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September 7, 2008

Learning Institute

Overview

The Kent Regional 4C Learning Institute offers services and education that promote, explain and demonstrate quality child care and education. The Learning Institute is recognized in our community as an authority on, and advocate of quality child care and education for all children.

The services and education include:

Classes which are active learning experiences offered on site and through distance learning - correspondence and online classes. Students who complete the classes may earn a certificate, continuing education unit(s), and/or college credit.
We offer these types of classes:
      -Workshops - less than 5 hours of class
      -Seminars - between 5 and 19 hours of class
      -Courses - over 20 hours of class
      -Conference - all day, multi-session event
Resources which are products and links to other information and supports.
      -Lending library in Grand Rapids
      -Quarterly newsletter (News and Views)
      -Web site
      -Print materials – hard copy and email
      -Knowledgeable staff who are available to support providers
Consultation with an Education Specialist about young children, the business of caring and educating young children, and career advice. We provide this service via telephone, email, regular mail, or at a program site.
Support for the Child Development Association (CDA) credential, a national credential earned by acquiring experience with and education about young children. We can offer consultation about how to earn the credential; classes that meet the education requirements; help locating resources; and technical assistance.
Assistance with Accreditation, a nationally recognized award that indicates a program has met a high level of quality. We provide consultation about how to earn accreditation; offer classes that meet the education requirements as well as support the program during the process; and help programs locate resources.

These services help providers:

use up-to-date information and techniques
-"I will apply it to my own daycare. I am pleased with what I have learned today."
-"Thank you very much for letting me learn something new every week."
practice strategies to guide children’s behavior
-"The only unexpected outcome I experienced was how fast the children’s behavior changed to be more positive. I expected it to take more time."
-"Learned ways to help with transitions."
learn about effective business practices
-"Contracts should be a priority, not an option."
organize activities and lessons so children learn what they need to know
-"How to be more creative and think like a child."
-"I learned new ideas for fun play."
network with other providers
-"I have REALLY enjoyed trainings - I have enjoyed the feeling of being part of something bigger and networking with other providers."
-"There are other people that have the same concerns as I do."
For a list of classes, please click on the "Classes" link to the left of this page.