Director’s Viewpoint

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CCRS is closed:

December 24 – 31

January 1, 2016

January 18, 2016

Winter/Spring

Vol. 23, No. 1

2016

Congratulations. Thanks to your voices and those of your

families, income eligibility guidelines for new applicants to the

Child Care Assistance Program increased to 162% of the Federal

Poverty Level (FPL)!

Presently, new applicants to the program or parents cancelled

for over 30 days must meet one or more of the following

priorities in order to be considered eligible for assistance.

1. They must be a recipient of Temporary Assistance to

Needy Families (TANF); or a

2. Teen Parent enrolled full-time in elementary or high-school or GED classes to obtain a high school degree or its equivalent, or a

3. Family with a child(ren) with special needs, or a

4. Working family whose monthly income does not exceed

162% of the most current Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for

their Family Size.

Application and Redetermination Income Eligibility Requirements

Family Size

Applications Rede Family Size

Applications Rede

2 $2,151 $2,456 5 $3,836 $4,380

3 $2,713 $3,098 6 $4,397 $5,022

4 $3,274 $3,739 7 $4,959 $5,663

Applicants that were denied while eligibility was at 50% of the Federal Poverty

Level must reapply to have their case re-evaluated. Please have them submit

a new application with supporting documentation.

Happy Holidays,

Angela and Brenda

Director’s Viewpoint

By Angela & Brenda In other news…

Quality specialists are here to help you. Please contact Tina, Kathy, or

Jenny for help with ExceleRate™ Illinois.

Professional Development Funds (PDF) and Accreditation Assistance

Funds (AAF) are available. Print one from our website or call for a form.

Like us on Facebook. Facebook is one of the easiest ways to get

program and agency updates.

We still need help getting parent input on CCAP assistance and training

needs. If you are willing to help distribute monthly surveys to parents,

please contact Brenda at [email protected] or (217) 244-7727.

mailto:[email protected]

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Lisa, Lead CCAP Support Professional

Remember to have your clients report any changes to their case within 10 days of the change.

Make sure your parents answer the questions about family size and whether the other parent of a child is in the house. These questions often get missed and can result in a processing delay.

Keep track of your client’s eligibility period end date. Your client should receive a redetermination in the mail the month before their approval ends. If not, they need to call the CCRS office to request one.

Quality Improvement Fund – Cohort (“Mini-Grants”)

Quality Improvement Fund Cohort applications are now available. The completed application is due January 15, 2016.

To get an application or for questions about the funds, you can look at the CCRS website http://ccrs.illinois.edu or call Kathy, Jenny or Tina at (217) 333-3252, option 3.

Training Calendar Contents

Page 1 Director’s Viewpoint

QRIS & CCAP Corner MHC, Farewell to Lisa & Milagros

Page 3-4 Gateways to Opportunity Professional Development

Page 5 PITC Details Level 1 Details SAYD Details

Page 6 ExceleRate Classes On-line Learning Training Rules

Page 7-13 January – July Workshops

Page 14 Special Workshops

Page 15 Stress Management for FCC flyer

Page 16 Developmental Screening

This will be Lisa’s last CCAP Corner. During Lisa’s almost 18-year tenure at CCRS, she has been an integral part of the Child Care Assistance Program. Her strong commitment and dedication to our customers has been very much appreciated. She will be profoundly missed. We wish her the VERY BEST!

Renee Brennan, MSW, LCSW Caregiver Connections

[email protected] (217) 766-1907

In the past 18 years, Milagros worked in almost all CCRS

Programs and was the CCRS Liaison to the Latino

Community. She was also the coordinator of Abriendo

Caminos, a research project studying the effects of nutrition

and exercise on Latino families. She leaves behind many

appreciative customers for whom she went the extra mile,

as well as myriad written materials for Spanish-speaking

clients. We wish her the VERY BEST!

When your parents send in paystubs as proof of income, remind them that the paystubs need to be CURRENT and CONSECUTIVE. If they are not, it can result in a processing delay.



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Let Great START reward you for already earned education and commitment!

The Great START

(Strategy to Attract and Retain Teachers) is a wage supplement program that rewards early care and education and school-age care practitioners by supplementing their income based on education attained above Illinois DCFS Licensing

Standards. Great START helps early care and education agencies retain staff, thereby increasing quality and consistent care to children, without raising parent fees.

Wage supplements are paid directly to the eligible practitioners on a six-month schedule, and are based on continuing to meet all eligibility requirements

To view the Great START wage supplement scale or for more information about the program, please visit www.ilgateways.com or call toll free at (866) 697-8278.

Gateways to Opportunity Registry!

We all move so fast that staying organized becomes a must. Keeping track of schedules and paperwork can be overwhelming. If we could take one small piece of organization off your plate, would it put a smile on your face? Start smiling, because the Gateways to Opportunity Registry will do just that. The Registry will make it easier for you to locate trainings across the state, as well as track and produce a record of the trainings you have attended. The Registry:

Is a resource and tool for practitioners and programs to drive quality and accountability.

Tracks individual’s college coursework and community-based trainings and more!

Maintains a permanent record of these achievements in a Professional Development Record (PDR). You can access this information at any time by viewing your PDR online through a secure section of the Gateways Website.

Includes a trainer and training approval process that will recognize and validate the caliber of trainers and trainings.

Compiles a statewide online training calendar which will be available on the Gateways website.

To apply for a FREE MEMBERSHIP, visit www.ilgateways.com to apply online or you can download an application. Join today!!

Simplify Your Life!

With the Gateways

to Opportunity

Registry!

With

Gateways to Opportunity credentials recognize and validate educational accomplishments of early care, school-age, and youth development

professionals. Credentials help improve the quality of care for the future of Illinois.

Illinois is working hard to increase professional development standards by validating the education and experience of those who work directly with and/or work on behalf of children and youth. Credentials are awarded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Child Care and Development. Gateways to Opportunity offers four credentials:

ECE Credential (available at levels 1 to 5)

Infant Toddler Credential (available at levels 2 to 5)

Illinois Director Credential (requires Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)

School-Age and Youth Development Credential (available at level 1) If you are interested in being recognized as a credentialed professional, visit www.ilgateways.com or call toll free (866) 697-8278 to learn more.

You EARNED it – Great START

Gateways to Opportunity Credentials

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Fill your backpack with college tuition and fees, supported by the Gateways Scholarship Program. The Gateways Scholarship Program is now open to a wide range of early care and education professionals, including teachers, assistant teachers, directors and assistant directors working in a variety of early care and education and school-age care settings.

The Gateways Scholarship Program will pay up to 90% of the cost of tuition and fees based on an eligible individual’s income. This scholarship program is not a reimbursement or loan. The scholarship program assists with tuition and fees dependent upon availability of funding.

Goals of the program include:

Enabling practitioners to continue education in the field of early care and education and school-age care to earn degrees and/or credentials

Increasing child learning outcomes through increased staff education

Improving the quality and consistency of care received by children in a variety of settings

You can find eligibility information and a supplement application for the Gateways Scholarship Program by visiting our web site at www.ilgateways.com or call toll free (866) 697-8278. Start the application process today and be ready to grab your pack and go!

Grab Your Backpack & GO!

You care about quality. It shows in your professionalism. It shows in your commitment. It shows in your attentiveness.

It shows every day in the way you engage with the children in your home.

ExceleRate Illinois – the state’s new Quality Recognition and Improvement System – gives you a way to keep quality a priority while gaining recognition for your achievements by parents. It’s good for your business, good for your families and good for the children in your care.

Get started today!

Visit www.excelerateillinoisproviders.com/family to: Watch a video about ExceleRate Illinois Sign-up for an ExceleRate Illinois Orientation online or locally

Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for help through the process


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Level 1 – Tier 3 Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 12, April 2

Location: Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue, Room 372 Urbana FREE!

Module Module Name/Topic Module Module Name/Topic

1

Tie

r 1

Introduction to Child and Youth Development

5a

Tier II

Environment and Curriculum

2a

School-Age Development (Ages 5 – 12)

5b Programing

2b

Early Adolescent Development (Ages 11 – 16)

6

Observation and Assessment

2c

Late Adolescent/Young Adult Development (Ages 15 – 21)

7a

Tier III

Building Relationships with Children and Youth

3a Infant/Toddler Development (Birth – 36 months)

7b

Managing and Guiding Relationships

3b Preschool Development (Ages 3-5)

8a

Community Relationships

4a

Tie

r II Health and Nutrition 8b Family Relationships

4b Safety 9

Personal and Professional Development

Module III: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. This module focuses on

facilitating infants and toddlers’ natural interest and urges them to learn

through close and responsive relationships with infant/toddler care teachers.

Learn how to interact with infants in ways that emotionally and intellectually

support their discovery. Create interesting and developmentally appropriate

environments that invite interaction. (CDA 2, 3, 4, 7, 8)

Module IV: CULTURE, FAMILY AND PROVIDERS. Creating a strong partnership between

child care and families strengthens infants’ feelings that they are valued. Being able to

communicate in an infant’s home language is important. Module IV offers support to

infant/toddler care teachers in easing parents’ concerns about using infant care. Caregivers

will explore their personal cultural expectations and how to negotiate respectfully with

families when differences arise. (CDA 3, 4, 5, 6)

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

PITC Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: First United Methodist Church 210 W. Church Street Champaign

Fee: $3.00/session or $12.00/module (4 sessions in each module) Training Hours: 2 hours/session 8 hours per module 4 modules total (16 sessions: 32 Training Hours)

The School-Age and Youth Development Credential Level 1 Training (SAYD Level 1) series is an interactive training for practitioners who work

within school-age and youth programs in Illinois. It has been designed to build

practitioner awareness regarding various topics specific to children and youth

between the ages of 5 to 21. Completion of the training series leads to the

awarding of the Gateways School-Age and Youth Development Credential Level 1

which is recognized by the state of Illinois.

Dates: January 6, 20 February 3, 17 March 2, 16, 30 April 13, 27 May 11

Leal Elementary School 312 W. Oregon, Urbana

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

FREE

Each session 3 Training Hours

This 48-hour training is designed to introduce you to general child development, health and safety, school-age care, observation, environments for children, and the importance of relationships with children and their families. In this hands-on, practical training you will meet others who are new to the early childhood field or are considering a career working with children.

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

NO Lunch

Provided

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Take trainings for Illinois DCFS Licensing, ExceleRate™ Illinois and ECE Credential Level 1 online!

Examples of available workshops:

A Preventable Tragedy: Shaken Baby Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

We Choose Health

Creating Individual Professional Development Plans

ExceleRate™ Illinois Orientation for Child Care Centers

ExceleRate™ Illinois Orientation for Family Child Care

Fundamentals of Child Assessment

For more information go to: http://ilearning.inccrra.org

CCRS has partnered with the Child Care Education Institute to

offer online professional development courses that meet DCFS licensing training requirements.

Online courses offered include both 1 & 2 hour service credit courses.

User-friendly enrollment, easy access to courses, and courses are self-paced.

Courses can be accessed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Certificates can be printed immediately upon completion of the training module.

Individuals can complete up to 5 hours of workshops FREE OF CHARGE.

A small fee of $7 per training hour will be charged for any additional training hours.

For more information, go to: http://ccrs.illinois.edu/providers/training.html#Calendar

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.

PARTICIPANTS MUST RESPECT THE LEARNING SPACE OF ALL. Participants demonstrating behavior that is disrespectful will be asked to leave.

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 those events which are not free must be received in our office with a registration form by n on the business day

before the event, unless otherwise advertised or approved by a CCRS training staff member. Also, payment must be received before registration for an event is finalized (unless pre-arranged or approved by a training staff member).

ALL CCRS Trainings are now REGISTRY APPROVED and will appear under that section in your Professional Development Record. To be registry-approved, both the training & the trainer must go through a specific approval process and meet state guidelines.

ExceleRate™ Illinois Orientation Urbana (Jan.28)

Introduction to the ERS Urbana (Feb.6)

IL Early Learning Guidelines (ages 0-3) Decatur (Feb. 9 & 16)

IL Early Learning & Development Standards Urbana (Feb. 20)

Fundamentals of Child Assessment Urbana (Feb. 23)

Welcoming Each & Every Child Decatur (Feb. 27)

Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools Decatur (March 5)

An Introduction to Transitions Decatur (March 8)

Welcoming Each & Every Child Urbana (March 8, 9, 10)

Family & Community-Partners in Learning Urbana (April 5)

Early Childhood Developmental Screening Urbana (April 16)

Finding a Curriculum that Works For You Decatur (May 7)

Introduction to the ERS Urbana (May 7)

Introduction to the ERS Decatur (May 21)

Creating Ind. Professional Development Plans Urbana (June 9)

Understanding & Planning for Continuous QI Urbana (June 16)

Basics of Culturally & Ling. Approp. Practice Urbana (June 18) Intro to the FCCERS-R Urbana (June 25)

Watch for

to find ExceleRate™

Illinois Trainings in the calendar

http://ilearning.inccrra.org/

http://ccrs.illinois.edu/providers/training.html#Calendar

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DATE Title Time Address Course Description Audience Training Hours Fee

6 JANUARY Urbana

School-Age & Youth Development Credential (SAYD) Level 1 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Leal School 312 W. Oregon

Health and Nutrition Module 4A, Tier 2 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours FREE

13 JANUARY Champaign

Champaign County Child Care Assn. – Director’s Group 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Atlanta Bread Company 1905 S. Neil

Directors Meeting For questions, contact Jill Moore at (217) 359-0300

19 JANUARY Decatur

Macon County Child Care Director’s Association 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Wee Folk II 1170 E. Orchard

Directors Meeting For questions, contact Barb Schuldt at (217) 423-3655

20 JANUARY Urbana


Safety Module 4B, Tier 2 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116


20 - 23 JANUARY Chicago

Chicago Metro AEYC Conference

Opening Minds

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

Registration is now open. Visit www.openingmindsusa.org for more information. PDF reimbursable.

28 JANUARY Urbana

ExceleRate™ Illinois Orientation 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 372 Bevier Hall 905 S Goodwin Avenue

ExceleRate™ Illinois is the quality recognition and improvement system for licensed family child care, licensed child care centers, Head Start, and Preschool for All programs. This orientation provides an overview of the goals, quality indicators, benefits of participation, application process, and the system supports available for success at reaching each Circle of Quality. Presenters: Tina Wiegel, and Jenny Garinger, Quality Specialists, Child Care Resource Service

Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

3 FEBRUARY Urbana


Environment and Curriculum Module 5a, Tier 2 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116


4 FEBRUARY Mahomet

Purposeful Play for Toddlers and Twos (Mahomet Area Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak St.

Learn what purposeful play looks like, why it is important and how to plan for it in your program. Presented by: Christy Norton, Child Development Services Specialist, Champaign County Head Start


6 FEBRUARY Urbana

Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales 8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am to 12:45 pm Workshop 242 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/23/16. NO WALK-INS

The training is for family child care and center-based programs and provides an overview of the Environment Rating Scales (ERS). ERS are user-friendly assessment tools that measure the quality of the learning environment for infants through school-age. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool(s) for program self-assessment and improvement planning. Presenters: Tina Wiegel and Jenny Garinger, Quality Specialists, Child Care Resource Service

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 4 Training Hours $10.00 Make check payable to: “University of Illinois”

9 & 16 FEBRUARY

Decatur

Illinois Early Learning Guidelines (for ages 0-3) (MCAEYC) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Room 113 Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/26/16 Must attend both sessions. NO WALK-INS

This training gives early childhood practitioners an overview of program guidelines for children birth to age 3. The training creates a foundational understanding for providers and practitioners in the field of what children birth to age three are expected to know and do across multiple domains. Presenters: Barb Schuldt, Executive Director, Wee Folk and Kathy Martin, Quality Specialist, CCRS

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 4 Training Hours FREE Must attend both February 9th and 16th sessions to receive any credit for workshop. 4 Training Hours Total

11 FEBRUARY St. Joseph

Standard/Universal Precautions in Child Care (St. Joseph Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center 802 E. Douglas

This training outlines three of the most common blood borne pathogens, how they are spread, and ways to protect yourself and others. It will explain personal protection equipment, what to do if you are exposed and what is and what should be included in an exposure control plan for child care. Presenter: Heidi German, Nurse Consultant, Child Care Resource & Referral Network, Bloomington, IL FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

Association Trainings – Winter/Spring 2016

http://www.openingmindsusa.org/

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13 FEBRUARY Urbana

ECE Credential Level 1 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 372 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Presenter: Linda Smith, Training Coordinator Child Care Resource & Referral Network, Bloomington, IL Lunch from noon to 1:00 pm on your own. NO Lunch provided.

ECE Tier 3, Module 7A : Child Development Birth to 8 months 9:00 am to noon Newborn and young babies are developing at an incredible rate, causing them to have special needs unlike older children. In this class, you’ll understand how children from birth to 8 months learn and grow and how to individualize their care accordingly.


ECE Tier 3, Module 7B: Child Development 8 months to 18 months 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm In this continuation of the first child development class, you’ll explore development among children 8-18 months old. You’ll identify how this age group differs in growth and their approach to learning, and you’ll discover toys, games, and songs that are helpful and just right for their development.


17 FEBRUARY Urbana


Programming Module 5b, Tier 2 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116


18 FEBRUARY Decatur

The Playful Naturalist (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Discovery Depot 2715 N. 27th Street

Outdoor play: more than exercise and energy release! In this training, learn to use natural objects, websites and printed materials to teach concepts of science, math, language, and the arts. Realize why encouraging children to play freely, to take risks, and to explore while outdoors are important for healthy brain development. That’s what it means to be a Playful Naturalist. Presenter: Eileen Borgia, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

20 FEBRUARY Urbana

Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards 8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Workshop 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/6/16 Lunch is NOT Included NO WALK-INS

This training gives early childhood professionals 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: Eileen Borgia, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 6 Training Hours FREE

23 FEBRUARY Urbana

Fundamentals of Child Assessment 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Carle Conference West B 810 University Avenue (Backside of Carle Auxiliary Resale Boutique) Space is Limited. Registration Deadline: 2/9/16 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: Linda Culotti, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours $10.00 Make check payable to “University of Illinois”

25 FEBRUARY Rantoul

ExceleRate Illinois and Gateways: Make the Connection (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner

Quality care for children has always been your goal. ExceleRate Illinois and Gateways can help you get to the next level. Join us to hear a Program Specialist from INCCRRA highlight the connections between Credentials, Scholarships, Gateways Registry and ExceleRate™ Illinois. Presenter: Mark Obuchowski, Outreach Program Specialist, INCCRRA


27 FEBRUARY Decatur

Welcoming Each and Every Child Check-in 8:00 am; training: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Fireside Room Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/12/16 Lunch is Included NO WALK-INS

This training provides information on caring for children with special needs in typical child care settings & helps increase the knowledge & comfort level of participants to enhance their ability to care for young children with disabilities in early childhood environments. Adaptations & modifications that will assist all children to participate in activities will be discussed. Meets the DCFS requirement for early childhood providers in special care inclusion training. Presenters: Michael Hogue, Off-Site Program Manager, Champaign County Head Start and Lou Anne Burton, Training Coordinator, CCRS

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 7.5 Training Hours $15.00 (includes lunch) Make check payable to “University of Illinois”

27 FEBRUARY Urbana


ECE Tier 3, Module 7C : Child Development 18 to 36 months 9:00 am to noon Toddlers are an energetic bunch who, require plenty of stimulation and education. In this final session of child development training, you’ll explore how children 18 months to 36 months learn language, learn to think, learn to move and learn feelings, so you can better nurture this often curious age group.


ECE Tier 3, Module 8A: Preschool Development - Social Emotional Development 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm As children approach preschool age, their needs begin to change. This is the first of our four classes designed to better understand children as they approach school-age. You’ll identify characteristics of social and emotional development and learn techniques for promoting appropriate and effective discipline for preschool children. .


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1 MARCH Danville

Recognition Event: Self Esteem – Do I Deserve to Be Happy?

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm DACC 2000 E. Main Street Vermilion Hall Copper Penny Room

What is self-esteem and why is it important? Evaluate your own self-esteem and learn how to positively impact children’s self-

esteem development. Recognition Event: Providers who have participated in the Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship Program, various credentialing programs, Quality Counts: Quality Rating System, ExceleRate™ Illinois, Great START, National Accreditation Programs, or ECIAEYC or MCAEYC will be recognized. Presenter: Jolie Carsten, LCSW, MSW. Elliott Counseling Group FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

2 MARCH Urbana

What is CCAP? 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 372 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue

Join this informative session to become more familiar with Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) policies and procedures, including the application process, provider qualifications, payment process and parent co-payments. The CCAP is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Presented by Chad Slack, Lead CCAP Support Specialist, CCRS


2 MARCH Urbana

School-Age & Youth Development Credential (SAYD) Level 1 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Leal School 312 W. Oregon NO WALK-INS

Observation and Assessment Module 6, Tier 2 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116


3 MARCH Mahomet

Partnering with Early Intervention (Mahomet Area Child Care Association)

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak Street

Inviting other professionals into your program is important for the development of children with disabilities and delays. This session discusses services available through early intervention and special education and strategies to partner with professionals and families to create inclusive and developmentally appropriate environments for all children. Presenter: Jenna Weglarz-Ward, Ed.M., Department of Special Education, University of Illinois FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

5 MARCH Decatur

Introduction to Developmental Screening Tools 8:30 am Check-In; 9:00 am to 12:00 noon workshop Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Room 113 Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/20/16 NO WALK-INS

The process of developmental screening in the early childhood setting is introduced to practitioners. A review of several commercial screening tools is discussed to provide child care practitioners options in monitoring a child’s typical development. Presenter: Eileen Borgia, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours $10.00 Make check payable to “University of Illinois”

7 MARCH Champaign

Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm First United Methodist Church 210 W. Church Street

Module 3, Session 1: Brain Development See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Barb Schuldt, Executive Director, Wee Folk, Decatur

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours $3.00/session or $12.00 for Module 3 Make check payable to ”University of Illinois”

8 MARCH Decatur

An Introduction to Transitions (MCAEYC) 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Room 113 Space is Limited. Registration deadline: 2/23/16 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


MARCH

8, 9, 10 Urbana

Welcoming Each and Every Child 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm 108 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/23/16 Must attend all 3 sessions to receive credit. NO WALK-INS

This training provides information on caring for children with special needs in typical child care settings & helps increase the knowledge & comfort level of participants to enhance their ability to care for young children with disabilities in early childhood environments. Adaptations & modifications that will assist all children to participate in activities will be discussed. Meets the DCFS requirement for early childhood providers in special care inclusion training. Presenter: Darlene Anderson, Director, Bundles of Joy

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 7.5 Training Hours $15.00 Make check payable to “University of Illinois”

9 MARCH Champaign



10 MARCH St. Joseph

Parent Partnerships (St. Joseph Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center 802 E. Douglas

How do you develop effective and respectful partnerships among families and childcare professionals? Explore different types of communication and resources, including texts to Tumblr. Presenter: Amy Kilgus Chamley, Director, Mother’s Morning Out FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

12 MARCH Urbana


ECE Tier 3, Module 8B: Preschool Development – Physical Development 9:00 am to noon 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.


ECE Tier 3, Module 8C: Preschool Development – Language Development 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 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.


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14 MARCH Champaign


Module 3, Session 2: Discoveries of Infancy

See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Barb Schuldt, Executive Director, Wee Folk, Decatur


15 MARCH Decatur

Macon County Child Care Director’s Association 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Decatur Day Care Ctr. 2075 E. Lakeshore Dr., Ste. B

Directors Meeting For questions, contact Janice Baldwin at (217) 422-2044

16 MARCH Urbana


Building Relationships with Children & Youth Module 7a, Tier 3 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116


17 MARCH Decatur

Purposeful Play for Toddlers and Twos (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Discovery Depot 2715 N. 27th Street

Learn what purposeful play looks like, why it is important, and how to plan for it in your program. Presenter: Christy Norton, Child Development Services Specialist, Champaign County Head Start FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

21 MARCH Champaign


Module 3, Session 3: Language Development See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Barb Schuldt, Executive Director, Wee Folk, Decatur

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours $3.00/session or $12.00 for Module 3 Make check payable to “University of Illinois”

28 MARCH Champaign


Module 3, Session 4: Special Needs



29 MARCH Urbana

Oodles and Scads of Fine Motor Fun! 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Carle Conference West B 810 University Avenue (Backside of Carle Auxiliary Resale Boutique)

From making origami butterflies to using spaghetti and marshmallows, this presentation will demonstrate why fine motor skills practice should start with babies and continue as children get older. Hands-on activities for children of all ages! Presenter: Rhonda Costa, Assistant Director, The Caring Place FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

30 MARCH Urbana


Managing & Guiding Relationships Module 7b, Tier 3 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116


31 MARCH Danville

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (repeat session) DACC 2000 E. Main Street 141-142 Bremer Conference Center

It is estimated that 1 in 10 children will experience some form of sexual abuse before age 18. The statistics are staggering. Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children is an excellent workshop to help adults protect children from sexual abuse, dispel myths, and know what to do should a child disclose sexual abuse. Presenters: Lou Anne Burton & Jackie Farber, CCRS FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

31 MARCH Rantoul

Purposeful Play for Toddlers and Twos (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner

Learn what purposeful play looks like, why it is important, and how to plan for it in your program. Presented by: Christy Norton, Child Development Services Specialist, Champaign County Head Start


2 APRIL Urbana


ECE Tier 3, Module 8D: Preschool Development – Cognitive Development 9:00 am to noon 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.


ECE Tier 3, Module 9: School-Age Development 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 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.


4 APRIL Champaign


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



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5 APRIL Urbana

Family & Community – Partners in Learning 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. Registration Deadline: 3/22/16 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 strengths-based family and community engagement plan. Presenter: Jenna Weglarz-Ward, Ed.M., Department of Special Education, U of I

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours $10.00 Make checks payable to “University of Illinois”

6 APRIL Danville

What is CCAP? 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm DACC 2000 E. Main Street Copper Penny Room

Join this informative session to become more familiar with Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) policies and procedures, including the application process, provider qualifications, payment process and parent co-payments. The CCAP is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Presenters: Valerie White & Darrin Nelson, Lead CCAP Support Specialists, CCRS


7 APRIL Mahomet

Parent Partnerships (Mahomet Area Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak Street

How do you develop effective and respectful partnerships among families and childcare professionals? Explore different types of communication and resources, including texts to Tumblr. Presenter: Amy Kilgus Chamley, Director, Mother’s Morning Out FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

11 APRIL Champaign


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

See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Barb Schuldt, CEO, Wee Folk, Decatur


12 APRIL Decatur

Recognition Event: Self Esteem – Do I Deserve to be Happy?

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Room 113

What is self-esteem and why is it important? Evaluate your own self-esteem and learn how to positively impact children’s self-esteem development. Recognition Event: Providers who have participated in the Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship Program, various credentialing programs, Quality Counts: Quality Rating System, ExceleRate™ Illinois, Great START, National Accreditation Programs, or ECIAEYC or MCAEYC will be recognized. Presenter: Jolie Carsten, LCSW, MSW. Elliott Counseling Group FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

13 APRIL Urbana


Community Relationships Module 8a, Tier 3 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116


14 APRIL St. Joseph

The Wonder of Wildlife, Insects and Plants! (St. Joseph Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm ++ Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center 802 E. Douglas

Introducing art, literacy, simple science, and math to the natural world around us. We will share mammals, spiders, rocks, bison, and other wonderful examples of life and nature around us and how to incorporate it into our lives. Come let us share and learn! Presenter: Micha Ronquest, Teacher, Hugs and Bugs, Philo FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

16 APRIL Danville

We Choose Health! 7:30 am check-in; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Workshop DACC 2000 E. Main Street Copper Penny Room

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: Sarah Williams, Richelle Gentry, and Tzia Hibler, Child Care Resource Service

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 8 Training Hours $10.00 (lunch included) Make check payable to “University of Illinois”

16 APRIL Urbana

Early Childhood Developmental Screening 8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Workshop Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. Registration Deadline: 4/2/16 Lunch is included 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 & Linda Culotti, Early Childhood Consultants

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 7.5 Training Hours $15.00 (lunch is included) Make check payable to “University of Illinois”

18 APRIL Champaign


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



21 APRIL Decatur

Stress in Young Children: Identifying it and Knowing What to Do (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Discovery Depot 2715 N. 27th Street

“Stress in Young Children” is a workshop to assist providers to become more familiar with stressors that children are experiencing at a young age. All children will experience stress, sometimes significant amounts of it in their lives. All children experience stress differently; however, stress has an impact on brain development. Participants will become familiar with the range of stressors in children, recognize expressions of stress in young children, understand how to best address stress in children and explore ways to minimize stress in their child care setting. Presenter: Renee Brennan, Caregiver Connections FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

23 APRIL Urbana

Young Learner Special Event (East Central Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children) 8:00 am check-in; 8:30 am to 12:45 pm workshop Carle Forum 611 W. Park Street

HOLD THE DATE. Watch you mail in early March for more details! FCC & Centers 4 Training hours

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25 APRIL Champaign


Module 4 Session 4: Acknowledge, Ask, Adapt See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Barb Schuldt, Executive Director, Wee Folk, Decatur


26 APRIL Urbana

Recognition Event: Self-Esteem – Do I Deserve to Be Happy? 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Carle Conference West B 810 University Avenue (backside of Carle Auxiliary Resale Boutique)

What is self-esteem and why is it important? Evaluate your own self-esteem and learn how to positively impact children’s self-esteem development. Recognition Event: Providers who have participated in the Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship Program, various credentialing programs, Quality Counts: Quality Rating System, ExceleRate™ Illinois, Great START, National Accreditation Programs, or ECIAEYC or MCAEYC will be recognized. Presenter: Jolie Carsten, LCSW, MSW. Elliott Counseling Group FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

27 APRIL Urbana


Family Relationships Module 8b, Tier 3 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116


28 APRIL Rantoul

Parent Partnerships (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner

How do you develop effective and respectful partnerships among families and childcare professionals? Explore different types of communication and resources, including texts to Tumblr. Presenter: Amy Kilgus Chamley, Director, Mother’s Morning Out


2 MAY Urbana

Quality Counts QRS Orientation for License-Exempt Family Child Care Providers 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm 372 Bevier Hall 905 S Goodwin Avenue

This orientation provides license-exempt family child care providers an overview of the goals, quality indicators, benefits of participation, application process, and the system supports available for success at reaching each Circle of Quality. Presenter: Tina Wiegel, Quality Specialist, CCRS

License-Exempt FCC ONLY Call CCRS to register 1 Training Hour FREE

3 MAY Decatur

What is CCAP? 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Room113

Join this informative session to become more familiar with Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) policies and procedures, including the application process, provider qualifications, payment process and parent co-payments. The CCAP is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Presenter: Brenda Eastham, Director, CCRS


5 MAY Mahomet

Oodles and Scads of Fine Motor Fun! (Mahomet Area Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak Street


7 MAY Decatur

Finding a Curriculum that Works for You 8:00 am Check-in; 8:30 am to 12:45 pm Workshop Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Room 113 Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/23/16. 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 & Center Call CCRS to register 4 Training Hours FREE

7 MAY Urbana

Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales 8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am to 12:45 pm Workshop Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/23/16. NO WALK-INS



10 MAY Decatur

The Focus is on You (MCAEYC) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Fireside Room

The Focus is on YOU helps untangle the professional development planning maze. It provides an array of tools and activities to help each participant approach professional development planning with new confidence and skill. A self-assessment tool, guide to barriers and a planning document are all included. Presenter: Mark Obuchowski, Program Specialist, INCCRRA FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

11 MAY Champaign



11 MAY Urbana


Personal & Professional Development Module 9, Tier 3 See page 5 for more information. Presenter: Sandy Davin, Director, Before & After School Programs, Urbana School District #116


17 MAY Decatur

Macon County Child Care Director’s Association 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Kids Castle Learning Center 4445 E. Maynor

Directors Meeting For questions, contact Alisha Cochrane at (217) 330-6626

19 MAY St. Joseph

Purposeful Play for Toddlers and Twos (St. Joseph Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center 802 E. Douglas

Learn what purposeful play looks like, why it is important, and how to plan for it in your program. Presenter: Christy Norton, Child Development Services Specialist, Champaign County Head Start FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

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19 MAY Decatur

A Few of My Favorite Things (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Discovery Depot 2715 N. 27th Street

Literacy must be nurtured in every child within frequent everyday interactions with teachers and peers. Fostering children’s emergent

literacy development does not happen without planned, purposeful thought. This presentation will provide a variety of examples of my favorite stories and activities that I have collected throughout my career to enhance the language and literacy development of young children. Presenter: Linda Culotti, Early Childhood Consultant


21 MAY Decatur

Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales 8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am to 12:45 pm Workshop Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Road Fireside Room Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/7/16. NO WALK-INS



24 MAY Urbana

Stress in Young Children: Identifying it and Knowing What to Do 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Carle Conference West B 810 University Avenue (Backside of Carle Auxiliary Resale Boutique)

“Stress in Young Children” is a workshop to assist providers to become more familiar with stressors that children are experiencing at a young age. All children will experience stress, sometimes significant amounts of it in their lives. All children experience stress differently; however, stress has an impact on brain development. Participants will become familiar with the range of stressors in children, recognize expressions of stress in young children, understand how to best address stress in children and explore ways to minimize stress in their child care setting. Presenter: Renee Brennan, Caregiver Connections FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours FREE

26 MAY Rantoul

Oodles and Scads of Fine Motor Fun! (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner


JUNE

4 & 11 Urbana

Circle of Security Check-in: 8:00 am; 8:30 am to 12:45 pm Workshop Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Must attend both weeks for credit.

Circle of Security Parenting implements decades of attachment research in an accessible, step-by-step process to educate parents & caregivers in group settings, or individual counseling. This training is ideal for individuals working with children in the zero to five ranges and presents examples of secure and problematic parent/child interaction, healthy options in caregiving, and animated graphics designed to clarify principles central to Circle of Security. This 2 session, 8 hour training, will train professionals to help best support the attachment relationship. Presenter: Renee Brennan, Caregiver Connections FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 8 Training Hours total (4 hours each session) FREE

9 JUNE Urbana

Creating Individualized Professional Development Plans 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/26/16 NO WALK-INS

Participants will define and explain the value of professional development. This training will assist in recognizing the relationship of staff development to Continuous Quality Improvement. Participants will also be able to identify the components of an effective professional plan. Presenters: Kathy Martin, Quality Specialist, CCRS and Lou Anne Burton, Training Coordinator, CCRS


16 JUNE Urbana

Understanding and Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/2/16 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. Presenters: Tina Wiegel and Jenny Garinger, Quality Specialists, CCRS


18 JUNE Urbana

Basics of Linguistically & Culturally Appropriate Practice 8:00 am check-in; 8:30 am to 11:45 am Workshop Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/3/16 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: Catherine Welsh, Infant-Toddler Specialist, Child Care Resource & Referral, Eastern Illinois University


25 JUNE Urbana

Introduction to the FCC Environment Rating Scale - Revised (FCCERS-R) 8:00 am Check-In; 8:30 am to 12:45 pm Workshop Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue Space is Limited. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/10/16 NO WALK-INS

This training is for Family Child Care practitioners and provides an overview of the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scales Revised (FCCERS-R). FCCERS-R is a user-friendly assessment tool used to measure of the quality of the learning environment. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool for program self-assessment and improvement planning. In addition, practitioners will be aware of FCCERS-R linkage to national accreditation, Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS) and ExceleRate™ Illinois. Presenters: Tina Wiegel and Jenny Garinger, Quality Specialists, CCRS


19 JULY Decatur

Macon County Child Care Director’s Association 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Baby Talk 710 W. Macon

Directors Meeting For questions, contact Heather Seitz at (217) 422-9930

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April 23, 2016 8:30 am – 12:45 pm

8:00am check-in

Carle Forum 611 W. Park Street

Urbana, IL

Watch your mail in March for details!

April 16, 2016 7:30 am check-in; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

DACC 2000 E. Main Street Copper Penny Room

Danville

January 20-23, 2016 Hyatt Agency, McCormick Place

Chicago, IL

For more information, see: http://openingmindsusa.org/opening-minds-2016/

March 31, 2015

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (repeat session)

DACC 2000 E. Main Street 141-142 Bremer Conference Center

Danville

June 4 and 11

8:00 am check-in; 8:30 am to 12:45 pm Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Avenue

Urbana, IL Circle of Security Parenting implements decades of attachment research in an accessible, step-by-step process. This 2 session, 8 hour training, will train professionals to help best support the attachment relationship.

Presenter: Renee Brennan

Caregiver Connections

http://openingmindsusa.org/opening-minds-2016/

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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

Preschool

Early Intervention may:

Help answer questions about your child’s development Improve both developmental & educational growth

Help children with delays become more independent.

Help give your child the best possible start in life

The early intervention system is a

family-centered service which assists

families to help their children reach

their fullest potential.

Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion Counties

Call: (217) 693-7958 or (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

Toddler

Infant

Bronze Circle of Quality Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center

http://ccrs.illinois.edu/


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