4-C is dedicated to offering high quality trainings and career growth to early care and education professionals at various stages of their professional development. Trainings are designed to meet the diverse needs and experiences of participants as well as regulatory compliance, YoungStar, and continuing education requirements.
Format Descriptions
Virtual: Web-based with a live instructor
Online: Web-based self-paced
On-Demand: Programs can request specific trainings that are held on their time line with only their staff. See additional information in the On-Demand section.
Hybrid: Combination of formats usually encompassing online and virtual formats.
Correspondence: Self-paced course where materials are either emailed or mailed
In-person: Participants and instructor are live at a facility
Introductory Level Training
Trainings that are required in accordance with starting or working in a regulated (licensed or certified) child care program in the State of Wisconsin.
Abusive Head Trauma (AHT formerly Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS))
Hours: 2
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Fee: $20
Child Abuse and Neglect/Mandated Reporter Training
CPR (Infant/Child/Adult) and AED
Hours: 3
Format: In-Person
Fundamentals of Family Child Care
Hours: Coming Soon
Format: Online Self-Paced
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Hours: 44
Format: Online Self-Paced
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
Hours: Coming Soon
Format: Online Self-Paced
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep Related Deaths
Hours: 1.5
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Continuing Education
Enhance your skills through high quality state approved professional development opportunities. These courses are offered in a variety of formats at various times throughout the year.
Active Supervision to Keep Children Safe
Hours: 1.5
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Art in Action: Tools to Support the Creative Process in Children
Hours: 3
Format: Online Self-paced or Virtual or In-Person
ASQ-3 (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)
Hours: 3
Format: Virtual or In-Person
ASQ-3 and ASQ SE-2 Overview (Ages and Stages Questionnaire and Ages and Stages Questionnaire Social Emotional)
Hours: 4
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Engaging Teachers: Using Assessment & Observation to Plan for Learning – Presented Online
Hours: 4
Format: Online Self-Paced
Environmental Rating Scales (Multiple Series available)
Hours: 3
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Family Engagement: Partnering with Families for Children’s Success
Hours: 3
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Strengthening Families Through Early Care and Education with Mandated Reporter Training
Hours: 3
Format: Online Self-paced
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
Hours: 18 – 20
Format: In Person or Virtual
Wisconsin Pyramid Model Birth to 5
Hours: 24
Format: Online or Hybrid
Wisconsin Pyramid Model e-Modules with Reflective Coaching
Hours: 24
Format: Online Self-Paced
Correspondence
These trainings primarily use written text to deliver the content. Materials can be mailed or emailed. These courses are generally available at any time.
Three Hour Courses
Bringing Out the Best in Your Staff
Hours: 3
Format: Correspondence
Family Involvement
Hours: 3
Format: Correspondence
Incorporating SUPERHERO Play into Early Child Care
Hours: 3
Format: Correspondence
Pass the Peas Please: Family Style Meals
Hours: 3
Transitions: Planning for Success
Hours: 3
Format: Correspondence
Wellness While You Work: Mindfulness
Hours: 3
Format: Correspondence
Two Hour Courses
Calendar Time: Up for Debate?
Hours: 2
Format: Correspondence
Honoring Difference: Diversity in Early Childhood
Hours: 2
Format: Correspondence
Positive Teacher-Child Interactions
Hours: 2
Format: Correspondence
Risky and Adventurous Play
Hours: 2
Book Study
Book studies offer continuing education hours outside of the “traditional” training classroom. Over the course of a month, participants will read, participate in discussions and complete assignments. Book studies bring the group together to collaborate ideas and action steps for best practices and high quality care and education.
Lisa Murphy on Play: The Foundation of Children’s Learning by Lisa Murphy
Hours: 3 classroom, 12 additional (15 total continuing education hours)
Format: Virtual or In-person
Being Child Centered by Lisa Murphy
Hours: 3 classroom, 12 additional (15 total continuing education hours)
Format: Virtual or In-person
Big Questions for Young Minds by Janis Strasser and Lisa Mufson Bresson
Hours: 4 classroom, 11 additional (15 total continuing education hours
Format: Virtual or In-person
On-Demand
Programs can request specific trainings and classes to be held on their time line with only their program staff. These trainings can be offered in-person, virtually and in online formats.
On-Demand trainings are a great option for:
- Programs with a larger number of staff.
- Programs that need trainings during specific timelines.
- Programs that want training just for their staff. This is a great way to sort out and discuss challenges specific to your program!
Most of the training opportunities offered by 4-C can be done in an On-Demand format.
For more information or to schedule an On-Demand Training, please contact the 4-C at [email protected].org or 608-216-7018.