Teacher Training to Fit Your Skills and Schedule
We offer comprehensive professional development to meet you right where you are and equip you with resources and experience to help you flourish. What makes our training unique?
Innovative Information
Our experts keep up with the latest research and best practices and pass them on to you. And our training is designed to bring you valuable, real-world experience and useful tips that you can easily implement in your classroom.
Customized for You
4-C’s class schedule offerings include valuable topics ranging from administration to curriculum to family engagement and more to meet the diverse needs of our childcare community. Our experts will also work with your center to bring the exact resources you need right to you.
Convenient Locations
Choose from training workshops at our 3rd Street location or other nearby facilities, or let our experts come to you! We also offer Independent Learning opportunities you can complete in your own home or classroom, on your own schedule.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
December 2019
Yoga and Mindfulness for Early Childhood Educators: Part II
Explore ways to bring social and emotional learning practices into your classroom using the fun of yoga and mindfulness. This workshop builds on what was covered in Part I, however you did not have to attend in the previous workshop to get value from this one!
Learn More »Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
This training was designed for child care providers and staff on recognition and prevention Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma. Participants will learn the early signs of maltreatment and the various injuries and conditions that may result from vigorous shaking, slamming or impacting the head of an infant or young child. They will also be provided tools for dealing with a crying infant and ways to share information with parents to prevent abuse from occurring. Training objectives are to review the statistics…
Learn More »Directors Roundtable – Maximizing the Fit!
Directors will be introduced to strategies that maximize fit with new and experienced staff. The directors will discuss how to lead from their strengths while looking with eyes of appreciation. This free workshop is sponsored by the Jefferson Co. Community Early Childhood Council.
Orientation
This six hour professional development workshop provides overviews of child abuse/neglect, developmentally appropriate practices, and health & safety practices. It is required of all new child care staff within the first 90 days of hire.
Learn More »January 2020
Slow Down, What’s Your Hurry?
Gain an understanding that the little ones themselves are the curriculum. Creating a relaxed, engaging environment for the many routine moments during the day creates calm and wonder for everyone to enjoy. Level 2 CDA 2 CC 4 Audience-I/T
More Training Opportunities
Independent Learning
Choose from over 200 options presented through 3 different methods of learning: reading, viewing (DVD format) or activity based. These courses are designed for staff who enjoy working on their own at home or in their classrooms.
Director's Professional Development
These 8-week email-based training courses are designed with busy directors, assistant directors, and owners in mind. Receive credit hours and insight into childcare leadership by reading on topics like and completing class assignments with instructor feedback.
On-Site Training
Let our experts come to your site at a time that is convenient for you and your staff. We offer a variety of topics to suit your needs, including team building, STEAM, observations/assessment, and positive behavioral supports.
Communities of Practice
Communities of practice are people who share a common purpose or passion for something they do, and engage in process of learning how to do it better, as they interact regularly. There are limited opportunities for these commitments throughout the year.
Get Unlimited Training
Prepay once, and you’re done! Unlimited Training is a service available to our professional members that allows you to pay once for unlimited training. For only $100 per staff member, gain access to any of our professional development, including both face to face or independent learning opportunities, for the entire year!
Professional Membership Benefits
Want to save on training? Join 4-C today and enjoy these membership benefits:
Training Discounts
Members receive 40% on professional development and the exclusive option to purchase Unlimited Training for your center.
KY Shared Services
Enjoy access to over 1700 resources for childcare programs. This “one stop shop” includes ready-to-use forms, handbooks, policies and procedures, evaluation forms, and much more, allowing you to work smarter, not harder!
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