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Trainings which count as part of the ExceleRate™ Illinois Program, are shaded in gray

and are indicated by the symbol:

For more information, refer to the ExceleRate™ Illinois website: www.excelerateillinois.com

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Vol. 21, No. 2

ExceleRate™ Illinois has developed some workshops that reflect best-practices in early childhood care and education. These trainings are part of the requirements for child care centers to achieve a Bronze Circle of Quality. The Bronze Circle of Quality provides recognition for staff qualifications and professional development. Some of these trainings may also be required at the Silver & Gold Circles of Quality. Currently, ExceleRate™ Illinois serves child care centers, Pre-K programs, Head Start and Early Head Start. In 2015, it will also serve licensed family day care and group day care homes. To help navigate ExceleRate™ Illinois and the Quality Rating

System, CCRS has a quality team who can provide you with

consultation, training and resources. For more information,

call them at (217) 333-3252, option 3 or (800) 325-5516, option

3. You can also email them at [email protected].

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CCRS will be closed: May 26, 2014 July 4, 2014

Quality Team: Kathy Martin, Barb Schuldt, Jenny Garinger, Tina Wiegel

What is needed to meet a Circle of Quality? The Licensed Circle of Quality is the foundational circle of quality and recognizes compliance with the licensing standards of the IDCFS. The Bronze Circle of Quality recognizes staff qualifications and professional development. The Silver Circle of Quality recognizes completion of a rigorous self-assessment and implementation of continuous quality improvement process, as verified by an independent assessor. The Gold Circle of Quality recognizes programs which have demonstrated quality on all 15 standards as validated by an independent assessor.

There are also Awards of Excellence in specific areas that can be achieved once the Gold Circle of Quality is reached. Awards included: Preschool Instruction Infant-Toddler Care and Education Family and Community Engagement Inclusion of Children with Special Needs Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practice

http://www.excelerateillinois.com/

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DATE Time Address Title Contact Fee

Champaign County Child Care Association – Directors’ Group

Questions? Contact Jill Moore: 217-359-0300

9 APRIL

Urbana

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm The Children’s Center 304 S. Race Urbana

Caring for YOU, the Provider Presenter: Angela Wiley, Associate Professor, Human Community Development, Director, Child Care Resiliency Program

14 MAY Urbana

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm The Caring Place 809 W. Park St Urbana

Early Intervention Services Presenter: Mary Petre, Developmental Services Center

11 JUNE Champaign

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm First United Methodist Daycare 210 W. Church Street Champaign

Media & Violence: The Effects on Children Presenter: Diane Williams, Director, Prince of Peace Community Early

Learning Center, St. Joseph

Danville Area Directors’ Association

8 MAY Danville

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm DACC Child Development Center 2000 E. Main Street Danville

Questions? Contact Ana Nasser: 217-443-8886

Macon County Child Care Directors’ Association

20 MAY Decatur

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Decatur

Caring for YOU, the Provider Presenter: Angela Wiley, Associate Professor, Human Community Development; Director, Child Care Resilience Program Questions? Contact Dianne Cox:217-877-5877

15 JULY Decatur

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Wee Folk II 1170 E. Orchard Decatur

Introduction to 40 Developmental Assets Presenter: Kendra Clevenger, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. Questions? Contact Angela Hunt:217-423-3655

Look for these ExceleRate™ Illinois Trainings (shaded gray in the Calendar)!

Early Childhood Developmental Screening (ECDST) Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scale April 5 Urbana (See page 3) June 10 & 12 Webinar (See page 6)

Welcoming Each and every Child – CLOSED Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) April 12 Urbana (see page 3) June 12 Urbana (See page 6)

Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scales (PAS) Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality April 15 & 17 Webinar (See page 4) Improvement / June 17 Urbana (See page 7)

Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers May 9 Savoy (See page 5) and Twos / June 19 & 20 Rantoul (See page 7)

Fundamentals of Child Assessment Family and Community: Partners in Learning June 3 Urbana (See page 6) June 21 Urbana (See page 7)

Finding a Curriculum that Works for You The Creative Curriculum for Preschool – 5th

Ed. June 7 Urbana (See page 6) June 26 & 27 Rantoul (See page 7)

Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practices An Introduction to Transitions June 10 Decatur (See page 6) June 28 Urbana (See page 7)

Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools June 10 Danville (See page 6)

Humor fosters trust, builds relationships, reduces stress, and contributes to planting of information in the long-term memory. Join presenter Mary Kay Morrison for an energetic and fun-filled day packed with research-based strategies & practical

applications.

Meetings are from 6:30 pm to 7:30/8:00 pm

There are cohort groups in: Champaign-Urbana Watseka

Each cohort meets once a month with the date determined by the attendees’ availability.

The group will be led by a member of the CCRS Quality Team.

Each month is a new topic that will be collaboratively chosen. Members include a variety of child care providers.

Training hours may be available. Call Barb at 217-244-9684 for more information or email her at [email protected]

Space Limited!

May 3, 2014 8:00 am check-in

8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Carle Forum

611 Park Street, Urbana

$20 for ECIAEYC Members $25 for non-ECIAEYC members

Make checks payable to “ECIAEYC”

mailto:[email protected]

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Technical Assistance, Child Care Referrals and Child Care Assistance Program (217) 333-3252 within Champaign County (800) 325-5516 Toll-free

Visit the CCRS website on the Web at http://ccrs.illinois.edu or email us at [email protected]

DATE Title Time Address Course Description Audience Training Hours CDA Fee

1 APRIL Milford

Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Citizens State Bank 36 E. Jones Street

Module 4, Session 1: Harmonizing Cultural Diversity for Sensitive Infant Care

Presenter: Barb Schuldt, Infant/Toddler Specialist

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 3, 4, 5, 6 $3.00/session or $12.00 for Module 4

1 APRIL Danville

2014 Provider Recognition Event: 1-2-3: Count With Me the Ways You Are Appreciated! (Danville Area Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm DACC 2000 E. Main Street Copper Penny Room

Participants will be introduced to the important jobs caregivers do each day through hands-on activities that represent each job. Activities in turn may be used with the children in care. Providers who have participated in the Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship Program, various credentialing programs, Quality Counts: Quality Rating System (Star Levels or Tiers), Great START, National Accreditation Programs or ECIAEYC or MCAEYC will be recognized. Presented by: Cathy Bolser, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Center Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE

3 APRIL Mahomet

An Introduction to the 6 Protective Factors (Mahomet Area Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak St.

Research shows that six protective factors are instrumental in keeping families strong, children safe, and preventing child abuse. Participants will learn how to use the protective factors as a framework for supporting families and building family-friendly programs. Presented by: Kendra Clevenger, Prevention Specialist, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 4 FREE

5 APRIL Decatur

School-Age & Youth Development Credential (SAYD) Level 1 Morning workshop: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Afternoon workshop: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Discovery Depot/Easter Seals 2715 N. 27

th Street

Lunch Not Included. NO WALK-INS

Health and Nutrition Module 4a, Tier 2 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon) Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before- and After-School Programs, Urbana School Dist. #116

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours CDA 1 FREE

Safety Module 4b, Tier 2 (1:00 pm to 4:00pm)

Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before- and After-School Programs, Urbana School Dist. #116


5 APRIL Urbana

Early Childhood Developmental Screening (ECDST) 7:30 am Check-In; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Workshop 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/21/14. NO WALK-INS

This training reviews child growth and development in early childhood environments. A review of several commercial screening tools is discussed to allow child care practitioners more options on monitoring a child’s typical development. Case studies provide hands-on learning for the participant on use of a developmental screening tool and guidelines for referral to an early intervention program. Presenter: Eileen Borgia, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 7.5 Training Hours CDA 7 $15.00 (Lunch is included) (Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

7 APRIL Decatur

ECE Credential Level 1 Module 8b, Tier 3: Preschool Development: Physical Development 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road

As toddlers mature, their minds aren’t the only things growing at an incredible rate. You’ll understand the special area of physical development in preschool-age children. You’ll also learn about fine motor activities that will help preschoolers grow into their bodies while developing coordination and movement. Presenter: Vicky Foster, Early Childhood Consultant.


8 APRIL Milford


Module 4, Session 2: Responding to Families in Culturally Sensitive Ways



8 APRIL Decatur

2014 Provider Recognition Event: 1-2-3:Count With Me the Ways You Are Appreciated (Mid-Central Association for Education of Young Children) 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd.

Participants will be introduced to the important jobs caregivers do each day through hands-on activities that represent each job. Activities in turn may be used with the children in their care. Providers who have participated in the Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship Program, various credentialing programs, Quality Counts: Quality Rating System (Star Levels or Tiers), Great START, National Accreditation Programs or ECIAEYC or MCAEYC will be recognized. Presented by: Cathy Bolser, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE

8 APRIL Urbana

Quality Rating System Orientation for Family Child Care 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue

Quality matters in child care. Learn about the statewide Quality Rating System (QRS) that recognizes family child care providers for quality with QRS award certification. Providers serving children on the state Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can also receive a bonus to the standard reimbursement rate. The Orientation covers eligibility requirements, application process and supports and resources available. A provider must attend this session prior to applying to QRS.

FCC ONLY Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 5 FREE

10 APRIL St. Joseph

Art: More Than Messy and Fun! (St. Joseph Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center 802 E. Douglas

Art is not only fun, but a well-planned art curriculum promotes skills and growth across all developmental domains, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains. Join us to get use-tomorrow activities that make sense today. Learn how to communicate their value to parents. This class is for teachers serving infants to school-age. Presented by: Rhonda Costa, Assistant Director, The Caring Place FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE

12 APRIL Urbana

Welcoming Each and Every Child

8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Workshop 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. . NO WALK-INS

This training provides information on caring for children with special needs in typical child care settings. The training helps increase the knowledge and comfort level of participants to enhance their ability to care for young children with disabilities in early childhood environments. Adaptations and modifications that will assist all children to participate in activities will be discussed. This meets the DCFS requirement for early childhood providers in special care inclusion training. Presented by: Sarah Minyard, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 7.5 Training Hours CDA 8 $15.00 (Lunch is included) (Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

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14 APRIL Decatur

ECE Credential Level 1 Module 8C, Tier 3: Preschool Development: Language Development 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road

Appropriate speech patterns and language skills are crucial to nurturing effective communications by preschoolers. In this third class on preschool development, you’ll explore how to use picture and story books to lay the foundation for good reading and proper language use. This class comes complete with discussions how to help children with special needs. Presenter: Vicky Foster, Early Childhood Consultant.


15 APRIL Milford


Module 4 Session 3: Working with the Feelings of Parents and Caregivers



15 & 17 APRIL

Webinar

Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scale (PAS) 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Webinar) Space is Limited

This training is for center-based program administrators and provides an overview of the Program Administration Scale (PAS). PAS measures the quality of leadership and management practices of center-based programs. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool for program self-assessment and improvement planning. (This training is presented in two, 2-hour webinars. Attendance at both sessions is required. To access the webinar, you will need: a computer, Internet access, and a telephone or computer with microphone and speakers. Providers should join 15 minutes early to test equipment.) Child Care Directors/Administrators ONLY 4 Training Hours $10.00 To register, please email Carmen at [email protected] or call 847-947-5133. Must register by April 1, 2014.

17 APRIL Decatur

Your Work Through A Trauma Lens: An Introduction to the Developmental Impact of Trauma (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Discovery Depot/Easter Seals 2715 N. 27

th St.

Advances in the understanding of brain development and social-emotional development offer us a useful perspective on promoting young children’s emerging capacities for the regulation of arousal, emotion, attention and behavior. This training offers a perpective on the underlying principles of early childhood trauma and how to interpret and respond to behaviors of young children through a trauma lens. Presented by: Leah Niezwaag, MA, LCSW, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, Caregiver Connections

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 3 FREE

17 APRIL Rantoul

Movement, Music & Me (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner

Music can be used to facilitate all areas of development: social-emotional, fine and gross motor, cognitive and language development skills. The presentation will provide a variety of musical activities to enhance your curriculum and smooth transitions throughout the daily routine in a developmentally-appropriate manner. Current practices will also be addressed. Presented by: Linda Culotti, Early Childhood Consultant


21 APRIL Decatur

ECE Credential Level 1 Module 8D, Tier 3: Preschool Development: Cognitive Development 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road

In this final session on preschool development, you’ll dive deeper into how preschoolers learn and identify tips for making learning fun. With suggestions for activities that encourage your preschoolers to explore numbers, shapes, colors, and science, this class gives all the information you need to grow and stretch the ability of children to think and understand. Presenter: Vicky Foster, Early Childhood Consultant


22 APRIL Milford


Module 4 Session 4: Acknowledge, Ask, Adapt Presenter: Barb Schuldt, Infant/Toddler Specialist

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 3, 4, 5, 6 $3.00/session or $12.00 for Module 4 (Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

22 APRIL Urbana

2014 Provider Recognition Event: 1-2-3: Count with Me the Ways You Are Appreciated! 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Carle Hospital Parkview B, C, D 611 W. Park Street (In the back of the hospital cafeteria)

Participants will be introduced to the important jobs caregivers do each day through hands-on activities that represent each job. Activities in turn may be used with the children in their care. Providers who have participated in the Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship Program, various credentialing programs, Quality Counts: Quality Rating System (Star Levels or Tiers), Great START, National Accreditation Programs or ECIAEYC or MCAEYC will be recognized. Presented by: Cathy Bolser, Early Childhood Consultant


26 APRIL Decatur


th Street

Lunch NOT Included. NO WALK-INS

Environment & Curriculum Module 5a, Tier 2 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon) Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before- and After-School Programs, Urbana School Dist. #116

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours CDA 2, 3 FREE

Programming Module 5b, Tier 3 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before and After School Programs, Urbana School Dist. #116

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours CDA 2, 5, 7 FREE

28 APRIL Decatur

ECE Credential Level 1 Module 9, Tier 3: School-Age Development 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road

Completing the important section of child development, this class looks at school-aged children to uncover how their learning and growth differ. With tips on how to better care for school-age youth, this class offers you guidance on how to set rules and limits and to get our school-aged kids to appreciate safety and respect. .Presenter: Vicky Foster, Early Childhood Consultant


29 APRIL Decatur

Creating Sparks for Math & Science with PBS KIDS 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Pershing Early Learning Center 2912 N. University Street

Interested in using technology to spark children’s curiosity and encourage math and science skills? Then join us for an insider’s view of the dynamic, multi-platform, world of PBS Kids. In this interactive workshop, you’ll gain skills for teaching young children with high-quality online educational content from programs like Sid the Science Kid, Dinosaur Train, Martha Speaks, and the brand-new series Peg +Cat. Learn how local early childhood professionals are using laptops, iPads, Smart Boards, and other mobile technologies to bring PBS Kids content into their classrooms. This workshop is BYO – bring your own laptop, tablet, or smart phone. If you don’t have a device, plan to share with a friend or test one of ours! Presenter: WILL staff, University of Illinois. FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE


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30 APRIL Watseka

Bright Beginnings for Babies: Supporting an Infant/Toddler Curriculum Through Meaningful Interactions 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Calvary Lutheran Church 120 E. Hickory

Participants will learn how to identify windows of learning opportunities in infants and toddlers, and to enhance learning for each developmental domain: emotional, social, language, cognitive, and physical, through meaningful and intentional interactions. Presented by: Christy Norton, Child Development Services Specialist, Champaign County Head Start


1 MAY Mahomet

Your Work Though a Trauma Lens: An Introduction to the Developmental Impact of Trauma (Mahomet Area Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak St.

Advances in the understanding of brain development and social-emotional development offer us a useful perspective on promoting young children’s emerging capacities for the regulation of arousal, emotion, attention and behavior. This training offers a perspective on the underlying principles of early childhood trauma and how to interpret and respond to behaviors of young children through a trauma lens Presented by: Leah Niezwaag, MA, LCSW, Caregiver Connections


3 May Urbana

ECIAEYC Event

Using Humor to Maximize Learning

8:00 to 8:30 Check-in; 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Workshop Carle Forum 611 W. Park

There are numerous research-based benefits for those who incorporate humor into their lives. A workplace that is empowered with humergy will provide an optimal learning environment for children. Humor fosters trust, builds relationships, reduces stress, and contributes to planting of information in the long-term memory. Join us for an energetic and fun-filled packed morning packed with research-based strategies and practical implications. Presenter: Mary Kay Morrison, Speaker, Educator, Author, Humor Quest FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 4 Training Hours CDA 3 $20 for ECIAEYC/NAEYC members and $25.00 for non-members (Make checks payable to: ECIAEYC). PDF reimbursable.

8 MAY St. Joseph

Playing is Learning: Developing a Play-Based Curriculum for Young Children (St. Joseph Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center 802 E. Douglas

Play is the work of young children. This interactive session will explain benefits of play-based learning and demonstrate how to develop a play-based program that addresses the needs of young children across developmental domains such as cognitive, motor, social, emotional, and language development. Presented by: Jenna Weglarz-Ward, Ed. M., University of Illinois, Department of Special Education. FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE

9 MAY Savoy

Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards 7:30 am Check-In; 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Workshop Head Start 310 W. Church Savoy Space is Limited. Lunch NOT included NO WALK-INS

This training gives early childhood practitioners an overview of the revised learning and development standards for preschool children ages three to five. Through discussion and small group activities, training participants will learn how to connect the standards with daily practice in their programs. Presenter: Christy Norton, Child Development Services Specialist, Champaign County Head Start.

FCC and Centers Call CCRS to register 6 Training Hours CDA 5, 7 Free (Lunch NOT included)

13 MAY Decatur

Playing is Learning: Developing a Play-Based Curriculum for Young Children (Mid-Central Assn. for the Education of Young Children) 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd.

Play is the work of young children. This interactive session will explain benefits of play-based learning and demonstrate how to develop a play-based program that addresses the needs of young children across developmental domains such as cognitive, motor, social, emotional, and language development. Presented by: Jenna Weglarz-Ward, Ed. M., University of Illinois, Department of

Special Education. FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 2 Members: FREE; Non-members $2 at door

13 MAY Urbana

Movement, Music & Me 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Carle Conference West B Corner of University and Lincoln (on back side of Carle Auxiliary Shop)

Music can be used to facilitate all areas of development: social-emotional, fine and gross motor, cognitive and language development skills. The presentation will provide a variety of musical activities to enhance your curriculum and smooth transitions throughout the daily routine in a developmentally-appropriate manner. Current practices will also be addressed. Presented by: Linda Culotti, Early Childhood Consultant


15 MAY Decatur

Building Relationships and Communication with Families (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Discovery Depot/Easter Seals 2715 N. 27

th St.

This session will address how to build relationships with families in your program from the beginning including how to communicate both celebrations and concerns with them. Additionally, you will learn how to prepare and talk with families when behavioral or developmental issues arise. A brief description of early intervention and special education as well as community resources will be included. Presented by: Jenna Weglarz-Ward. Ed.M., University of Illinois, Department of Special Education

FCC & Center Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 4 FREE

15 MAY Rantoul

An Introduction to the 6 Protective Factors (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner

Research shows that six protective factors are instrumental in keeping families strong, children safe, and preventing child abuse. Participants will learn how to use the protective factors as a framework for supporting families and building family-friendly programs. Presented by: Kendra Clevenger, Prevention Specialist, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 4 FREE

20 May Webinar

An Introduction to the Business Administration Scale (BAS) 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm (Webinar)

This training is for family child care practitioners and provides an overview of the Business Administration Scale (BAS). The BAS measures the quality of business practices in the family child care setting. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool for program self-assessment and improvement planning. To access the webinar, you will need a computer, internet access, and a telephone or computer with microphone and speakers. Attendance is limited to 15.

FCC ONLY 3 Training Hours CDA 5 $10.00 (To register, please email Carmen at [email protected] or call 847-947-5133). You must register by May 6, 2014.

24 MAY Decatur


th Street


Observation and Assessment Module 6, Tier 2 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon) Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before- and After-School Programs, Urbana School Dist. #116


Building Relationships with Children & Youth Module 7a, Tier 3 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)




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27 MAY Urbana

Playing is Learning: Developing a Play-Based Curriculum for Young Children 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Carle Hospital Parkview B, C, D 611 W. Park Street (In the back of the hospital cafeteria)

Play is the work of young children. This interactive session will explain benefits of play-based learning and demonstrate how to develop a play-based program that addresses the needs of young children across developmental domains such as cognitive, motor, social, emotional, and language development. Presented by: Jenna Weglarz-Ward, Ed. M., University of Illinois Department of

Special Education. FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE

31 MAY Decatur

School-Age & Youth Development Credential (SAYD) Level 1 Morning workshop: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Afternoon workshop: 1:00 pm to 4:00pm Discovery Depot/Easter Seals 2715 N. 27

th Street


Managing and Guiding Relationships Module 7b, Tier 3 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon) Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before- and After-School Programs, Urbana School Dist. #116


Community Relationships Module 8a, Tier 3 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)



3 JUNE Urbana

Fundamentals of Child Assessment 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/20/14 NO WALK-INS

Participants will be introduced to the essentials and importance of conducting child assessments in early childhood programs. Through discussion and group activities, practitioners will learn the different types of assessments, why assessments are needed, and how assessments are used to plan for children’s learning. Presenter: Cathy Bolser, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours CDA 7, 8 $10.00 (Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

5 JUNE Mahomet

Plan to Have a Good Day! 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak Street

Planning your child care day can make life easier for you and make you more intentional about meeting the needs of each child. This training will provide you with ideas and resources to create and implement lesson plans. It will also help you improve your Environment Rating Scale scores. Presenter: Rhonda Costa, Assistant Director, The Caring Place


7 JUNE Decatur


th Street


Family Relationships Module 8b, Tier 3 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon) Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before- and After-School Programs, Urbana School Dist. #116


Personal and Professional Development Module 9, Tier 3 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)



7 JUNE Urbana

Finding a Curriculum that Works for You 8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am – 12:45 pm 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/24/14 NO WALK-INS

Participants will define developmentally appropriate practice and review the benefits of various curricula approaches. Through group activities and discussion on the use of effective curriculum, participants will be able to determine which curriculum approach best fits

their program. Presenter::Linda Culotti, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 4 Training Hours CDA 5 $10.00

10 JUNE Decatur

Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practices 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/27/14 NO WALK-INS

In this training, participants will learn about the complexities of culture and how culture impacts interactions with families and other professionals. Through discussion and group activities, participants will explore their own cultural competence and awareness. Presenter: Leah Niezwaag, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, Caregiver Connections

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours CDA 4, 6 $10.00 (Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

10 JUNE Danville

Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Crosspoints Human Services Early Learning 201 N. Hazel Street REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/27/14 NO-WALK-INS

This training introduces the process of developmental screening in the early childhood setting for practitioners and parents. Observation of a young child’s growth and development provides evidence of age appropriate sill level, continued monitoring of milestones, or the need for referral to an early intervention program. A review of several commercial screening tools is discussed to allow child care practitioners more options on monitoring a child’s typical development. Presenter: Linda Culotti, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours CDA 7 $10.00 (Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

10 & 12 JUNE

Webinar

Getting Ready for the Program Administration Scale (PAS) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Webinar) Space is Limited

This training is for center-based program administrators and provides an overview of the Program Administration Scale (PAS). PAS measures the quality of leadership and management practices in center-based programs. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool for program self-assessment and improvement planning. This training is presented in two, 2-hour webinars. Attendance at both sessions is required. (Providers should join 15 minutes early to test out equipment.) This Webinar contains different content from those presented on April 15 & 17.

Center Directors/Administrators 4 Training Hours CDA 5 8 $10.00

To register, please email Carmen at [email protected] or call 847-947-5133. Must register by May 27, 2014.

12 JUNE Urbana

Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/29/14 NO WALK-INS

In this training, attendees will define and explain the value of professional development. This training will assist you in recognizing the relationship of staff development to Continuous Quality Improvement. Participants will also be able to identify the components of an effective professional development plan. Presenter: Linda Culotti, Early Childhood Consultant



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14 JUNE Decatur

We Choose Health! 7:30 am Check-in; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Workshop Discovery Depot/Easter Seals 2715 N. 27

th Street

NO WALK-INS. Lunch INCLUDED.

This workshop will help you to “choose healthy” by: helping you recognize the nutritional quality of the food that you serve; informing you about the amount and quality of physical activity that children require; demonstrating how to promote nutrition and physical activity in your everyday interactions with children; describing how to set-up the environment in your program to promote physical activity and healthy eating, and showing you how to use the NAP SACC to improve the quality and quantity of healthy nutrition and activities in your program. This training introduces the basics of conducting a developmental nutritional and activity screening Presenters: Drew Schlosser & Sarah Williams, Resource Professionals, Child Care Resource Service

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 8 Training Hours CDA 1, 2 $10.00 (Lunch is included)

(Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

17 JUNE Urbana

Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement 6:30 am to 9:30 pm 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/3/14 NO WALK-INS

One of the distinguishing characteristics of high-quality early childhood programs is their ability to adapt to change. This training will explore the concept of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) as an essential component of first-rate programs. Through discussion and group activities, participants will learn the key features of this leadership philosophy, the steps in the CQI process, and how to create a Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQIP) to guide change.

Center Directors/Administrators Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours CDA 5 $10.00 (Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

19 & 20 JUNE

Rantoul

The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos 8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Workshop Multicultural Community Center 1126 Country Club Lane

Each participant gets a participant manual. ONLY one set of Creative Curriculum books will go to each site upon completion. Participants must attend both sessions to get credit. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/5/14 NO WALK-INS

The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos training focuses on how to develop a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to age three. Included in the training is an overview of the assessment process designed to capture the development of children birth to age three at four points during the calendar year. The assessment process includes developmental goals and objectives for children’s learning in all areas of development. Presented by: Sarah Minyard, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 15 Total Training Hours CDA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 $20 for both days Fee includes lunch for both days. (Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

21 JUNE Urbana

Family & Community: Partners in Learning 8:30am Check-in; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Workshop 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue NO WALK-INS

The benefits of strong family and community engagement practices in the child care setting will be the basis of discussion. Participants will identify the strengths of current family and parent policies, as well as discuss strategies to develop a strength-based family and community engagement plan. Presenter: Tanya Blackshear, Early Childhood Consultant


26 & 27 JUNE

Rantoul

The Creative Curriculum for Preschool – 5th

Edition 8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Workshop Multicultural Community Center 1126 Country Club Lane

Each participant gets a participant manual. ONLY one set of Creative Curriculum books will go to each site upon completion. Participants must attend both sessions to get credit. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/12/14 NO WALK-INS

The revised 5th edition for the Creative Curriculum for Preschool provides early childhood preschool programs information on how to

develop and utilize a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children who are 3 to age five. Included in the training is an overview of the framework, ten Interest Areas and assessment process designed to capture the development of children in a preschool program and create and engaging learning environment. Presented by: Sarah Minyard, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 15 Total Training Hours CDA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 $20 for both days Fee includes lunch for both days. (Make checks payable to University of Illinois)

28 JUNE Urbana

An Introduction to Transitions 8:30 am Check-in; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Workshop 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/13/14 NO WALK-INS

Participants will recognize the effects of various types of transitions – including activity, classroom program, family and community – on families and a child’s learning and development. Participants will be provided with strategies to assist families in times of transition, as well as identify specific types of transitions that impact children and families. Presenter:: Jenna Weglarz-Ward, Ed.M., University of Illinois, Department of Special Education


All PITC are Registry approved classes. See page 3 for more information about The Registry.

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.

EARLY DEPARTURES – To receive a training certificate, participants must stay until the trainer is finished. Please be courteous of association meetings which may follow the session.

PARTICIPANTS MUST RESPECT THE LEARNING SPACE OF ALL. Participant behavior that is disruptive to other participants will not be tolerated. The individuals will be given the choice to stop the behavior or leave the training session.

OUR WORKSHOPS ARE FOR ADULTS. Children are not to be in attendance at training sessions (unless specifically invited as a part of the training).

REGISTRATION WHEN PAYMENT REQUIRED: PAYMENT (check, money order, or cash) for events with fees, must be received at CCRS by noon on the business day before

the event, unless otherwise advertised or approved by CCRS Training Staff. Also, payment must be received prior to being registered (unless pre-arranged or approved by a training staff member).

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Child Care Resource Service University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 905 South Goodwin 314 Bevier Hall Urbana, IL 61801

Technical Assistance, Child Care Referrals and Child Care Assistance Program (217) 333-3252 within Champaign County (800) 325-5516 Toll-free

Visit the CCRS website on the Web at http://ccrs.illinois.edu or email us at [email protected]

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Champaign, IL

Permit #75

Child care resource and referral services for parents, child care providers, and employers of Champaign, Douglas, Iroquois, Macon, Piatt, and Vermilion counties.

A program of the Department of Human and Community Development and University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Department of Human Services

To schedule a

for your child, ages birth up to 3, contact:

Champaign County

Call: (217) 359-0287 or (800) 877-1152

Vermilion, Ford, Iroquois Counties

Call: (800) 877-1152

Douglas, Piatt, Macon Counties

Call: (217) 423-6199 or (800) 758-2705

For children ages 3 to 6, call your

local school district

CUT and SHARE with Parents

The Birth to 6 Council is seeking parents interested in providing input and attending meetings. The Crisis Nursery will provide FREE Child Care

for parents to attend a monthly meeting.

Contact: Kim Woolridge at [email protected]

Answer questions about your child’s cognitive, physical, speech/language, and social-emotional development. Identify delays early & connect your child to needed services. Reassurance that your child is development properly. Help your child to be ready to learn in school.

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