This webinar is designed for certified Program Administration Scale (PAS) Assessors looking to renew their certification. The training includes updates to the PAS and Additional Notes. Assessors must participate in the PAS Assessor Recertification webinar within four months prior to their certification expiration date. In addition, participants complete an assessment of learning to determine recertification status.

This webinar is designed for certified Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS) Assessors looking to renew their certification. The training includes updates to the BAS and Additional Notes. Assessors must participate in the BAS Assessor Recertification webinar within four months prior to their certification expiration date. In addition, participants complete an assessment of learning to determine recertification status.

Building trust and a spirit of collaboration in early childhood programs is central to achieving high-performing work teams. Meaningful involvement in decision making is one way that trust and commitment to organizational goals can be achieved. This session presents a framework for analyzing different types of decisions in program management and how directors can move to a more participatory process in achieving organizational goals.

This interactive virtual training will be a deep look at the All About the ECERS-3 book. Participants will be divided into five breakout groups for small group discussions with an IDHS assessor. We will take an in-depth look at all of the Activities and Language and Literacy items. This training is exclusively for the IDHS Quality Specialists.

This webinar will assist early childhood leaders to understand the dynamics of conflict. It is no secret that stress and the inability to communicate these stressful feelings can many times be the culprit behind difficult behaviors demonstrated by people. We will explore the elements of a positive work environment and identify strategies to build a strong, collaborative, and committed team within your program.

This leadership development program for Illinois center directors will empower your inner leader. Through engaging in-depth workshop sessions you’ll explore topics that will help you strengthen your leadership style and learn how to build peer learning teams that promote peak performance, foster a culture of continuous quality improvement and build a strong organizational climate.

A Community of Practice (CoP) for recently hired early childhood administrators (1 day to 5 years experience) Delve into topics including: the power of self-awareness and reflection, understanding your leadership style, transitioning from peer to supervisor, and productivity and project management. Participate in interactive face-to-face learning as well as guided reflections, and the option for online learning content in Ready to Lead (RTL) is aligned with the Illinois Director Credential and Illinois Gateways to Opportunity.