This event has completed.

05/22/2023 - 05/25/2023

The FDC Instructors Institute is a 4 day in person train-the-trainer for those interested in teaching the Empowerment Skills for Workers course, a component of the comprehensive curriculum of theFamily Development Credential® (FDC) Program. Empowerment Skills for Workers is a community-based, interactive professional development training for family service workers interested in using the principles and practices of the Family Development strength-based approach.

The Family Development Credential Program (by the University of Connecticut) is a professional development and credentialing program that provides frontline family workers with the knowledge and skills they need to coach families to set and reach their own goals for healthy self-reliance in their communities. The program focuses on a strength-based partnership approach that develops workers both professionally and personally. 

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March 7, 2017, Office of Head Start (OHS) APPROVED UConn Family Development Credential (FDC) for Family Worker to meet this requirement.

To find out more about the UConn FDC, go to their website: https://familydevelopmentcredential.org/nationalfdcprogram/nationalfdc.htm

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Cost: 
Trainer Institute Registration: $850.00 (includes pre- and post- training consultation; refreshments & lunch during training dates)
 

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Important Notes:

• This training isnot to earn the FDC.
• Previous FDC experience is not required.
• Once trained, you may earn the FDC while you teach your class (more information is provided during the training

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Online registration does NOT require a credit card payment. Just choose the "Pay via invoice" option at checkout and your agency can pay by mail at a later date. To utilize this option, please select the "PAY VIA INVOICE" option. If you have questions about anything to do with the registration process, please email cwelsh@ilheadstart.org.
   
The IHSA Team does our best to fill all spots for Professional Development events.  Our conference and event registration forms continue to include IHSA’s no cancellation clause, a standing policy -- "Once registrations have been submitted online—there are NO cancellations.  Name changes will be accepted up to 72 hours before the event."  This is done as a notification for viewer acknowledgement - before he or she chooses to manually click the submit button.  However strict this policy may seem at times, we always still allow for agencies to send a replacement for the original registrant). 

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There is no room block set aside for this event.  Individuals are responsible for booking their own lodging.  We encouage you to take advantage of the many hotel facilities the area.  The following hotels are not necessarily endorsed by IHSA but conveniently near the training location:

Quality Inn & Suites Springfield Southwest near I-72
3442 Freedom Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
+12177872250

Fairfield Inn Springfield
3446 Freedom Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
+12177939277

Courtyard by Marriott Springfield
3462 Freedom Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
+12177935300

Sleep Inn Springfield West
3470 Freedom Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
+12177876200
 

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1. Complete the attached is the application needed for this train the trainer class. Please have this form back ASAP. Once Ericka Williams receives this back, you will receive a congratulation letter to begin your class.
2. Immediately purchase your books so you can begin the homework assignment asap which is due in class (as a reminder your homework is to teach/train one or two chapters each to the class)

Empowerment Skills for Family WorkersEmpowerment Skills for Family Workers, 2015 ed.The worker handbook, highly readable, including questions and activities to extend learning.
ISBN# 978-0-9973775-0-7 $65 -Paperback
ISBN# 978-0-9973775-3-8 $45 -EBook
 
Empowerment Skills for Family Workers Instructor’s Manual, 2015 ed.
90 hours of experiential activities to develop workers’ skills in helping families set and reach goals based on their strengths. Includes reproducible handouts.
ISBN# 978-0-9973775-1-4 $65 - Paperback
ISBN# 978-0-9973775-4-5 $55 -EBook
 
Empowerment Skills for Family Workers Portfolio Advisors’ Manual, 2015 ed.
Helps advisors guide workers as they practice skills and prepare credentialing portfolio; contains all portfolio forms and handouts.
ISBN# 978-0-9973775-2-1 $40 -Paperback
ISBN# 978-0-9973775-5-2 $30 –Ebook
 

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Direct orders and inquiries to Hopkins Fulfillment Services (HFS):

By Phone (8:30-5:00 EST): 800-537-5487
By Mail: P.O. Box 50370, Baltimore, MD, 21211-4370
hfscustserv@press.jhu.edu
https://www.hfsbooks.com/publishers/family-development-press/
Shipping charges: U.S. Orders: $5.00 for the first book, $2.00 for each additional book.

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Contact Ericka Williams for more information about this program:    

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Ericka Williams is the Manager of Family and Child Support Services for Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Early Childhood Services Division (Early Head Start and Head Start). She is responsible for overseeing the social services component areas on a daily basis which includes managing the center’s transportation, child care, father engagement, family engagement, policy council, PROMIS database, ReadyRosie database, program eligibility, monitoring and maintaining reports and a center director.

Ericka has a Master Degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Family & Community Services and is currently working on a Master Degree in Social Work with a specialization in addiction. Ericka strongly believes that young children and families are the future of our nation's society. She feels that it is the responsibility of all Early Childhood Educators to nurture, motivate and educate parents in understanding the impact of their positive parenting in their children's lives. Ericka loves helping and encouraging the board and staff.

Family Development Credential® Trainers Institute Overview

The FDC Instructors Institute is a 4 day in person train-the-trainer for those interested in teaching the Empowerment Skills for Workers course, a component of the comprehensive curriculum of theFamily Development Credential® (FDC) Program. Empowerment Skills for Workers is a community-based, interactive professional development training for family service workers interested in using the principles and practices of the Family Development strength-based approach.

The Family Development Credential Program (by the University of Connecticut) is a professional development and credentialing program that provides frontline family workers with the knowledge and skills they need to coach families to set and reach their own goals for healthy self-reliance in their communities. The program focuses on a strength-based partnership approach that develops workers both professionally and personally. 

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Cost: 

• Trainer Institute Registration: $850.00 (includes pre- and post- training consultation; refreshments & lunch during training dates)
• FDC Book: $65.00 (order separately)

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Important Notes:

• This training isnot to earn the FDC.
• Previous FDC experience is not required.
• Once trained, you may earn the FDC while you teach your class (more information is provided during the training)

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Registration includes a 4-day facilitator/instructor training in the FDC Program by a master facilitator.  Prospective FDC Instructors will have the opportunity to practice and enhance their skills by facilitating activities, network and share information with fellow instructors.

After the Institute, the master facilitator will provide support to those who attended the training.  Consultation sessions to individuals who successfully complete all requirement will be certified and recognized as official FDC instructors and be allowed to teach the course on their own. If additional trainees participate from the same agency, they will be included in the coaching/mentoring cohort.

To be clear, this training will NOT earn you the Family Development Credential.  It will certify you to facilitate (teach) the 90 hour course and review portfolios that leads to earning the credential.

All prospective applicants must complete the Instructors Institute Application form along with submitting written responses outlining their training experience, and plans to offer the course in their communities (see questions below). Please note the application also requires the signature of the applicant’s immediate supervisor. Applications can be emailed to: Ericka Williams @ ewilliams@cc-doj.org. Applicants will be notified via email regarding participation in the Institute. Once accepted, payment for registration is required. 

Applicants are selected for the FDC Instructors Institute based on these criteria: 

• The applicant meets the necessary qualifications to attend the Instructors Institute. 
• Submits a complete application (application form, responses, and supervisor’s supporting signature)
• Purchase book material prior to the trainer institute
• Complete assigned homework prior to attending on the first day