Early Childhood Professionals – Webinar Overview Page

Please read this page carefully before registering for training.

Webinar Information

Before registering, please read the information below. To participate in one of our webinars, you simply need a computer that will allow you to hear the presentation and participate in the polls, etc. It is NOT necessary to have a microphone, webcam, or telephone. Using mobile devices such as iPads and phones are discouraged. The webinars are very interactive and participation is expected. Because of this, the webinars are not recorded for viewing at a later time.

Webinar Fees

All webinars are free of charge.

Status of Registration

STAR NET is an early childhood grant project. If registrations for a webinar exceed the allowed capacity, priority is given to family members of and professionals working with children age 3-5. Priority is also given to persons in Regions I & III (unless the webinar is a collaboration). Otherwise, registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two weeks prior to each webinar, registrants will be sent an email regarding their status (confirmation, waiting list notice, or cancellation notice). If you do not get an email at that time, please contact us at starnet@wiu.educreate new email or (309) 298-1634 ext. 247.

To Cancel a Registration

To cancel a registration, simply reply to your confirmation for the webinar (or email starnet@wiu.educreate new email). We will, in turn, reply that we received your cancellation. Alternately, you may call (309) 298-1634 ext. 247. Timely cancellations are appreciated so we can notify those on the waiting list of the opportunity to attend. Registrants who neglect to cancel will be given a lower priority for future trainings.

Continuing Education Credit

The types of credit and contact hours available for a specific webinar will be listed in the description information. After the webinar, each person who fully participated will receive an email with his or her customized link to the evaluation. In order to receive a certificate, you will need to complete the evaluation within one week. At that time, the evaluation will be closed and those who completed it will be sent a personalized certificate by email.

If you are an Early Childhood Professional visit the following link: Early Childhood Professionals Webinar Registration Page