FOR CHILD CARE, SCHOOL-AGE & EARLY LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT improved format! Fall 2011 New and What s Inside... Healthy Children Chicago Child Care Works Campaign CDA Orientation / Orientación para el CDA Descripción del curso en español de capacitación del informante por mandato Forma de Nominación para el premio Idolo del Proveedor de 2012
CONTENTS Registration begins September 12, 2011 Introduction 1 Administrative Offices, Staff and Community Partners/Socios Comunitarios 2 Provider Services 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 14 Social & Emotional Development 17 Relationships with Families 19 Program Operation 19 Professionalism 22 Information Collection 22 Child Development 24 Infant-Toddler 25 Leadership 25 School-Age 26 Quality Rating System (QRS) 27 Child Care Healthy Food Program 29 Gateways to Opportunity INCCRRA 30 2012 Provider Idol Awards Nomination Form 31 Talleres en Español Introduccíon 33 Recursos para proveedores 34 Las normas para los talleres 35 Página de información importante 36 Talleres en Español 37 Sistema de clasificación de la calidad 45 El programa de alimentos saludables 48 Oportunidades de INCCRRA 49 Forma de Nominación para el Premio Idolo de Proveedor de 2012 50 Kursy po polsku 47 Alphabetical Index of Course Listings 51 Published by Illinois Action for Children and supported in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services and our Community Partners. August 2011
Fall 2011 INTRODUCTION 1 Dear Colleagues, Illinois Action for Children, along with our community partners, believes that I encourage you to providing quality care for all children is our most important task as child find a training workshop that is the best care professionals. As an organization we strive to offer opportunities that enhance your child care setting and your professional development. fit for you and your 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 child care 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 Eric Drain at (773) 769-8017 or you may also find us online at www.actforchildren.org. 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.
2 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, STAFF AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60640 (312) 823-1100 fax: (773) 564-8817 www.actforchildren.org Maria Whelan, President/CEO April Janney, Chief Program Officer, (773) 564-8722, janneya@actforchildren.org Provider Services (773) 564-8781 Monique Draper, Director of Provider Services, (773) 564-8730, draperm@actforchildren.org Terese Amidei, QRS Specialist, (312) 823-1434, amideit@ actforchildren.org Tracy Bradley, Special Projects Manager, 773-564-8804, bradleyt@actforchildren.org Francisca Contreras, QRS Specialist,(312) 823-1447, contrerasf@actforchildren.org Erica Diaz DeLeon, Professional Development Associate, (773) 564-8733, deleone@actforchildren.org Eric Drain, Professional Development Associate, (773) 769-8017, draine@actforchildren.org Jean Ferguson, Data Supervisor, (773) 564-8731, fergusonj@actforchildren.org Regina Griffin, QRS Specialist, (312) 823-1432, griffinr@actforchildren.org Crystal Limon, Provider Services Generalist, (773) 564-8773, limonc@actforchildren.org Jacqueline Melendez, Professional Development Generalist, (773) 564-8756, melendezj@actforchildren.org Rachel Morse, Professional Development Associate, (773) 564-8821, morser@actforchildren.org LaKeisha Richardson, Professional Development Associate, (773) 564-8732, richardsonl@actforchildren.org Jessica Ruiz, QRS Specialist, (312) 823-1436, ruizj@actforchildren.org Basirat Shokunbi, QRS Specialist, (312) 823-1435, shokunbib@actforchildren.org Yvonne Spurlock, Assistant Director, (773) 564-8774, spurlocky@actforchildren.org Consultation Services (312) 823-1414 Laura Hansen, Director of Consultation Services, (773) 564-8767, hansenl@actforchildren.org Yvette Alvarado, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) 823-1442, alvaradoy@actforchildren.org Elysia Aufmuth, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (773) 564-8823, aufmuthe@actforchildren.org Desney Avery, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (773) 356-8172, averyd@actforchildren.org Mary Bergen, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (312) 823-1411, bergenm@actforchildren.org Patricia Bush, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) 823-1426, bushp@actforchildren.org Sharese McNutt, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) 823-1428, mcnutts@actforchildren.org Teresita Patino, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) 823-1446, patinot@actforchildren.org Vickie Pendleton, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (773) 356-8171, pendletonv@actforchildren.org Catherine Rader, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) 823-1430, raderc@actforchildren.org Martha Rodriguez, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (312) 823-1412, rodriguezm@actforchildren.org Rosario Rodriguez, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) 823-1443, rodriguezr@actforchildren.org Childhood Nutrition & Wellness Programs (773) 697-6107 Tom Browning, Director of Childhood Nutrition & Wellness Programs, (773) 564-8737, browningt@actforchildren.org James Callan, Nutrition Advocate, (773) 564-8763, callanj@actforchildren.org Adriana Esparza, Program Generalist, (773) 564-8743, esparzaa@actforchildren.org Jennifer Scheingold, Program Associate, (773) 564-8740, scheingoldj@actforchildren.org Luz N. Lopez, Nutrition Advocate, (773) 564-8745, lopezl@actforchildren.org Evelyn Mancilla, Child Care Resource Facilitator, (312) 823-1437, mancillae@actforchildren.org Tonya McGaughy, Nutrition Advocate, (773) 564-8744, mcgaughyt@actforchildren.org Lisa Robinson, Nutrition Advocate, (773) 564-8741, robinsonl@actforchildren.org Tosha Smith, Supervisor, (773) 564-8742, smithto@actforchildren.org Maria Sturges, Program Generalist, (773) 564-8776, sturgesm@actforchildren.org Jenil Thompson, Child Care Resource Facilitator, (312) 823-1439, thompsonj@actforchildren.org Lakeisha Veasey, Child Care Resource Facilitator, (312) 823-1441, veaseyl@actforchildren.org General Questions Child Care Assistance Program (312) 823-1100 QRS Information Line (773) 697-6103 Nurse Consultant Helpline (312) 823-1415 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 60623. (773) 522-5477. Outreach area: West & Central Chicago and Western Suburbs CENTERS FOR NEW HORIZONS 226 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL 60653. (773) 624-2410. Outreach area: South Chicago CHILDREN S HOME + AID 2045 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 113D, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. (847) 640-9590. Outreach area: North/ Northwest Suburbs and Far North Chicago GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER 17512 Carriage Way, Suite A, Hazel Crest, IL 60429. (708) 957-2600. Outreach area: South/Southwest Suburbs YWCA METROPOLITAN CHICAGO 5080 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL 60644. (773) 921-5645. Outreach area: Central & Near North Chicago and Western Suburbs
Fall 2011 PROVIDER SERVICES 3 Illinois Action for Children Provider Services The resources available to child care professionals at Illinois Action for Children are as diverse as the providers we serve. Call (312) 823-1100 or (773) 564-8781 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 or to update or 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 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: PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT AND 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 five 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 Keep Children Healthy Our Nurse Consultant Program unites child care and health care by providing a wide range of support services to child care homes and centers. Ask about: HEALTHY CHILD CARE ILLINOIS (HCCI) Ready, Set, Grow The New Quality Rating and Tiered Reimburse ment System rewards providers who improve the quality of their programs with higher child care assistance payments. Ask for the: 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
4 TRAINING LOCATIONS / Sitios de entrenamientos Training Locations /Sitios de entrenamientos Carole Robertson Center for Learning Training Sites: Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn 60402 CAPS Ogden 3315 W. Ogden, Chicago 60623 Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 2929 W.19th St., Chicago 60623 Carole Robertson Center for Learning Roosevelt 2020 W. Roosevelt, Chicago 60608 Cicero Community Center 2250 S. 49th Ave., Cicero 60804 El Valor Carlos H. Cantú Center 2434 S. Kildare Ave., Chicago 60623 Hayes Park District 2936 W. 85th St., Chicago 60652 Hillside Public Library 405 N. Hillside Ave., Hillside 60162 Kiddie Garden Little Angels 3711 W. 55th St., Chicago 60632 Marquette Park 6734 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago 60629 West Lawn Library 4020 W. 63rd St., Chicago 60629 Centers for New Horizons Training Sites: Centers for New Horizons Central Office 4150 S. King Dr., Chicago 60653 Centers For New Horizons James Pitts 226 E. 43rd St., Chicago 60653 Chesterfield Day Care 9214 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago 60619 DCFS Regional Office 6201 S. Emerald, Chicago 60621 Gary Comer Youth Center 7200 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago 60619 Kennicott Park District 4434 S. Lake Park, Chicago 60653 Pullman Library 11001 S. Indiana, Chicago 60628 CHILDREN S HOME + AID Training Sites: A Mother s Touch 8350 N. Greenwood, Niles 60714 Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center 3003 W. Touhy, Chicago 60645 Bezazian Public Library 1226 W. Ainslie St., Chicago 60640 Children s Home + Aid 2045 S. Arlington Heights Rd. 113C, Arlington Heights 60005 Christian Corner Children s Center 1600 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg 60194 Church of the Holy Spirit 1451 Bode Rd., Schaumburg 60194 Franklin Park Community Center 9560 Franklin Ave, Franklin Park 60131 Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Ave., Franklin Park 60131 Glenview Community Church 1000 Elm St., Glenview 60025 Gottlieb Professional Building 675 W. North Ave., Melrose Park 60160 Lake Shore Schools 6759 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago 60660 Mt. Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson St., Mt. Prospect 60056 Niles Park District 7877 Milwaukee Ave., Niles 60714 Oakton Community College Hartstein Campus 7701 Lincoln Ave., Skokie 60077 Schaumburg Community Child Care Center 725 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg 60194 St. Francis Hospital 355 Ridge Ave., Evanston 60202 St. Scholastica Academy 7416 Ridge Blvd., Chicago 60645 Swedish Covenant Hospital 2751 W. Winona, Chicago 60625 Swift Child Care 8260 Elmwood, Skokie 60077 The Josselyn Center 405 Central Ave., Northfield 60093 Tot Learning Center 3701 Howard St., Skokie 60076 Veterans Park District 44 W. Golfview Dr., Northlake 60164 Wheeling Park District 333 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling 60090 Good Shepherd Center for Exceptional Children Training Sites: Bremen Township 15350 Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest 60442 First Presbyterian Church 17929 S. Gottschalk, Homewood 60430 Good Shepherd Center 17512 Carriage Way, Ste. A, Hazel Crest 60429 Homewood Public Library 17917 Dixie Hwy., Homewood 60430 Little People s Academy 12 N. Catherine, La Grange 60525 Matteson Area Center 4821 Southwick Dr., Matteson 60443 Matteson Public Library 801 S. School St., Matteson 60443 Oakview Community Center 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn 60453 Orland Park Public Library 14921 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park 60462 Park Forest Public Library 400 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest 60466 Prairie State College 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights 60411 Salem Lutheran Church Early Childhood Center 18328 Ashland, Homewood 60430 State Rep. Thad Jones Office 1910 Sibley Blvd., Calumet City 60409 Tinley Park District 8125 W. 171st St., Tinley Park 60477 YWCA of Metro Chicago Training Sites: Casa Central 1343 N. California, Chicago 60622 Chicago Library West Belmont 3104 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago 60634 Columbus Maryville Children s Center 810 W. Montrose, Chicago 60613 Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox, Chicago 60630 Salvation Army Norridge 8354 W. Foster, Norridge 60706 Sankofa 5820 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago 60651 Vince s on Harlem 4747 N. Harlem Ave., Harwood Heights 60706
Fall 2011 COMMUNITY PARTNERS / SOCIOS COMUNITARIOS 5 60074 60089 60004 60090 60015 60062 60022 60118 60192 60120 60010 60107 60195 60194 60067 60004 60070 60008 60067 60005 60056 60173 60008 60005 60016 60093 60062 60043 60025 60091 60029 60201 60203 60053 60714 60077 60076 60202 60103 60193 60172 60007 60018 60068 60631 60646 60712 60645 60626 60659 60660 Service Areas of Illinois Action for Children Community Partners, by Zip Code 60656 60630 60625 60640 60706 60176 60613 60634 60641 60618 60657 60131 60164 60171 60707 60639 60647 60614 60611 60165 60160 60651 60622 60302 60610 60305 60163 60301 60104 60644 60624 60612 60661 60601 60153 60162 60304 60607 60606 60130 60605 60126 60155 60154 60141 60623 60608 60546 60616 60804 60526 60513 60402 60653 60534 60632 60609 60558 60615 60501 60621 60521 60525 60638 60637 60629 60636 60521 60521 60480 60455 60459 60652 60458 60456 60457 60805 60453 60465 60415 60655 60482 60620 60643 60628 60619 60649 60617 See contact information for Illinois Action for Children Community Partners at left on page 2. 60439 60467 60464 60462 60803 60463 60406 60472 60827 60445 60469 60452 60426 60477 60429 60478 60430 60430 60419 60473 60476 60633 60438 60409 Partners 60422 60422 60425 Good Shepherd Center for Exceptional Children YWCA of Metro Chicago Carole Robertson Center for Learning 60423 60423 60461 60443 60466 60471 60443 60475 60475 60411 Centers for New Horizons Children's Home + Aid 0 4 Miles
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 e-mail. 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 where you may be added 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.
Fall 2011 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 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 another Community Partner for open space Check with the Community Partner about other 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) 328-2464 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) 823-1100 to request this packet.
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 11-47 for more details. Call the Partner listed to register. Carole Robertson Center for Learning (773) 522-5477 9/17/2011 Pautas para el aprendizaje a temprana edad en Illinois para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad... 43 RCP y primeros auxilios... 37 9/20/2011 Behavior Management for School-Age Children*.... 17 Como Prepararnos Para la Llegada de un Hermanito.... 39 9/21/2011 Construyendo Relaciones.... 43 9/22/2011 Discipline vs. Punishment... 18 9/24/2011 CPR and First Aid**... 11 Está preparado? Su representante viene a visitarlo... 42 9/27/2011 Are You Covered?... 20 9/28/2011 Why Should We Evaluate?... 23 9/29/2011 Community Violence*... 18 Desarrollo de Bebes de 2 a los 12 Meses y Actividades Apropiadas*... 38 10/1/2011 Necesidades especiales.... 45 10/4/2011 Fundamental Play*... 15 Gestión empresarial para guarderías en el hogar: gestión básica*... 42 10/5/2011 Language and Literacy Activities... 15 10/8/2011 CPR and First Aid**... 11 RCP y primeros auxilios**.... 37 Transition from Standard to Group Home*... 21 10/12/2011 Desarrollo Sensorial Infantil Usando Plastilina.... 39 10/19/2011 Playing to Learn, Learning to Play... 16 10/22/2011 Is the Business Administration Scale Attainable?*... 21 10/25/2011 El ambiente de aprendizaje como un tercer maestro... 41 10/26/2011 Diversidad Cultural... 40 10/29/2011 Special Care Training.... 25 11/2/2011 Lidiando con padres difíciles... 40 11/5/2011 CPR and First Aid**... 12 RCP y primeros auxilios... 37 11/8/2011 Artes Creativas*... 38 Special Needs*... 25 11/9/2011 Building Relationships.... 22 11/10/2011 Infant Care: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome**.... 13 Necesidades especiales*... 45 11/16/2011 Cultural Diversity... 20 11/17/2011 The 5 Cs of Finance... 21 12/1/2011 Cuidado infantil: El síndrome de muerte súbita del infante y el síndrome del bebé sacudido.... 37 12/3/2011 Be Prepared... 20 Centers for New Horizons (773) 624-2410 9/20/2011 Active Teaching.... 22 Aprende matemáticas jugando... 38 9/22/2011 Adult Health in the Child Care Setting... 11 9/27/2011 Auto estima punto importante... 39 9/28/2011 Activities for Toddlers.... 14 9/30/2011 Caring for Infants and Toddlers Exposed to Drugs... 11 10/1/2011 CPR and First Aid... 11 10/3/2011 Building Blocks to Science... 14 10/4/2011 Canciones, almuerzo, volteretas y siesta: planeando el programa de edad escolar... 39 10/5/2011 Communication Skills in Children: What is Normal?... 14 10/7/2011 Changing Spaces.... 11 10/8/2011 RCP y primeros auxilios**.... 37 10/11/2011 Cómo aliviar la tensión.... 43 Creating a School-Age Writer... 14 10/13/2011 Infant Language Development.... 15 10/15/2011 Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care*... 20 10/17/2011 New Providers, New Problems... 21 10/25/2011 Cómo escribir exitosamente la beca La Calidad Cuenta... 41 Positive Ways to Work with Parents... 19 10/27/2011 Outdoor Play in Winter.... 16 11/1/2011 Got Dirt? Growing Healthy Kids... 13 El curriculo creativo para niños de 3 a 5 años... 42 11/3/2011 How Children Learn... 24 11/4/2011 Problem Solving with Children... 18 11/5/2011 CPR and First Aid**... 12 Cuidado especial.... 44 11/8/2011 De-Stress with Dance... 15 El curriculo creativo para niños de 3 a 5 años*.... 42 11/15/2011 Juegos manuales de clasificación... 39 11/17/2011 I Want More, I Want a 4... 20 11/22/2011 La importancia de una junta con los padres.... 40 11/29/2011 Trabajando con la madre adolescente... 41 12/2/2011 Early Childhood Developmental Screening... 23 12/3/2011 CPR and First Aid... 12 12/3/2011 RCP y primeros auxilios... 37 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **Offered at multiple locations. See course listing for details.
Fall 2011 Index by Partner/Indice por socio 9 12/6/2011 Celebrating African- American Heritage.... 17 Políticas y contratos... 43 12/8/2011 Taxes and Record Keeping.... 21 Children s Home + Aid (847) 640-9590 9/21/2011 Entendiendo el comportamiento del niño... 40 9/22/2011 Understanding the School- Age Child... 26 9/26/2011 Cuidado infantil: El síndrome de muerte súbita del infante y el síndrome del bebé sacudido.... 37 10/1/2011 Illinois Early Learning Standards... 20 10/3/2011 Saltando al kindergarten... 45 10/4/2011 Leading with Balance: Stress Management Tools for the Lives We Lead Today.... 22 10/5/2011 How to Manage Defiant Behavior... 18 10/6/2011 Cooking Up Reading Skills... 18 10/8/2011 CPR and First Aid**... 11 Special Care Training**.... 25 10/11/2011 Positive Approaches to Biting... 18 10/12/2011 Infant Care: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome.... 13 10/12/2011 Superheroes in the Classroom: Understanding and Managing Behavior... 19 10/13/2011 I Am Moving, I Am Learning: A Program to Prevent Childhood Obesity... 13 10/15/2011 Manejar el estrés con yoga.. 43 10/17/2011 Creative Arts in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Classroom.... 15 10/18/2011 Natural Science Around Us*... 16 10/20/2011 Documentation: Making Learning Visible.... 19 Making a Child s Portfolio Assessment... 23 10/22/2011 Program for Infant and Toddler Care: Group Care*.... 16 RCP y primeros auxilios... 37 10/24/2011 Fostering Friendships Among Young Children... 18 10/25/2011 Effective Communications During High Stress Parent Interactions... 19 Infant Care: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome.... 13 10/27/2011 Directors Luncheon: Supporting Professional Development of Staff.... 22 10/29/2011 Ready, Set, Read: Getting Your Children Ready to Read... 16 11/3/2011 Alfabetización de los niños y las conexiones con el desarrollo del niño*... 38 11/5/2011 CPR and First Aid**... 12 El currículo creativo para niños de 0 a 3 años*... 42 Protective Factors to Strengthen Families.... 18 11/7/2011 Como evaluar los niños y hacer portafolios... 43 11/8/2011 Creative, Competent and Challenging: Working with Two-Year-Olds*... 24 11/9/2011 Math for Every Age: Beyond the Math Center Toward Integrated FUNctional Math... 16 11/12/2011 Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos*.... 25 11/17/2011 Leaping into Kindergarten... 16 Managing Transitions: How to Be Flexible with Children s Needs yet Follow Your Schedule... 16 11/19/2011 Cuidado especial.... 44 12/3/2011 Program for Infant and Toddler Care: Group Care*.... 16 12/10/2011 CPR and First Aid**... 12 Good Shepherd Center (708) 957-2600 9/15/2011 SIDS: Those Crib Bumpers Must Go!... 13 Warning Signs of Speech or Language Delays... 25 9/17/2011 Circle of Security*.... 17 Science and Math in Literacy.... 16 9/19/2011 Screening Potential Parents... 19 9/23/2011 Leadership Series Part 1... 21 9/24/2011 Choose It! Use It! Great Circle Time Picks.... 14 CPR and First Aid**... 11 Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care*... 20 Special Care Training.... 25 9/27/2011 Como organizar mi casa para el cuidado de niños... 37 What s Going On with These Super Sized Kids?... 26 Zoom In and Zoom Out... 25 10/3/2011 Art Smart: Process vs. Product... 14 10/5/2011 Arte y creatividad con las manos... 38 Guiding Children s Behavior...26 10/8/2011 Boppin with Books and More!... 14 CPR and First Aid**... 11 Cuidado especial.... 44 Special Care Training**.... 25 10/13/2011 Discoveries of Infancy... 24 Why Should We Evaluate?... 23 10/15/2011 Adults in the Environment: The Truth about Bad Attitudes in the Early Childhood Classroom... 22 10/17/2011 Child and Family Health History... 11 10/18/2011 Be Prepared! Your Licensing Rep Is Coming!*... 20 10/21/2011 Leadership Series Part 2... 21 10/22/2011 Programa para bebes y niños pequeños*.... 45 10/24/2011 Como planear actividades semanales... 38 Dealing with Sexual Development: The School-Age Years....... 24 Infant Torticollis and Plagiocephaly... 13 10/25/2011 Infant Care: Shaken Baby Syndrome.... 13 11/1/2011 Using Music to Develop Relationships with Children and Their Families... 17 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **Offered at multiple locations. See course listing for details.
10 Index by Partner/Indice por socio 11/5/2011 Let s Get Ready for Kindergarten... 16 11/9/2011 Computer Sweep... 22 11/10/2011 Entendiendo el comportamiento del niño... 40 Is the Law on your Side?... 21 SIDS: Those Crib Bumpers Must Go!... 13 11/12/2011 CPR and First Aid... 12 RCP y primeros auxilios... 37 Special Care Training.... 25 11/15/2011 Breastfeeding Resources for Child Care Providers... 11 11/17/2011 Connecting Movement, Child Development, and Academics.... 24 Estimulación temprana (0 a 3 años).... 44, 45 Planning to Care: Early Learning Curriculum.. 24, 25 11/19/2011 What Your Local Public Library Can Do for You!... 21 11/21/2011 Are You Covered?... 20 11/22/2011 Planeando su negocio... 42 12/5/2011 Transition from Standard to Group Home*... 21 Muerte de cuna.... 38 12/10/2011 CPR and First Aid**... 12 Every Child Ready to Read... 15 Special Care Training.... 25 Illinois Action for Children (773) 697-6103 9/17/2011 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS)... 27 QRS Orientation... 27 9/20/2011 QRS Orientation... 27 10/1/2011 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS)**... 27 QRS Orientation**... 27 10/4/2011 Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scale... 27 11/12/2011 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS)... 27 11/15/2011 QRS Orientation... 27 11/19/2011 Getting Ready for the Business Administration Scale... 27 Introducción a las escalas de evaluación para el ambiente infantil y educativo... 45 La Calidad Cuenta orientación (QRS):Sistema de Clasificaciones de Calidad y Reembolsos... 45 11/29/2011 La Calidad Cuenta orientación (QRS):Sistema de Clasificaciones de Calidad y Reembolsos... 45 12/6/2011 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS)... 27 YWCA Metropolitan Chicago (773) 921-5645 9/17/2011 Computer Basics*.... 20 CPR and First Aid... 11 Los pasos básicos de las computadoras*... 43 9/19/2011 Recognizing Depression & Anxiety in Children.... 18 Your Community Partner A Hidden Treasure.... 22 9/20/2011 Beautiful Brain: The First Three Years*... 24 Desarrollo social y emocional de los niños*... 40 9/22/2011 Dobra Praca w Grupie w Polaczeniu z Dobrym Porozumieniem Sie... 47 9/24/2011 RCP y primeros auxilios... 37 9/28/2011 Observando y documentando... 44 9/29/2011 Bullying: Don t We All Have to Go Through It?*... 17 9/29/2011 Keys to Staying Fit...Attitude, Exercise and Nutrition... 22 10/1/2011 RCP y primeros auxilios... 37 10/6/2011 Social-Emotional Development*.... 19 10/11/2011 Rozwijianie Calego Dziecka*... 47 10/18/2011 Computers & Family Child Care Businesses*... 25 11/1/2011 Documentation: The Why s and How s of How to Do It Well!.... 20 Environments That Promote Quality... 20 11/3/2011 Co dzieci potrzebuja z medycznego punktu widzenia?... 47 Coming and Going: Separation and the Young Child... 17 11/5/2011 CPR and First Aid**... 12 11/7/2011 Cómo cuido mi estrés mientras trabajo con los niños?*... 43 Los pasos básicos de las computadoras II*... 43 11/10/2011 Creating a School-Age Writer... 14 11/12/2011 Food Service Sanitation Course for Child Care*... 13 Illinois Early Learning Standards... 20 11/17/2011 Rozwiazywanie problemow z dziecmi... 47 11/19/2011 RCP y primeros auxilios... 37 11/21/2011 Depresión y ansiedad... 40 12/12/2011 Diarios y portafolios para niños... 44 Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS).... 13 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **Offered at multiple locations. See course listing for details.
Fall 2011 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. Adult Health in the Child Care Setting Child care providers require children to be healthy, eat a nutritional lunch, get plenty of rest and relaxation and exercise regularly. Are you requiring the same for yourself? Take the steps to become a healthy child care provider and you and your children will win!!! Thursday, 9/22/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Breastfeeding Resources for Child Care Providers This training educates child care pro - viders about the importance of breastfeeding, specific concerns about the breast-fed infant versus the formulafed infant, resources for parents, as well as the storage, handling, and preparation of human milk. Tuesday, 11/15/2011, 7-9 p.m. Introductory level. Good Shepherd Center (Suburban South). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Caring for Infants and Toddlers Exposed to Drugs Explore the effects of alcohol, cocaine, and heroin in infants and children. Learn how to recognize symptoms of children who have been drug exposed. Friday, 9/30/2011, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Introductory level. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Changing Spaces The way a child care space is set up can be a key factor in how well the day goes. Do you ever feel like you re in the middle of an indoor racetrack? Do children often get angry when others walk through their play space? The workshop will give ideas for improving child care spaces. Bring pictures of your space to see where changes could be made. Friday, 10/7/2011, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Introductory level. West Lawn Library (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Child and Family Health History Learn how to help promote healthy families. Explore ways to help your families understand and identify increased risk factors for disease in their families. Increase knowledge and promote prevention while making them aware of how to lower the risk of disease. Monday, 10/17/2011, 7-9 p.m. Introductory level. Good Shepherd Center (Suburban South). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. 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. Saturday, 9/17/2011, 9:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Introductory level. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). $30.00. Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Saturday, 9/24/2011, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Introductory level. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). $30.00. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Saturday, 9/24/2011, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Introductory level. First Presbyterian Church (Suburban South). $30.00. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Saturday, 10/1/2011, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Introductory level. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). $30.00. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Saturday, 10/8/2011, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Introductory level. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). $30.00. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. 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 www.inccrra.org/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) 823-1347.
12 HEALTH & SAFETY Registration begins September 12, 2011 Healthy Chicago Children Did you know that the child care setting plays an important role in shaping children s dietary intake, physical activity, and energy balance? Are you aware that the Chicago Board of Health is establishing new health standards for child care centers that will go into effect in November of this year? Are you interested in learning innovative ways to serve the children in your care healthier food options and engage them in physical activities to reduce obesity? Sign up now to learn how to promote healthy Chicago children and receive a Department of Public Health training certificate. Call (773) 564-8781 to register! (Registration is free) *You only need to attend one 3-hour session to learn the new standards. Children need to eat healthy and exercise in order to lead long and healthy lives! North Side Cambodian Association of Illinois 2831 W. Lawrence (60625) Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 12 or Jan. 11 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento (60622) Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Spanish only: Dec. 15 or Jan. 12 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. West Side Greater Holy Temple 246 N. California (60612) Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 or Jan. 10 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fosco Park 1312 S. Racine (60608) Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 or Jan. 7 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Toman Public Library 2708 S. Pulaski (60623) Sept. 17, Oct. 15 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Spanish only: Nov. 19, Jan. 21 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. West Chicago Library 4856 W. Chicago Avenue (60651) Oct. 1, Nov. 5 or Dec. 3 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Homan Square Park 3559 W. Arthington (60624) Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 or Jan. 14 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. South Side Chicago Bee Library 3647 S. State (60609) Oct. 1, Nov. 5 or Dec. 3 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Washington Park 5531 S. Martin Luther King Drive (60637) Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 or Jan. 19 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Whitney Young Public Library 7901 S. King Drive (60619) Sep. 10, Nov. 12 or Dec. 10 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Palmer Park 201 E. 111th Street (60628) Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 or Jan. 13 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 10/8/2011, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Introductory level. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). $30.00. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Saturday, 10/8/2011, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Introductory level. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). $30.00. Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Saturday, 10/22/2011, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Introductory level. Oakview Community Center (Suburban Southwest). $30.00. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Saturday, 11/5/2011, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Introductory level. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). $30.00. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Saturday, 11/5/2011, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Introductory level. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). $30.00. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Saturday, 11/5/2011, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Introductory level. Christian Corner Children s Center (Suburban Northwest). $30.00. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Saturday, 11/5/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). $30.00. Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Saturday, 11/12/2011, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Introductory level. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). $30.00. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Saturday, 12/3/2011, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Introductory level. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). $30.00. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Saturday, 12/10/2011, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Introductory level. Swift Child Care (Suburban Northwest). $30.00. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Saturday, 12/10/2011, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Introductory level. First Presbyterian Church (Suburban South). $30.00. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600.
Fall 2011 HEALTH & SAFETY 13 Food Service Sanitation Course for Child Care Food Service Sanitation Certificate Training Course is designed for homebased and center-based programs. Participants will be required to attend all classes of this 20-hour course. This course has established a high success rate of participants who complete the training as well as pass the final exam. 2 sessions 11/12/2011 and 11/19/2011, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Intermediate level. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Cost: $145. Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Got Dirt? Growing Healthy Kids Discover gardening projects that bring core subjects alive, encourage healthy eating, and increase physical activity for children. Tuesday, 11/1/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Avalon Park District (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. 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. Thursday, 10/13/2011, 7-9 p.m. Intro ductory level. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Chil dren s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Infant Care: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome This workshop is intended to give providers vital information and risk reduction procedures on SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome. DCFS now requires new applicants of Day Care Home licensure to complete these trainings prior to approval. Wednesday, 10/12/2011, 7-9 p.m. Introductory level. Oakton Community We understand the stress and worry you face when the young children you care for are challenged by behavioral, socialemotional, physical or learning 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 College Hartstein Campus (Suburban North). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Tuesday, 10/25/2011, 7-9 p.m. Introductory level. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Thursday, 11/10/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Cicero Community Center (Suburban Central). Free. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Infant Torticollis and Plagiocephaly This workshop explores toricollis and plagiocephaly, both of which occur in infants across the country. Learn about techniques to minimize the incidence and recommended protocols for working with infants affected. Become skilled about the importance of tummy time and much more. Monday, 10/24/2011, 7-9 p.m. Advanced level. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) This training explains Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and how to keep Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants (312) 823-1414 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 your baby safe. Share this information with anyone who cares for your baby friends, relatives, babysitters, child care providers, brothers and sisters, and especially anyone who has little or no experience caring for babies or children. Tuesday, 10/25/2011, 7-9 p.m. Introductory level. Bremen Township (Suburban South). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Monday, 12/12/2011, 7-9 p.m. Introductory level. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. SIDS: Those Crib Bumpers Must Go! Learn a few simple steps to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Child care licensing requirements and proposed changes will also be addressed. Thursday, 9/15/2011, 7-9 p.m. Introductory level. First Presbyterian Church (Suburban South). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Thursday, 11/10/2011, 7-9 p.m. Introductory level. First Presbyterian Church (Suburban South). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600.
14 PHYSICAL & INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT Registration begins September 12, 2011 Apply Now for PDF Funds! Act Now! Professional Development Funds (PDF) are available to assist with paying conference registration fees, off-site trainings, lodging, transportation, and mileage. GO AEYC Conference Saturday, October 15, 2011 Visit www.goaeyc.org for more information and registration 17th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference October 20-21, 2011 Hilton Springfield, Springfield IL Visit www.preventchildabuseillinois.org for more information and registration Opening Minds Conference January 25-28, 2012 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2233 S. Martin King Drive Visit www.chicagometroaeyc.org for more information and registration 26th Annual Spring AfterSchool Conference Embracing the Future May 4-5, 2012 President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Prairie Capital Convention Center Visit www.ianetwork.org for more information and registration Leadership Connections Conference May 10-12, 2012 Westin Chicago North Shore, Wheeling IL Visit www.cecl.nl.edu for more information and registration Contact us today to request a 2011 2012 Professional Development Funds (PDF) Application. Call Jacqueline Melendez (773) 564-8756 (Spanish & English callers) or Tracy Bradley at (773) 564-8804 Or visit our website at www.actforchildren.org. 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. Activities for Toddlers Do you have toddlers in your child care? Are you always looking for ideas and activities to catch their attention, build on their endless curiosity and energy, and keep them learning? Then come join us and go home with some ideas you can use. Wednesday, 9/28/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Intermediate level. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Art Smart: Process vs. Product Are your art experiences developmentally appropriate? Come find out about creative art projects that focus on the process rather than product and learn how the experience influences other areas of development. Monday, 10/3/2011, 7-9 p.m. Intermediate level. Little People s Academy (Suburban West). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Boppin with Books and More! The children are coming...the children are coming! Join us as we present fresh, innovative circle times for children in pre-kindergarten through third grade. Saturday, 10/8/2011, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Introductory level. Orland Park Public Library (Southwest Suburban). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Building Blocks to Science In this workshop participants will learn different science related activities they can do in their family child care homes. Different areas of science will be discussed, as well as why it is important while making learning science fun for all. Monday, 10/3/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Choose It! Use It! Great Circle Time Picks 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 questions and more! Saturday, 9/24/2011, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Introductory level. Oak Lawn Public Library (Suburban Southwest). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Communication Skills in Children: What is Normal? This workshop will review normal speech and language skills and ways to identify children who may be experiencing difficulties or delays. Strategies for working with children with delays will be discussed. Wednesday, 10/5/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Intermediate level. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Connecting Movement, Child Development, and Academics Detailed listing under Child Development on page 24. Creating a School-Age Writer Join us for an evening filled with tips for transforming your school-age children into avid writers. Teaching children the magic of writing a good story can be fun, easy and a positive way of boosting self-esteem. Tuesday, 10/11/2011, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Intermediate level. Centers For New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Thursday, 11/10/2011, 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Intermediate level. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Free. Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645.
Fall 2011 PHYSICAL & INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT 15 Creative Arts in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Classroom In this workshop, we explore the use of creative arts in the curriculum to advance children s social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language development. We also look at ways to bring creative arts into your program and your environment based on some well known ECE theories. Monday, 10/17/2011, 7-9 p.m. Intermediate level. Niles Park District (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. De-Stress with Dance This workshops promotes optimalhealth by using dance, physical, mental, and social activities to de-stress. Tuesday, 11/8/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. 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. Saturday, 12/10/2011, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Introductory level. Orland Park Public Library (Southwest Suburban). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Fundamental Play This introductory workshop is designed to teach caregivers and professionals the importance of play for infants, toddlers and twos with differing abilities. Participants will learn that play is fundamental to a child s overall development and discover ways to set-up an environment that is conducive to play and learning. 4 sessions 10/4/2011, 10/11/2011, 10/18/2011 and 10/25/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Cicero Community Center (Suburban Central). Free. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Child Care Works Campaign Illinois Action for Children is pleased to announce our Child Care Works Campaign! We invite you to participate in our efforts to spread the message that child care matters! As a child care provider, you play an important role in your community and the economy! In this workshop, you will learn how to participate in the Child Care Works campaign in order to receive a 1-page economic impact tool that highlights the effect your child care business has on your community and local economy. You will also learn how to use this tool to advocate for child care services and how to make your voices heard. If you would like to participate, please contact Remel Terry, Community Engagement Associate at terryr@actforchildren.org or (773) 564-8724! We pay taxes. Last year we contributed $23,365 to local, state and federal government. We enable parents to work and go to school. We care for 32 children from 25 families. Parents in these families earn over $652,080 and pay $117,374 in taxes. We buy from local businesses. We purchased $132,000 worth of goods and services from local businesses this past year. This boosted the economy by $275,200. Infant Language Development This training will focus on infants brain and language development. We will provide activities to encourage language development. Thursday, 10/13/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Intermediate level. Kennicott Park District (Chicago South). Free. all Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Infant Torticollis and Plagiocephaly Detailed listing under Health & Safety on page 13. HOW KELLIE S KOOL KIDS CONTRIBUTES TO OUR ECONOMY We provide jobs. Our 4 employees pay income and social security taxes of $18,000. We strengthen families and communities. In addition to caring for and educating children, we: Offer flexible child care hours (e.g., evening or variable schedule) Accept Child Care Assistance Program benefits Offer parent trainings or workshops Language and Literacy Activities Participants learn how to observe classes and facilitate play activities that enhance every child s language and literacy skills. Participants leave with new strategies to use with children from birth to three-years-old. Wednesday, 10/5/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Kiddie Garden Little Angels (Chicago West). Free. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477.
16 PHYSICAL & INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT Registration begins September 12, 2011 Leaping into Kindergarten Learn ways to bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten and also how to adapt your current curriculum to better prepare your children to take that leap. This training will cover building literacy, math, writing, and social skills over four sessions. Participants must be available to attend all four sessions. Thursday, 11/17/2011, 7-9 p.m. Intermediate level. Schaumburg Community Child Care Center (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. 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-yearolds should know before the first day of kindergarten, along with recommended books and activities to get them there. Saturday, 11/5/2011, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Introductory level. Matteson Public Library (Suburban South). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Managing Transitions: How to Be Flexible with Children s Needs yet Follow Your Schedule There are often times when you have difficulty handling transitions with the children in your care. Join us and learn strategies to encourage cooperation without negative attention. Understand the developmental differences in children and how those differences affect transition times. Learn how to help children transition from time with parents to time in your care, and then back to their parents at the end of the day. Thursday, 11/17/2011, 7-9 p.m. Intermediate level. Glenview Community Church (Suburban North). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Math for Every Age: Beyond the Math Center Toward Integrated FUNctional Math Is your math center more of a dust collector than a hotbed of learning activity? It may be time to re-examine how you engage children in math, build on what they know and help them understand that math is both essential and fun. If you re not a big math fan, now s the time to discover how you can make friends with math and begin creating a room full of children who gleefully exclaim that they love math! Wednesday, 11/9/2011, 7-9 p.m. Intermediate level. Schaumburg Community Child Care Center (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Natural Science Around Us This workshop series provides an in-depth study of two of the four elements of life Air and Water. Developmentally-appropriate curriculum, child development, and Gardner s theory of Multiple Intelligence are also covered. Participants engage in hands-on activities, group discussions, and an individual project. 2 sessions 10/18/2011 and 11/1/1011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Intermediate level. Wheeling Park District (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Outdoor Play in Winter We have several excuses for not going outside to play during the winter; reasons given vary from it is too cold, wet, windy, slippery for the children to it takes too much time to get ready or parents don t like their children wet, cold or dirty. Come to this workshop where we are going to give you fun activities to do outside and ways to make the most of your outdoor space during the winter months. Thursday, 10/27/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Chesterfield Day Care (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Playing to Learn, Learning to Play Join us for this introduction to Play Literacy. Through imaginative play, young children can learn how fun and important reading and writing are in everyday life. Wednesday, 10/19/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Intermediate level. Hillside Public Library (Suburban Central). Free. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Program for Infant and Toddler Care: Group Care This presentation introduces the special considerations when caring for infants and toddlers. It also introduces six program policies that support the development of emotionally secure relationships in the group care setting. An overview of the content of Module II explores the positive impact of responsive caregiving routines. 2 sessions 10/22/2011 and 10/29/2011, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Advanced level. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. 2 sessions 12/3/2011 and 12/10/2011, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Advanced level. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Ready, Set, Read: Getting Your Children Ready to Read This workshop focuses on easy-to-do practical activities that support the six pre-literacy skills children need to develop before they are ready to read. Saturday, 10/29/2011, 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Introductory level. Mt. Prospect Public Library (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Science and Math in Literacy Activities and projects aimed at teaching basic literacy to young children should take advantage of the natural curiosity about the world that most children have. Saturday, 9/17/2011, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Introductory level. Park Forest Public Library (Suburban South). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600.
Fall 2011 SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT 17 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 problemsolving skills. Acknowledge children s feelings and sensitize 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. Using Music to Develop Relationships with Children and Their Families Music is a powerful way to bond with young children. Singing together is a way to develop a sense of community; transition songs create a sense of security empowering through movement. We will sing, move, and explore exciting ways to communicate with your children and their families. Tuesday, 11/1/2011, 7-9 p.m. Intermediate level. Tinley Park District (Southwest Suburban). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. 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. Adults in the Environment: The Truth about Bad Attitudes in the Early Childhood Classroom Detailed listing under Professionalism on page 22. Behavior Management for School-Age Children This series focuses on developing positive and preventive strategies to positively and effectively guide and facilitate children s behavior. We look at how environment and schedules affect children s behavior. We also share tips and resources you can use to benefit your after school program, including information on bullying. 3 sessions 9/20/2011, 9/27/2011 and 10/4/2011, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Intermediate level. Carole Robertson Center for Learning Roosevelt (Chicago Central). Free. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Bullying: Don t We All Have to Go Through It? Children need informed, compassionate adults to help them prevent or handle bullying if it occurs. This workshop will provide information to help identify, prevent, and respond to bullying and help children promote positive bullyfree friendships. Thursday, 9/29/2011, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Intermediate level. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Free. Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Caring for Infants & Toddlers Exposed to Drugs Detailed listing under Health & Safety on page 11. Celebrating African-American Heritage This workshop will provide child care providers with invaluable information on the rich and extensive heritage and culture of African-American people to be shared with their students. Providers will be given tips on how to incorporate African- American culture into daily routines. Tuesday, 12/6/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Centers for New Horizons Central Office (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Circle of Security This series educates providers on how the child attachment/bonding process occurs; how challenging behaviors result from ruptured relationships; and how challenging behaviors can be anticipated and prevented. 4 sessions 9/17/2011, 10/15/2011, 11/12/2011 and 12/17/2011, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Intermediate level. Good Shepherd Center (Suburban South). Free. Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Coming and Going: Separation and the Young Child This workshop will discuss what children need, from infancy through their early years, to cope with the comings, goings and losses of important people. Thursday, 11/3/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Chicago Library West Belmont (Chicago Northwest). Free. Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645.
18 SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Registration begins September 12, 2011 Community Violence This workshop addresses the violence that occurs in homes, neighborhoods, schools, the cyber world, and other areas/environments in which children find themselves. We will look at how violence affects the child, techniques of prevention and/or how to cope with violence occurring in the world. 2 sessions 9/29/2011 and 10/6/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Cicero Community Center (Suburban Central). Free. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Cooking Up Reading Skills Join us for a fun, interactive workshop that builds literacy and cooking skills using nutrition-focused storybooks as a springboard. Learn how to encourage kids to try new and healthy foods while helping them develop basic cooking skills. Make and taste simple, nutritious recipes that can be replicated in the classroom. Thursday, 10/6/2011, 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Introductory level. Gottlieb Professional Building (Suburban Central). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Creating a School-Age Writer Detailed listing under Physical & Intellectual Development on page 14. De-Stress with Dance Detailed listing under Physical & Intellectual Development on page 15. Discipline vs. Punishment In this workshop, we explore the difference between discipline and punishment. We define discipline and discuss developmentally age-appropriate strategies that can be used to discipline children and how your teaching style plays a role in it. We also discuss how your child care environment and support from parents affect the discipline of the children. Wednesday, 9/22/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Berwyn Public Library (Suburban Central). Free. Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Fostering Friendships Among Young Children Children who do not have the skills and opportunities to form friendships in their early years are at risk for experiencing social problems in their future. This training provides early childhood professionals with information and strategies to support the development of positive relationships and friendships in young children, while thinking about the social skills important for success in the elementary school years and beyond. Monday, 10/24/2011, 7-9 p.m. Intermediate level. Schaumburg Community Child Care Center (Suburban Northwest). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Guiding Children s Behavior Detailed listing under School-Age on page 26. How to Manage Defiant Behavior In this workshop, you ll learn to identify the causes of defiant behavior and the different types of oppositional behavior. You ll learn and apply ten different techniques to reduce and improve oppositional behavior. Wednesday, 10/5/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. Veterans Park Administration Office (Suburban Central). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Leaping into Kindergarten Detailed listing under Physical & Intellectual Development on page 16. Positive Approaches to Biting If you teach toddlers or two year olds, chances are you ve experienced the phenomenon of biting. Join us to learn more about this challenging behavior and to learn strategies for dealing with this anti-social activity. Discover how to approach the issue with confidence! Tuesday, 10/11/2011, 7-9 p.m. Introductory level. Lake Shore Schools (Chicago North). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Problem Solving with Children Hitting, grabbing, pushing, and biting: how do children learn to play nicely? Learn how to teach problem solving skills to children so they can learn to solve their own problems. Friday, 11/4/2011, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Introductory level. Pullman Library (Chicago South). Free. Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Program for Infant and Toddler Care: Group Care Detailed listing under Physical & Intellectual Development on page 16. 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. Saturday, 11/5/2011, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Intermediate level. Oakton Community College Hartstein Campus (Suburban North). Free. Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Recognizing Depression & Anxiety in Children How do we know when one of the children in our care is depressed or anxious? This workshop will help you identify symptoms of depression and anxiety in children. And it will help you dientify who you can contact when trying to answer these questions. Monday, 9/19/2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Introductory level. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Free. Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645.