YWCA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR TRAINING CALENDAR

July 2017

metropolitan chicago

7/11 Understanding & Planning for Continuous Quality Improvement

Presenter: Melissa Letts, Quality & Grant Specialist & ITN Trainer

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.

Who Should Register: All Early Childhood Educators

6:30pm - 9:30pm

In Service Hours:3

Buenas Nuevas Community Church

1353 Hinman St Montgomery, IL 60538

Fee: $10

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7/12 ECE Credential Level 1: Module 1

Presenter: Whitney Bieber, Quality Specialist & ITN Trainer

Module 1: Child Development Overview Participants receive an overview in child development for children birth through early school-age. Emphasis will be on understanding basic milestones in development as well as on strategies used to promote the healthy development of children

** Training Meets CCAP Requirements**

Who Should Register: All Early Childhood Educators

6:30pm - 9:30pm

In Service Hours: 3

St. Augustine College 841 N Lake Street Aurora IL 60506

Fee: FREE

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7/13 Powerful Interactions: Implementing Meaningful Interactions in your Environments

Presenter: Casey Craft, YWCA Infant Toddler Specialist The things you say and the things you do when you interact with children each day make a big difference in their lives. You can enhance children’s learning and your effectiveness as a teacher if just some of your “everyday” interactions become intentional and purposeful. You will discover new ways to interact with children in a meaningful way, create language samples to take back into your environment and work with others while engaging in language activities that will expand the way you are interacting with children in your programs

Who Should Register: All Early Childhood Educators Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm - 8:30pm

In Service Hours: 2

YWCA Patterson & McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd. Suite 140

Addison, IL 60101

Fee: $25

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July 2017 Professional Development Opportunities

7/19 ECE Credential Level 1: Module 2a

Presenter: Whitney Bieber, YWCA Quality Specialist & ITN Trainer

Module 2a: Health Issues for Children in Group Care Ensuring a child’s health and wellbeing requires more than basic first aid and emergency contacts. In this class, you will learn how to help the growth of healthy children—from the basics like hand washing to a more in-depth look at various practices surrounding health care.

** Training Meets CCAP Requirements**

Who Should Register: All Early Childhood Educators Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm - 9:30pm

In Service Hours: 3

St. Augustine College

841 N Lake Street, Aurora IL 60506

Fee: FREE

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7/20 Talking Circles: A Tool for Teaching tolerance

Presenter: Laurie Flanagan, YWCA Coordinator of Prevention Education Services BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…….if you missed this session at the Educators Conference now is your chance to register!

A Talking Circle is a simple but effective tool that can increase important social emotional skills such as listening, patience, and empathy at any age. It helps participants to recognize that their behaviors have impact on others. When used in a classroom setting on a regular basis, talking circles can help reduce bullying and challenging behaviors. Come join our circle!

Targeted Audience All Early Childhood Educators Level of Learning: Introductory

6:45pm - 8:15pm

In Service Hours: 1.5

YWCA Patterson & McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd. Suite 140

Addison, IL 60101

Fee: $25

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7/25 Comienzos de Calidad

Presenter: Norma Duran, YWCA Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist

¿Está interesado en comenzar un negocio de calidad de cuidado de niños en la casa? ¡Entonces esta clase es para usted! Se revisará, en forma general, todos los aspectos envueltos en operar un negocio familiar de cuidado de niños, incluyendo entrevista con los padres, mercadeando sus servicios, manteniendo archivos e impuestos, y mucho más.

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

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Horas en Servicio: 2.5

YWCA Patterson & McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd. Addison, IL 60101

Costo: $25

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7/17 Quality Beginnings

Presenter: Susan Stewart 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.

Targeted Audience New Family Child Care Educators Level of Learning: Introductory

6:00pm - 8:30pm

In Service Hours: 2.5

YWCA Patterson & McDaniel Family Center

2055 Army Trail Rd. Suite 140

Addison, IL 60101

Fee: $25

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July 2017 Professional Development Opportunities

July 2017 Professional Development Opportunities

7/26 ECE Credential Level 1: Module 2b

Presenter: Whitney Bieber, YWCA Quality Specialist & ITN Trainer

Module 2b: Nutrition Issues for Group Care Whether you are responsible for providing a quick snack or a well-balanced meal, understanding children’s dietary needs creates healthier and happier kids. Learn the basics of good nutrition, food safety, and various practices surrounding nutrition through this class that offers hands-on activities and practical discussions that will make science and good nutrition easy to understand.

** Training Meets CCAP Requirements**

Who Should Register: All Early Childhood Educators Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm - 9:30pm

In Service Hours: 3

St. Augustine College 841 N Lake Street,

Aurora IL 60506

Fee: FREE

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7/27 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**

Who Should Register: All Early Childhood Educators Level of Learning: Introductory

6:30pm - 8:30pm

In Service Hours: 2

St. Augustine College 841 N Lake Street,

Aurora IL 60506

Fee: FREE

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7/27 ¿Que es CCAP?

Presenter: Norma Duran, Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist

Unase a esta sesion informative para que se familiarice 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.

** Training Meets CCAP Requirements**

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

St. Augustine College 841 N. Lake St.

Aurora, IL 60101

Costo: Gratis

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YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral

Training Registration Form

Please print clearly – please use one form per person. Make additional copies as needed.

In order to finalize your registration, we must receive a completed registration form with payment, if applicable.

Name: ____________________________________ Home Phone: __________________ E-mail: ____________________ (Receive registration confirmation via email) Myrtle’s Club Member ID:_______________________________ Facility Type: Child Care Center Family Child Care Home Family Child Care Group Home Job Title: Kith and Kin (not licensed, caring for children of family or friends) Potential Provider Independent Consultant FCC Owner FCC Assistant Center Director Center Asst. Director Center Teacher Center Assistant Teacher Parent Other (please specify) _____________________ Center/Business Name: ___________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ City/Zip/State: ______________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Fax: ______________________ Do you currently serve children on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)? Yes No

DuPage County Kane County Other (please specify)________________ Number of years in current position: Less than 6 mos. 6-12 mos. 1-3 yrs. More than 3 yrs. Ages of children you personally provide care for: FCC – check all ages that apply Center Staff – check primary age you provide care for only

Infants Toddlers (15 months – 23 months) 2 Years Preschool School Age

List each training you would like to register for including date, title of training, and fee. Please list total amount owed for all training in highlighted box below.

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Myrtle’s Club Members 10% Discount (Total Amount x .10) $

ADJUSTED TOTAL: $

Please make all checks payable to YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Are you…… License-exempt Licensed by DCFS Not applicable

Return Completed Form To: YWCA CCR&R 2055 W. Army Trail Rd. – Ste. 140 Addison, IL 60101 Attn: Training Registration

YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral Forma de Registro

Por favor, escriba claro – use una forma por persona. Haga copias adicionales cuando lo necesite.

En orden de finalizar su registración, debemos recibir la forma de registro completa con el pago, si aplica.

Nombre: __________________________ Teléfono de Casa: ______________________ Dirección de e-mail: _____________________________ Su posición: Amigos y parientes (cuida niños de familia o amigos sin licencia) Proveedor potencial Consultor independiente Dueño de hogar familiar de cuidado de niños Asistente de hogar familiar de cuidado de niños Director/a de guardería Asistente de director/a Maestro/a de guardería Asistente de maestro/a Padre/madre Otros (por favor, especifique) _____________________ Nombre de trabajo: ______________________________________________________ Dirección: _____________________________________________________________ iudad/Código postal/Estado: _____________________________________________ Teléfono: _________________________ Fax: _______________________ ¿Actualmente, tiene niños que reciben ayuda financiera del Programa de Asistencia (CCAP)? Sí No

Condado de Dupage Condado de Kane Otro (por favor, especifique)______________________ ¿Cuánto tiempo tiene usted cuidando niños?: Menos de 6 meses 6-12 meses 1-3 años Más de 3 años Edades de los niños que usted personalmente cuida: Proveedor de hogar familiar de cuidado de niños – marque todas las edades que apliquen. Empleados de guardería – marque solo la edad primaria que usted provee cuidado Infantes Pequeñines (15 meses – 23 meses) 2 años Pre-Escolar Edad Escolar Liste todo entrenamiento que le gustaría registrarse incluyendo fecha, título del entrenamiento y cuota. Por favor, liste la cantidad total que debe pagar por todos los entrenamientos en el cuadro resaltado.

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TOTAL AJUSTADO: $

Por favor, haga todo cheque pagable a la YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

La guardería o el hogar está……

Exento de Licencia Con Licencia del DCFS No aplicable

Enviar forma completa a: YWCA Metropolitan Chicago 2055 W. Army Trail Rd. Suite 140 Addison, IL 60101

Attn: Training Registration