Active Shooter Training
OnlineOur active shooter presentation is an informal virtual presentation where participants will learn about what an active shooter event is, trends during past events, and how to best protect yourself during an event. This presentation will be given using the Department of Homeland Security method of Run, Hide, Fight. Register HERE.
Pyramid Facilitator Certification Info Session
OnlinePyramid Facilitator Certification Applications Open May 2022! The Pyramid Facilitator Certification prepares you to deliver Pyramid Model training, utilize observation tools, provide coaching on Pyramid practices, support Program-Wide Leadership Teams, and build relationships with other Pyramid practitioners across the state. The ten-month program runs from September to June and includes opportunities for you to learn […]
Alliance for Kids Legislative Subcommittee
OnlineThe Legislative Subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council meets monthly. Meeting details/Zoom will be shared with subcommittee members via email. If you would like more information, please contact Kelly Hurtado, Foundations Program Director, at KHurtado@jointinitiatives.org.
Can’t afford an observation assessment tool? Create your own aligned with the Colorado ELDGs.
OnlineWhy assessments? Explore what assessment is and its purpose. Learn where/how to collect data, and how to engage families in the process. Register HERE.
VROOM Brain Science of Young Children Workshop
OnlineThis workshop will make it fun and easy for attendees to learn about the brain science of young children, and what they can do to help children prepare for school, friends, and life. Participants will be introduced to free tools and resources to use directly with their children or families they work with. VROOM: Advances […]
Learning + Development Committee Meeting
OnlineThe Learning + Development Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council and meets every other month. The committee is made up of agencies and individuals working collaboratively to guide the work of Alliance for Kids in meeting the goals and objectives of its Strategic Plan, which are aligned with the Early Childhood […]
Pre-Licensing for Exempt Providers
OnlineAll persons with a State of Colorado Director Certification, two-year or four-year degree IN Early Childhood Education are exempt from the 15 hours of Pre-Licensing training but must have the following: Providers must have Standard Precautions and Medication Administration, and current CPR/First Aid certification. Providers are required to attend the licensing rules and regulations overview […]
The Growing Brain
OnlineThis innovative three-day, one-hour training focuses on giving ECE professionals and families evidence-informed strategies to support their vital role in building healthy brains. The Growing Brain training provides a comprehensive hands-on understanding of how the brain develops, along with ways the participant can encourage healthy brain development in children from birth to five years old. […]
Universal Pre-K Community Planning Meetings
Colorado House Bill 22-1295 (Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program) passed with bipartisan support on April 25, 2022. This bill established operations and governance structures for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), moved programs to this new department, and established the Colorado Universal Preschool Program. Additionally, the bill established a new state-local […]
Universal Pre-K Input Sessions
Colorado House Bill 22-1295 (Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program) passed with bipartisan support on April 25, 2022. This bill established operations and governance structures for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), moved programs to this new department, and established the Colorado Universal Preschool Program. Additionally, the bill established a new state-local […]