YWCA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR TRAINING CALENDAR

April 2018

metropolitan chicago

April 2018 Professional Development Opportunities

4/7 Introduction to the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS)

Presenter: Whitney Bieber, YWCA Quality Specialist & ITN Trainer

This training is for center-based programs and family child care providers and offers an overview of the Environment Rating Scales. The Environment Rating Scales are user-friendly assessment tools that measure the quality of the learning environment for infants through school-age children. After completing this training, participants will be able to use the tool(s) for program self-assessment and improvement planning.

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Intermediate

8:30am —12:30pm

In Service Hours: 4

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 W. Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

Registration Fee: $10

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4/10 Caring for Mixed Ages of Children

Presenter: Casey Craft, YWCA Infant Toddler Specialist & ITN Trainer

In this training, participants will define developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) as well as recognize the importance of DAP when caring for mixed ages of children. Components of a safe and healthy family child care environment serving mixed ages of children will be discussed as well as identifying areas for program improvement.

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Intermediate

6:30pm—10:00pm

In Service Hours: 3.5

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 W. Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Registration Fee: $10

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4/11 What is CCAP?

Presenter: Joshua Cazar, YWCA Parent Educator

Join this informative session to become more familiar with the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program's (CCAP) policy 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.

** Training Meets CCAP Requirements**

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm—8:30pm

In Service Hours: 2

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 W. Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

Registration Fee:

FREE

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4/11 ¿Que es CCAP?

Presenter: Norma Duran, Bilingual Community Engagement

Specialist

Unase a esta sesion informativo para que se familiarize con la politica y procedimientos del Programa de Asistencia De Cuidado de Ninos de Illinois ( CCAP), incluyendo el proceso de solicitud, calificaciones del proveedor, proceso de pago y los co-pagos de los padres, El CCAP es financiado por el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois.

**Entrenamiento satisface los requisitos de CCAP**

Quién se puede registrar: Todos los Profesionales de Educación Temprana que hablen Español

Nivel de Aprendizaje: Introductorio

6:30pm—8:30pm

Horas en Servicio: 2

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 W. Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

Costo:

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April 2018 Professional Development Opportunities

4/11 Quality Beginnings

Presenter: Mary Hildenbrandt YWCA Community Engagement

Specialist

Interested in starting a home child care business? Then this class

is for you! A brief overview of all the aspects involved in operating

a family child care home, including interviewing parents, marketing

your services, setting up, record keeping and taxes, and more will

be covered.

Who Should Register: New Family Child Care Professionals

Level of Learning: Introductory

9:00am—11:30am

In Service Hours: 2.5

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

Registration Fee: $25

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4/12 ECE Credential Level 1 Module 4

Presenter: Don Gill, YWCA Health and Safety Specialist

Module 4: Learning Happens in Relationships Our kids are constantly responding to family members, teachers, and social relationships that help to shape their understanding of the world around them. This class explores how relationships between families, children, and teachers can help learning, and how crafting the environment around them can help children learn.

** Meets New CCAP Training Requirements**

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm—9:30pm

In Service Hours: 3

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 W. Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

Registration Fee:

FREE

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4/12 Credencial ECE Nivel 1 Módulo 4

Presentador: Ana Sanchez, ITN Trainer

Módulo 4: El Aprendizaje Ocurre en las Relaciones Nuestros niños están constantemente respondiendo a los miembros de la familia, a los profesores, y a relaciones sociales que les ayudan a dar forma a su comprensión del mundo que les rodea. Esta clase explora cómo las relaciones entre las familias, los niños, y los maestros pueden ayudarles a aprender, y cómo la elaboración de su entorno puede ayudar a que los niños aprendan.

**Entrenamiento satisface los requisitos de CCAP**

Quién se puede registrar: Todos los Profesionales de

Educación Temprana que hablen Español

Nivel de Aprendizaje: Introductorio

6:30pm—9:30pm

Horas en Servicio: 3

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 W. Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

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April 2018 Professional Development Opportunities

4/14 CPR/First Aid

Presenter: Ed Atkins, Emergency Response

This training will focus on CPR and choking rescue for adults,

children, and infants. Treatment of bleeding, burns, shock, seizure,

splinting and use of automated external defibrillators will also be

covered.

** Meets New CCAP Training Requirements**

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals

Level of Learning: Introductory

8:00am—12:00pm

In Service Hours: 4

Grace United

Methodist Church

Room 231

300 E. Gartner Rd.

Naperville, 60540

Registration Fee: $65

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4/14 Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards

Presenter: Amy Weseloh, ITN Trainer

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.

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Intermediate

8:00am—2:30pm

Lunch will be provided

In Service Hours: 6

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 W. Army Trail Rd.

Addison, 60101

Registration Fee:

FREE

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4/18 Annual Night at the Museum Event

Highlighted Presentation by: Erikson Institute’s TEC Team

Evaluating Technology Tools for Early Childhood

Join the Technology in Early Childhood (TEC) Center at Erikson Institute for hands-on play with screen and non-based technology tools, including robotics and learn how to evaluate technology tools for early childhood settings. Participants will learn the latest AAP guidelines for screen time and how to connect the NAEYC/Fred Rogers Centers Joint Position Statement on Technology and Interactive Media to their work with young children. Come ready to play and explore!

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Introductory

6:00pm - 9:00pm

6:00 - 6:30:

Food

Networking

Exploring Museum

All participants must

arrive & sign in by 6:30

In Service Hours: 2.5

DuPage Children's Museum

301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540

Registration Fee:

Early Bird Special:

$35—3/31

$45 - beginning 4/1

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April 2018 Professional Development Opportunities

4/19 ECE Credential Level 1 Module 5

Presenter: Don Gill, YWCA Health and Safety Specialist

Module 5: Family and Community Relationships

As our partner in child development, families—especially parents—directly affect a child’s learning. In this class, you will learn new ways of working with parents to help their children enjoy learning. You also will explore the social world of a family to be sure that the learning that takes place in your care is consistent with learning done at home.

** Meets New CCAP Training Requirements**

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm—9:30pm

In Service Hours: 3

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

Registration Fee:

FREE

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4/19 Credencial ECE Nivel 1 Módulo 5

Presenter: Ana Sanchez, ITN Trainer

Módulo 5: La Familia y las Relaciones con la Comunidad

Como nuestro socio en el desarrollo del niño, la familia -sobre todo los padres- afecta directamente el aprendizaje del niño. En esta clase, aprenderá nuevas formas de trabajar con los padres para ayudar a sus niños a disfrutan aprendiendo. También explorará el mundo social de una familia para asegurarse de que el aprendizaje que tiene lugar bajo su cuidado concuerda con el aprendizaje hecho en casa.

**Entrenamiento satisface los requisitos de CCAP**

Quién se puede registrar: Todos los Profesionales de Educación Temprana que hablen Español

Nivel de Aprendizaje: Introductorio

6:30pm—9:30pm

Horas en Servicio: 3

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

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4/21 Finding a Curriculum that Works for You

Presenter: Amy Weseloh, ITN Trainer

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.

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Introductory

8:00am—12:00pm

In Service Hours: 4

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Registration Fee:

FREE

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April 2018 Professional Development Opportunities

4/24 Think Before Acting

Presenter: Joshua Cazar, YWCA Parent Educator

Executive functions are the cognitive skills we need to control and regulate our thoughts, emotions and actions in the face of conflict or distraction. Given that executive functions play a key role in children’s development and their success into adulthood, this training focuses on finding ways to support the development of these skills in the early years.

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm—8:30pm

In Service Hours: 2

Elgin Child & Family

Resource Center

Multi Purpose Room

210 National St.

Registration Fee: $25

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4/25 Choosing Connection Over Control:

The Dos & Don’ts of Classroom Management

Presenter: Susan Mrazek, Ph.D. - Early Childhood Mental Health

Consultant

This training will focus on the power of observation, active listening, and a willingness to take risks. These tools can help to replace teachers feelings of pressure to control and contain children to one of exploration and curiosity about children’s needs. As a group, we will discuss the challenges that arise when attempting to effectively manage your classroom, specific strategies that help in connecting positively with children, and ways in which a teacher or caregiver can tap into her own strengths in order to more effectively manage her day in the classroom.

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm—8:30pm

In Service Hours: 2

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

Registration Fee: $25

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4/26 ECE Credential Level 1 Module 6

Presenter: Don Gill, YWCA Health and Safety Specialist

Module 6: Personal and Professional Development

What does it mean to be a child care professional? How can you be sure you are getting the support and supplies you need? How can you set effective limits with parents and children alike? In this final class, you will learn about your own professional development and how to take care of yourself so you can continue to care for others.

** Meets New CCAP Training Requirements**

Targeted Audience: All Early Childhood & Youth Professionals Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm—9:30pm

In Service Hours: 3

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

Registration Fee:

FREE

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April 2018 Professional Development Opportunities

4/26 Credencial ECE Nivel 1 Módulo 6

Presentador: Ana Sanchez, ITN Trainer

Módulo 6: Desarrollo personal y profesional

¿Qué significa ser un profesional de cuidado niños? ¿Cómo puede

estar seguro de que está recibiendo el apoyo y los suministros que

necesita? ¿Cómo se pueden establecer límites efectivos con

padres e hijos? En esta clase final, aprenderá sobre su propio

desarrollo profesional y cómo cuidarse para que pueda continuar

cuidando a los demás.

**Entrenamiento satisface los requisitos de CCAP**

Quién se puede registrar: Todos los Profesionales de Educación Temprana que hablen Español

Nivel de Aprendizaje: Introductorio

6:30pm—9:30pm

Horas en Servicio: 3

YWCA Patterson &

McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd.

Suite 140

Addison, 60101

Costo:

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4/28 P3 Seminar featuring Lisa Murphy –The Ooey Gooey ®

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