. Now make that passion work for you with tools from Gateways to Opportunity and Quality Counts. Gain insight on what drives your passion and learn how to gain more education, make more money, and offer an even higher quality of care. Introductory level. Free. Saturday, 1/12/2013, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Personal Care Routines for Preschoolers Detailed listing under Health & Safety on page 12. Respectful Holidays in the Early Childhood Classroom Detailed listing under Social & Emotional Development on page 16. School-Age Environments Is your program School-Age Friendly? This training will explore elements of programming and curriculum that produce healthy and productive schoolage environments. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 2/7/2013, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Austin Library (Chicago West). Call Illinois Action for Children at (773) Taxes and Record Keeping This class covers basic income, expense issues, and record keeping techniques. Introductory level. Free. Monday, 1/14/2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CAPS 63rd St. (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) Wednesday, 2/6/2013, 7-9 p.m. Minds Over Matter (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Professionalism CDA Category 6: You may feel like a babysitter sometimes, but you are a child care professional. Enhance your professional development with courses on advocacy, ethical practices, workforce issues, and professional associations, among others. Are you in the Missing Zone? (INCCRRA) Detailed listing under Program Operation on page 17. Basic Spanish for Child Care Providers Would you like to be able to use some Spanish in your child care program? The purpose of this workshop is to help providers become familiar with some basic Spanish vocabulary. Come practice Spanish language phrases and become comfortable using basic Spanish. Introductory level. Free. Saturday, 3/16/2013, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wee Care Children s Center (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) Be an Advocate for Young Children Be an advocate for young children your voice matters! How do you rally the troops on behalf of the children in your care? Learn how to get your voice heard so you can make a difference. In these uncertain economic times, the squeaky wheel often does get the oil. In this training you will learn what to do to get your voice heard. Join us and discover what can be done to help effect change. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 2/13/2013, 7-9 p.m. Kennicott Park (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) Building Effective Relationships This workshop will address how certain approaches can either be positive or negative when building relationships with others. We will examine how our body language, tone, attitude, and the words we use can influence a relationship. We will also consider how culture, personality, and language might influence a relationship. Intermediate level. Free. Wednesday, 1/16/2013, 7-9 p.m. St. Anne s Early Learning Center (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) Business Sense for Family Child Care Detailed listing under Program Operation on page 17. Effective Communication in the Preschool Classroom What is your communication style? How does your style affect the children in your care? Participants will determine their own personal communication style and how it impacts colleagues, parents, and students. Learn the importance of matching words, tone, and messaging. Active listening skills, wordless signals, and verbal and non-verbal communication will be emphasized. Intermediate level. Free.