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October 2025
Poverty Simulation/Intersecting Realities: Poverty, Disability, and Early Childhood – In Person
Two trainings in one day! In the morning, there will be an interactive, immersive experience that gives participants a glimpse into the structural barriers, as well as some of the personal and emotional repercussions, people in poverty face. Then, in the afternoon, you will learn how families with young children with disabilities often face unique and compounded challenges-particularly when living in poverty. This session will explore the intersection of economic hardship and disability, highlighting how structural inequities impact access to…
Find out more »Intentional Teaching in PreK: Extending Children’s Thinking in Learning Centers – In Person
 Discover strategies to spark deeper thinking and richer learning during center time through purposeful planning and intentional questioning. This interactive session will equip you with practical tools to guide and challenge children—both with and without disabilities—so they can explore, connect, and thrive in meaningful ways. Note: Approximately three weeks before the training, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session.  Presenter(s): Denise…
Find out more »January 2026
I Wonder… What do young children really need? Back to Basics Back to PLAY – On-Demand
Registration deadline is January 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Starting January 2, 2026, through January 30, 2026, you can watch the training and take the quiz at a time that fits into your schedule. THIS TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BY January 30th at 4:30 pm. This workshop is focused primarily on play. It is a bit different because it invites participants to be willing to wonder about some important questions in our work with young children, especially those with disabilities. …
Find out more »February 2026
Book Study: Lisa Murphy on Play: The Foundation of Children’s Learning – A book study for ECSE and Blended Preschool Teachers – Live Webinar Series (Feb.4th, Feb.12th, Feb.19th, Feb. 26th)
Registration deadline is Monday, January 12, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Discover the power of play through the lens of Lisa Murphy on Play: The Foundation of Children’s Learning. These sessions explore how child-led, hands-on experiences support all areas of development for every child, with special attention to children with disabilities in early childhood inclusive settings. Educators will examine strategies for adapting environments, materials, and routines so that the “7 Things” every child needs daily are accessible to all learners. Participants…
Find out more »March 2026
Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities – Live Webinar
The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Human Services developed this standardized training to address the requirements of the federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to ensure a smooth and effective transition process is in place for children and their families who will be transitioning from Early Intervention into Early Childhood Special Education. This training will cover requirements regarding timeline, role responsibilities, transition process meetings, state forms, as well as vital partnerships, collaborative…
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