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Upcoming Events

Explore our upcoming training opportunities on community systems development and early childhood collaboration topics. All of our provided trainings are eligible for Gateways credits and certificates issued in collaboration with The Center: Early Childhood Professional Learning.

Please note: our trainings are designed specifically for early childhood collaboration leaders and partners and are approached from a community systems perspective. While we welcome participants from other parts of the early childhood education and care sector, if you are not an early childhood collaboration leader or partner, our trainings might not be wholly relevant to your work. Also, registration priority is given to collaboration leaders and partners.

All events are virtual unless otherwise noted. Registration will open one month prior to each event. Please visit often, as spots fill up quickly!

Webinar — Introduction to Facilitating Effective Community System Development Meetings: A Handbook for Collaboration Leaders

Watch this webinar to learn how our new handbook, Facilitating Effective Community System Development Meetings: A Handbook for Collaboration Leaders can build your facilitation competence. Learn how it is unique, who can benefit, an introduction to the contents, and additional related supports.

FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES

Thursday, March19, 10:00am – 1:00pm

REGISTER NOW – In Person

Please note, this training will not be recorded.

Sustaining collaborative work in rural communities requires creativity, persistence, and the right tools. This interactive workshop focuses on developing fiscal strategies that fit the realities of smaller communities, where funding streams are often limited.

Participants will:

Explore innovative approaches like shared resources, diversified funding, and community-based fundraising that build long-term stability.

By engaging with peers and working through practical examples, leaders will leave with ideas they can immediately apply in their own communities. We will work together so that rural collaborations remain strong, resilient, and financially sustainable for years to come.

This training will be facilitated by Jaclyn Vasquez & Dr. Rebecca Halperin.