Training Calendar and Registration

Better Together Learning Collaborative-Hybrid

• 01/20/26 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• 02/10/26 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• 03/03/26 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• 03/24/26 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

This Learning Collaborative focuses on child nutrition best practices and the many ways ECE programs can support healthy eating habits in children by serving healthy foods and beverages, supporting teacher use of recommnded feeding practices, and offering education and professional development to children, staff and families.  Participants will learn about healthy eating through the lens of whole child developmpent and child nutrition best practices, while also considering the role of food insecurity and culture in feeding practices.  Participants will identify goals for healthy change using GO NAPSACC self-assessment results.  With consultant support, participants will select and implement best practices to support healthy eating habits within their program.

Gateways Competency Area:  HSW(10.0)

CDA Subject Area:  1(10.0)

Presented by Kami McClure, SAL Child Care Connection of Central Illinois & Paula Schnicker-Johnson, Rend Lake College

Participating programs receive a variety of play-based food items and resources that promote sensory discovery, literacy connections, and interactive learning experiences.

Healthy snacks will be provided for the in person sessions.