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The purpose of this in-person training is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters 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 Hotline to make a report, but Mandated Reporters are required by law to do so.

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Participants will review the Illinois law on preschool suspension and expulsion. We will discuss the process for expulsion and the ways to prevent it. We will review supports available to providers.

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Module 1 - As the first training module in the Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler Module Series, Understanding Social Emotional Development will acquaint participants with the Pyramid Model, introduce important terms that will be used throughout the Pyramid Model training modules, and lay a foundation to better understand the role caregivers play in young children’s social-emotional development. Module 2 - In Focusing on Relationships, participants will explore the importance and complexities of developing relationships between caregivers, families, and children. Participants should leave understanding that social emotional development takes place within the context of relationships, so strategies to support development must prioritize building relationships. This training covers topics such as reflecting on participants’ past and current relationships, as well as addressing issues related to culture, diversity, race, equity, risk, and protective factors. It is recommended the trainer spend time reflecting on the discussion questions prior to the training to be prepared to share their own experiences and facilitate discussions.

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This workshop will examine challenging behaviors, what those behaviors are trying to tell us and how to deal with challenging behavior as it occurs, and how to rebuild relationships with children post COVID-19 with positive, nurturing, and reassuring adult interactions.

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Implementation of developmental screening and ongoing developmental assessment of young children is critical to the success of the process for families, children, and educators in both center based and family child care. Let’s discuss strategies you can use to implement developmental screening within your child care environment to increase developmental monitoring and appropriate referrals for children with developmental delays.

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Module 3 - In Responsive Routines, Schedules, & Environments, participants will learn how being intentional about establishing daily routines and setting up the environment can: help young children feel confident and secure, paving the way for social-emotional growth; promote children’s active and safe exploration and learning; and facilitate positive child-peer and adult-child interactions. Module 4 - Working with infants and toddlers is rewarding, but it can also sometimes be challenging. In Understanding Behavior, participants will learn how to use observation to better understand child behavior. We will look at the many influences affecting behavior and use this knowledge to examine our own beliefs. We will practice reframing our thoughts to better respond to challenging situations. Module 5 - In Teaching About Feelings, a module of the Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler Module Series, participants will explore what the development of emotional literacy looks like (i.e., labeling feelings in self and others, recognizing facial and physiological signs, modulating responses, developing coping strategies) and share a variety of strategies teachers can use to support and teach the young early learners in our care about feeling

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This three-hour Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) approved training will teach basic Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid techniques for infants, children, and adults.

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Este entrenamiento aprobado por el Departamento de Servicios de Niños yFamilias (DCFS) de 3 horas le enseñará la Resucitación Cardiopulmonar (RCP)básica y las técnicas básicas de primeros auxilios para bebés, niños y adultos.La certificación es válida un año hasta la fecha.