CENTRAL QEC (Quality Enrichment Circle)
IHSA Training Room / 3435 Liberty Drive / Springfield
All QECs will meet from 10:00am - 3:00pm
Education & Coaching
October 24, January 23, April 16
Family Services & ERSEA:
October 21, January 14, April 28
Disabilities, Mental Health & Wellness
October 22, January 15, April 29
Health & Nutrition:
October 23, January 16, April 30
EHS / Home Visiting
October 25, January 17, May 1
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Member Registration Rate (includes DFSS Delegates & their Partners): $296.00 per person
Non Member Rate: $446.00 per person
Five or more registration from the same Agency - $271.00 per person (*Agency must be an IHSA member for discounted rate)
QECs: A Unique Learning Experience- Special For YOU!
QEC Content/Agenda Topics Will Be Driven & Decided By YOU!
Potential Themes to be Included in Education & Coaching QEC:
School Readiness Planning—Systems Approach, Data Analysis / Planning for Program Improvements, CLASS / Implementation Planning, Professional development to improve CLASS scores, Practice Based Coaching—Supporting Change in Teacher’s Practices, QRIS , Intentional Teaching—Planning for CLASS, Gateways (Credentials/Registry), Resources for coaches, managing teacher fatigue/stress, communication systems, supervision and coaching, case loads, alignment with other professional development activities, support around CLASS, coaching companion, TLC (Together, Learning & Collaborating), Online coach training, Collaborative Coaching Partnerships, Planning Goals and Action Steps, Engaging in Focused Observations, Refecting on and Sharing Feedback about Teaching Practices, State Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement, Serving Dual Language Learners-Policy and Practices, Engaging FamiliesSuccessful Transitions, Dealing With Challenging Behaviors, RTI, Autistic Children, Revised Child Outcomes Framework
Head Start model from a 0-3 perspective: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers, EHS Home Base Services, EHS Center Based Services, Engaging Families, Successful Transitions, Dealing With Challenging Behaviors, Revised Child Outcomes Framework, Family Participation and Involvement in EHS and Home Visiting, Parenitng Interventions, Education in Home Based, Challenging Situations in Home Visiting, Home Visitor Safety, Tools for Home Visitors, Comprehensive health, developmental, and behavioral screenings; referrals; and ongoing care, Developmentally and linguistically appropriate education, Health and safety, Nutrition, Mental health , Parent engagement and formal family partnerships, Community partnerships, Governing boards, including parents, Teacher qualifications, class sizes, and staff-tochild ratios, Ongoing professional development, Facilities and equipment, Pregnant Women, family involvement and engagement, Home Visits: Tip and Resources for Making Safe and Effective Home Visits, Depression, stress and other mental health challenges with families, High levels of exposure to family and community violence, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Disengaged Families, Families moving, Reluctance to have visitors in their homes, Low priority for home visits and socializations, relationship building with families,
Identifying family strengths, Providing non-judgmental support, Strengthening protective factors, Focusing on positive behaviors, Address family risks as they relate to parent and child well-being, Motivational Interviewing, Screening and Connection to Community Resources, Parenting Interventions Targeted to Specific Risks, Home Visitor Self Care