Funded in part by Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies and Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Bureau
July – September, 2012
Children’s Home + Aid
Child Care Resource + Referral Program
2133 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
Phone: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website: www.childrenshomeandaid.org/ccrrsouthern
Children’s Home + Aid Resource + Referral
Counties Served: Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington
CCR+R Training Policies-updated September 2011
The following training polices apply to all Children's Home + Aid Child Care Resource + Referral Program sponsored workshops and conferences:
1.
2.
A. Registration
1. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
2. A registration form with payment (check, money order, or cash) must be received in advance by the CCR+R Program to confirm your participation in
any training or conference opportunities. No telephone or fax registrations will be accepted for a registration with a fee.
3. Registration payment is non refundable once registration has been processed.
4. The Children’s Home + Aid CCR+R Program reserves the right to cancel a training due to low registration. If a training is cancelled and not rescheduled
your registration fee will be refunded in the form of a credit.
5. Due to the high interest of certain trainings, the Children’s Home + Aid CCR+R Program may need to limit the number of participants from a child care
program to 3 individuals per program.
6. If you are unable to attend a training you have registered for, please contact our office to cancel, 1-800-467-9200, ext. 104. If the cancellation is placed
7 or more days prior to the scheduled date, registration fee will be refunded in the form of a credit.
7. A postcard will be sent to you by the Children’s Home + Aid CCR+R Program to confirm your registration. You will be called if a training you are
registering for is full.
B. Training Participation
8. Late Arrivals- A fifteen (15) minute Grace Period will be given at all training sessions. This grace period begins at the advertised start time.
Participants will not be allowed in the training after the 15-minute grace period.
9. Early departures- To receive a training certificate, participants must stay until the trainer is finished.
10. Walk-in participants are allowed to enroll in training, with the required fee, if the maximum number of participants has not been met. Walk-in
participants will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.
NOTE: If the maximum number of participants has been met through mail registrations and all participants have not arrived, the walk-in registrants
may participate in the training after the 15-minute grace period has passed. At the end of the grace period, if there is a no-show participant, the
walk-in may pay and take the no-show participants place.
11. Pre registration fees are non-refundable for no-show registrants. Registrants will not to be charged or billed additional fees for non-attendance after the
training has occurred. No-show registrants, as long as they follow other training policies and procedures, will not be denied access to future trainings.
12. In fairness to all participants, children and/or unpaid guests may not attend any training.
13. It is prohibited for participants to solicit materials or services at any Children’s Home + Aid event.
C. Certificates and DTP Transcripts
14. Replacement certificates must be issued at the request of an individual participant. Certificates are only to be released to the individual who participated
at the training.
15. DTP transcripts may be issued at the request of an individual participant. To ensure confidentiality, transcripts are to be released to the individual.
16. Replacement certificates/transcripts may be purchased for a fee of $5.00.
Every effort is always made to ensure quality presenters. Any statement, fact or opinion expressed by the presenters are their own and do not
necessarily reflect the philosophy or viewpoint of the Children’s Home + Aid, CCR+R Program.
For more information on these policies please contact Tara Oettle or Amber Thomas at 1-800-467-9200, ext. 116 or 109.
For the complete training policies visit our website www.childrenshomeandaid.org/ccrrsouthern and click training calendar.
July 2012
Date
7/17/12
Title and
Presenter
Training Calendar
Time/Location
Conversations on
Quality for
Directors
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Kelly Johnson,
Infant/Toddler Specialist
Chestnut Health Systems
12 North 64th St
Belleville, IL 62220
Andi Mueller, RN Child
Care Nurse Consultant
7/17/12
7/18/12
Ages and Stages of
Development
Andi Mueller, RN
Child Care Nurse
Consultant
Activities for
Infants and
Toddlers
Kelly Johnson,
Infant/Toddler
Specialist
QRS Related Training
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
St John’s Lutheran Daycare
104 E. South 6th St
Red Bud, IL 62278
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Children’s Home + Aid
2133 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
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Registration Info, Fees,
CDA Area
Course Description
Designed for directors. Find support and guidance from
fellow owners, administrators and directors. Come to our bimonthly conversation to share ideas, receive support and
acquire new information that will support you in your role.
This month we will discuss the new Federal crib standards.
What are they, what do they mean for you, and what are the
steps you will need to take to comply with these standards?
Join this discussion to stay on top of these required crib
standards.
Fee: FREE
Contact: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
CDA Content Area: 1
Designed for all providers. How do you know if the
children in your care are typically developing? Although no two
children develop at the same rate, they should be able to do
certain things at certain developmental stages. Sometimes you
have a feeling that something is “not quite right.” We’ll discuss
those feelings, and how to help families when this happens.
We’ll talk about development, and when referrals should be
indicated.
Fee: $5.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
CDA Content Area: 1
Designed for providers who care for children ages
birth-3 years old. Using Creative Curriculum and the InfantToddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), gain an
understanding of infant-toddler development in areas such as
art and dramatic play skills. You will leave this training with
new activity ideas in these areas and a new item to use the
next day!
Fee: $15.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
CDA Content Area: 2
Gateways to Opportunity Registry Approved Training
For more information on QRS go to www.inccrra.org & the Gateways Registry www.ilgateways.com
To verify if a training has been cancelled due to inclement weather contact Jennifer at 1-800-467-9200, Ext. 104
July 2012
Date
7/21/12
Title and
Presenter
American Red Cross
Adult, Child, and
Infant CPR and
First Aid
Ron Streiler, American
Red Cross Instructor
7/24/12
7/26/12
Activities to Support
the SACERS
Stephanie Herling,
QRS Specialist
Environmental
Rating Scale Part II
Michele Denton, CCR+R
QRS Specialist
Not Just Numbers
7/31/12
Tara Oettle,
CCR+R Training
Coordinator & Technical
Assistance Advisor
Training Calendar
Time/Location
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Lower Level)
Children’s Home + Aid
2133 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Dee Dee’s Learning
Academy
631 Minnie Avenue
Dupo, IL 62239
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Columbia Public Library
106 North Metter
Columbia, IL 62236
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sonrise Christian Day Care
Center
1100 Killarney
Greenville, IL 62246
Course Description
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Registration Info, Fees,
CDA Area
NEW UPDATED AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASS
Designed for all providers. This training gives individuals in
the workplace the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent,
recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden
illness until advanced medical personnel arrive.
Fee: $50.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 6
CDA Content Area: 1
Lunch not included
TWO YEAR CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
Designed for school–age teachers. This training will take
an in-depth look into the activity portion of the School-Age
Care Environment Rating Scale. Practice identifying what you
need to have accessible in the limited School Age space that
you have. You will also learn new ideas from programs that
are already working toward higher quality settings.
Designed for all providers who have already attended
the Introduction to the Environment Rating Scale.
If you have already attended the Introduction to the
Environment Rating Scales (ERS) this training is for you. You
will be provided with further clarification and insights on: key
definitions found in the ERS, strategies to meet ERS items and
indicators, and participate in hands-on activities to better
understand scoring principles of the ERS. You will also learn
how to develop a program improvement plan that will support
your efforts toward achieving a QRS Star Rating. Please bring
your ERS book that you received at the Introduction training
AND your All About Book, if you have one.
Designed for preschool providers. What does it mean to
teach developmentally appropriate math skills to preschool
children? The first thing that comes to mind for most, is
numbers and counting. While that is an important
component, it is far from the only component of math! This
training will address all areas of math for preschoolers, and
how to incorporate fun math activities and everyday math
practices into your classroom.
Fee: FREE
Contact: 1-800-467-9200 ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 3
CDA Content Area: 5
Fee: FREE
Contact: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
Content Area: 5
Fee: $15.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
CDA Content Area: 2
Children’s Home + Aid Resource and Referral Agency: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Childrens-Home-Aid-Resource-and-Referral-Agency/282171574794
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August 2012
Date
8/4/12
Title and
Presenter
Quality Rating
System (QRS)
Orientation
Stephanie Herling,
CCR+R QRS Specialist
8/4/12
An Introduction to
the Environmental
Rating Scale (ERS)
Michele Denton, CCR+R
QRS Specialist
Going Green
8/7/12
8/14/12
Andi Mueller, RN Child
Care Nurse Consultant
In the Know
Stephanie Herling,
CCR+R QRS Specialist
Training Calendar
Time/Location
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Alton YWCA
2708 Edwards St
Alton, IL 62002
10:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Alton YWCA
2708 Edwards St
Alton, IL 62002
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Kaleidoscope of Kids
109 United Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Friendship Company
1420 Illini Drive
O’Fallon, IL 62269
Course Description
Designed for all providers. Quality matters in child care.
Learn about the statewide Quality Counts 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.
Designed for all providers. 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.
Designed for all providers. In this training you will learn
the importance of environmental health in early childhood
settings. You will be able to help your program evaluate &
improve the environmental health of your facility. You will be
able to identify measurable elements of what green means.
Join us, as we learn steps towards “Going Green”.
Designed for all providers. Do you know what the Child
Care Resource + Referral program does? Do you know the
benefits of being on the NACCRRAware database? This
training will help you get answers to those questions as well as
guide you through the Children’s Home + Aid website,
Facebook page, and the Quality Counts Online Child Care
Search.
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Registration Info, Fees,
CDA Area
Fee: FREE
Contact: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
Content Area: 5
Fee: $15.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 4
Content Area: 5
Lunch not Included
Registration Deadline: July 19th
Fee: $5.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
Content Area: 1
Fee: FREE
Contact: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
CDA Content Area: 6
August 2012
Date
8/20/12
Title and
Presenter
Strength or
Challenge? Caring
for Mixed Age
Groups in Family
Child Care
Shari SchweppeStreiler, CCR+R Literacy
and Recruitment
Specialist
8/21/12
8/23/12
8/28/12
8/30/12
Program for Infant
Toddler Care (PITC)
Module 1: Social
Emotional Growth
and Socialization
Kelly Johnson,
Infant/Toddler Specialist
8/25/12
Six Protective
Factors
Melissa Rumph, All Our
Kids Coordinator
Training Calendar
Time/Location
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Children’s Home + Aid
2133 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
O’Fallon Memorial Health
Education Center
706 E. Hwy 50
O’Fallon, IL 62269
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lessie Bates
1045 State St
East St. Louis, IL 62205
Course Description
Designed for family child care providers. One of the
strengths of family child care is that siblings can be together
and children have the opportunity to form relationships and
learn from other children of varying ages. One of the
challenges for the family child care providers is to meet each
child’s individual needs and interests. Join us as we address
some of these challenges and try and make them strengths.
Designed for providers caring for children birth-36
months old. This module focuses on social-emotional growth
and socialization. Providers will learn about social-emotional
milestones and responsive care giving, temperaments and
individual differences, meeting children's emotional needs, and
guidance and discipline with infants and toddlers.
Designed for all providers. This training introduces the
Center for the Study of Social Policy’s logic model and begins
the process of understanding the protective factors link to the
prevention of child abuse and neglect, which when
implemented leads to practice enhancements at early care and
education centers. Early Childhood Education staff must
understand why these strategies are important to the current
status of their center as it relates to the prevention of child
abuse and neglect. This training is a unique professional
development experience designed to actively engage
participants in the learning process. It will motivate and
challenge participants by helping them make connections
between the content and their work and life experiences.
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Registration Info, Fees,
CDA Area
Fee: $15.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
Content Area: 2
Fee: $15.00
DCFS Training Hours: 8
Content Area: 3,4,6,7,8
Registration Deadline: August 3rd
Must attend all session to
receive a certificate
Fee: FREE
Contact: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 3
Content Area: 4
August/Sept 2012
Date
Title and
Presenter
Training Calendar
Time/Location
When You Wish
Upon a Star: A Tale
of Two Providers
Janice Moenster,
Professional
Development Advisor
8/27/12
LaDonna Tunstall,
Family Child Care
Provider, QRS Applicant
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express
313 Salem Place
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Debra Hayes, Family
Child Care Provider,
QRS Star Rated: Level 2
9/4/12
9/11/12
9/18/12
9/25/12
Circle of Security
Jenna Kelly, LCSW Early
Childhood Mental Health
Consultant
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Chestnut Health Systems
12 North 64th Street
Belleville, IL 62223
Course Description
Designed for Family Child Care providers. Illinois Quality
Counts: Quality Rating System (QRS) recognizes and awards
programs and providers for achieving quality levels. Hear the
tales and stories from two family child care providers who
have pursued a Star Rating. LaDonna Tunstall, from Bellville is
currently pursuing a QRS Star Rating and Debra Hayes, from
Collinsville has achieved a QRS Star Level 2 Rating. Also learn
about the resources and supports available from the Child
Care Resource & Referral program. While a provider's
participation in QRS is voluntary, it does acknowledge the
extra efforts providers have taken to ensure children are
receiving an enhanced learning and care experience. QRS is
currently for any licensed family child care provider. Also,
providers caring for children eligible for the IDHS Child Care
Assistance Program (CCAP) receive a quality bonus above the
standard payment rate after achieving a QRS Rating. Please
join us and be intrigued by the tale and stories from two very
different family child care providers....because when you wish
upon a star...dreams really can come true.
Designed for Infant, Toddler, & Two Providers. If you
care for infants and/or toddlers ages 0-3 in your classroom or
home, you are invited to participate in a unique and exciting
small group series training. This training is an interactive
video-based training that will teach you the foundational
knowledge and application of Circle of Security caregiving
concepts. Circle of Security caregiving is based on years of
attachment research and will give you valuable insight and
strategies into understanding children's behavior and how to
better connect with the children in your care. Please come
ready to learn and share more about yourself and the children
in your care in these 4 sessions (you must commit to all 4
sessions).
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Registration Info, Fees,
CDA Area
Fee: FREE
Contact: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 1.5
CDA Content Area: 3
Fee: $15.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 8
CDA Content Area: 3
You must attend all 4 sessions
to receive a certificate
September 2012
Date
Title and
Presenter
Moving, Grooving,
and Health
Improving
9/6/12
9/12/12
9/15/12
Tara Oettle,
Training Coordinator &
Technical Assistance
Advisor
Social Emotional
Development:
Increasing Positive
Behaviors
Amber Thomas,
Training Coordinator &
Technical Assistance
Advisor
American Red Cross
Adult, Child, and
Infant CPR and
First Aid
Ron Streiler, American
Red Cross Instructor
Communication With
Families
9/22/12
Melissa Rumph, All Our
Kids Coordinator
Training Calendar
Time/Location
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s Early
Childhood Center
112 North Border
Troy, IL 62294
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Creative Beginnings
2926 Maryville Rd.
Maryville, IL 62062
Course Description
Designed for preschool teachers. This training addresses
the need of active physical play throughout a child’s day.
Active play not only tackles childhood obesity, but it also does
wonders for learning, concentration, stress, and overall
behavior improvement. This training will cover the need for
active play, and then allow participants to try out some active
play games and activities to bring back to the classroom!
Dress in comfortable clothing, because we will be up and
moving!
Designed for providers caring for children ages 2-5
years. Challenging Behaviors are in every classroom. This
workshop gives an overview of evidence-based practices for
promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional
development. Information is provided by The Center on the
Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning “Pyramid
Model.”
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Registration Info, Fees,
CDA Area
Fee: $15.00
DCFS Training Hrs: 2
CDA Content Area: 2
Fee: $15.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
CDA Content Area: 3
NEW UPDATED AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASS
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Children’s Home + Aid
2133 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
East St. Louis Library
5300 State Street
East St. Louis, IL 62203
Designed for all providers. This training gives individuals in
the workplace the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent,
recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden
illness until advanced medical personnel arrive.
TWO YEAR CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
Designed for all providers. Being able to recognize when a
family needs your support is important. Communicating with
families in a respectful way is essential in building partnerships
with families. This interactive workshop will help participants
understand their own communication style, which includes
active listening and filters and barriers to effective
communication. Participants will also explore valuable insights
about communicating effectively with parents. Participants will
have an opportunity to practice effective communication skills
and develop action plans for implementing effective
communication with the parents they work with.
Fee: $50.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 6
CDA Content Area: 1
Lunch Not Included
Fee: FREE
Contact: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 3
CDA Content Area: 4
September 2012
Date
Title and
Presenter
Conversations on
Quality
9/25/12
Janice Moenster,
Professional
Development Advisor
Training Calendar
P. 9
Time/Location
Course Description
Registration Info, Fees,
CDA Area
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Designed for directors. Find support and guidance
from fellow owners, administrators and directors. Come
to our bi-monthly conversation to share ideas, receive
support and acquire new information that will support
you in your role.
Fee: FREE
Contact: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
CDA Content Area: 5
Chestnut Health Systems
12 North 64th St
Belleville, IL 62220
Jenna Kelly, Mental
Health Consultant
Safety Practices for
Infants and Toddlers
in Family Child Care
Homes
9/27/12
9/27/12
Kelly Johnson,
Infant/Toddler Specialist
&
Andi Mueller, RN Child
Care Nurse Consultant
Creative Art for the
Preschool Classroom
Elaine Rodgers,
CCR+R Supervisor
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
True Vine Christian Church
5700 Old Collinsville Rd
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wee Care Day Care
2520 Poplar Street
Highland, IL 62249
Designed for Family Child Care Providers who
care for birth-3 year olds. Learn how to identify
safety hazards, discover new safety precautions, and
how to respond when accidents do occur. Learn how to
make your home safer for infants and toddlers with an
interactive simulation.
Designed for preschool providers What are creative art
activities? How do they relate to the ERS? How do I know if
they promote individual expression? Answers to these
questions and more as we explore creative art activities for
your programs. Be prepared to unleash the creative artist in
you, as we explore hands-on activities that children LOVE!
Fee: $5.00
Contact: 1-800-467-9200, ext 104
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
CDA Content Area: 1
Fee: $15.00
DCFS Training Hrs.: 2
CDA Content Area: 2
Additional Training Opportunities
Professional Development and Accreditation Assistance Funds are available through the Children’s Home + Aid Child Care Resource + Referral
(CCR+R) Program. You can print the guidelines and requirements and an application from our website:
www.childrenshomeandaid.org/ccrrsouthern
DATE
TITLE & SPONSOR
TIME/LOCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sept
21st & 22nd
Illinois AEYC
Growing Futures
Conference
Abraham Lincoln
Hotel and
Convention Center
Springfield, IL
This conference provides an opportunity for all
early childhood professionals – no matter what
your job or title may be - to come together from all
regions of the state to share in their commitment to
high quality learning experiences for the young
children and families of Illinois.
Designed to meet the needs of teachers, child care
providers, parents as teachers, administrators,
social workers, students in teacher education, and
parents of young children.
Sat, October
20th
44th Annual Crucial Early
Years Institute
UMSL
UMSL, JC Penny
Conference Center
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Register online at:
http://illinoisaeyc.org/conferences
Register online at:
http://umslce.org/index.php/crucial-early-years
For more training opportunities, visit these websites:
www.illinoisearlylearning.org
http://roe.stclair.k12.il.us/starnet
www.dcfstraining.org/manrep/index.jsp
http://www.ilgateways.com/
http://www.ianetwork.org/
ilearning.inccrra.org
Looking to Join a Support Group? Here is what is available in our area:
Family Child Care
Metro East Home
Child Care
Association
(MEHCCA)
6:00 p.m.
4th Thursday of the
Month
Our Lord’s Lutheran Church
150 Wilma Dr. (Rt. 159)
Maryville, IL 62062
Designed for Family Child Care Providers This
early childhood group focuses on the concerns
and issues of providers who do child care in their
home. Come and join us for some great
networking and refreshments.
Contact:
Carol Profitt
Plum331@yahoo.com
Center Directors
Southern Illinois Early
Childhood Action Team
9:30 a.m. on the
2nd Thursday of the
Month
Rend Lake Marketplace
(South building)
321 Potomac Blvd
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Early childhood educators meet to discuss current
state and federal issues, share resources and
become educated on various topics.
Contact:
Jill Andrews
618-847-7102
Children’s Home + Aid
Child Care Resource + Referral Program
July - September 2012 Registration Form
Name ________________________________
_______ Phone ________________
___________ This is my: □ Home □ Center □ Cell
Do you have any special needs (e.g. food allergies or physical disabilities that we will need to address)?
(Please explain:)________________________
□ Yes
□ No
_____________
Job Title: □ FCC Owner □ FCC Staff □ Teacher □ Assistant Teacher □ Center Director □ Asst. Director □ Other
Center: ____________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
This address is: □ Home □ Work
City/Zip/State:___________________________________________ County:________________________________________
Number of years in your current position: □ Less than 6 mos. □ 6-12 mos. □ 1-3 yrs. □ More than 3 yrs.
Ages of children you personally provide direct care for:
(FCC – check all ages that apply: Center – check primary age you serve only)
□ Infant
□ Mark
Toddler
□ Two’s
□ Pre-school
□ School-age
□ None
an X by
the classes
you are registering
for.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Do you currently serve families on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)?  Yes  No
Is your program licensed by DCFS?  Yes
 No
Make check payable to:
Children’s Home + Aid
2133 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
Please note there is a 3 person limit for a center for each training!
7/17 Conversations on Quality for Directors
FREE
8/20 Strength or Challenge?
$15.00
7/17 Ages and Stages of Development
$5.00
8/25 Six Protective Factors
FREE
7/18 Activities for Infants and Toddlers
$15.00
8/28 When You Wish Upon a Star
FREE
7/21 CPR & First Aid
$50.00
9/4,11,18,25 Circle of Security
$15.00
$15.00
7/24 Dissecting the SACERS
FREE
9/6 Moving, Grooving, and Health Improving
7/26 Environmental Rating Scale Part II
FREE
9/12 Social Emotional Development: Increasing Positive Behaviors $15.00
7/31 Not Just Numbers
8/4 Quality Rating System (QRS) Orientation
8/4 An Intro to the Environmental Rating Scales (ERS)
$15.00
FREE
$50.00
9/22 Communication With Families
FREE
9/25 Conversations on Quality
FREE
8/7 Going Green
$5.00
9/27 Safety Practices for Infants and Toddlers in Family Child Care
$5.00
8/14 In the Know
FREE
9/27 Creative Art in the Preschool Classroom
8/21,23,28,30 Program for Infant Toddler Care: Module 1
$15.00
9/15 CPR and First Aid
$15.00
$15.00
Total Number of Worshops:
Amount: $
Quality Counts Van Service
The Children’s Home + Aid CCR+R Quality Counts van service was developed to support child care professionals
in their work with children and families and to promote early literacy. If you would like to schedule an
appointment with the Quality Counts Coordinator to read a story or facilitate an activity with the children in your
care, please contact Shari at 1-800-467-9200, ext. 124.
QUALITY COUNTS LIBRARY SERVICES
The Quality Counts Library offers accu-cut machines, die cuts, a bookbinder, laminating machine, wax machine
and educational resources. To receive services through the CCR+R Quality Counts Library, call the Quality Counts
Coordinator, Shari at 1-800-467-9200, ext. 124. Due to van visits, staff meetings and trainings, appointments are
necessary to assure quality assistance.
Various teacher resource books have also been entered into the Lewis & Clark Library System. These books can be accessed through your local library.
CCR+ R Supervisor: Elaine Rodgers, ext 134
Program Secretary: Jennifer Ryan, ext 104
SELF-STUDY MODULES
Child Care Nurse Consultant: Andi Mueller, ext 125
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant: Jenna Kelly, (618) 397-0900
Infant Toddler Specialist: Kelly Johnson, ext 112
Literacy and Recruitment Specialist: Shari Schweppe-Streiler, ext 124
Professional Development Advisor: Janice Moenster, ext 135
Quality Rating Specialist: Michele Denton, ext 126 and Stephanie Herling, ext 118
Training and Technical Assistance Advisors: Tara Oettle, ext 116 &
Amber Thomas, ext 109
The Children’s Home + Aid CCR+R Program offers selfstudy modules to early care & education professionals to
enhance their knowledge and skills, to acquire DCFS or
CDA training hours, or to use for a staff in-service.
Call today to receive an updated list of these modules or
check the CCR+R Program website at:
www.childrenshomeandaid.org/ccrrsouthern
When you complete a self-study module, you are eligible
to receive 2 hours of CDA or DCFS in-service credit.
Do You Have Program Updates?
-Vacancies
-Enrollment Changes
-Accreditation
-New Rates
-E-mail Address
-QRS Star Rating
Update your program profile.
Call Saundra Hoover at 1-800-467-9200, ext. 390
The fee for each self-study video and/or certificate
is $10.00. Payment must be received before a self-study
can be loaned out or mailed.
For more information, call 1-800-467-9200, ext. 104
or email
jryan@childrenshomeandaid.org
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Children’s Home + Aid
CCR+R Program
2133 Johnson Road
Granite City, IL 62040
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