Child Care Resource & Referral, John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL: Provider Services

Family Child Care Orientation
Monthly two hour orientations are scheduled in the CCR&R office for prospective and beginning child care providers. There is no fee but registration 48 hours before the oreintation is required. ( 2 hour in-service )

Opening a Child Care Center
This one hour consultation is designed to provide an outline of considerations when opening a child care center. Appointments for these consultation sessions ae required. ( 1 hour in-service )

DCFS Licensing Orientation
These sessions are held 2-3 times a year and are presented by DCFS Licensing staff. There is no fee but pre-registration is required. ( 3 hour in-service )

Resources for the Early Childhood Professional
This orientation focuses on the professional resources available through CCR&R as well as other community agencies. This session can be presented on-site to center staff upon request. There is no fee but registration is required. ( 1- hour in-service )

CCR&R offers a number of workshops on a variety of different topics throughout the year. Many of the workshops are offered at the CCR&R Family and Early Childhood Resource Centers located in Harrisburg, McLeansboro, Carterville, Carbondale, Jonesboro, Cairo and at the Shawnee College Annex in Anna. Information on specific workshop topics is provided in the monthly CCR&R Training Calendar.

Local Conferences

There are a number of local annual conferences to choose from throughout the year. Many providers enjoy networking with their peers as well as the variety of sessions. Presenters range from local experienced professionals and experts to nationally acclaimed speakers. For more information and dates on upcoming conferences and events, go to the CCR&R Calendar.

Self-study modules can be a convenient, affordable and effective way to learn more about your field and develop new skills. CCR&R has a number of self-study modules available for check out. The following is a list of self-study series and single training modules available at the Carterville Lending Library site: (Most self-study modules are 2 hours in-service hours.)

Caring for Children: An Introduction to the Child Care Profession (12 Modules)

1. Becoming a Teacher of Young Children	CDA Area # 6
2. Caring for Infants in Homes and Centers	CDA Area # 8
3. Caring for Toddlers in Homes and Centers	CDA Area # 8
4. Caring for Preschoolers in Homes and Centers	CDA Area # 8
5. Caring for Schoolagers in Homes and Centers	CDA Area # 8
6. Caring for Mixed Age Groups in Homes and Centers	CDA Area # 8
7. Preparing Environments for Children	CDA Area # 1
8. Promoting Health Safety and Nutrition	CDA Area # 1
9. Enhancing Self Esteem and Respecting Diversity	CDA Area # 3
10. Developing Effective Teaching Techniques & Strategies	CDA Area # 5
11. Building Partnerships with Parents	CDA Area # 4
12. Becoming a Child Care Professional	CDA Area # 6

Health and Safety in Family Child Care (Single training module): CDA Area #1

Child Care: Outdoor Safety (Single training module): CDA Area #1

The Spirit of Play (Single training module): CDA Area #1

1. Handling Daily Routines	CDA Area # 1
2. Development of the Physical Self	CDA Area # 2
3. Infants in Group Care	CDA Area # 8
4. Fostering Mental Health	CDA Area # 3
5. Developing Self Esteem in Young Children	CDA Area # 3
6. Communicating With Families	CDA Area # 4
7. Working With Exceptional Children	CDA Area # 8
8. Developing Social Competence in Young Children	CDA Area # 3
9. Helping Young Children Establish Self Discipline & Self Control	CDA Area # 3
10. Providing Cross Cultural Non-sexist education	CDA Area # 3
11. Fostering Creativity	CDA Area # 2
12. Fostering the Development of Language Skills	CDA Area # 2
13. Developing Thinking and Reasoning Skills	CDA Area # 8

Upon completion the participant receives 2 hours of in-service credit per module.

Caring For Our Children:
National Health and Safety Standards: Guidelines for Child Care Programs (6 modules)

1. Standards and You	CDA Area # 1
2. Basic Caregiving	CDA Area # 1
3. Ready for Anything	CDA Area # 1
4. Setting Up for Healthy and Safe Care	CDA Area # 1
5. Keeping It In Shape	CDA Area # 1
6. Illness in Child Care	CDA Area # 1

Group and Individual Study Modules

A NEW set of modules is now available! These modules have been designed for a director or leader to present to a group or individual self-study. (Most modules 2 hours in-service.)

Avoiding Child Care Burn-Out (Individual Only)	CDA Area # 6
Creating Environments for Learning & Play	CDA Area # 1
Creative Transitions	CDA Area # 3
Discipline, Stress and the Human Environment	CDA Area # 6
Early Childhood: Nutrition (Individual Only,1 hour in-service)	CDA Area # 1
Goal Setting for Early Childhood	CDA Area # 6
Handling Hazards in Childcare-Part 1 (Group Only)	CDA Area # 1
Handling Hazards in Childcare-Part 2 (Group Only)	CDA Area # 1
How Do I Tell You I Like You?	CDA Area # 6
Including All Kids	CDA Area # 8
Infancy: The Beginning	CDA Area # 3
Let's Talk: A Caregiver's Guide to Communication	CDA Area # 3
Positive Discipline	CDA Area # 4
Safe and Sound (Individual Only)	CDA Area # 1
Schedules and Routines: Why Bother?	CDA Area # 5
The Child Care Worker: Recipe for Success	CDA Area # 6
The School-Age Connection	CDA Area # 3
This Is the Way We Wash Our Hands (Group Only)	CDA Area # 1
What is this Thing Called Self-Esteem?	CDA Area # 3

The following trainings are offered throughout the year and may lead to attainment of accreditation, a CDA credential, CCP Credential and/or may apply to being eligible for a Great START Supplement. The hours count as in-service hours required by DCFS Licensing and result in the attainment of college credit hours or continuing education units. Although many of these credit hours are considered to be in the early childhood field, most credits will not transfer to a college degree.

The following colleges offer courses in early childhood education, child care and related topics. Whether the interest is in pursuing a degree or just receiving additional instruction, the college can offer exciting educational opportunities. These hours also count as in-service hours required for DCFS Licensing, can be applied to achieving a CDA Credential and /or may apply to being eligible for a Great START Wage Supplement.

Non-traditional student college courses are offered through On-line courses and telenet courses. For more information call your local college.

John A. Logan College - Carterville, IL
Early Childhood Education, Associate Degree Program
1-800-851-4720
www.jal.cc.il.us

Shawnee Community College - Ullin, IL
Early Childhood Education, Associate Degree Program
1-800-481-2242
www.shawneecc.edu

Southeastern Illinois College - Harrisburg, IL
Child Care and Guidance, Associate Degree Program
618-252-5400
www.sic.cc.il.us