Gross Motor Developmental Playgroup
The Arc Pikes Peak Region will provide a Gross Motor Developmental Play Group this summer in partnership with Special Olympics Young Athletes. It is completely free to any child (with or without a disability), as we, too, are all about inclusion and creating inclusive spaces! There is currently a wait list for this play group. To […]
Health + Well-Being Committee Meeting
OnlineThe Health + Well-Being Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council and meets quarterly (January, April, July, and October). 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 […]
Gross Motor Developmental Playgroup
The Arc Pikes Peak Region will provide a Gross Motor Developmental Play Group this summer in partnership with Special Olympics Young Athletes. It is completely free to any child (with or without a disability), as we, too, are all about inclusion and creating inclusive spaces! There is currently a wait list for this play group. To […]
Universal Pre-K Office Hours for ECE Providers
OnlineEarly childhood providers are invited to Universal Pre-K Office Hours, where you can have your question answered in real-time by JI staff regarding the direct placement process for the 2024-25 UPK year. Join Office Hours HERE (Zoom) Meeting ID: 418 525 8570 Passcode: UPK One tap mobile: 719.359.4580
Understanding Resiliency in Young Children
OnlineChildren and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN) experience childhood adversities and trauma at a much higher rate (2X) than children without special healthcare needs. CYSHCN are more susceptible to trauma for a variety of reasons. Join us for this virtual training to learn about trauma and resiliency in CYSHCN and how to help them […]
Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers
EQIT UPDATE! Dates for upcoming sessions of EQIT are TBD. New dates will be added to this calendar, the PD Update/PD Catalog, and PDIS as soon as they are available. The 48-hour Expanding Quality for Infants and Toddlers (EQIT) curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care […]
Beyond the ACEs Score | Parts 1, 2, and 3
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesPromoting Positive Childhood Experiences: Through the Lens of the Neurosequential Model in Early Childhood Education. Parts 1, 2, and 3 build upon each other. Children’s mental health training provides early childhood educators an opportunity to better understand the impact of childhood trauma and how to implement strategies to prevent or reduce the effects. Through building […]
Beyond the ACEs Score | Parts 1, 2, and 3
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesPromoting Positive Childhood Experiences: Through the Lens of the Neurosequential Model in Early Childhood Education. Parts 1, 2, and 3 build upon each other. Children’s mental health training provides early childhood educators an opportunity to better understand the impact of childhood trauma and how to implement strategies to prevent or reduce the effects. Through building […]
Career Navigator Virtual Office Hours
FREE SUPPORT TO PURSUE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! Do you need guidance navigating the many paths toward a rewarding career in early childhood? Have you been in the field and would like to know the opportunities for advancing your career? Joint Initiatives offers free career navigation! It includes PDIS support, assistance with college enrollment or […]
Child Care Focus Group for Parents + Caregivers
We're inviting parents of young children (ages birth–5) to join an in-person focus group and share their experiences and insights on early childhood care, education, and access. The purpose of these focus groups is to understand the unique needs of our community and explore opportunities for expanding Early Head Start programs where they’re needed most. […]
Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers
EQIT UPDATE! Dates for upcoming sessions of EQIT are TBD. New dates will be added to this calendar, the PD Update/PD Catalog, and PDIS as soon as they are available. The 48-hour Expanding Quality for Infants and Toddlers (EQIT) curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care […]
Beyond the ACEs Score | Parts 1, 2, and 3
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesPromoting Positive Childhood Experiences: Through the Lens of the Neurosequential Model in Early Childhood Education. Parts 1, 2, and 3 build upon each other. Children’s mental health training provides early childhood educators an opportunity to better understand the impact of childhood trauma and how to implement strategies to prevent or reduce the effects. Through building […]