IL Pre-Service Training Pkg - ONLINE

Take the guesswork out of your annual training! This convenient ONLINE Package provides 15 clock hours of Pre-Service training (100%) designed for Caregivers and Staff at Illinois child care centers. Complete 13 trainings covering 13 important training Topics, all at your own pace, from a computer or mobile device. Our package is designed to fulfill Illinois child care training requirements and standards established by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC). With self-paced courses and auto correcting, completing your annual training is made simple, saving Directors valuable time. We enter completed packages into the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Registry and our platform manages the entire process for you!

–We suggest you order one for each of your New Staff members–

Trainings Included in Package:

• Topic: Administration, Program Planning, and Development (Small business management) (1 Hr)

  Training 17.12: Playing by the Book: The Need for Program Policies & Operational Handbooks

• Topic: Child Growth and Development (1 Hr)

  Training 20.06: Neuroplasticity in Action: How Early Childhood Educators Can Support Brain Growth

• Topic: Guidance and Discipline (social-emotional, relationships) (1 Hr)

  Training 21.11: Responsive Guidance and Discipline in Early Childhood Classrooms

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition - Child abuse and neglect (1 Hr)

  Training 20.09: Protecting Their Future: Advocating Against Child Abuse

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition - Food preparation and nutrition (1 Hr)

  Training 20.03: When Food Becomes a Risk: Strategies for Allergy Prevention and Emergency Response

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition - Health and Sanitation (1 Hr)

  Training 19.09: Keeping the Children Safe: Handling and Storing Hazardous Materials in Early Childhood Programs

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition - Immunizations and Common Illness (1 Hr)

  Training 18.07: Shielding Young Lives: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing and Managing Communicable Diseases

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition - Licensing Standards & Rules (1 Hr)

  Training 18.02: Understanding Minimum Standards in a Child Care Setting

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition – Shaken Baby Syndrome and AHT (2 Hrs)

  Training 20.08: Gentle Hands: Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition – SIDS (1 Hr)

  Training 20.10: Safe Slumber: Best Practices for Reducing SIDS Risk in Early Childhood Settings

• Topic: Inclusive Practices; Children with Disabilities; Special Needs Children (2 Hrs)

  Training 20.01: Embracing Every Learner: A Preschool Teacher’s Guide to Disability Inclusion and Support

• Topic: Partnerships with Families and Communities (1 Hr)

  Training 19.11: Nurturing Strong Relationships: Fostering Trust Between Families and Early Childhood Ed

• Topic: Planning, Learning Experiences, and Curriculum (1 Hr)

  Training 21.05: Building a Better Curriculum One Child at a Time