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The JI/UPK team’s monthly Roundtable will be held on FEBRUARY 23rd. The agenda will consist of CDEC updates and planning for the 2024-25 UPK year.
Child Care Centers | 1–2 pm
Family Child Care Homes | 6–7 pm
Download the Roundtable flyer HERE.
Join us for a FREE playful morning of music, movement, art, and fun together, based on the Children's Program Simple Gift Series! Register WHO Children (ages birth-5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents and/or favorite adults are invited to join the Simple Gift Series Team for some guided playgroup fun! WHEN 9:30 - 11:00 AM Every other Wednesday December 18 January 15, 19 February 12, 26 March 12, 26 April 9, 23 May 7, 21 WHERE 1 S. Nevada Avenue Downtown…
We are so excited to continue the workshop series, “Know Your Rights and Responsibilities,” in partnership with Colorado Legal Services, PEAK Parent Center, and The Arc Pikes Peak Region. This workshop series is geared towards parents on the Special Education process and will be delivered by an attorney in Special Education law. Join us for the second workshop of the series on Thursday, February 27th for the topic IEP (Individualized Education Program) to help parents understand their legal rights and…
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 applying for the Advancing Early Childhood Educators program (below), answering CDA questions, portfolio support, + more! NEW! Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! 1st and 3rd…
Join us for a FREE playful morning of music, movement, art, and fun together, based on the Children's Program Simple Gift Series! Register WHO Children (ages birth-5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents and/or favorite adults are invited to join the Simple Gift Series Team for some guided playgroup fun! WHEN 9:30 - 11:00 AM Every other Wednesday December 18 January 15, 19 February 12, 26 March 12, 26 April 9, 23 May 7, 21 WHERE 1 S. Nevada Avenue Downtown…
The ChildCare Aware of America training aims to help childcare programs and providers better prepare for emergencies. Participants will receive resources and the training covers: • Importance of emergency preparedness for childcare • Actions required for different emergencies • Supporting children's needs • Writing an emergency plan Instructor: Geanina Brown, Foundations Workforce Manager
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 applying for the Advancing Early Childhood Educators program (below), answering CDA questions, portfolio support, + more! NEW! Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! 1st and 3rd…
Join us for a FREE playful morning of music, movement, art, and fun together, based on the Children's Program Simple Gift Series! Register WHO Children (ages birth-5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents and/or favorite adults are invited to join the Simple Gift Series Team for some guided playgroup fun! WHEN 9:30 - 11:00 AM Every other Wednesday December 18 January 15, 19 February 12, 26 March 12, 26 April 9, 23 May 7, 21 WHERE 1 S. Nevada Avenue Downtown…