Professional Development

Kohl Children’s Museum’s professional development programs are designed for teachers, caregivers, parents, students, and other adults who interact with children ages birth through 8. Sessions can take place at your site, virtually, or at the Museum.

Each workshop topic is aligned with Common Core State Standards, Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards and NAEYC Early Learning Standards. Kohl Children’s Museum trainings are approved by Gateways to Opportunity. All sessions provide CPDUs and Gateways hours upon request.

Topics We Offer

Sparking Curiosity Through Scientific Play
Art and Nature with Young Children
Sensational Senses and STEAM
Geometric Foundations of Block Play
Constructing Young Thinkers
Tools We Use
The Value of Play
Curious Questions! Expanding Children’s Learning
Introduction to the Project Approach
Empowering Creativity Through Loose Parts
Algebraic Thinking with Sets and Patterns

…and more! Topics can be customized to meet your needs.

Training Prices

For professional development trainings, 2 hours in length up to 25 participants:

$475 at the Museum or at a site within 10 miles of the Museum
$500 for sites 10-20 miles away
$525 for sites 20-25 miles away
$25 for each additional 5 miles away from the Museum, up to 45 miles

Professional developments must be booked 30 days in advance to secure these rates. Professional developments booked less than 30 days in advance, exceeding 2 hours, exceeding 25 participants, or held more than 45 miles away will be price-adjusted accordingly.

Reservations

Contact the Kohl Children’s Museum Education Department at educationteam@kcmgc.org for more information regarding Professional Development Training Topics – or to customize one of your own!

Want to attend individual educator workshops at the Museum? Let us know of your interest! Email us about what you’d like to see from us at info@kcmgc.org.

Grant Opportunities

Early Childhood Connections (School and Childcare)