Health and Well-Being - Because Safe, Healthy Children are Ready to Learn
2022-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Virtual, Virtual
Physical health and well-being are dependent upon children and families having access to nutritious food, shelter, and resources. Children need access to places to play and exercise to be healthy. Furthermore, preschoolers and school aged children must also have support for their mental and emotional health. This includes helping them to build secure identities, engage in responsive relationships and feel loved and respected. Traumatic and stressful childhood experiences can place children at great risk for emotional and mental health challenges that can last a lifetime. It is vital that early educators understand how to support children who are dealing with distressing moments in their lives. This session will give educators an introduction into how to offer concrete support in times of need, provide guidance on what trauma is and is not, and offer play as the solution for healing, health, and connection.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 1 CDA 1, 4 CC 2, 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Naturally Inclusive Activities for All Children
2022-08-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, Virtual
Nature is a necessity. Research tells us that we are happier, healthier, more socially engaged and more creative when nature is a part of our daily lives. These benefits apply to all ages and abilities. This session will go in depth about offering physical activities for children with special needs in the outdoor world. Understanding how to offer activities for children with different abilities are essential in offering inclusive nature-based spaces.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 2 CDA 2 CC 1 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours

Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series) Session 2. Financial Reports and Internal Controls
2022-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. These trainings are grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children. In this session, we will discuss financial reports and identify ways to help you better manage your program’s finances. We will also identify what internal controls are in a child care setting and how they can strengthen the fiscal health of your program.
Strengthening Business Practices is an online series. In registering for this class, you are registering for the entire four-part series. We will meet once a month for four months. Participation in all four sessions is required.
Session 1: Saturday, August 13 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
Session 2: Saturday, September 10 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
Session 3: Saturday, October 8 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
Session 4: Saturday, November 12 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 2 CDA 5 CC 7 Audience-All
3 Credit Hours (12 Credit Hours for the entire 4-part series)

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
2022-09-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Virtual
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 of abusive head trauma; to define and describe abusive head trauma and its associated injuries; to discuss risk factors and prevention, and to understand the outcomes for victims.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Licensed and Certified Child Care providers are now required to obtain a minimum of 1.5 clock hours of training every 5 years in the area of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma.
Level 1 CDA 1 CC 2,4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Orientation for Early Care and Education Professionals
2022-10-04 18:30 - 2022-10-06 20:30 | Virtual, Virtual
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. This class will be taught in two 2-hour zoom classes with homework in between for a total of 6 hours of content. You must be able to participate in both classes (Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 – 8:30 PM and Thursday, October 6, 6:30 – 8:30 PM) and complete the required assignment to receive credit for this class.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 1 CDA 1,2,3,8 CC 1,2,4 Audience-All
6 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Developmental Screening Tool
2022-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Participants will be introduced to the ASQ-3 (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) as a developmental screening tool to be used with families and within the classroom. The focus will be on the purpose and benefits of using a developmental screener as a tool for recognizing children’s developmental milestones, as well as an indication of when referrals or early interventions may be needed. Learn how the ASQ-3 is structured and scored, as well as how to use the screening data to partner with parents and guide them through the referral process if necessary.
Level 2 CDA 7 CC 5 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series) Session 3. Marketing Your Program
2022-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. These trainings are grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children. In this session, we will identify ways to market your program.
Strengthening Business Practices is an online series. In registering for this class, you are registering for the entire four-part series. We will meet once a month for four months. Participation in all four sessions is required.
Session 1: Saturday, August 13 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
Session 2: Saturday, September 10 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
Session 3: Saturday, October 15 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
Session 4: Saturday, November 12 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 2 CDA 5 CC 7 Audience-All
3 Credit Hours (12 Credit Hours for the entire 4-part series)

What’s Your Story?: Powerful Learning Stories that Support Children’s Development
2022-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, Virtual
Do you have a great story to tell about the children you work with and are not sure how to start? In this session, educators will gain knowledge about how to construct a learning story that will naturally engage parents in a conversation about the child’s development. Using learning stories will also allow parents and educators to work together with the child from a strengths-based approach. Through collaboration and case scenarios, educators will develop an understanding of the importance of telling the story of children’s development. In addition, providers will learn how to create and share these stories with children & their families. Stories are very powerful…what’s your story?
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 2 CDA 7 CC 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Kentucky Strengthening Families Initiative: Shifting the Lens from Adverse Childhood Experiences to Positive Childhood Experiences
2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences is a training connected to the Kentucky Strengthening Families (KYSF) Initiative that teaches how risk and protective factors are generational. When we talk about strengthening a family, we are talking about supporting the babies, the young children, the youth, and the parents in the home. The overarching goal of the Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences training is to achieve positive outcomes by mitigating risk and enhancing healthy development and well-being of children and youth. Participants will learn about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and how Positive Childhood Experiences reduces those negative effects, in addition to how the role of resiliency and Positive Childhood Experiences can increase mental and relational health.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 2 CDA 3,4 CC 1 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Compassion Fatigue and the Importance of Self-Care
2022-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Working with young children is a rewarding career, but teachers also understand that it can be challenging and can lead to stress. Unfortunately, too much stress can negatively impact the staff that you lead as well as the children and families in your care. Together we will explore the differences between healthy and unhealthy stress and learn some strategies to reduce stress & fatigue, set priorities, and take care of YOU.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 1 CDA 6 CC 3 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Tools to Promote and Support Your Child Care Program
2022-11-03 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Discover new tools to help your child care program thrive. Learn how to access and use the Kentucky Shared Services platform, which is specifically designed for child care providers, including tools for marketing, free job postings, family resources, and templates for policies, handbooks, communications…and more!
This free workshop is sponsored by The Kosair Charities Face It Movement. All participants will receive a free membership to Kentucky Shared Services.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Credit Hours 1.5
Level 2 CDA 5 CC 7 Audience – Director, Family Child Care
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series) Session 4. Recruiting and Retaining Staff
2022-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of center-based child care programs. These trainings are grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children. In this session, we will develop effective job descriptions and discuss ways to recruit talented staff. We will also discuss how to conduct efficient interviews and establish a legally sound hiring processes as well as create an orientation for new employees and provide a comprehensive staff handbook.
Strengthening Business Practices is an online series. In registering for this class, you are registering for the entire four-part series. We will meet once a month for four months. Participation in all four sessions is required.
Session 1: Saturday, August 13 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
Session 2: Saturday, September 10 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
Session 3: Saturday, October 8 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
Session 4: Saturday, November 12 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Zoom)
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 2 CDA 5 CC 7 Audience-All
3 Credit Hours (12 Credit Hours for the entire 4-part series)

Strengthening Families: Nurture and Attachment
2022-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, Virtual
This training will focus on the importance of Nurture and Attachment from the Kentucky Strengthening Families model. Research shows that babies who receive affection and nurturing from their parents have the best chance of developing into children, teens and adults who are happy and healthy. These children grow to possess individual-level protective factors, such as relational, self-regulation and problem-solving skills. When the parent-child relationship is strong, a family will thrive under most conditions and it is much less likely for abuse to occur. As ECE providers, we are in contact with parents on a regular basis. It is important to recognize, model, and support positive interactions for optimal outcomes for the families that are in our community.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Level 2 CDA 3 CC 1 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Orientation for Early Care and Education Professionals with CPR and First Aid
2022-12-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
This mandatory training focuses on Health, Safety, and Sanitation, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, and Recommended Practices. This session is required for all childcare employees and must be completed within the first 90 days of employment. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Division of Child Care’s (DCC) new regulatory requirement for each center to ensure that every staff member has received training on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
Level 1 CDA 1,2,3,8 CC 1,2,4 Audience-All
6 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Promoting Social and Emotional Competence In Young Children
2022-12-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
In this session we will focus on healthy strategies for preventing challenging behaviors in young children. These strategies will include: a) Positive relationships with children serve as the foundation for addressing social emotional needs. b) When children understand routines and the expectations for their behavior, and when they are engaged in activities that are meaningful, they are less likely to engage in challenging behavior. c) Expectations and routines have to be taught to children using a range of teaching strategies.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
Level 2 CDA 3 CC 1, 4 Audience-Preschool
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

FLIP IT: A 4-Step Process to Address Challenging Behavior
2022-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
FLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, strength-based, common sense, and effective four-step process to address children’s day-to-day challenging behavior. The four steps are embodied in the FLIP mnemonic which stands for F – Feelings, L – Limits, I – Inquiries, and P – Prompts. FLIP IT is nothing new, but transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, is applicable in a variety of challenging situations, and it is portable.
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
Level 2 CDA 3 CC 1 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Strengthening Families: Knowledge of Child Development
2023-01-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, Virtual
Having accurate information about child development and an understanding of appropriate expectations for children’s behavior at every age helps parents see their children in a positive light and promotes their healthy development. Information can come from many sources, including family members as well as parent education classes, or even surfing the internet. Studies show information is most effective when it comes at the precise time parents need it to understand their own children. Parents who experienced harsh discipline or other negative childhood experiences may need extra help to change the parenting patterns they learned as children. Please join us to learn more about how you as an early childhood professional can support families for optimal outcomes for their family and community.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Level 2 CDA 4 CC 1 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
2023-01-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
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 of abusive head trauma; to define and describe abusive head trauma and its associated injuries; to discuss risk factors and prevention, and to understand the outcomes for victims.
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
Licensed and Certified Child Care providers are now required to obtain a minimum of 1.5 clock hours of training every 5 years in the area of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma.
Level 1 CDA 1 CC 2,4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Using Documentation to Make Learning Visible
2023-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Virtual
This training will focus on how we can use different types of documentation: including displays of children’s work, documentation panels, photos, and learning stories to “make learning visible” in our classrooms and centers. We will discuss the intended purposes of documentation, how to use photos as evidence that children learn best through play, and how to re-visit documentation with children and families to extend learning.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Level 2 CDA 7 CC 5 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Orientation for Early Care and Education Professionals
2023-02-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States

Supporting STARS Series: Understanding the Cycle of Inquiry to Implement Authentic Curriculum Assessment
2023-02-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Early childhood professionals will learn strategies to implement authentic assessment by being introduced to the cycle of inquiry which includes offering provocations, observing explorations, documenting learning, and reflecting with others. By the end of the session, the educators will be able to use observation and data to inform the curriculum to offer provocations that are tailored to the needs of the children. Observing, documenting, and assessing each child’s development and learning are essential processes for educators and programs to plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of the experiences they provide to children. This assessment session will help educators understand how to utilize both formal and informal measures as tools for monitoring children’s progress toward learning goals. Educators can be intentional about helping children to progress when they know where each child is with respect to learning goals.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
Level 2 CDA 7 CC 4 Audience-Infant/Toddler, Preschool
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Strengthening Families: Social Connections
2023-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, Virtual
This session will explore the benefits of social connections for families within your program. When families feel connected and supported, they can ask for help when needed. Friends, family members, neighbors, and community members provide emotional support, help solve problems, offer parenting advice, and give concrete assistance to parents. Early Child Care Providers play a huge role in providing opportunities and support to connect parents together to expand their network. Networks of support are essential to parents and offer opportunities for people to “give back”, an important part of self-esteem, as well as a benefit for the community.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Level 2 CDA 4 CC 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Nutrition in the Early Childhood Setting
2023-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Proper nutrition in early childhood promotes optimal brain development, physical growth, a strong immune system and overall well being. In this training, educators will learn the components of and how to provide nutritious meals by utilizing resources available and incorporating nutrition into their curriculum and daily practice. Participants will brainstorm how to implement family style dining in the classroom to encourage lifelong healthy habits and nutrition. Learners will discuss the similarities of Kentucky state regulations and the Child and Adult Food Program regulations. Information will be provided on how to become part of CACFP if you are not already participating.
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s new office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
Level 1 CDA 5 CC 2 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Inclusive Physical Activities for Young Children
2023-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Learn to create environments that help young children with disabilities develop their movement skills in a natural setting while playing with typical peers. These physical activities need only inexpensive equipment and small spaces, can accommodate children of various ages and abilities, can be done by families at home, and are fun. Participants will: Describe developmentally appropriate, non-competitive, and inclusive physical activities for preschoolers of all abilities. Explain how to lead these physical activities using inexpensive equipment and small spaces to allow all preschoolers the freedom to experiment and explore movement. Describe how to modify each physical activity to include children with a wide variety of developmental delays and disabilities alongside typical peers.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet. All classes are on Eastern Standard Time.
Level 2 CDA 2 CC 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Strengthening Families: Social and Emotional Development
2023-04-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, Virtual
Facilitator Liz Walker:
This training will help you understand how to support children in learning how to positively interact with others, self-regulate their behaviors, and effectively communicate their feelings – all of which have positive impacts on their relationships with family members, other adults, and peers. Challenging behaviors or delayed development can create extra stress for families, so early identification and support for both parents and the child are critical to keeping children on track. It’s never easy to start these conversations, and it can be hard to find the right resources. Join 4-C to discover some talking points, local resources, and more! By the end of the session, you will feel more confident in understanding social-emotional development, and in your ability to refer families to needed resources as challenges arise.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Level 2 CDA 4 CC 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) Developmental Screening Tool
2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Facilitator Cathy Ross:
Participants will be introduced to the ASQ-3 (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) as a developmental screening tool to be used with families and within the classroom. The focus will be on the purpose and benefits of using a developmental screener as a tool for recognizing children’s developmental milestones, as well as an indication of when referrals or early interventions may be needed. Learn how the ASQ-3 is structured and scored, as well as how to use the screening data to partner with parents and guide them through the referral process if necessary.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Level 2 CDA 7 CC 5 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Strengthening Families: Concrete Support in Times of Need
2023-04-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, Virtual
Facilitator Liz Walker:
Promoting strong, healthy family relationships provides far-reaching benefits that go beyond the family itself. Healthy families lead to healthy children, communities, and economic prosperity. Strengthening Families Concrete Support in Times of Need will help you connect families to resources in times of need. Every family, at some point, needs support. “A time of need” can be described as the birth of a child, supporting a child with special needs, choosing the right center or school, trauma, mental illness, violence, or poverty. This session aims to educate providers on how to strengthen the family’s ability to access services and advocate for their needs. By the end of the session, providers will know how to direct families to early intervention support, and access 211, the Louisville, KY-based essential community services hotline. Lastly, after attending this session you will be able to leverage the natural strengths of a family by asking powerful positive questions upon enrollment that foster deep connections from the start!
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Level 2 CDA 4 CC 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Facilitator Cathy Ross:
April is Child Abuse Awareness month and this training will focus on understanding and recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect, including Shaken Baby Syndrome. Providers will learn what actions are required of them when reporting suspected abuse and discuss prevention strategies when working with at-risk families.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
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 be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Level 2 CDA 4 CC 2 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
