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Fall 2012

Vol. 19 No. 2

Director’s Viewpoint

Due to the state budget cuts, parent co-payments will increase beginning July 1

st or as parents complete their redetermination

paperwork and get a new approval. The new co-payment amounts will be listed on your approval notice. Please note the change.

Payments will continue to be issued approximately three weeks after entry into the system. Remember, beginning in July 2011, Illinois changed the way it pays for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). They reduced the amount of state dollars used to fund the program and replaced them with federal monies that can also be used for this purpose. For budgeting purposes, most providers should expect that the time frame to receive a check will change from two weeks to three weeks after entry into the system. Certificates paid with state funds may be paid earlier at times, but there is no guarantee this will happen to you on a regular basis or is something on which you can count. Did you know that most creditors will change your due date if you tell them your pay date was changed? Try arranging your due dates toward the end of the month, when you’ll most likely have your payment. Don’t forget. . . .

CCRS is on Facebook. We will be putting updates to trainings, program information, grant details, headline news, etc.

On July 1st

the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) reimbursement rates increased for licensed and licensed exempt day care homes. For licensed homes to get the increase, you must complete a new rate certification sheet. If you need one, call our office or go online at www.ccrs.illinois.edu. Child Care Centers did not receive an increase.

Professional Development and Accreditation funds will be available this fiscal year; however, the forms are not ready yet. Please check our website or call the office to see if they are available.

Remember, quality early care and education allows children to learn and families to work – a formula for success. Let your Legislators know how important child care is to you.

Go to www.actforchildren.org to find your

“Let’s Move” is an initiative of the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity. According to the Let’s Move website www.letsmove.gov, “Over the past three decades, childhood obesity

rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese.” Obesity prevention starts early by encouraging healthy lifestyle habits even in the youngest of children. The Let’s Move website provides step-by-step strategies and tips to integrate healthy eating and physical activity into a child’s life. Child Care Resource Service is part of a partnership, which includes the City of Urbana and the Family Resiliency Center, to bring the Let’s Move initiative to child care providers and parents. (The City of Urbana, with assistance from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, enrolled in the Let’s Move! initiative in February 2012.) Drew Schlosser and Sarah Williams, both Resource Specialists at the Child Care Resource Service, were invited to take the information from the Let’s Move website and incorporate it into a workshop. Aside from their work at CCRS, both Sarah and Drew are experienced personal trainers educated in the areas of nutrition, kinesiology and physical activity. Sarah and Drew created a workshop which combines activities, tips and techniques intended to inspire child care professionals to embrace a healthier lifestyle themselves and to incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into their programs. All of the activities can be done in either the child care setting or in the child’s home. Indeed, children will receive take-home projects to complete with their parents. We invite you to participate in this fun and informative workshop which will be offered several times and in several locations throughout the year. Enjoy!

You can register online for free trainings at http://ccrs.illnois.edu. Go to providers/trainings and scroll down to green start button.

A meric a ’s Move to R a i se a

Heal thi er G e ner atio n of K ids

http://www.ccrs.illinois.edu/

http://www.actforchildren.org/

http://www.letsmove.gove/

http://ccrs.illnois.edu/

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NO ADMITTANCE AFTER 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD. PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY.

TRAININGS MAY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER CREDENTIALS CHECK CCRS WEBSITE (http://ccrs.illinois.edu) FOR MORE REGISTRATION RULES & INFORMATION!

DATE Title Time Address Course Description Audience Training Hours CDA Fee

27 OCTOBER Urbana

An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales (8:00 am check-in) 8:30 am to 12:45 pm 328 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Urbana

This 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.

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 4 Training Hours CDA 5 $15.00 NO WALK-INS!

16 OCTOBER Urbana Quality Rating System Orientation

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 328 Bevier Hall 905 S. Goodwin Urbana

Quality matters in child care. Learn about the statewide Quality Rating System (QRS) that recognizes family child care and center-based 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 payment 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 & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 5 FREE NO WALK-INS! 12 NOVEMBER Urbana

What is CCAP?

September 20 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

C o n t e n t s :

Page 1 — Director’s Viewpoint Special Events

— Quality Counts: Quality Rating System

Page 3 — Directors’ Meetings

Page 3 — Gateways to Opportunity

Page 4 — Association & Local Trainings Page 5 — Association & Local Trainings Page 6 — Association & Local Trainings

Page 7 — Program for Infant Toddler Care

Page 8 — Developmental Screening

Inserts: ECE Credential Level 1 School Age and Youth Development Credential Level 1 Registration Form

… . o r s o w e a r e p l a n n i n g !

As you have probably noticed, for the past two years the state has REQUIRED the use of the Environment Rating Scales when applying for the QC grants. At the very least, programs have had to do a self-assessment using the proper tool(s). Informational sessions for providers will be scheduled after the QCCC Grant Training which will be held in early September for Resource and Referral staff. Keep an eye out for our postcard mailing to learn those specific dates – or check our website.

If you have not done so already, or even if it’s been some time ago, it is strongly suggested that providers attend “An Introduction the Environment Rating Scales”. This training is scheduled for Oct. 27

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in Urbana, centrally located for the entire service delivery area. Anyone interested in applying for the QC grants will be better prepared to write their grant by understanding the scoring and the meaning behind their ERS scores. In case you are interested in learning more about the relationship these items have to the Quality Rating System, an Orientation session has been scheduled for October 16 in Urbana.

Professional Recognition

All QRS are Registry approved classes.

Eugenia Guess of Little Wings, Rantoul, has been

awarded the Gateways to Opportunity Illinois Director

Credential (Level 1), Infant Toddler Credential (Level 2),

and ECE Credential (Level 4).

Early Learning (Champaign) recently was awarded Star

Level 2 in the prestigious Gateways to Opportunity

Quality Counts Quality Rating System.

Barb Schuldt of Child Care Resource Service has

received Gateways to Opportunity ECE Credential

(Level 5) and Infant Toddler Credential (Level 5).

Check SEPT. 20 on

this Calendar for

MORE INFORMATION!

Application Process?

Provider Qualifications?

Payment Process?

Parent Co-Payments?

http://ccrs.illinois.edu/


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Do you want to go to college for a degree or take some classes?

Gateways to Opportunity Scholarship Program provides financial help!

DATE Title Time Address Contact Fee

Champaign County Child Care Association – Directors’ Group

12 SEPT Champaign

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Early Learning 809 W. Kirby Champaign

Questions? Contact Jill Moore: 217-359-0300 FREE

10 OCT Urbana

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Perkins Family Restaurant 1214 W. University Ave. Urbana

RSVP to Connie Wilson: 217-356-1247 or [email protected] Each person pays for own meal.

14 NOV Urbana

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


12 DEC NO MEETING NO MEETING

9 JAN Champaign

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm First United Methodist Day Care 210 W. Church Champaign


Danville Area Directors’ Association

27 SEPT Danville

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

Questions? Contact Ana Nasser:

217-443-8833 FREE

29 NOV

Danville

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Crosspoint Human Services Early Learning 201 N. Hazel Danville


217-443-8833 FREE

24 JAN

Danville

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Two by Two Daycare 3350 E. Voorhees St. Danville


217-443-8833 FREE

Macon County Child Care Directors’ Association

18 SEPT Decatur

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Decatur Day Care Center 2075 E. Lakeshore Decatur

Questions? Contact Janice Baldwin or Tonya

Bond: 217-422-2044 FREE

20 NOV Decatur

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Discovery Depot Child Care Center 2715 N. 27

th Street Decatur

Questions? Contact Lori Brown:

217-429-1052 FREE

GATEWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY

HELP YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH?

Did you know Illinois has 5 CREDENTIALS to validate your education and experience?

ECE Credential Level 1 „ ECE Credential „ Infant Toddler Credential „ Illinois Director Credential School-Age and Youth

Development Credential Level 1

Do you want to improve your program and/or be rewarded financially for the quality program you have?

Quality Counts Quality Rating System is for you!

Keep track of your professional development the FREE & easy way…

Through the GATEWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY 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 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.

Taking classes and need more income? (a check every 6 months?)

GreatSTART has a plan

for YOU!

QUESTIONS about planning your professional path?

A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR will help you explore and achieve careers in early care and education and school-age care. Call 866-697-8278 to set up an appointment with one today!

HOW DOES

VERBAL JUDO

October 4 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Carle Forum 611 W. Park

This training involves specific methods to de-escalate and/or avoid verbal confrontations. These specific methods will help achieve cooperation when there are disagreements. Communicating with difficult people can be accomplished with a little practice. The method is empathetic and respectful.

Presenter: Michael D. Schlosser Ph.D., Interim Director, University of Illinois Police Training Institute

“You really don’t want to miss this presentation! In addition to great information the presenter is

entertaining and funny. You will greatly enjoy the evening and be better equipped to deal with those

difficult situations.” Lou Anne Burton, Training Coordinator, CCRS

East Central Illinois Association for Education of Young Children

CPDU/CEU Credit

mailto:[email protected]

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11 SEPT Decatur

You, Me and Us (Mid-Central Association for Education of Young Children) 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd.

Learn how to incorporate diversity into your childcare program. Presented by: Diana Shipley, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 3, 4 FREE for members ($2 for non-members)

13 SEPT Mahomet

Let’s Move! (Mahomet Area Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak St.

This workshop combines activities, tips & techniques intended to inspire you to embrace a healthier lifestyle and to incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into your program. Come and have fun. Presented by: Drew Schlosser and Sarah Williams, Resource Specialists, CCRS FCC & Centers & Parents Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 1, 2 FREE

13 SEPT St. Joseph

Developmentally Appropriate Activities in Math, Science and Language Arts (St. Joseph Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center 802 E. Douglas

In this workshop, you will learn how easy it is to incorporate the Illinois Early Learning Standards (ELS) into your program. Through a variety of methods (including make-and-take). You will explore activities in the areas of math, science, and language arts that actively engage children in learning that is developmentally appropriate. Presented by: Diana Shipley, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers & Parents Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE

18 SEPT Rantoul

Understanding Trauma and Children Exposed to Violence (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner

This training was developed collaboratively among multiple Strengthening Families Illinois Partner Agencies, and the curriculum is designed specifically as a starting point to increase professional’s knowledge and ability to become a resource for families struggling with challenges related to trauma and children exposed to violence. Presented by: Marilee Wright, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, Caregiver Connections

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

20 SEPT Decatur

Time-Out Outlawed (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Discovery Depot/Easter Seals 2715 N. 27

th St.

What does time-out mean to you? Come and learn the differences between time-out and time-in. We will also discuss the effects of time-out and explore possible alternatives. Presented by: Barb Schuldt, Infant Toddler Specialist, CCRS

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

20 SEPT Champaign

What Is CCAP? 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Champaign Public Library Robeson Pavilion Rm. C 200 W. Green Street

Join this informative session to become more familiar with Illinois Child Care Assistance Program’s (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: Dottie Squire, Coordinator, CCRS

FCC & Centers & Parents Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 5 FREE

20 - 22 SEPT

Springfield

Illinois AEYC Conference

GROWING FUTURES

3 Day Conference Prairie Capital Convention Center 1 Convention Plaza

Registration is now open. Visit us at http://illinoisaeyc.org/conferences for more information.

24 SEPT Arcola

Put Your Finger In It! (Arcola Area Family Child Care Association)

Arcola Public Library 407 E. Main St. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Learn sensory and art experiences for all ages! Discover new and unusual items for exploration. Presented by: Rhonda Costa, Assistant Director, The Caring Place, Urbana

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

25 SEPT Champaign

Let’s Move! (Champaign-Urbana Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Champaign Public Library Robeson Pavilion Rm. A & B 200 W. Green St.

This workshop combines activities, tips & techniques intended to inspire you to embrace a healthier lifestyle and to incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into your program. Come and have fun. Presented by: Drew Schlosser and Sarah Williams, Resource Specialists, CCRS FCC & Centers & Parents Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 1, 2 FREE

26 SEPT Watseka

Child Predators and the Grooming Process (Watseka Area Child Care Association) Calvary Lutheran Church 120 W. Hickory St. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Participants will learn to identify behaviors used by pedophiles to gain access to children. Presented by: Kamie Harrison, Iroquois County Sexual Assault. Discussion of common lures and grooming strategies used by these child predators. Presented by: Gregg Barrett, Iroquois County Probation. Also included will be information on the new grooming statutes as well as frequently asked questions regarding the sex offender registry list.

FCC & Centers & Parents Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 3 FREE CPDUs/CEUs Available

29 SEPT Champaign

Opening the Door to Wonder 9:00 am to 12:15 pm Champaign Public Library Robeson Pavilion Rm. A & B 200 W. Green St.

Discovery strategies to help young children understand their world through hands-on activities. This experience will offer content in physical, biological, earth, and environmental science. Spend a Saturday morning doing fun activities to enhance the science content in your curriculum. Presented by: Tess Bennett, Ph.D., International Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 3 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE Maximum 25

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C O M E J O I N U S ! ! Talk to other home daycare providers about successes or challenges,

even vent if necessary. Plus, get new ideas to use. Join a family child care cohort!

The group will be led by Barb Schuldt, Infant Toddler Specialist, Child Care Resource Service. Each month is a new topic that will be collaboratively chosen. Members are all home family child care providers. Training hours are available.

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

Danville - first Wednesday of month Champaign/Urbana - first Thursday of month Watseka - second Wednesday of month Milford - third Wednesday of month

Meets in a provider’s home. Space Limited!

http://illinoisaeyc.org/conferences

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4 OCT Danville

Vermilion County CAPIT Conference

Navigating Systems to Improve Coping &

Learning After Childhood Trauma

(8:00 to 8:30 Registration) 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Conference Danville Area Community College Bremer Conference Center

Dr. Lusk, Clinical Director of the Baby Fold, returns to Danville along with other trauma experts to address how we can better meet the social-emotional and educational needs of youth who have experienced trauma from abuse through trauma-informed approaches and systems transformation. Reagan’s Rescue founder, Greg Williams, is the opening keynote speaker. This conference is designed for teachers, administrators, foster parents, police officers, probation officers, educators, counselors, social workers, crisis workers, parents, and childcare workers and others. CEUs and CPDUs available. Register on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com after Aug.1. $25 (lunch provided)

4 OCT Mahomet

Let’s Play! (Mahomet Area Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak St.

Learn how to use play-based philosophy to foster each child’s early development. Presented by: Jenna Weglarz-Ward, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers & Parents Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE

4 OCT Urbana

Verbal Judo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Carle Forum 611 W. Park

This training involves specific methods to de-escalate and/or avoid verbal confrontations. These specific methods will help achieve cooperation when there are disagreements. Communicating with difficult people can be accomplished with a little practice. On the other hand, certain words and actions only escalate verbal confrontations. He provides an empathetic, respectful method. Presented by: Michael D. Schlosser Ph.D., Interim Director, University of Illinois Police Training Institute FCC & Centers & Parents Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 6 FREE CEUs & CPDUs Available

6 OCT Onarga

Separation Anxiety, Transitions Made Easy (Tender Loving Karegivers of Our Young) 8:00 am to 12:15 pm U of I Extension Office 912 Seminary Ave.

Please don’t go! Children can have a difficult time when their parent or loved one leaves them with a caregiver. Learn about separation anxiety and ways to help the transition from parent to caregiver. Other transitions throughout the day will be covered too. Presented by: Barb Schuldt, Infant Toddler Specialist, CCRS


6 OCT Bloomington

Taking Care of Business: The Nuts and Bolts of Family Child Care (Mclean County Family Child Care Association) 8:00 am to 3:45 pm Double Tree Hotel 10 Brickyard Drive

Keynote Speaker: Tom Copeland, a national trainer, author and advocate on business issues for family child care providers. Also presenting is Rex N Dachenbach, CPCU, Technical trainer at NSI, a Division of West Bend Mutual Insurance Company FCC Questions? Call Tami O’Daniel: 390-663-0521 or email: [email protected] 5.75 Training Hours $45

9 OCT Decatur

It’s Not Rocket Science (Mid-Central Association for Education of Young Children) 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd.

Quick and easy ways to improve your science centers. Presented by: Diana Shipley, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE for members ($2 for non-members)

11 OCT St. Joseph

Understanding Trauma and Children Exposed to Violence (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 was developed collaboratively among multiple Strengthening Families Illinois Partner Agencies, and the curriculum is designed specifically as a starting point to increase professional’s knowledge and ability to become a resource for families struggling with challenges related to trauma and children exposed to violence. Presented by: Marilee Wright, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, Caregiver Connections


16 OCT Rantoul

Let’s Move! (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner

This workshop combines activities, tips & techniques intended to inspire you to embrace a healthier lifestyle and to incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into your program. Come and have fun. Presented by: Drew Schlosser and Sarah Williams, Resource Specialists, CCRS FCC & Centers & Parents Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 1,2 FREE

18 OCT Decatur

Let’s Play! (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Discovery Depot/Easter Seals 2715 N. 27

th St.

Learn how to use play-based philosophy to foster each child’s early development. Presented by: Jenna Weglarz-Ward, Early Childhood Consultant FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE

18-19 OCT

Springfield

18th

Annual Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Statewide Conference

Children Matter….Get Involved

Hilton Hotel Springfield Illinois

To learn more, go to http://www.preventchildabuseillinois.org or call (217) 522-1129.

22 OCT Arcola

Shaken Baby Syndrome (Arcola Area Family Child Care Association)

Arcola Public Library 407 E. Main St. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Taking care of babies can be difficult and frustrating at times. Learn why you should NEVER shake a baby. Learn ways to help a crying baby and to keep yourself calm. Presented by: Lou Anne Burton, Training Coordinator, CCRS and Jackie Farber, Resource

Specialist, CCRS FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 1 FREE

23 OCT Champaign

Reclaiming Childhood (Champaign-Urbana Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Kids 1

st 4109 Colleen Dr.

Review current studies on media use among children and how it impacts their mental health as well as cognitive, emotional and social development. Controversial issues about media’s effects on children will also be discussed. Presented by: Christina Sanantonio, Coordinator, Family Violence Coordinating Council, 6

th Judicial Circuit


24 OCT Watseka

Are You Kidding Me? (Watseka Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Calvary Lutheran Church 120 W. Hickory St.

Be prepared to smile while you learn some positive strategies for dealing with challenging behavior. Presented by: Tamara Guy, Prevention Specialist, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois


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1 NOV Mahomet

Math Motivations

(Mahomet Area Family Child Care Assoc.) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Mahomet Public Library 1702 E. Oak St.

There’s more than counting and recognizing shapes in math. Pre-math and math skills can make learning fun for all! Math can be messy fun, and more than just numbers. Presented by: Rhonda Costa, Assistant Director, The Caring Place, Urbana


8 NOV St. Joseph

Art Activities Unlimited (St. Joseph Area Child Care Association)

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center 802 E. Douglas

There’s more to art than paint and paper. Hands-on activities to incorporate unusual items into your children’s art experiences. Presented by: Rhonda Costa, Assistant Director, The Caring Place, Urbana FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 2 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE

13 NOV Decatur

Stories Aren’t Just for Reading (Mid-Central Association for Education of Young Children) 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd.

Make your stories come to life by doing additional activities to extend them. Presented by: Diana Shipley, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 2 FREE for members ($2 for non-members)

15 NOV Decatur

Toys on the Cheap (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Discovery Depot/Easter Seals 2715 N. 27

th St.

Toys, games, and activities, made from recycled everyday materials. Make items to take back and use with the children in your care. Presented by: Rhonda Costa, Assistant Director, The Caring Place, Urbana

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

20 NOV Rantoul

Fire Safety (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner

Learn about fire safety and safe equipment use. Presented by: John Carpenter, Rantoul Fire Department


27 NOV Champaign

Understanding Trauma and Children Exposed to Violence (Champaign-Urbana Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Kids 1

st 4109 Colleen Dr.

This training was developed collaboratively among multiple Strengthening Families Illinois Partner agencies, and the curriculum is designed specifically as a starting point to increase professional’s knowledge and ability to become a resource for families struggling with challenges related to trauma and children exposed to violence. Presented by: Marilee Wright, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, Caregiver Connections


28 NOV Watseka

Dramatic Play (Watseka Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Calvary Lutheran Church 120 W. Hickory St.

When preschoolers pretend by engaging in dramatic play, they actually are developing a variety of skills. Dramatic play allows kids cognitive opportunities for thinking through problems creatively, planning and organizing, and using languages effectively. It is more than meets the eye. Presented by: Rhonda Costa, Assistant Director, The Caring Place, Urbana


8 JAN Decatur

Creating Fun Snacks (Mid-Central Association for Education of Young Children) 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Creative Kids Daycare 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd.

Hands-on teaching instills in a child’s mind not only doing it, but with these fun snacks (for children 2-12 years of age) will help the child take ownership with what they eat. Ideas and booklets will be given for you to actually go back and have at your daycare. Presented by: Dianne S. Cox, Director, Creative Kids Day Care and Learning Supplies

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 1.5 Training Hours CDA 1 FREE for members ($2 for non-members)

10 JAN Mahomet

Shaken Baby Syndrome

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

Taking care of babies can, at times, be difficult and frustrating. Learn why you should NEVER shake a baby. Learn to help a crying baby and ways to keep yourself calm. Presented by: Lou Anne Burton & Jackie Farber, Training Coordinator & Resource Specialist


10 JAN St. Joseph

Musical Instruments for a Song (St. Joseph Area Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Prince of Peace Community Early Learning Center 802 E. Douglas

Learn how to make homemade instruments on the cheap and how to incorporate music into your program – even if you can’t carry a tune! Presented by: Rhonda Costa, Assistant Director, The Caring Place, Urbana


15 JAN Rantoul

Tips, Tricks and Techniques for Cooking Make It - Taste It Cupcakes (Rantoul Area Providers Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner

Learn some tips, tricks, and techniques to add to your cooking skills that will make your daily cooking tasks easier. Also – make and taste some cupcakes. Presented by: Lisa Lewey Shields and Maggie Johnson, Family Child Care Owners


17 JAN Decatur

The Face of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Decatur Area Family Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Discovery Depot/Easter Seals 2715 N. 27

th St.

How can I tell if a child has fetal alcohol syndrome, and more importantly, how can I educate and provide for that child? Participants will learn how the consumption of alcohol during a pregnancy can affect a child for life and how to meet their special needs. Presented by: Diana Shipley, Early Childhood Consultant


22 JAN Champaign

Time-Out Outlawed (Champaign-Urbana Child Care Association) 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Kids 1st 4109 Colleen Dr.

What does time-out mean to you? Come and learn the differences between time-out and time-in. We will also discuss the effects of time-out and explore possible alternatives. Presented by: Barb Schuldt, Infant Toddler Specialist, CCRS


28 JAN Arcola

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children (Arcola Area Family Child Care Association) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Arcola Public Library 407 E. Main St.

Learn what you can do to protect children in your community. Presented by: Lou Anne Burton, Training Coordinator, CCRS and Jackie Farber, Resource Specialist, CCRS


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6 & 13 OCT

Decatur

The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care (Check-in: 8:00 am) 8:30 am to 5:00 pm NO WALK-INS! Creative Kids Day Care 1177 W. Hickory Point Road

The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care provides a practical approach to planning for a home setting and for encouraging individual development in a mixed age group. Presented by: Diane Shipley, Childhood Educational Consultant.

FCC Call CCRS to register 15 Total Training Hours CDA 1,2,3,4,5,8 $25 for both days (includes lunch for each day) Registration deadline September 22.

20 OCT

Danville

SpecialCare (Check-in: 8:00 am) 8:30 am to 5:00 pm NO WALK-INS! Copper Penny Room Danville Area Community College 2000 E. Main Go in main entrance of Vermilion Hall, down hallway and past elevator down left stairs.

SpecialCare assists caregivers in caring for children with disabilities in inclusive care settings. This workshop is based on the philosophy that all children have the right to participate in the developmentally-appropriate activities within inclusive and natural community settings. This training includes: the benefits of inclusive childcare, building on traditional caregivers’ roles and skills, and expanding caregivers’ knowledge and comfort level when working with children with special needs. Meets the DCFS training requirement of 6 or more hours of training on children with disabilities. Presented by: Dr. Eileen Borgia, Early Childhood Consultant

FCC & Centers Call CCRS to register 7.5 Training Hours CDA 3 4 6,8 $20.00 (includes lunch) Registration deadline October 6.

DANVILLE PITC Module I: Social Emotional Growth and Socialization $12.00 for full Module NO WALK-INS!

11 SEPT Week 1: Temperament Traits (check-in 6:15) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2 Hours Danville Area Community College 2000 E. Main (Lincoln Hall/Copper Penny Room) Go in main entrance of Vermilion Hall, down hall and past elevator down left stairs.

18 SEPT Week 2: Social-Emotional Milestones (check-in 6:15) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2 Hours

25 SEPT Week 3: Understanding Children’s Behavior (check-in 6:15) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2 Hours

2 OCT Week 4: Guidance and Discipline with Infants and Toddlers in Group Care (check-in 6:15) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2 Hours

DANVILLE

NO WALK-INS!

PITC Module II: Group Care $12.00 for full Module

9 OCT Week 1: Exploring Primary Caregiving, Responsive Caregiving, and Small Groups (check-in 6:15) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2 Hours

Danville Area Community College 2000 E. Main (Lincoln Hall/Copper Penny Room) Go in main entrance of Vermilion Hall, down hall and past elevator down left stairs.

16 OCT Week 2: Environments for Group Care (check-in 6:15) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2 Hours

23 OCT Week 3: More Than Just Routine (check-in 6:15) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2 Hours

30 OCT Week 4: Making It Happen: Individualized Care (check-in 6:15) 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 2 Hours

Module I: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND SOCIALIZATION Healthy social-emotional development in infancy underlies all other learning and is, to a great extent, dependent upon the child’s close relationship with respectful, caring adults. Infant/toddler care teachers can support an infant’s growing sense of self by providing security, warm acceptance and appreciation for the child’s growing independence. An infant/toddler care teacher’s ability to promote social-emotional development in children is influenced by the infant/toddler care teacher’s own feelings and experiences, so training also focuses on self-awareness.

(CDA 2, 3, 4, 7, 8)

Module II: GROUP CARE Module II deals with the implementation of the Program for Infant Toddler Care philosophy through program policies which support close relationships between children, families, and child care providers. These policies are: the creation of small groups, primary infant/toddler care teacher assignments, and continuity of care that keeps children and infant/toddler care teachers together over time. In addition, this module deals with the basics of daily care and the development and maintenance of an environment that supports the child’s health and safety, as well as social-emotional development and learning. Training topics in this module include creating intimacy in infant/toddler groups, caregiving routines, creating safe and interesting environments, and respectful caregiving. (CDA 3, 4, 5, 6)

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

Sign up for complete module (4 classes). Sign up by August 28!

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

Answer questions about your child’s cognitive, physical,

speech/language, and social-emotional development

Identify delays early and connect your child to needed services

Reassurance that your child is developing properly

Help your child to be ready to learn in school

Non-Prof it 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

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

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

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

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