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

Tools to Promote and Support Your Child Care Program
2022-08-25 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 3 CDA 5 CC 7 Audience – Director, Family Child Care

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

Community of Practice: Emergent Curriculum & Your Teaching Journey
2022-09-08 09:30 - 11:30 | St. Joseph Children’s Home Child Development Center, 2823 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Six-month Community of Practice
September 2022 – March 2023
Day and Time: Second Thursday of the month 9:30-11:30 am
Location: St. Joseph Children’s Home Child Development Center 2823 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 (map)
ECE-TRIS credit approved
Cost: Free

Description: This six-part community of practice will offer insights and inspiration into how learning begins and continues throughout one’s teaching journey. Early childhood educators need mentors-to cheer them on in their professional work and to help them remember the joys and inspirations in our field. Join the monthly in-person Emergent Curriculum Community of Practice to find a mentor or be a mentor! This Community of Practice is an invitation to think deeply and perhaps differently about curriculum and lesson planning from infancy through the pre-k years. These sessions aim to tackle the tough stuff of teaching. Over the next six months we will explore how play promotes learning for young children, how reflection changes the teaching experience, and how to implement emergent curriculum and authentic assessment in your early childhood settings. Wherever you are on your teaching journey, there will be a place for your growth, contribution, and collaboration within our community. This Community of Practice will be facilitated in collaboration with Cathy Ross and Lisa Branstetter. To learn more about this track and register, please contact Cathy Ross at cathy-ross@4cforkids.com.
Thank you to our sponsors at the Lift a Life Foundation and Metro United Way for making this a free opportunity for our early childhood community.

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)

Introduction to the Social/Emotional Pyramid Model for Infants and Young Children
2022-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Virtual
In this session, educators will learn how to promote healthy development by working to support social emotional wellness in all young children. We will discuss how to prevent the occurrence or escalation of social/emotional problems in children at-risk, identifying and working to remediate problems that surface, and, when necessary, referring children and their families to appropriate services
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 CC 1 Audience-Infant/Toddler, Family Child Care
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.

Community of Practice: Learning in Bloom
2022-09-15 12:30 - 14:30
Six-month Community of Practice
September 2022 – March 2023
Day and Time: Third Thursday of the month 12:30-2:30 pm
Location: Hybrid (virtual and in person sessions)
ECE-TRIS credit approved
Cost: Free

Description: Are you interested in being outside in a natural setting with children and not sure where to start? If so, this might be the perfect professional development for your teaching journey. This nature-rich Community of Practice will support educators in developing, planning, and executing a more holistic way of being with children in in the indoor and outdoor classroom setting. As we move through the seasons, learn how the changing setting provides new opportunities for learning and exploration. In this COP, resources (natural materials and teacher resources) will be offered to participants to support their time with children in nature. To learn more about this track and register, please contact Liz Walker at Liz-Walker@4cforkids.com.
Thank you to our sponsors at the Lift a Life Foundation and Metro United Way for making this a free opportunity for our early childhood community.

Family Child Care Community of Practice: The Power of Teacher-Child Interactions
2022-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Six-month Community of Practice
September 2022 – March 2023
Day and Time: Second Tuesday of the month 6:00-8:00 pm*
Location: Virtual
ECE-TRIS credit approved
Cost: Free

Description: Every day you interact with children. Your decisions about what to say and do make a difference in their lives. You can enhance children’s learning and your effectiveness as a teacher if your “everyday” interactions become intentional and purposeful. We will discuss what powerful interactions are and how to use them, the steps to creating powerful interactions, and the benefits they have for everyone. This monthly Community of Practice is designed specifically for Family Child Care providers. This Community of Practice will be facilitated in collaboration with Darice Hancock and Trish Kite-Hannon. To learn more about this track and register, please contact Darice Hancock at Darice-Hancock@4cforkids.com.
Thank you to our sponsors at the Prichard Committee for making this a free opportunity for our early childhood community.
*The first COP session will be on the Third Tuesday of the month on September 20.

Director Essentials – Inspiring Your Staff with a Common Vision
2022-09-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Virtual, Virtual
Engaged leadership is what truly leads to a passionate, engaged staff. In this session we will discuss the role of the director in inspiring and fostering a common vision for a program which can ultimately lead to quality growth and transformation. Our goal as directors is to create vibrant learning communities where all teachers, children, and families can thrive!
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-Directors
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
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.

From Parents to Partners: A Family-Centered Approach
2022-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Virtual
In this training session educators will focus on thinking of parents as partners in their centers. When early child care professionals see families as partners, educators and parents can work towards goals and milestones for optimal development. Participants will gain knowledge of the importance of being in a strong, positive relationship with families and how families have a primary role in child care center decisions.
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 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.

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.

Director Essentials: Infusing Your Center with Positive Energy
2022-10-12 12:30 - 14:30 | Virtual, Virtual
Positive energy is vital to creating and sustaining learning communities that allow children and teachers to thrive. It is essential that directors understand that the culture and climate they create in their centers is a crucial component of their work. Join us to discuss ways to stop negativity in its tracks and create a positive space for all to learn and grow.
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-Directors
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 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.

Director Essentials: The Image of the Educator
2022-11-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Virtual, Virtual
As Early Childhood professionals, we are quick to buy into the concept of having a strong image of children as competent and capable learners. However, what is our image of our educators? How can we work to promote a strong image of the teachers in our centers as respected professionals in the community? Join us to discuss how we can shift our own thinking and begin to improve our image of teachers through thought, words, and action.
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 6 CC 7 Audience-Directors
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 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.

Director Essentials: Laying the Foundation for Inclusivity in the Early Childhood Learning Space
2022-12-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Virtual, Virtual
With a goal of supporting centers as they create inclusive learning environments, this session focuses on the foundational knowledge to begin to evaluate how to create a more diverse and inclusive learning environment for all staff, children, and families. In this training tailored towards Directors, we will discuss inclusivity in their program for children and families with special and exceptional needs. We will discuss programming and curriculum through the lens of inclusion. We will also discuss a “whole classroom approach” to inclusion, along with family and community partnerships.
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, 5 CC 4 Audience-Directors
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.

Let’s Talk! Promoting Communication with Infants and Toddlers
2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
This session will focus on the development of communication and language skills in infants and toddlers. Educators will develop an understanding of both verbal and nonverbal communication in the newborn while gaining knowledge of language development in infancy through the toddler years. By the end of the session, educators will be able to identify language milestones for infants and toddlers, understand the importance of cultivating and nurturing effective communication in the classroom, understand the role the educator can play in promoting effective communication, and how to organize the physical and social environment to promote effective communication during daily routines.
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 1 CDA 8 CC 1 Audience-Infant/Toddler
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.

Introduction to Loose Parts for Infants and Toddlers
2023-01-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Infants and Toddlers learn through investigating, discovering, and experimenting with their surroundings. When loose parts are introduced to Infants and toddlers, rich and magnificent explorations occur. In this session, the participants will discover how loose parts support infants’ and toddlers’ in every area of their development. We will also discuss what special considerations are needed when it comes to safety, features, and functions for materials that are appropriate for this age group.
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 2 CC 4 Audience-Infant/Toddler
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.

Director Essentials – Celebrating Neurodiversity
2023-01-11 12:30 - 14:30 | Virtual, Virtual
Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia) is becoming much more recognized as a learning difference vs. a deficit in our ECE classrooms. This session will aim to create space for reflection and discussion anchored in respecting, honoring, and including neuro-diverse children. During our time together, we will share strategies and information on sensory integration and how directors/administrators can support educators in meeting the needs of all children. We will also learn through stories about local early childhood settings that have created cultures of inclusion. Lastly, we will explore through videos and reflective exercises how to really see children using a strengths-based approach.
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 8 CC 1 Audience-Directors
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.
