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Leading Edge™ For Childcare Providers (Center-Based)
OnlineLeading Edge™ For Childcare Providers (Center-Based) In partnership with Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families/Foundations, the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers helps both licensed child care providers (Center-based) and start-ups. The six-week program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices when coping with the challenges of the ever-changing […]
Leading Excellence: Empowering Early Childhood Education Leaders
OnlineLeading Excellence: Empowering Early Childhood Education Leaders This training delves into the vital aspects of leadership within early childhood education. Attendees will learn how to develop a vision for the organization and how to identify and recruit talented individuals who align with those values. Participants will explore effective strategies for mentoring and guiding educators to […]
Challenging Behavior in Children
OnlineIn a classroom environment, one of the biggest obstacles you may face is dealing with children with challenging behavior. There’s often a reason behind their behavior, or it might be their only way of telling you something’s wrong. With all behavior being a form of communication, this training will help you understand the causes of […]
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 […]
Guiding Growth: Mastering The Implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Education
OnlineGuiding Growth: Mastering The Implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Education This training session is tailored to early childhood educators seeking to master the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and hands-on activities, participants will delve into the core principles of child development and explore how to effectively apply […]
Conflict Resolution Within Your Workplace
OnlineWhether a program would like to be prepared if conflict arises, or needs strategies to address current challenges, this training will offer information related to employee engagement and retention, workplace culture, and resilience.
EQIT | Sessions A, B, C, and D
OnlineThe 48-hour EQIT Curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care for our youngest children. The EQIT course builds on the knowledge and experience of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting, interactive, and fun activities. The EQIT Curriculum has been approved by the Division of […]
Coffee Chat with Coaches
OnlineGrab your favorite coffee or tea and join JI’s Foundations Coaches for some time to chat. This is a NEW virtual forum for early childhood professionals to connect with us, seek resources, and bring questions and concerns about topics such as staffing challenges, ratings, licensing, stress/workload, professional development, tension in the workplace, challenging behaviors, and […]
Early Childhood Trauma Training for Families and Caregivers
OnlineThis training is for families or anyone in the community who would like deeper knowledge of what childhood trauma looks like and how to promote a trauma-sensitive home environment. You will learn how to: 1) define trauma; 2) understand the developmental implications of early childhood trauma; 3) understand the prevalence of trauma; 4) identify the […]
Social-Emotional Health and Development – Trauma 2
OnlineThis training is the second part of Trauma 1 and it is highly recommended you take Trauma 1 before taking Trauma 2. This training goes more in-depth about the effect's trauma has on the young brain and what you can do to help promote a trauma-sensitive classroom, both for adults and children. This class will […]
Roundtable | School Districts
OnlineJOIN US! 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. School Districts | 11 am–12 pm Child Care Centers | 1–2 pm Family Child Care Homes | 6–7 pm Download the Roundtable flyer HERE. Register .
Social-Emotional Health and Development – Trauma 1
OnlineThis training will go over promoting social-emotional development in a trauma-sensitive environment helping both teachers and students have a successful learning environment. This class will also help earn points toward the Colorado Shines rating. It is highly recommended to take this training before taking Trauma 2.