Registration begins January 9, 2012

FOR CHILD CARE, SCHOOL-AGE & EARLY LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Registration begins January 9, 2012 Winter 2012 What s Inside... Quality Counts Child Care Grants Information Changes to Our Walk-In Procedures La Campaña de Proveedores como Fuentes Económicas Kursy po polsku

CONTENTS Registration begins January 9, 2012 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 13 Social & Emotional Development 16 Relationships with Families 19 Program Operation 19 Professionalism 20 Information Collection 22 Child Development 23 Information Updates 23 Leadership 24 School-Age 24 Child Care Healthy Food Program 25 Gateways to Opportunity INCCRRA 26 2012 Provider Idol Awards Nomination Form 27 Quality Counts Quality Rating System 28 Talleres en Español Sistema de clasificación de la calidad 30 Introduccíon 33 Recursos para proveedores 34 Las normas para los talleres 35 Página de información importante 36 Talleres en Español 37 El programa de alimentos saludables 45 Oportunidades de INCCRRA 46 Forma de Nominación para el Premio Idolo de Proveedor de 2012 47 Kursy po polsku 48 Alphabetical Index of Course Listings 50 Child Care Assistance Program 52 Published by Illinois Action for Children and supported in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services and our Community Partners. December 2011

Winter 2012 INTRODUCTION 1 Dear Colleagues, Quality Counts Child Illinois Action for Children, along with our community partners, believes that Care Grants improve providing quality care for all children is our most important task as child the quality of child care professionals. As an organization we strive to offer opportunities that enhance your child care setting and your professional development. care and assist in maintenance of the 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 Quality Counts (QRS). 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 Programs (773) 564-8781 Monique Draper, Director of Provider Programs, (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 Xochitl Mendez, Professional Development Associate, (773) 564-8713, mendezx@actforchildren.org LaKeishia 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 Programs (312) 823-1414 Laura Hansen, Director of Consultation Programs, (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, (773) 564-8869, bergenm@actforchildren.org Patricia Bush, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) 823-1426, bushp@actforchildren.org Anne Dempster, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, (312) 823-1411, dempstera@actforchildren.org Jolene Martin, Infant Toddler Specialist, (312) 823-1429, martinj@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 Geannine Harris, Nutrition Advocate, (773) 564-8785, harrisgj@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 Quality Counts 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

Winter 2012 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) 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 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 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 Ready, Set, Grow The 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 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

4 TRAINING LOCATIONS / Sitios de entrenamientos Community Partner Training Locations Winter 2012/Sitios de entrenamientos Carole Robertson Center for Learning Training Sites: Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn CAPS Ogden 3315 W. Ogden, Chicago Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 2929 W.19th St., Chicago Carole Robertson Center for Learning Roosevelt 2020 W. Roosevelt, Chicago El Valor Carlos H. Cantú Center 2434 S. Kildare Ave., 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 DCFS Regional Office 6201 S. Emerald, Chicago Kennicott Park 4434 S. Lake Park, Chicago Marquette Park 6734 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago West Lawn Library 4020 W. 63rd St., Chicago CHILDREN S HOME + AID Training Sites: Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center 3003 W. Touhy, Chicago Bezazian Public Library 1226 W. Ainslie St., Chicago Children s Home + Aid 2045 S. Arlington Heights Rd. 113C, Arlington Heights Christian Corner Children s Center 1600 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg Church of the Holy Spirit 1451 Bode Rd., Schaumburg First United Methodist Church 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights Franklin Park Community Center 9560 Franklin Ave., Franklin Park Glenview Community Church 1000 Elm St., Glenview Gottlieb Professional Building 675 W. North Ave., Melrose Park Harper College Northeast Center 1375 S. Wolf Rd., Prospect Hts. Hoffman Estates Park District 1685 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates Lake Shore Schools 6759 N. Greenview 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. 7877 Milwaukee Ave., Niles Northtown Public Library 6435 N. California, Chicago Oakton Community College Hartstein Campus 7701 Lincoln Ave., Skokie Robert Crown Center 1701 Main St., Evanston Schaumburg Community Child Care Center 725 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg Schaumburg Library 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg St. Philip Lutheran Preschool 2500 W.Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago St. Scholastica Academy 7416 Ridge Blvd., Chicago The Josselyn Center 405 Central Ave., Northfield Veterans Park District 44 W. Golfview Dr., Northlake Good Shepherd Center for Exceptional Children Training Sites: EduFun Play Center 16102 South Park, South Holland First Presbyterian Church 17929 S. Gottschalk, Homewood Flossmoor Community Church Fellowship Hall 2220 Carol Parkway, Flossmoor Good Shepherd Center 17512 Carriage Way, Ste. A, Hazel Crest Grand Prairie Library 3479 W. 183rd St., Hazel Crest Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center 20000 Western Ave., Olympia Fields Lake Katherine Nature Center 7402 W. Lake Katherine Dr., Palos Heights Nurturing Development Center Site 2 835 Sibley Blvd., South Holland Oakview Community Center 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn Prairie State College 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights St. Anne s Early Learning Center 16777 S Drive Hwy, Hazel Crest TLC Learning Center 2844 W. 127th St., Blue Island Under Carrie s Care 419 W. 144th St., Riverdale University for Kids Learning Academy 2420 Lincoln Hwy., Olympia Fields Village of Orland Park Early Childhood Program 14600 Ravinia Blvd., Orland Park ILLINOIS ACTION FOR CHILDREN Training Sites: CAPS Ogden 3315 W. Ogden, Chicago Centers For New Horizons James Pitts 226 E. 43rd St., Chicago Childcare Network of Evanston 1335 Dodge Ave., Evanston Children s Home + Aid 2045 S. Arlington Heights Rd. 113C, Arlington Heights Cicero Community Center 2250 S. 49th Ave., Cicero Illinois Action for Children 4753 N. Broadway, Ste. 1200, Chicago Laurance Armour Day School 2150 W. Harrison, Chicago Prairie State College 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights Vince s on Harlem 4747 N. Harlem Ave., Harwood Heights YWCA Provider Services 5080 W. Harrison St., Chicago YWCA of Metro Chicago Training Sites: First United Church 848 Lake St., Oak Park Malcolm X College 1900 W. Van Buren, Chicago Salvation Army Norridge 8354 W. Foster, Norridge YWCA Provider Services 5080 W. Harrison St., Chicago

Winter 2012 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 Children's Home + Aid YWCA of Metro Chicago Carole Robertson Center for Learning 60423 60423 60461 60443 60466 60471 60443 60475 60475 60411 Centers for New Horizons Good ShepherdCenterfor Exceptional Children 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.

Winter 2012 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 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) 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 1/14/2012 Cuidado especial.... 43 Special Care Training**.... 23 1/19/2012 The ABCs of Starting a Child Care Business in Your Home... 20 1/24/2012 Construyendo Una Autoestima Positiva en los Niños... 39 1/25/2012 Los rudimentos de establecer un negocio de cuidado infantil en su casa... 41 1/26/2012 Stress Relief... 21 1/28/2012 Communicating with Families (from Strengthening Families Training)... 19 CPR and First Aid... 11 RCP y primeros auxilios**... 1/31/2012 Mira lo que hizo hoy!.... 40 2/1/2012 Free Resources @ the Public Library... 21 2/2/2012 Does Your Child Care Program Have the Blahs?... 14 2/7/2012 Circle of Security * **... 16 Developmentally Appropriate Activities for School-Age Children... 13 2/9/2012 Building Blocks: Math with Infants and Toddlers... 13 2/11/2012 Cuidado infantil: El síndrome de muerte súbita del infante y el síndrome del bebé sacudido.... 37 La Realidad Muerde!... 40 2/14/2012 Leer y la magia de los cuentos... 39 2/15/2012 Arte y creatividad con las manos... 38 2/21/2012 El manejo del comportamiento... 39 2/23/2012 Las 5 C s del financiamiento.... 41 2/25/2012 CPR and First Aid... 11 RCP y primeros auxilios... 38 2/28/2012 Dramatic Play for School-Age Children... 14 Gestión intermedia empresarial para guarderías en el hogar*.... 41 2/29/2012 Alivio para el Estrés... 42 3/1/2012 Ciencias y matematicas para prescolares... 38 3/3/2012 Has abrazado un osito el dia de hoy?*... 39 3/6/2012 Developing a Parent Handbook (WBDC)... 20 3/7/2012 Multicultural Make-and-Taste... 15 3/8/2012 Infant Care: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome**.... 12 3/10/2012 CPR and First Aid**... 11 RCP y primeros auxilios... 38 3/14/2012 Music in the Classroom: Let s Sing... 15 3/15/2012 Can I Really Explore Science with a Two-Year-Old?.... 13 3/17/2012 Está preparado? Su representante viene a visitarlo... 41 3/22/2012 Dealing with Difficult Parents... 19 Centers for New Horizons (773) 624-2410 1/21/2012 CPR and First Aid... 11 1/23/2012 Lifting the Standards Orientation... 20 1/24/2012 Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS).... 12 1/26/2012 Coming and Going: Separation and the Young Child... 17 1/28/2012 Lifting the Standards*... 20 RCP y primeros auxilios**... 37 1/31/2012 Cómo desarrollar un plan de emergencia para afrontar una crisis... 37 Positive Approaches to Biting... 17 2/2/2012 Comportamientos desafiantes... 39 Protective Factors to Strengthen Families.... 18 2/4/2012 CPR and First Aid... 11 Lifting the Standards for Family Child Care (Spanish)*.... 40 2/6/2012 SIDS: Those Crib Bumpers Must Go!... 13 2/9/2012 Playing to Learn, Learning to Play... 15 2/14/2012 Estableciendo objetivos personales... 42 2/16/2012 Be Prepared! Your Licensing Rep Is Coming!*... 19 Estrategias para manejar su dinero... 41 2/21/2012 Dealing with Sexual Development: The School-Age Years.... 23 2/23/2012 Fantásticas actividades de invierno... 38 2/28/2012 Building Relationships... 21 3/1/2012 Etapas críticas en la obesidad infantil... 37 Every Child Ready to Read... 14 3/3/2012 CPR and First Aid**... 11 3/10/2012 RCP y primeros auxilios**... 38 3/13/2012 Why Should We Evaluate?**.. 23 Y ahora quien podrá ayudarme?... 43 3/15/2012 Hogar y sociedad... 40 3/20/2012 Quien soy yo en la vida de los niños?.... 43 Using Music to Develop Relationships with Children and Their Families... 16 3/24/2012 Cuidado especial.... 43 3/27/2012 Let s Get Ready for Kindergarten... 15 Vamos a bailar y cantar.... 39 3/29/2012 Beautiful Brain: The First Three Years... 23 3/31/2012 Special Care Training.... 23 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **Offered at multiple locations. See course listing for details.

Winter 2012 Index by Partner/Indice por socio 9 Children s Home + Aid (847) 640-9590 1/18/2012 Helping Children to Self-Regulate: Transitioning Through the Day... 17 1/19/2012 Understanding the Autism Spectrum in the Preschool Years... 23 1/21/2012 Juegos al aire libre en invierno... 39 1/26/2012 Get a Grip on It! Fine Motor Activities for Young Children... 14 1/28/2012 RCP y primeros auxilios**... 37 1/30/2012 Infant Care: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome.... 12 1/31/2012 See As a Child, Feel As a Child... 18 2/2/2012 Taxes and Record Keeping.... 20 2/4/2012 Pautas para el aprendizaje a temprana edad en Illinois para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad... 43 Program for Infant and Toddler Care: Group Care*.... 16 2/6/2012 Problemas de integración sensorial... 44 2/9/2012 Recruit and Hire Quality Staff.... 21 Rhymes, Rhythms and Fun... 16 2/15/2012 Child Care Works: Your Business Matters.... 21 2/16/2012 Together We Make a Difference: Co-Worker Relationships*... 21 2/18/2012 Early Childhood Developmental Screening... 22 2/22/2012 Ideas for Working with Dual Language Learners and Their Families*... 14 2/25/2012 Basic Spanish for Child Care Providers... 20 CPR and First Aid**... 11 2/27/2012 Bullying... 16 2/28/2012 Recruit and Hire Quality Staff.... 21 Why Play?... 18 3/1/2012 Cuidado infantil: El síndrome de muerte súbita del infante y el síndrome del bebé sacudido.... 37 3/3/2012 CPR and First Aid**... 11 3/5/2012 Etica y profesionalismo... 42 3/6/2012 Documentation: The Why s and How s of How to Do It Well!.... 22 3/7/2012 Cooking Up Reading Skills... 17 3/8/2012 Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Young Children*.... 18 3/10/2012 Special Care Training**.... 23 3/13/2012 Why Should We Evaluate?**... 22 3/14/2012 Learning Through Play the Large Motor Way.... 14 3/15/2012 Infant Care: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome**.... 12 3/17/2012 Cuidado especial.... 43 Growing Up Green... 14 3/19/2012 Strategic Planning for Growth*... 20 3/21/2012 Disciplina... 39 What Do You Do with the Mad That You Feel?... 18 3/22/2012 I Am Moving, I Am Learning: A Program to Prevent Childhood Obesity... 11 3/24/2012 Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care*... 19 La importancia de observar y documentar*.... 43 3/27/2012 School-Age Art Activities... 24 3/28/2012 Guiding Children s Behavior.. 24 3/29/2012 Infant Care: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome.... 12 Good Shepherd Center (708) 957-2600 1/12/2012 Grant Writing That Reflects Quality... 20 1/14/2012 CPR and First Aid**... 11 RCP y primeros auxilios**... 37 Special Care Training**.... 23 1/17/2012 Planeamiento de impuestos para proveedores de cuidado de niños... 42 1/18/2012 Building Blocks to Science... 13 1/21/2012 Fantásticas actividades de invierno... 38 1/21/2012 Muerte de cuna.... 37 Outdoor Play in Winter.... 15 Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS).... 12 SIDS: Those Crib Bumpers Must Go!... 13 Superheroes in the Classroom: Understanding and Managing Behavior... 18 1/24/2012 Discipline vs. Punishment... 17 1/30/2012 Active Teaching.... 20 Write All About it: Supporting Children s Writing... 16 2/2/2012 Gestión empresarial para guarderías en el hogar: gestión básica*... 41 2/3/2012 Leadership Series*... 20 2/4/2012 Creative Curriculum for Preschool*... 20 Cuidado especial.... 43 2/7/2012 Circle of Security * **... 16 2/10/2012 Special Care Training.... 23 2/11/2012 CPR and First Aid... 11 2/13/2012 Effective Communications During High Stress Parent Interactions... 19 Positive Approaches to Biting... 17 2/15/2012 Construyendo buenas r elaciones con las familias... 40 Supporting Children Who Need Help Learning o Play.... 13 2/28/2012 Classroom Strategies for Children with Special Needs... 19 3/3/2012 Arte y creatividad con las manos... 38 Fostering Friendships Among Young Children... 17 Natural Science Around Us... 15 Por qué muerden los niños?... 40 Science in Nature......... 16 Tame Those Tantrums... 18 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **Offered at multiple locations. See course listing for details.

10 Index by Partner/Indice por socio 3/7/2012 Sindrome del bebé estremecido... 38 SIDS: Those Crib Bumpers Must Go!... 13 3/10/2012 CPR and First Aid**... 11 Special Care Training**.... 23 3/12/2012 Becoming a Mentor.... 24 3/15/2012 Behavior Management for School-Age Children... 16 Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS).... 12 3/17/2012 Pautas para el aprendizaje a temprana edad en Illinois para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad... 43 3/19/2012 Activities for Toddlers.... 13 3/21/2012 CDA Advisor Training.... 23 3/24/2012 El curriculo creativo para niños de 3 a 5 años*... 40 3/28/2012 CDA Orientation... 24 Illinois Action for Children (773) 697-6103 1/14/2012 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS)... 28 1/31/2012 What Is CCAP? Understanding the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program.... 29 2/9/2012 Getting Ready for the Business Administration Scale (BAS)... 28 2/11/2012 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS)... 28 2/11/2012 Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scale (PAS)... 28 Introducción a las escalas de evaluación para el ambiente infantil y educativo (ERS).. 30 Quality Counts (QRS) Orientation... 28 2/15/2012 What Is CCAP? Understanding the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program.... 29 2/16/2012 Quality Counts QRS Orientation... 28 2/18/2012 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS)... 28 Quality Counts QRS Orientation... 28 2/20/2012 Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scale (PAS)... 28 2/22/2012 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS)... 28 2/23/2012 What Is CCAP? Understanding the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program.... 29 3/10/2012 An Introduction to Environment Rating Scales (ERS)... 28 3/10/2012 Quality Counts (QRS) Orientation... 28 3/17/2012 La Calidad Cuenta orientación (QRS): Sistema de Clasificaciones de Calidad y Reembolsos... 30 YWCA Metropolitan Chicago (773) 921-5645 1/14/2012 CPR and First Aid**... 11 RCP y primeros auxilios**... 37 1/17/2012 Fantásticas actividades de invierno... 38 Let It Snow.... 14 1/19/2012 Cómo preparar un presupuesto... 40 Developmental Stages of School-Age Children... 17 Taxes and Record Keeping.... 20 1/21/2012 Program for Infant and Toddler Care: Group Care*.... 16 1/23/2012 Brothers and Sisters of Special Needs Siblings... 16 Math for Every Age... 15 1/24/2012 Dads Make a Difference.... 19 1/26/2012 Rozwoj Mowy u Malych Dzieci.... 49 1/30/2012 African & African-American Experience: Raising Children... 23 How the Media Influence Our Children... 17 1/31/2012 Ciencias y matematicas para prescolares... 38 Infant Care: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome.... 12 2/6/2012 Cómo trabajar con Child & Family Connections... 40 How to Work with Child & Family Connections... 19 2/7/2012 Cuidado infantil: El síndrome de muerte súbita del infante y el síndrome del bebé sacudido.... 37 2/11/2012 Special Care Training.... 23 2/15/2012 How to Take the No Out of Child Care.... 17 2/16/2012 Program i Techika Nauczania dla Dzieci w Wiekw 3-5 Latek... 49 2/18/2012 CPR and First Aid**... 11 RCP y primeros auxilios... 37 2/21/2012 Desarrollo normal del habla y lenguaje en niños de 0 a 3 años I y II*... 44 Estilos de liderazgo efectivos.... 42 3/1/2012 Múltiple inteligencia*... 39 3/3/2012 Cuidado especial.... 43 3/10/2012 Early Childhood Developmental Screening*... 22 RCP y primeros auxilios**... 38 3/12/2012 Planeando su día: Rutinas.... 42 3/14/2012 Fire Safety... 11 3/15/2012 Matematyka dla kazdego wieku... 49 3/17/2012 CPR and First Aid... 11 *Multiple sessions. See course listing for details. **Offered at multiple locations. See course listing for details.

Winter 2012 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. 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. $30.00. Saturday, 1/14/2012, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oakview Community Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Saturday, 1/14/2012, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Saturday, 1/21/2012, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Centers for New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Saturday, 1/28/2012, 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Saturday, 2/4/2012, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Centers for New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Saturday, 2/11/2012, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Good Shepherd Center (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Saturday, 2/18/2012, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Saturday, 2/25/2012, 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Saturday, 2/25/2012, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Saturday, 3/3/2012, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Centers for New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Saturday, 3/3/2012, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Christian Corner Children s Cen ter (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Saturday, 3/10/2012, 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Saturday, 3/10/2012, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Saturday, 3/17/2012, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Fire Safety Be prepared to get out alive. This workshop will inform you of the hidden dangers of a fire that television and movies will not show you. Come learn some precautions that will help prevent a fire in your home or center. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 3/14/2012, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. 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. Thursday, 3/22/2012, 7-9 p.m. Hoffman Estates Park District (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. CDA Orientation CDA Orientation This workshop provides an overview of the Child Development Associate Credential, a nationally recognized early childhood credential. The orientation will provide an overview of the year long training cohort that Good Shepherd Center will begin in spring. We will define what being part of this year long cohort will entail. Registration for the cohort training program will occur at the end of the orientation. Attending the orientation is mandatory to become part of the cohort. Tuesday, 3/28/2012, 7-9 p.m. St. Anne s Early Learning Center (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. CDA Advisor Training Are you able to mentor others, Are you looking for more ways to enhance your skills and resume. Bring your knowledge and abilities to providers who want to get their Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) by becoming an advisor. See if you meet the requirements to become an advisor. There are several options that allow you to become a CDA advisor. Tuesday, 3/21/2012, 7-9 p.m. Good Shepherd Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600.

12 HEALTH & SAFETY Registration begins January 9, 2012 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 went into effect in November of 2011? 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) Jan. 11 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Humboldt Park 1400 N. Sacramento (60622) Spanish language only: Jan. 12 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. West Side Greater Holy Temple 246 N. California (60612) Jan. 10 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fosco Park 1312 S. Racine (60608) Jan. 7 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Toman Public Library 2708 S. Pulaski (60623) Spanish language only: Jan. 21 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Homan Square Park 3559 W. Arthington (60624) Jan. 14 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. South Side Washington Park 5531 S. Martin Luther King Drive (60637) Jan. 19 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Palmer Park 201 E. 111th Street (60628) Jan. 13 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 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. Introductory level. Free. Monday, 1/30/2012, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Schaumburg Community Child Care Center (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Tuesday, 1/31/2012, 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. First United Church (Suburban West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Thursday, 3/8/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Thursday, 3/15/2012, 7-9 p.m. Glenview Community Church (Suburban North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Thursday, 3/29/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gottlieb Professional Building (Suburban Central). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) This training explains Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and how to keep 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. Introductory level. Free. Saturday, 1/21/2012, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Tuesday, 1/24/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Thursday, 3/15/2012, 7-9 p.m. Lake Katherine Nature Park (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600.

Winter 2012 PHYSICAL & INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT 13 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. Introductory level. Free. Saturday, 1/21/2012, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Monday, 2/6/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Wednesday, 3/7/2012, 7-9 p.m. First Presbyterian Church (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Supporting Children Who Need Help Learning to Play Most children instinctively know how to play, but some have difficulty for a variety of reasons. This two part series will give you ideas to engage all children in appropriate types of play. Advanced level. Free. Wednesday, 2/15/2012, 7-9 p.m. Village of Orland Park Early Childhood Program (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. 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, Imagine a world where children define the energy that brings communities together. Good Shepherd Center presents Strong Children Strong Communities A networking conference for all professionals who strive to improve the lives of children. Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $35.00 Location: Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 For information, call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600 x221 www.gscenter.org and keep them learning? Then come join us and go home with some ideas you can use. Introductory level. Free. Monday, 3/19/2012, 7-9 p.m. EduFun Play Center (Suburban Southeast). 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. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 1/18/2012, 7-9 p.m. Flossmoor Community Church Fellowship Hall (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Building Blocks: Math with Infants and Toddlers This hands-on presentation offers both research and practical ideas on the how to of math skills building with infants and toddlers. The focus is on what we know about brain development, and how math skills can be enhanced in daily activities. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 2/9/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. El Valor Carlos H. Cantú Center (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Can I Really Explore Science with a Two-Year-Old? Begin your exploration of teaching science by learning about guidelines, developmentally appropriate practice, the scientific method, and the benefits of exposing young children to science. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 3/15/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Developmentally Appropriate Activities for School-Age Children Learn various developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children to engage in and enjoy. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 2/7/2012, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning Roosevelt (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477.

14 PHYSICAL & INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT Registration begins January 9, 2012 You re Invited Bring your experiences, curiosity, and questions! Join us for a fun and informative Resource Roundtable where you will meet Illinois Action for Children staff and receive information about valuable programs that may benefit you and the children in your care. Who s eligible License-Exempt providers currently caring for at least one child who is not their own child. You will learn about our available programs and resources and enjoy interactive activities to demonstrate the Quality Counts Quality Rating System Training that is available to License- Exempt providers have Illinois Action for Children staff on hand to answer your questions about the Healthy Food Program, Infant Toddler Play & Learn Series, WeeRead Reading Readiness Series, and more enjoy a meal and networking opportunities with other family child care providers When & where... January 11, 2012, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. At Mt. Greenwood Community Church, 10911 S. Trumbull, Chicago, IL 60655; (708) 957-2600 x 223. January 18, 2012, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. At the Carole Robertson Center for Learning, 2929 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL 60623; (773) 522-5477 Seating is limited! Call now to reserve a space. Does Your Child Care Program Have the Blahs? Do you have the winter blues? Are your children bored? Come and get new ideas to perk up your program plans (hands-on activities). Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 2/2/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. 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 for how to utilize props and costumes in dramatic play to encourage children s creativity and imagination. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 2/28/2012, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning Roosevelt (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. 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. Thursday, 3/1/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kennicott Park (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Get a Grip on It! Fine Motor Activities for Young Children Experience some of the difficulties children have with fine motor activities. Learn fine motor development in children three to six years of age. Understand when intervention is necessary and why early intervention is helpful. Intermediate level. Free. Thursday, 1/26/2012, 7-9 p.m. Niles Park District Milwaukee Ave. (Suburban Northwest). Call Chil dren s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Growing Up Green Come to this workshop and learn how to empower young children in the care of their planet. Learn age appropriate ideas on how to recycle, reuse, and reduce waste. Find out how to help children share the message with their parents that small steps can make a big difference. Introductory level. Free. Saturday, 3/17/2012, 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Lake Katherine Nature Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Ideas for Working with Dual Language Learners and Their Families Learn how newly arrived families feel and adjust to a new culture and a new language. Understand some basic principles and research findings concerning English language acquisition. Helpful ways to organize cultural information teachers learn from families. Intermediate level. Free. 2 sessions 2/22/2012 and 2/29/2012 from 7-9 p.m. Schaumburg Community Child Care Center (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Learning Through Play the Large Motor Way This workshop invites group participation while presenting ideas to enhance the gross motor area of the classroom. Participants will walk away with ideas that promote growth and development. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 3/14/2012, 7-9 p.m. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Let It Snow Remember all the fun you had in the snow as a child? Uncover a variety of new activities to enrich your outdoor winter curriculum. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 1/17/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645.

Winter 2012 PHYSICAL & INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT 15 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. Tuesday, 3/27/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Chesterfield Day Care (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Math for Every Age Can you add 1+1 and get 2? Then you can do math with children. Learn the math concepts understood by young children and walk away with some simple math activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Introductory level. Free. Monday, 1/23/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Multicultural Make-and-Taste This multicultural 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. Wednesday, 3/7/2012, 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Berwyn Public Library (Suburban Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Music in the Classroom: Let s Sing In this session we will explore practical ways to incorporate music into daily activities. In an interactive environment, we will sing, practice movements, and also share ideas about how we can use music as a valuable resource for learning. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 3/14/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Berwyn Public Library (Suburban Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. Natural Science Around Us This workshop series provides an indepth study of two of the four elements of life Air and Water. Developmentally- 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 one-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. 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. Introductory level. Free. Saturday, 3/3/2012, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Oakview Community Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. 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 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 make the most of your outdoor space during the winter months. Introductory level. Free. Saturday, 1/21/2012, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. 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. Intermediate level. Free. Thursday, 2/9/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Centers for New Horizons Central Office (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410.

16 SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Registration begins January 9, 2012 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. Advanced level. Free. 4 sessions 1/21/2012, 1/28/2012, 2/4/2012, 2/11/2012, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. 2 sessions 2/4/2012 and 2/11/2012, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Rhymes, Rhythms and Fun Rhyming songs, syllable clapping, and grouping objects according to how their names begin can all be used to draw children s attention to the sounds of speech and to promote phonemic awareness. This lively session is designed to increase caregivers repertoire of language-play games. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 2/9/2012, 7-9 p.m. Schaumburg Library (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. School-Age Art Activities Detailed listing under School-Age on page 24. Science in Nature Learn how science comes alive and surprises us when children have the opportunity to explore and observe nature utilizing all of their senses to learn about the world. Intermediate level. Free. Saturday, 3/3/2012, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Oakview Community Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. 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. Intermediate level. Free. Tuesday, 3/20/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Write All About It: Supporting Children s Writing This session is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and fresh ideas for participants who have moved beyond the basics of writing in the preschool environment. Participants examine research on theory and brain development to deepen their understanding of why and how writing develops and grows in the preschool setting. Advanced level. Free. Monday, 1/30/2012, 7-9 p.m. Iron Oaks Environmental Learning Center (Suburban South). 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. 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. Intermediate level. Free. Thursday, 3/15/2012, 7-9 p.m. Lake Katherine Nature Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Brothers and Sisters of Special Needs Siblings Siblings of children with special needs are often in need of support, comfort, and understanding. This presentation will provide information about the unique needs of siblings and the opportunities to build, support, and strengthen their relationships among family and friends. Intermediate level. Free. Monday, 1/23/2012, 6:30-9:00 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. Bullying Talk it out. Walk it out. Wait it out. In this workshop you will learn about direct and indirect bullying, the characteristics of those who bully and those who are bullied, as well as the consequences of bullying. We will also discuss warning signs and the importance of adult involvement in ending bullying. Also covered will be how to talk to the children about bullying, how adults may need to change their thinking about bullying and intervention strategies that work. Intermediate level. Free. Monday, 2/27/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Veterans Park District (Suburban Central). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. 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. Introductory level. Free. 5 sessions 2/7/2012, 2/14/2012, 2/28/2012, 3/13/2012, 3/20/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Carole Robertson Center for Learning 2929 (Chicago Central). Call Carole Robertson Center for Learning at (773) 522-5477. 8 sessions 2/7/2012, 2/14/2012, 2/21/2012, 2/28/2012, 3/6/2012, 3/13/2012, 3/20/2012, 3/27/2012, 7-9 p.m. Under Carrie s Care (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600.

Winter 2012 SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT 17 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) 823-1415 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. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 1/26/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Centers for New Horizons James Pitts (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. 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. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 3/7/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. St. Scholastica Academy (Chicago North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Developmental Stages of School-Age Children This workshop is an overview of the development of school-age children, ages 5 to 12. Learn to recognize what is age-appropriate behavior. Introductory level. Free. Thursday, 1/19/2012, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. 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. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 1/24/2012, 7-9 p.m. University for Kids (Suburban South). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. 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. Intermediate level. Free. Saturday, 3/3/2012, 9-11 a.m. Oakview Community Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Guiding Children s Behavior Detailed listing under School-Age on page 24. Helping Children to Self- Regulate: Transitioning Through the Day This workshop is a presentation on the development of self-regulation from birth through the preschool years. It includes factors that may impact a child s ability to self regulate in response to different levels of stimulation. Applications for the home and classroom environments will be stressed. Intermediate level. Free. Wednesday, 1/18/2012, 7-9 p.m. The Josselyn Center (Suburban North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. How the Media Influence 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 is the appropriate relationship between the media and the children in your care. Introductory level. Free. Monday, 1/30/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. YWCA Provider Services (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. How to Take the No Out of Child Care If no is a common word in your vocabulary, this workshop will offer you new and refreshing ideas to engage children in learning and help you establish positive guidance policies. Introductory level. Free. Wednesday, 2/15/2012, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Malcolm X College (Chicago West). Call YWCA Metropolitan Chicago at (773) 921-5645. 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! Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 1/31/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. Monday, 2/13/2012, 7-9 p.m. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600.

18 SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Registration begins January 9, 2012 Program for Infant and Toddler Care: Group Care Detailed listing under Physical & Intellectual Development on page 16. Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Young Children These trainings focus on evidencebased practices, from the Center on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL), that are useful in addressing the social-emotional needs of young children. The presenters will work from CSEFEL modules, which combine theory and practice in addressing three content areas: positive relationships with children, families and colleagues; creating supportive environments; social emotional teaching strategies. Intermediate level. Free. 2 sessions 3/8/2012 and 3/15/2012, 7-9 p.m. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. 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. Thursday, 2/2/2012, 6:30-9:30 p.m. DCFS Regional Office (Chicago South). Call Centers for New Horizons at (773) 624-2410. See As a Child, Feel As a Child Why do children act the way they do? Take a look at common practices through a child s eyes. The workshop will help adults get a better understanding of where the child is coming from to help them relate to each other. Intermediate level. Free. Tuesday, 1/31/2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. St. Philip Lutheran Preschool (Chicago North). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Superheroes in the Classroom: Understanding and Managing Behavior This workshop helps providers understand child development and answers the question, What role do superheroes play in positive development? Learn effective strategies that address superheroes and how they can support normal development. Intermediate level. Free. Saturday, 1/21/2012, 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. Prairie State College (Suburban Southeast). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. Tame Those Tantrums Understanding tantrums doesn t make them better just easier to handle. Participants will learn about the possible causes of tantrums and strategies to help children. Advanced level. Free. Saturday, 3/3/2012, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Oakview Community Center (Suburban Southwest). Call Good Shepherd Center at (708) 957-2600. What Do You Do with the Mad That You Feel? Helping young children learn how to manage their strong emotions can be a daunting task for teachers. In this interactive workshop, participants learn about the developmental stages of developing self-control, as well as strategies that help children work through their strong feelings and teach them appropriate ways of expressing them. Intermediate level. Free. Wednesday, 3/21/2012, 7-9 p.m. Schaumburg Community Child Care Center (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Why Play? Play is children s work. Learn how you can facilitate all kinds of play to foster children s development and help children achieve academic success. Introductory level. Free. Tuesday, 2/28/2012, 7-9 p.m. Children s Home + Aid (Suburban Northwest). Call Children s Home + Aid at (847) 640-9590. Apply Now for PDF Funds! Act Now! Professional Development Funds (PDF) are available to offset the cost of conference registration fees, off-site trainings, lodging, and transportation. Opening Minds Conference January 25-28, 2012 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2233 S. Martin King Dr., Chicago Visit www.chicagometroaeyc.org for more information and to register 31st Annual Statewide Conference for Pre-K and Kindergarten Educators March 8-9, 2012 Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg Visit www.illinoisascd.org for additional information and to register 26th Annual Spring AfterSchool Conference May 4-5, 2012 President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL Visit www.ianetwork.org for additional information and to register Leadership Connections Conference May 10-12, 2012 Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL Visit www.cecl.nl.edu for more information and to register Contact us today to request your application. Visit our website www.actforchildren. org to download the 2011-2012 Professional Development Funds (PDF) Application. You may also call Jacqueline Melendez (773) 564-8756 (Spanish and English callers) or Tracy Bradley (773) 564-8804.