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EIU Child Care Resource and Referral

Training & Professional Development

CCR&R offers training throughout the year for child care professionals to help enhance the quality of child care provided in Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Edgar, Moultrie, and Shelby counties.

Current list of available trainings: 

Individual Professional Development Funds

All legally operating programs listed on the CCR&R database may apply to receive Professional Development Funds. These funds are available to support the individual pursuit of professional development in early care and education and school-age care and are funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

IPDF Application July 2025-June 2026

First Aid/CPR Funds

In partnership with Eastern Illinois Child Care Resource and Referral, the Illinois Department of Human Services is providing funds to assist child care practitioners to achieve First Aid (FA)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.  Funding is limited and is done on a reimbursement basis.

FA/CPR Application July 2025-June 2026

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Training Calendar

Below you will find the training descriptions, dates, and times. Please sign up one week prior to the date the training is being held. 

Please contact Shelli Blair, Training Coordinator, to register and to ask any questions. 

04/01/26-COMMUNITY CHAT (aka PROVIDER NETWORKING MEETING)
Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Location: Zoom

Community Chats are all about you, the provider! These chats offer a fantastic opportunity to connect with other providers, dive into meaningful discussions, and ask questions to fellow professionals and resource specialists who can shed light on the challenges you face in early childhood. Our team at EIU Child Care Resource and Referral is here to share resources, updates, important dates, chances for professional growth, funding, grant info, and so much more. We invite everyone to come ready with ideas and resources to make our networking experience even better. Remember, these meetings happen every month!

Trainer: Shelli Blair, Provider Services
1.5 In-Service Hours | CDA: 6
04/15/26-BIG BEHAVIORS, BIG EMOTIONS! Safety Before Skills
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 
Location: Mattoon Public Library-1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL  61938

BIG behaviors come from BIG emotions! Join this free hands on workshop series for parents, educators and caregivers to better understand the "explosive" child, so you can respond calmly and with confidence.

Session three: Safety Before Skills

Supporting children through meltdowns and what happens after.

All Sessions are not required to earn credits. These Sessions are also aligned to Second Step and Leader in Me Curriculums. Light refreshments will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own food and drink.

May 20, 2026: Filling Your Cups

Trainer: Bea Sawyer, Mental Health Consultant
2 In-Service Hours | CDA: 3

 

Related Pages

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: CHILD CARE

 

 

Gateways to Opportunity

Govenor's Office of Early Childhood Development

Contact Information

CCR&R (Quality, Training, Referrals)

3015 Ninth Street Hall
217-581-6698
800-545-7439

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Office Closures:

New Year Holidays, Martin L. King Birthday,
Lincoln's Birthday, Memorial Day,
Juneteenth, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Election Day,
Thanksgiving Holidays, Christmas Holidays

Child Care Assistance Program

3015 Ninth Street Hall
217-581-7081
800-643-1026

Summer Office Hours:

Monday -Thursday: 7:45 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am to 12:00 pm


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