Training Center

Training is an important component of your professional development. Gateways to Opportunity connects you to training opportunities both online and locally.

Find online training and professional development resources for child care providers on the i-learning website. This includes trainings for DCFS licensing, ExceleRate Illinois, Gateways Credentials, and much more.

Use your Gateways Registry username and password to log in to take courses for DCFS Licensing, ExceleRate Illinois and other related topics.

Gateways Training Calendar

Search for training opportunities, workshops and conferences throughout the state. You can search in your area, by date range, or by topic.

  • Illinois Trainers Network

    Illinois Trainers Network (ITN)

    ITN Trainers are specialized in the field of early care and education. They offer professional development training through the local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies statewide.

    If you are an ITN Trainer visit the ITN Trainers page where you will login to access resources and forms needed for your trainings.

  • Registry Trainers

    Registry Trainers

    Gateways Registry-Approved Trainers are individuals who have been approved to offer training that has been evaluated and approved by the Gateways Registry.

    If you are interested in becoming a Registry-Approved Trainer you can find that information on the the Gateways Registry website.

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ITN Curriculum Resources

This is where you'll find standardized agendas, learning objectives, PowerPoint presentations, and other resources for your training sessions.

Statewide Forms

This is where you'll find forms to schedule or change a training, record attendance, participant evaluation form, and others

ITN Appraisal Program

ITN Trainers periodically go through an appraisal process. If you are an expert trainer and would like to help ITN Trainers develop their training skills by offering feedback and developing plans with them, you can apply to become an ITN Appraiser.   

Excelerate Program

ExceleRate Illinois helps you prepare children for success in school and in life.

It also provides standards, guidelines, resources and supports to help you make sensible changes that lead to better quality outcomes for children.

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