Featured Courses Food Safety Manager Certification: ServSafe Course & Exam 07/22/25 - 07/22/25 08/13/25 - 08/13/25 09/10/25 - 09/10/25 10/21/25 - 10/21/25 11/17/25 - 11/17/25 12/16/25 - 12/16/25 Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one certified food protection manager (CFPM) on staff. This course uses the ServSafe program developed by the National Restaurant Association. SPANISH-- Food Managers Certification - ServSafe Course & Exam Click the register link to see available sessions Las regulaciones de Illinois requieren que los establecimientos de alimentos tengan al menos un gerente de protección de alimentos certificado (CFPM) en su personal. Este curso, impartido en español, utiliza el examen ServSafe, que está aprobado por la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes y acreditado por el Instituto Nacional Estadounidense de Estándares. CPR Health Care Provider 07/09/25 - 07/09/25 08/05/25 - 08/05/25 09/03/25 - 09/03/25 10/01/25 - 10/01/25 11/08/25 - 11/08/25 12/02/25 - 12/02/25 Learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider. Navigating Difficult Conversations with Parents in Early Childhood 11/20/25 - 11/20/25 Building strong partnerships with families is essential in early childhood, but it's not always easy-especially when sensitive topics arise. This training equips educators with practical tools and strategies for approaching difficult conversations with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. Participants will learn how to prepare for challenging discussions, communicate concerns effectively, and foster collaborative relationships with families, all through a trauma-informed, mental health-focused lens. Put the Pencil Down and Play: The Importance of Play Over Worksheets in Early Childhood 10/23/25 - 10/23/25 In early childhood education, play is not just a break from learning-it is the learning. This training challenges the overuse of worksheets in early childhood classrooms and highlights the critical role of hands-on, play-based experiences in promoting development. Participants will explore how play supports cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth, and learn how to align playful activities with early learning standards and developmental goals. The session includes practical strategies for replacing pencil-and-paper tasks with meaningful, engaging play that honors how young children learn best. The Power of Routines and Visual Supports in Early Childhood 09/25/25 - 09/25/25 Consistent routines create a sense of safety and predictability for young children, helping them thrive both emotionally and behaviorally. This training explores the importance of well-structured routines and how visual supports can enhance understanding, independence, and positive behavior. Participants will gain practical strategies for implementing visual tools that support daily transitions, reduce challenging behaviors, and promote a calm, responsive learning environment

Featured Courses

Food Safety Manager Certification: ServSafe Course & Exam 07/22/25 - 07/22/25 08/13/25 - 08/13/25 09/10/25 - 09/10/25 10/21/25 - 10/21/25 11/17/25 - 11/17/25 12/16/25 - 12/16/25 Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one certified food protection manager (CFPM) on staff. This course uses the ServSafe program developed by the National Restaurant Association.

SPANISH-- Food Managers Certification - ServSafe Course & Exam Click the register link to see available sessions Las regulaciones de Illinois requieren que los establecimientos de alimentos tengan al menos un gerente de protección de alimentos certificado (CFPM) en su personal. Este curso, impartido en español, utiliza el examen ServSafe, que está aprobado por la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes y acreditado por el Instituto Nacional Estadounidense de Estándares.

CPR Health Care Provider 07/09/25 - 07/09/25 08/05/25 - 08/05/25 09/03/25 - 09/03/25 10/01/25 - 10/01/25 11/08/25 - 11/08/25 12/02/25 - 12/02/25 Learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider.

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Parents in Early Childhood 11/20/25 - 11/20/25 Building strong partnerships with families is essential in early childhood, but it's not always easy-especially when sensitive topics arise. This training equips educators with practical tools and strategies for approaching difficult conversations with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. Participants will learn how to prepare for challenging discussions, communicate concerns effectively, and foster collaborative relationships with families, all through a trauma-informed, mental health-focused lens.

Put the Pencil Down and Play: The Importance of Play Over Worksheets in Early Childhood 10/23/25 - 10/23/25 In early childhood education, play is not just a break from learning-it is the learning. This training challenges the overuse of worksheets in early childhood classrooms and highlights the critical role of hands-on, play-based experiences in promoting development. Participants will explore how play supports cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth, and learn how to align playful activities with early learning standards and developmental goals. The session includes practical strategies for replacing pencil-and-paper tasks with meaningful, engaging play that honors how young children learn best.

The Power of Routines and Visual Supports in Early Childhood 09/25/25 - 09/25/25 Consistent routines create a sense of safety and predictability for young children, helping them thrive both emotionally and behaviorally. This training explores the importance of well-structured routines and how visual supports can enhance understanding, independence, and positive behavior. Participants will gain practical strategies for implementing visual tools that support daily transitions, reduce challenging behaviors, and promote a calm, responsive learning environment