Training Calendar and Registration

Jul 29

Virtual Option for Start Strong: Setting the Stage for a Successful Year in ECE Classrooms

07/29/25 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
08/05/25 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
08/12/25 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 07/22/25 11:55 PM

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Jul 29

In Person Option for Start Strong: Setting the Stage for a Successful Year in ECE Classrooms

07/29/25 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
08/05/25 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
08/12/25 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 07/22/25 11:55 PM

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Aug 06

Virtual-Higher Education & Workforce Navigator Information Session

08/06/25 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 07/30/25 11:55 PM

What can a Higher Education Navigator do for you?

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Aug 07

Smart Start Workforce Grant Orientation for Centers-Virtual

08/07/25 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 07/31/25 11:55 PM

This orientation is a mandatory training to be able to apply for Smart Start Workforce Grants in FY26.

Free

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Aug 09

CPR First Aid-Peoria, IL

08/09/25 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 07/31/25 11:55 PM

Offered at no cost to child care providers who care for at least one child receiving Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding and meet other eligibility requirements.

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Aug 14

Smart Start Workforce Grants for Family Child Care-Virtual

08/14/25 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 08/07/25 11:55 PM

This orientation is a mandatory training to be able to apply for Smart Start Workforce Grants in FY26.

Free

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Aug 18

Getting a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential-Virtual

08/18/25 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 08/11/25 11:55 PM

Steps you need to prepare for and obtain CDA Certification

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Aug 21

CPR First Aid-Peoria, IL

08/21/25 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 08/13/25 11:55 PM

Offered at no cost to child care providers who care for at least one child receiving Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding and meet other eligibility requirements.

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Aug 26

Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 1-Virtual

08/26/25 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
08/27/25 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 08/18/25 11:55 PM

Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization

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Sep 03

Ottawa, IL-CPR First Aid

09/03/25 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 08/26/25 11:55 PM

Offered at no cost to child care providers who care for at least one child receiving Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding and meet other eligibility requirements.

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Sep 06

Canton, IL-Higher Education & Workforce Navigator Services Information Session

09/06/25 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration Deadline: 08/28/25 11:55 PM

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Sep 10

Quality Improvement Funds Information Session for Licensed Providers-Virtual

09/10/25 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 09/03/25 11:55 PM

Review the Quality Improvement (QI) Funds Guidelines & Applications for child care programs working towards/maintaining an ExceleRate® Illinois Circle of Quality

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Sep 10

Quality Improvement Funds Information Session for Licensed Providers

09/10/25 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 09/03/25 11:55 PM

Review the Quality Improvement (QI) Funds Guidelines & Applications for child care programs working towards/maintaining an ExceleRate® Illinois Circle of Quality

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Sep 11

Canton, IL-CPR First Aid

09/11/25 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 09/03/25 11:55 PM

Offered at no cost to child care providers who care for at least one child receiving Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding and meet other eligibility requirements.

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Sep 13

CPR First Aid-Peoria, IL

09/13/25 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 09/04/25 11:55 PM

Offered at no cost to child care providers who care for at least one child receiving Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding and meet other eligibility requirements.

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Sep 15

Virtual-Pyramid Model Preschool Module Series: Module 1

09/15/25 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM
09/22/25 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 09/07/25 11:55 PM

Nurturing & Responsive Relationships

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Sep 17

Virtual-Pyramid Model Infant Toddler Module Series Module 1

09/17/25 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 09/09/25 11:55 PM

Introduction & Understanding Social-Emotional Development

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Sep 18

In-Person-Sitting in Strength

09/18/25 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 09/10/25 11:55 PM

Our challenge as early childcare providers is to help children, colleagues, parents and ourselves see strengths and use them to be the best we can be.

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Sep 18

Virtual-Sitting in Strength

09/18/25 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 09/10/25 11:55 PM

Our challenge as early childcare providers is to help children, colleagues, parents and ourselves see strengths and use them to be the best we can be.

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Sep 23

CPR First Aid-Peoria, IL

09/23/25 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 09/15/25 11:55 PM

Offered at no cost to child care providers who care for at least one child receiving Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding and meet other eligibility requirements.

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