Quality Counts Bidders Conference
Attend one of the Bidder’s Conferences listed below to find out more about
the Quality Counts Grant Program and how you can access grant money!
One change for this year is that first time applicants are mandated to attend one of the Bidders Conferences before they are eligible to apply. Others whom have applied in past years are not mandated to attend, but will be awarded the 10 bonus points on their grant for attending, as has been in the past.
Monday, January 25
Carthage Senior Center
301 Main Street
Carthage
Wednesday, January 27
Greene County U of I Extension Office
Hwy 67 North
Carrollton
Saturday, January 30
John Wood Community College Rm D-024
1301 South 48th St
Quincy
Presenter: Robin Ayers, Quality Counts Grant Coordinator
Time: 6:30 PM- 9:00 PM Mon & Wed (9:00AM - 11:30AM Saturday)
Cost: FREE
DCFS Credit Hours: NONE
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
Come join in networking with other providers, just like yourself, to discuss the how, what, and why involved in writing a successful grant. We will have the opportunity to talk about what has been written for and received or not received and whether it proved useful or not. This training is unique in that we are offering it in the daycare home environment.
If you have never written a grant before, come and hear how easy it is to get equipment for your home!
Monday, February 1
Bev Markey's Home
405 N Lincoln
Carthage
Tuesday, February 2
Mandy Mellon's Home
415 Grand Ave
Barry
Wednesday, February 3
Drenda Curtis' Home
2304 St Charles Drive
Quincy
Presenter: Sheila Smith, WCCCC
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Mon & Wed) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Tues Only)
Cost: Free
DCFS Hours: 2
CDA Area: 5
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
Love and Logic is a class designed to gain practical and proven “Love and Logic” techniques for working with kids of all ages. It’s simple, fun and works! For parents, childcare workers, grandparents, teachers...anyone caring for children.
February 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2and 9
Presenter:Vicki Davis and Kathy Schwartz
Location: John Wood Community College
Paul Heath Community Education Center, Lower Level Room D022
1301 South 48th St
Quincy
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m
Cost: $20.00 ($40.00 for those who need CEU's) Eligible for PDF/PI
DCFS Hours:12 (Contact JWCC about CEU's)
CDA Area: #3
For more information or to register call JWCC at 217-641-4905 or 217- 641-4940.
Program for Infant/Toddler Care (Module 3)
The Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) is a collaboration between WestEd and the California Department of Education. The goal of PITC is to help infant/toddler care teachers and caregivers recognize the crucial importance of giving tender, loving care and assisting in the infants' intellectual development through an attentive reading of each child's cues. The Program for Infant/Toddler Care consists of 4 modules (12 hours of training per module). Modules 3 and 4 will be offered in the Spring of 2010 with Modules 1 and 2 to follow later.
Module 3 will be covered in 4 evenings. The training begins with an overview of brain development, early learning, and appropriate curriculum planning for infants and toddlers. Participants watch the DVD The Next Step: Including the Infant in the Curriculum, which presents four domains of the infant’s curriculum: physical development, social relationships, language development, and intellectual development. The PITC’s view of infants as active, self-motivated learners is explained. The perspective that is presented can be summed up in the following way: “All children are born wired for feelings and ready to learn” when provided nurturing relationships and a peaceful but engaging environment. In addition to focusing on the infant’s curriculum, the DVD illustrates three strategies that infant care teachers can use to support early learning: adapt, support practice and repetition, and expand learning. Module 3 is split up into 4 evenings: Brain Development, Discoveries of Infancy, Language Development and Special Needs.
February 17 and March 3, 17, 31
Presenter:Sheila Smith, Infant/Toddler Specialist
Location: West Central Child Care Connection
510 Maine
4th Floor Training Room
Quincy
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m
Cost: FREE
DCFS Hours:8 for all 4 evenings
CDA Area: #2,3,4,7,8
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
Providing healthy meals and snacks for children can be a challenge. Learn creative ways to prepare nutritious food that kids will eat.
Thursday, February 18
Pike County Extension Office - Pike County Farm Bureau
1301 E Washington
Pittsfield
Presenters: Shirley Camp
Nutrition and Wellness Educator, U of I Extension
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m
Cost: $5.00
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Area: 1
For more information or to register call the Pike County Extension Office at (217)285-5543.
How the Environment Impacts Quality Series
A child’s environment plays a huge role in the development of that child. In this in-depth 4 part series we will look at various components of a quality child care environment in a home. The first evening we will review environmental factors that will lead to success in your home. The second and third evenings will be an introduction to the Family Child Care Rating Scale. We will also practice rating “mock childcare environments” using the scales. During the series each participant will complete a self-assessment of their program. The final evening will focus on how environmental set up can help/hamper children’s child care experiences. A discussion on ways to write a successful grant as well as how to select items your programs needs and reflect that in your grant proposal will take place. Each participant will receive an Environment Rating Scale that will be used to assess their own environment as well.
This series is open to Family Child Care Providers only in Cass, Brown and Schuyler Counties.
March 8, 15 ,22 ,29
Presenter:Sharon Warning & Guest Speakers
Location:TBA
Beardstown
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m
Cost: FREE
DCFS Hours:8
CDA Area: #1,3,7
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
Caregivers and Children and Play, OH MY!
Children, ages 0-5, spend a great deal of time playing. This training will focus on the importance of play and imagination. You will learn about the connection between play and brain development and how play supports social and emotional development. Discover the caregiver’s role in play and how play enhances the child-caregiver relationship.
Thursday, March 4
Kids N Care
860 West Wilson
Rushville
Thursday, March 11
Bev Markey's Home
405 N Lincoln
Carthage
Tuesday, March 16
Sonshine Kids
1200 Liberty St
Jerseyville
Tuesday, March 23
West Central Child Care Connection
4th Floor Training Room
510 Maine
Quincy
Presenters: Beth Stephens, MS Ed., LCPC
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m
Cost: $3.00
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Area: 3
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318
or (217)222-2550.
Shocking Revelations & Calorie Catastrophes
Did you know the average kid’s meal at Outback Steakhouse has 93 grams of fat or that the healthy-sounding turkey minis & fries kids’ meal at Ruby Tuesday’s has 893 calories & 47 grams of fat? Can you guess the 20 worst kid’s foods? Using the Eat This, Not That for Kids book by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD brings to light some of the shocking revelations & calorie catastrophes lurking in everyday favorite kid foods. This training includes kid-friendly recipes made healthier, including mac & cheese, pepperoni pizza, nachos, fettuccine Alfredo & chicken strips, as well as eight simple rules for healthy eating.
Thursday, March 4
Sonshine Kids
1200 Liberty Street
Jerseyville
Tuesday, March 9
West Central Child Care Connection
4th Floor Training Room
510 Maine St
Quincy
Thursday, March 18
Kids N Care
860 West Wilson
Rushville
Presenter: Lacey Petersen
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: FREE
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Area: #1
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
INCCRRA Professional Development Opportunity: Come and learn about Gateways to Opportunity and all the Professional Development Opportunities available to you! You will learn about INCCRRA and all the administered programs; such as the Great START wage supplement, the new Gateways Scholarship Program that replaced TEACH, Professional Development Advisors and more. Come with any questions you may have and be prepared to learn about some new exciting opportunities available!
Tuesday, April 20
West Central Child Care Connection
4th Floor Training Room
510 Maine St
Quincy
Presenter: Mark Obuchowski, INCCRRA
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COST: FREE
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Area: 6
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
Program for Infant/Toddler Care (Module 4)
The Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) is a collaboration between WestEd and the California Department of Education. The goal of PITC is to help infant/toddler care teachers and caregivers recognize the crucial importance of giving tender, loving care and assisting in the infants' intellectual development through an attentive reading of each child's cues. The Program for Infant/Toddler Care consists of 4 modules (12 hours of training per module). Modules 3 and 4 will be offered in the Spring of 2010 with Modules 1 and 2 to follow later.
Module 4 will be covered in 4 evenings. The training begins with an overview of brain development, early learning, and appropriate curriculum planning for infants and toddlers. Participants watch the DVD The Next Step: Including the Infant in the Curriculum, This module centers on five keys that help infant/toddler care programs implement culturally responsive care and five keys infant care teachers can use to support their efforts to become more aware their own and others’ cultural perspectives as well as to work through cultural conflicts and misunderstandings.. Module 4 is split up into 4 evenings: Harmonizing Cultural Diversity for Sensitive Infant Care, Responding to Families in Culturally Sensitive Ways, Working With the Feelings of Parents and Caregivers and Acknowledge - Ask - Adapt.
April 14 & 28 and May 12 & 26
Presenter:Sheila Smith, Infant/Toddler Specialist
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m
Cost: FREE
DCFS Hours:8 for all 4 evenings
CDA Area: #3,4,5,6
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
Building Character & Self-Esteem
Everyone wants the best for the children in their care, but building character and self-esteem can be challenging. Explore teachable moments that focus on building positive traits and a positive self-esteem.
Tuesday, April 20
Pike County Extension Office - Pike County Farm Bureau
1301 E Washington
Pittsfield
Presenters: Amy Griswold
Family Life Educator, U of I Extension
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m
Cost: $5.00
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Area: 1
For more information or to register call the Pike County Extension Office at (217)285-5543.
How many times have you felt tired, beaten down, burned out and ready to surrender your license? It seems like children today are angrier, more aggressive and know how to push your buttons. This training helps you discover the resources within you to assess and manage your own emotions before you approach challenging children.
Tuesday, April 6
Brown County Public Library
143 West Main St (Highway 24)
Mt Sterling
Thursday, April 15
Carl Sandburg College Room 19
Carthage
Thursday, April 29
Adams County Health Department
330 Vermont St (NEW LOCATION)
Quincy
Presenter: Lacey Petersen, RN, BSN and Beth Stephens, MS Ed., LCPC
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: FREE
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Content Area: #4
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217)222-2550.
Create Success with Mixed-Age Groups in Family Child Care
Parents select Family Child Care for the special benefits these settings offer. Some benefits include, but are not limited to, the location, siblings staying together, fewer children in the setting, and having one caregiver. However, these benefits do not prevent Family Child Care providers from the challenge of doing activities with children of varying ages. In this training providers will increase their knowledge of caring for mixed-age groups and learn how to do activities with children of different age levels in such a way each child benefits cognitively, socially and emotionally.
** IMPORTANT NOTE: This training is also valuable to daycare providers who, at some time during the day, are responsible for children of different age levels.
Tuesday, May 4
West Central Child Care Connection
510 Maine Street
4th Floor Training Room
Quincy
Tuesday, May 11
Carl Sandburg College Room 19
Carthage
Tuesday, May 18
Super 8 Motel
1303 State Hwy 109
Jerseyville
Tuesday, May 25
John Wood Community College
1301 E Washington St
Pittsfield
Presenter: Beth Stephens, MS Ed, LCPC
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: FREE
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Area: #3
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
There are times when it just seems hard to ‘get going.’ Ideas to get motivated and take action from optimism and attitude to social involvement and a positive outlook will be shared.
Tuesday, April 6
Pike County Extension Office - Pike County Farm Bureau
1301 E Washington
Pittsfield
Presenter: Amy Griswold, U of I Extension
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COST: $5.00
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Area: 1
For more information or to register call the Pike County Extension Office @ (217) 285-5543.
What is CCAP?
A Guide To The Child Care Assistance Program
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 IL Department of Human Services.
Thursday, April 8
West Central Child Care Connection
4th Floor Training Room
510 Maine St
Quincy
Thursday, April 22
Brown County Public Library
143 West Main St (Highway 24)
Mt Sterling
Presenter: Erica, CCAP Coordinator
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: FREE
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Area: #5
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
Quality Rating System (QRS) Orientation
Learn about the new statewide quality rating and tiered reimbursement system for providers serving IL Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program children, including eligibility requirements, application process and supports/resources available.
Providers interested in applying to the QRS must attend this session prior to application. .
Tuesday, April 13
West Central Child Care Connection
510 Maine St
4th Floor Training Room
Quincy
Tuesday, June 8
Super 8 Motel
1303 State Hwy 109
Jerseyville
Presenter: Sharon Warning
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m
Cost: FREE
DCFS Credit Hours:2
CDA Area:#5
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318
or (217)222-2550.
A Celebration of You - Recognition Dinner
Come join your fellow Child Care
Providers and Early Childhood
Professionals for a casual evening of fun, food, and recognition. Enjoy a buffet, an excellent speaker, and mingle with other individuals who share your area of expertise. This is your night to be appreciated for all you do for families and children.
Along with dinner all attending will receive a gift of appreciation from us for all your hard work.
Wednesday, May 5
Hickory Grove Restaurant
1668 South State St
Jerseyville
Wednesday, May 12
Renee's Place
220 East Main St
Mt Sterling
Wednesday, May 19
Tony's Too (New location)
4821 Oak St (inside Holiday Inn)
Quincy
Presenter: Kathy Nicholson
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Cost: $5.00 Deposit Required - refunded the night of the event
DCFS Credit Hours: 1
CDA Area: #6
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales
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.
Thursday, May 13
West Central Child Care Connection
510 Maine Street
4th Floor Training Room
Quincy
Presenter: ITN Trainer
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $15.00
DCFS Credit Hours: 4
CDA Area: 5,7
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318
or (217)222-2550. Registration Deadline 5-6-2010.
Illinois Early Learning Standards
This workshop is an overview of the framework and program standards for children ages three to five developed by the Illinois State Board of Education. This training provides developmentally appropriate learning tools necessary to strategize ways in which to connect benchmarks and the classroom curriculum. Through discussion and small group activities, practioners will build on prior knowledge of observation and assessment in relationship to the early learning standards.
Saturday, May 8
West Central Child Care Connection
510 Maine St
4th Floor Training Room
Quincy
Presenter: Glenna Mount, ITN Trainer
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $10.00 (lunch included)
DCFS Credit Hours: 6
CDA Area: #5,7
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217)222-2550. Registration Deadline 4-23-10.
This Special Needs Curriculum was produced by INCCRRA and approved by DCFS.
This training counts toward the 6 hours of mandated DCFS special needs training for center directors and family home providers to receive within the first 3 years of licensed operation.
Saturday, May 22
Blessing Hospital Auditorium
Main Circle Drive Entrance
11th and Oak
Quincy
Presenter: Joleen Patton, ITN Trainer
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $10.00 (lunch included)
DCFS Credit Hours: 6
CDA Area: #3,4,6,8
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550. Registration Deadline 5-11-2010.
Bounce! Dance! Jump! Wiggle! Play! We know that hours of sitting in front of the TV and playing video games is not beneficial to a child’s health. This training will focus on getting children of all ages outside and active! We will discuss the health benefits of outdoor play, share ideas, activities and games, as well as “play” many of those activities and games during the training. A list of activities and games, outdoor and indoor (for those rainy days), will be provided to each training participant.
Thursday, June 10
Carl Sandburg College Room 19
Carthage
Tuesday, June 15
West Central Child Care Connection
510 Maine St
4th Floor Training Room
Quincy
Presenter: Lacey Petersen, RN,BSN
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $3.00
DCFS Credit Hours: 2
CDA Area: #1
For more information or to register call WCCCC at 800-782-7318 or (217) 222-2550.
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