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 child care 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 2020
Connecting with Families Through Documentation
Learn different ways to communicate with families, even when we cannot be face to face. Understanding the importance of communication through documentation will be the main concept as we gain a new perspective and learn how documentation can be a support for families, children and providers. Notice: This is an online class. Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the training. This training will…
Learn More »Emotion Coaching-The art of supporting little people who have big feelings!
Learn about the art of emotion coaching with small children who have big feelings! The interactive session will provide you with opportunities to reflect about your emotional heritage and consider how that heritage is impacting your teaching practices today. During the session you will be introduced to the five-step model and spend time thinking how to effectively implement emotion coaching within your classroom environment. By the end of the session you will have greater levels of self awareness, improved listening…
Learn More »Directors Roundtable – Self-Care for Early Childhood Professionals Part 2
We are in the middle of some unprecedented times in so many ways! 2020 has sure thrown us for a loop. As Directors, we have had to make decisions we have never thought about and care for people in ways we never dreamed. But have we taken care of ourselves? In this Part 2, we will revisit your own self-care plan and discuss any takeaways that you have had since we last met. We will also discuss new strategies for…
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Independent Learning
Choose from dozens of options presented through 3 different methods of learning: reading (books), viewing (DVDs) or listening (audiobooks). 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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