Our Classes
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters
Free
with Lina Rinko

Description.
The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Report¬ers understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse. Everyone who suspects child abuse or neglect should call the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hot¬line to make a report, but Mandated Reporters are required by law to do so.Will run
Hablemos de la Violencia Domestica
Free
with Gilda Figueroa

Description.
Este entrenamiento proveerá información acerca del impacto del abuso doméstico en la sociedad y en el desarrollo social y emocional del niño. El “ciclo de abuso” será discutido así como los indicadores de señales de alarma. También se proveerán estrategias para apoyar a los niños y sus familias.The Embracement of Multiple Intelligence in Modern Day Early Childhood Program
Free
with Lina Rinko

Description.
This training will demonstrate to early childhood professionals the theory of Multiple Intelligence by well-known American psychologist Howard Gardner. Howard Gardner identified 8 forms of intelligences: musical-rhythmic, visual-spatial, verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalistic. In this training we will examine each area of intelligence. Childcare professionals will develop an understanding of how each of these different areas will benefit and promote early childcare learning in their program. This training will help implement different styles of learning in childcare programs and incorporate parent collaboration.Will run
The Importance of Routines in the Early Childhood Setting
Free
with Jen Marks

Description.
Early childhood practitioners need to encourage children to build healthy and positive routine habits which provide a framework for the child's day. As a caregiver, begin to work with parents and children on the first day of enrollment in your childcare setting, to support a healthy and independent environment. Routines provide children with consistency and security which assist them though transitions. Routines include communication, dressing, napping, using the toilet and cleaning up. Encouragement will lead children to do these routines without assistance.Will run
Preparandolos Para ir al bano
Free
with Gilda Figueroa

Description.
En este taller los participantes identificarán los factores que influyen en el acercamiento de preparación para el uso del baño, los signos que indican que ya se están preparando y estrategias que ayudarán a los niños a alcanzar esta habilidad.Helping the Traumatized Child in Your Classroom
Free
with Rosa Ortiz

Description.
In this training, you will learn about trauma and the effects on children. You will also learn how to help traumatized children and their families.Will run
Deteccion e informes de abuso infantil: capacitacion para informantes obligatorios
Free
with Gilda Figueroa

Description.
El propósito de este curso en línea es ayudar a todos los informantes obligatorios de Illinois a entender su importante papel en la protección de los niños al reconocer e informar sobre el abuso infantil. Cualquiera que sospeche de abuso o abandono infantil debe llamar a la Línea de ayuda del Departamento de Servicios Infantiles y Familiares (Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse) para informar, pero los informantes obligatorios tienen la obligación legal de hacerlo.Will run
Cocinando Creativamente y Saludable con los ninos
Free
with Luz Macias

Description.
Este taller de dos sesiones le mostrará cómo cocinar se puede hacer en el salón de clases con muy poco equipo. El cocinar con los niños enfatiza el aprendizaje de nuevas comidas y los expone a tratar nuevas opciones alimenticias. Y a la vez aprender diferentes habilidades académicas.Will run