Training Calendar and Registration

Dec 06

Pyramid Model (Preschool) Module 1: Nurturing & Responsive Relationships

12/06/25 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 11/19/25 11:59 PM

**Zoom Training** Note: Pyramid Model Modules can be completed in any order for credit, and participants may select any module(s) of their choice.
In this series, we will explore nurturing and responsive relationships within a caring community as the foundation of the Pyramid Model

**Zoom Training** Note: Pyramid Model Modules can be completed in any order for credit, and participants may select any module(s) of their choice.
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Dec 09

How to Support Neurodivergent Learners In Your Care

12/09/25 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12/10/25 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 11/30/25 11:59 PM

Join us via Zoom for How to Support Neurodivergent Learners In Your Care!

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Dec 16

How Mindfulness Helps Your Brain

12/16/25 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 12/08/25 11:59 PM

Join us via Zoom for "How Mindfulness Helps Your Brain"!

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Dec 17

Welcoming Every Child: Building Inclusive Connections in Early Childhood Settings

12/17/25 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 12/09/25 11:59 PM

Join us via Zoom to explore strategies in building meaningful connections with children from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, including those who are neurodivergent.

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Jan 07

Strengthening Business Practices for Centers

01/07/26 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
01/14/26 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
01/21/26 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
01/28/26 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 12/21/25 11:59 PM

This training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of child care programs. *Zoom training* *Must attend all 4 sessions for training credit*

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Jan 08

CDA Cohort Info Session

01/08/26 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 12/31/25 11:59 PM

Join a supportive group to help you on your way to earning a CDA! *Virtual training via Zoom*

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Jan 10

Pyramid Model (Preschool) Module 2: High-Quality, Supportive Environments

01/10/26 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 12/21/25 11:59 PM

**Zoom Training** Note: Pyramid Model Modules can be completed in any order for credit; participants may select any module(s) of their choice.
This module focuses on the practices for establishing high-quality supportive classroom environments that promote social-emotional skill development and prevent challenging behavior.

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Jan 17

Pyramid Model (Preschool) Module 3: Teaching Social-Emotional Skills

01/17/26 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 01/01/26 11:59 PM

**Zoom Training** Note: Pyramid Model Modules can be completed in any order for credit; participants may select any module(s) of their choice.
Promoting social-emotional development is core to the Pyramid Model. This module provides training on the practices for teaching friendship skills, emotional literacy, self-regulation, and problem-solving.

**Zoom Training** Note: Pyramid Model Modules can be completed in any order for credit; participants may select any module(s) of their choice.
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Jan 17

CPR/First Aid

01/17/26 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 01/08/26 11:59 PM

Hands on CPR/First Aid that meets all providers requirements
*IDHS CCAP providers may be eligible for full reimbursement*

$90.00

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Jan 20

Pyramid Model (Preschool) Module 4: Individualized Teaching of Social - Emotional Skills

01/20/26 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 01/05/26 11:59 PM

**Zoom Training** Note: Pyramid Model Modules can be completed in any order for credit; participants may select any module(s) of their choice.
This module guides practitioners in how to individualize instruction on social-emotional skills for children who need more targeted supports.

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Jan 31

Pyramid Model (Preschool) Module 5: Addressing Challenging Behavior

01/31/26 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 01/15/26 11:59 PM

**Zoom Training** Note: Pyramid Model Modules can be completed in any order for credit; participants may select any module(s) of their choice.
This module provides the practices for understanding child challenging behavior, how to respond to challenging behavior, becoming aware of bias in responding, de-escalating behavior, and the components of developing a behavior support plan for children with persistent challenging behavior.

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Feb 03

Pyramid Model (Preschool) Module 6: Overview of Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children

02/03/26 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 01/19/26 11:59 PM

**Zoom Training** Note: Pyramid Model Modules can be completed in any order for credit; participants may select any module(s) of their choice.
In this module, practitioners learn about the steps of Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children (PTR-YC) and how PTR-YC is used as a manualized process for conducting a functional behavioral assessment and developing a behavior support plan.

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Feb 10

Socioeconomic Differences

02/10/26 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Registration Deadline: 02/02/26 11:59 PM

Join us via Zoom for this workshop on Socioeconomic Differences!

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Feb 21

Strengthening Business Practice for Family Child Care

02/21/26 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
02/28/26 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration Deadline: 02/05/26 11:59 PM

This training addresses concepts in fiscal and operational management of your family childcare program *Zoom training* *Must attend both sessions for training credit*

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