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SUMMARY:Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Meet with other directors\, teachers\, and staff from our team in a monthly informal setting to discuss the current needs in the field. Be an advocate for your program while helping others by simply speaking up about what’s working\, what isn’t\, and what’s needed. \nThis is a Director’s PLC and can be used as credit toward the Director DPP Achievement Award. \nQuestions? Contact Dora Esparza at dora@denverearlychildhood.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/equity-and-advocacy-professional-learning-community-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261203T200000
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UID:6545-1796322600-1796328000@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:Reflecting & Looking Ahead: Part 4 of Teacher PLC (Professional Learning Community)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate successes from the first half of the school year and look ahead to the months to come. We’ll explore culturally responsive approaches to holiday celebrations and consider how the traditions and experiences we center shape the classroom community. Participants will set personal and classroom goals for the second half of the year\, reflect on their growth\, and share ideas for making the PLC even more valuable moving forward. \nPLC Training Series Achievement Awards: Teachers who attend all four Denver Preschool Program (DPP)-funded PLC sessions in this series may be eligible to apply for Achievement Awards totaling $290. To be eligible\, teachers must work at a DPP Program in Denver County\, be a lead or assistant teacher\, and be exclusively assigned to a preschool classroom. Infant and toddler classroom teachers are not eligible. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/preschool-teacher-reflection-goal-setting-part-4-of-teacher-plc-professional-learning-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261203T130000
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CREATED:20260618T190953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T191152Z
UID:6446-1796299200-1796302800@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Meet with other directors\, teachers\, and staff from our team in a monthly informal setting to discuss the current needs in the field. Be an advocate for your program while helping others by simply speaking up about what’s working\, what isn’t\, and what’s needed. \nThis is a Director’s PLC and can be used as credit toward the Director DPP Achievement Award. \nQuestions? Contact Dora Esparza at dora@denverearlychildhood.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/equity-and-advocacy-professional-learning-community-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T191658Z
CREATED:20260820T210716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T191658Z
UID:6543-1793903400-1793908800@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:Reflecting & Strengthening Teamwork: Part 3 of Teacher PLC (Professional Learning Community)
DESCRIPTION:Take time to reflect on family conferences and the experiences of the first few months of school. We’ll focus on strengthening relationships and communication with co-teachers\, including how responsibilities are divided\, how to address imbalances\, and what additional support may be needed. We’ll also reflect on the strengths we value in our co-teachers and ourselves while discussing emerging classroom or school challenges. \nPLC Training Series Achievement Awards: Teachers who attend all four Denver Preschool Program (DPP)-funded PLC sessions in this series may be eligible to apply for Achievement Awards totaling $290. To be eligible\, teachers must work at a DPP Program in Denver County\, be a lead or assistant teacher\, and be exclusively assigned to a preschool classroom. Infant and toddler classroom teachers are not eligible. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/preschool-teacher-teamwork-collaboration-part-3-of-teacher-plc-professional-learning-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T191139Z
CREATED:20260618T190934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T191139Z
UID:6444-1793880000-1793883600@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Meet with other directors\, teachers\, and staff from our team in a monthly informal setting to discuss the current needs in the field. Be an advocate for your program while helping others by simply speaking up about what’s working\, what isn’t\, and what’s needed. \nThis is a Director’s PLC and can be used as credit toward the Director DPP Achievement Award. \nQuestions? Contact Dora Esparza at dora@denverearlychildhood.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/equity-and-advocacy-professional-learning-community-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260707T223553Z
CREATED:20260409T194359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T223553Z
UID:6390-1792674000-1792677600@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:Denver CCAP/UPK Townhall
DESCRIPTION:Formerly called the Denver Child Care Task Force\, the Denver CCAP Collaborative was founded to give Denver child care providers a voice in the community and an opportunity to meet and connect with Denver Human Services Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) staff. \nThe Collaborative discusses policy and funding issues that affect large and small child care programs in the Denver metro area. The group meets regularly and includes participants from child care centers\, community funders\, and representatives from Denver Human Services. \nTopics at CCAP Collaborative meetings can include\, but are not limited to:\nCCAP Program and Policy Changes\nCommunity Funding Updates\nDiscussion of Welfare Reform Board Agenda\nTANF updates \nNO SOLICITING\, PLEASE \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/denver-ccap-collaborative-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T231115Z
CREATED:20260820T205630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T231115Z
UID:6540-1790879400-1790884800@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Building Community & Preparing for Conferences: Part 2 of Teacher PLC (Professional Learning Community)
DESCRIPTION:Reflect on the successes and challenges of the first month of school while sharing ideas for building a strong classroom community. We’ll explore documentation and preparation for family conferences\, including what learning and development to capture\, how to advocate for the support children and classrooms need\, and how to prepare for challenging conversations. Participants will have an opportunity to share strategies\, questions\, and experiences with one another. \nPLC Training Series Achievement Awards: Teachers who attend all four Denver Preschool Program (DPP)-funded PLC sessions in this series may be eligible to apply for Achievement Awards totaling $290. To be eligible\, teachers must work at a DPP Program in Denver County\, be a lead or assistant teacher\, and be exclusively assigned to a preschool classroom. Infant and toddler classroom teachers are not eligible. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/classroom-community-family-conferencesr-part-2-of-teacher-plc-professional-learning-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T191057Z
CREATED:20260618T190915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T191057Z
UID:6442-1790856000-1790859600@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Meet with other directors\, teachers\, and staff from our team in a monthly informal setting to discuss the current needs in the field. Be an advocate for your program while helping others by simply speaking up about what’s working\, what isn’t\, and what’s needed. \nThis is a Director’s PLC and can be used as credit toward the Director DPP Achievement Award. \nQuestions? Contact Dora Esparza at dora@denverearlychildhood.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/equity-and-advocacy-professional-learning-community-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T215545Z
CREATED:20260831T215545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T215545Z
UID:6568-1790789400-1790796600@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Foundations of Early Math: Play-Based Teaching for Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Preschools ages 3-5 spend as little as 5% of the day on math versus 45% on literacy. This session helps preschool teachers turn everyday routines like snack\, blocks\, transitions\, and play into meaningful math moments. Participants will learn simple\, hands-on strategies\, questions\, vocabulary\, and planning tools they can use right away—without worksheets\, scripted drills\, or extra time. \n*This course supports the UPK quality standard of aligning curriculum and instruction with the ELDGs and CAS \nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 2 credit hours aligned with the Teaching Practice competency in Colorado Shines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/foundations-early-math-play-based-learning-preschool/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260915T175007Z
CREATED:20260729T205834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T175007Z
UID:6527-1790704800-1790708400@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH (With Spanish Interpretation)- A Holistic Approach to Social-Emotional Development
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore strategies to support children’s social-emotional development by focusing on interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence. Through creative expression\, movement\, and sensory-based experiences\, participants will discover how children use emotions to communicate\, develop self-awareness\, build healthy relationships\, and better understand themselves and their surroundings. Participants will leave with practical\, hands-on activities and strategies that can be immediately implemented to support young children’s social-emotional growth and overall development. \nThis training will be conducted in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation available. \nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 1 credit hour aligned with the Social-Emotional Health and Development Promotion competency in Colorado Shines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/social-emotional-development-training-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T185616Z
CREATED:20260831T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T185616Z
UID:6553-1790274600-1790281800@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:SPANISH - Cinco Pasos para un Comportamiento Positivo en la Educación de Primera Infancia
DESCRIPTION:Esta capacitación está diseñada para brindar a los educadores de la primera infancia estrategias prácticas para fomentar un entorno de aprendizaje positivo\, productivo y de apoyo. En esta sesión práctica\, se explorarán técnicas eficaces para promover el comportamiento positivo\, incluyendo el manejo proactivo del aula\, el refuerzo constante y el apoyo individualizado. Los participantes aprenderán a implementar estos cinco pasos esenciales para aumentar la participación de los estudiantes\, reducir las interrupciones y crear una comunidad de aprendizaje acogedora que fomente \nLos participantes que asistan y participen activamente en esta capacitación recibirán un certificado de finalización por 2 horas de crédito\, alineadas con la competencia de Práctica docente (TP\, por sus siglas en inglés) de Colorado Shines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/comportamiento-positivo-educacion-primera-infancia/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T235049Z
CREATED:20260831T215044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T235049Z
UID:6566-1790272800-1790280000@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Everyday Sound Play: Building Preschoolers’ Early Reading Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Children show you what they have learned and what they’re ready to learn next . This fast-paced session will show you how to capture that evidence and turn it into lesson plans that are intentional rather than improvised.  You’ll practice the full planning cycle and the tools that power it: work samples\, anecdotal records\, portfolios\, checklists\, and family input.  Real observations from infancy through age five are unpacked. \n*This course supports the UPK quality standard of aligning curriculum and instruction with the ELDGs and CAS \nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 2 credit hours aligned with the Teaching Practice competency in Colorado Shines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/everyday-sound-play-early-reading-skills-preschoolers/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260707T223544Z
CREATED:20260409T194323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T223544Z
UID:6388-1790254800-1790258400@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:Denver CCAP/UPK Townhall
DESCRIPTION:Formerly called the Denver Child Care Task Force\, the Denver CCAP Collaborative was founded to give Denver child care providers a voice in the community and an opportunity to meet and connect with Denver Human Services Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) staff. \nThe Collaborative discusses policy and funding issues that affect large and small child care programs in the Denver metro area. The group meets regularly and includes participants from child care centers\, community funders\, and representatives from Denver Human Services. \nTopics at CCAP Collaborative meetings can include\, but are not limited to:\nCCAP Program and Policy Changes\nCommunity Funding Updates\nDiscussion of Welfare Reform Board Agenda\nTANF updates \nNO SOLICITING\, PLEASE \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/denver-ccap-collaborative-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T233958Z
CREATED:20260831T192630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T233958Z
UID:6555-1790100000-1790107200@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Mindful Teaching\, Meaningful Learning in Early Childhood Series
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-part series:\n\nPart 1: Tuesday\, 9/22/2026 6:00PM-8:00PM\nPart 2: Tuesday\, 9/29/2026 6:00PM-8:00PM\nPart 3: Tuesday\, 10/6/2026 6:00PM-8:00PM\n\nDuring this 3-part series\, we will explore the neurology of stress and discover simple\, practical strategies to strengthen the internal capacities that help us build resilience\, increase happiness\, and create a greater sense of calm in our minds and classrooms. Teachers will leave the series feeling refreshed and equipped with ready-to-use strategies to navigate the demands of the school year\, support their well-being\, and create a productive and enjoyable year for themselves and their students.\n\nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training series will receive a certificate of completion for 6 credit hours aligned with the Social-Emotional Health and Development Promotion competency in Colorado Shines.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/mindful-teaching-meaningful-learning-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T230240Z
CREATED:20260831T230240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T230240Z
UID:6573-1790015400-1790022600@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Social Development and Strategies of Play
DESCRIPTION:Social development unfolds through play. Using simple sensory exploration with infants to complex cooperative games preschool\, we review Mildred Parten’s Six Stages of Play and theories of Piaget\, Vygotsky\, and Bandura. This training helps early childhood educators recognize\, support\, and extend children’s play as a foundation for social-emotional and cognitive growth. Participants will identify real-world examples\, reflect on children’s behavior\, and explore strategies for supporting shy\, withdrawn\, or isolated children through observation\, modeling\, and responsive interaction. \nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 2 credit hours aligned with the Social-Emotional Health and Development Promotion competency in Colorado Shines. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/social-development-strategies-play-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T193837Z
CREATED:20260831T193837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T193837Z
UID:6557-1789810200-1789833600@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:SPANISH - Aprendizaje Social y Emocional en la Primera Infancia: Del Conocimiento a la Acción - Capacitación Destacada DPP PRESENCIAL
DESCRIPTION:Diseñada como el siguiente paso después de Fundamentos del Aprendizaje Social y Emocional en la Primera Infancia\, esta capacitación presencial de un día es un taller altamente participativo en el que las personas asistentes trabajarán con situaciones reales de su propia práctica. A través de estudios de caso\, juegos de roles\, conversaciones guiadas y actividades colaborativas\, llevarán el aprendizaje social y emocional del conocimiento a la acción\, practicando estrategias y conversaciones que podrán implementar de inmediato con niñas\, niños y familias. A lo largo del día\, exploraremos cómo observar e interpretar las conductas de niñas y niños desde una perspectiva de desarrollo\, reconociendo tanto las habilidades sociales y emocionales que ya están emergiendo como aquellas que aún necesitan apoyo. Las personas participantes analizarán sus propios casos\, practicarán cómo responder en distintas situaciones\, recibirán retroalimentación de sus colegas y desarrollarán un plan de acción para integrar el aprendizaje social y emocional de manera más intencional en su práctica cotidiana. \nLas personas participantes que asistan y participen activamente en esta capacitación recibirán un certificado de finalización por 6 horas de crédito\, alineadas con la competencia de Promoción de la Salud y el Desarrollo Socioemocional (SEHD\, por sus siglas en inglés) de Colorado Shines. \nEsta es una Serie de Capacitación Destacada para Educadores de DPP. Los educadores que asistan a esta Capacitación Destacada para Educadores de DPP son elegibles para solicitar los Premios de Logro por un total de $325. Los educadores deben trabajar en un programa/centro con licencia ubicado en el condado de Denver y estar empleados en un salón de clases de preescolar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistrese AquÍ
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/aprendizaje-social-emocional-primera-infancia-conocimiento-accion/
LOCATION:Mi Casa Resource Center\, 345 S Grove St\, Denver\, CO\, 80219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T214305Z
CREATED:20260831T214305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T214305Z
UID:6563-1789668000-1789675200@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Mighty Movers: Supporting Gross Motor Development from Infancy to Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Gross motor development is far more than running\, jumping\, and playing—it is the foundation for children’s strength\, coordination\, confidence\, independence\, and overall learning. In this engaging\, practical course\, teachers will discover why large-muscle movement is essential during the earliest years of life and how it supports brain development\, balance\, posture\, self-regulation\, social participation\, and later fine motor skills such as writing and self-help routines. Teachers will leave with infant through age 5 ready-to-use strategies\, lesson plan templates\, and milestone checklists that make gross motor development purposeful\, meaningful\, and easy to embed into every day. \n*This course supports the UPK quality standard of aligning curriculum and instruction with the ELDGs and CAS \nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 2 credit hours aligned with the Child Growth\, Development\, and Learning competency in Colorado Shines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/gross-motor-development-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260729T210451Z
CREATED:20260729T210451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T210451Z
UID:6529-1789581600-1789585200@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH (With Spanish Interpretation)- A Holistic Approach to Physical Well-Being and Motor Development
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore strategies for promoting physical well-being and motor development by emphasizing bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Through movement\, creative expression\, and sensory-rich experiences\, participants will discover how children use their bodies to communicate\, solve problems\, and interact with their environment. The workshop also explores how purposeful movement fosters body awareness\, spatial awareness\, coordination\, balance\, and overall physical development. Participants will leave with practical\, hands-on activities and strategies they can immediately implement to support young children’s physical growth\, healthy development\, and lifelong love of movement. \nThis training will be conducted in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation available. \nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 1 credit hour aligned with the Child Growth\, Development\, and Learning competency in Colorado Shines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/physical-development-training-early-childhood/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T185729Z
CREATED:20260831T184541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T185729Z
UID:6551-1789065000-1789072200@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Five Steps to Positive Behavior in Early Childhood Education
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed to equip early childhood educators with practical strategies for fostering a supportive and productive learning environment. This hands-on session will explore effective techniques for promoting positive behavior\, including proactive classroom management\, consistent reinforcement\, and individualized support. Participants will learn how to implement these five essential steps to enhance student engagement\, reduce disruptions\, and build a nurturing classroom community that encourages growth and development. Perfect for early childhood educators seeking to refine their approach and create a more harmonious learning atmosphere. \nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 2 credit hours aligned with the Teaching Practice competency in Colorado Shines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/positive-behavior-early-childhood-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T220552Z
CREATED:20260820T184815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T220552Z
UID:6535-1788460200-1788465600@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Starting the School Year: Part 1 of Teacher PLC (Professional Learning Community)
DESCRIPTION:Start the school year by building strong relationships\, routines\, and a supportive classroom community. We’ll explore ways to build trust and gather useful information through conversations with families\, develop positive relationships with students and co-workers\, and navigate the challenges that often arise during the first weeks of school. We’ll also share strategies for problem-solving with peers and finding balance as the school year gets underway. \nPLC Training Series Achievement Awards: Teachers who attend all four Denver Preschool Program (DPP)-funded PLC sessions in this series may be eligible to apply for Achievement Awards totaling $290. To be eligible\, teachers must work at a DPP Program in Denver County\, be a lead or assistant teacher\, and be exclusively assigned to a preschool classroom. Infant and toddler classroom teachers are not eligible. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/starting-the-school-year-preschool-teachers-plc/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260901T180447Z
CREATED:20260618T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180447Z
UID:6440-1788436800-1788440400@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Meet with other directors\, teachers\, and staff from our team in a monthly informal setting to discuss the current needs in the field. Be an advocate for your program while helping others by simply speaking up about what’s working\, what isn’t\, and what’s needed. \nThis is a Director’s PLC and can be used as credit toward the Director DPP Achievement Award. \nQuestions? Contact Dora Esparza at dora@denverearlychildhood.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/equity-and-advocacy-professional-learning-community-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260730T232235Z
CREATED:20260707T171116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T232235Z
UID:6510-1788372000-1788377400@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Performance Coaching and Corrective Action: Session 4 of Performance Management Series
DESCRIPTION:This new addition to the series focuses on helping child care leaders address employee performance concerns with clarity\, consistency\, and confidence. Participants will learn how to balance supportive coaching with appropriate corrective action\, communicate expectations effectively\, document concerns professionally\, and reduce risk while maintaining positive staff relationships. By using a structured and development-focused approach\, child care programs can strengthen accountability\, improve staff morale\, support employee growth\, and create a more consistent\, high-quality environment for children and families. \nThis training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program\, and $20 for all others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \nPAY here
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/employee-performance-coaching-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T214655Z
CREATED:20260831T214655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T214655Z
UID:6559-1787853600-1787859000@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Mighty Movers: Supporting Gross Motor Development from Infancy to Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Gross motor development is far more than running\, jumping\, and playing—it is the foundation for children’s strength\, coordination\, confidence\, independence\, and overall learning. In this engaging\, practical course\, teachers will discover why large-muscle movement is essential during the earliest years of life and how it supports brain development\, balance\, posture\, self-regulation\, social participation\, and later fine motor skills such as writing and self-help routines. Teachers will leave with infant through age 5 ready-to-use strategies\, lesson plan templates\, and milestone checklists that make gross motor development purposeful\, meaningful\, and easy to embed into every day. *This course supports the UPK quality standard of aligning curriculum and instruction with the ELDGs and CAS \n\n\n\n\nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 2 credit hours aligned with the Child Growth\, Development\, and Learning (CGDL) competency in Colorado Shines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/english-mighty-movers-supporting-gross-motor-development-from-infancy-to-preschool/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233552Z
CREATED:20260707T160838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T233552Z
UID:6504-1787853600-1787859000@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Managing Adult Friction: Communication Tools That Actually Work
DESCRIPTION:You know how to de-escalate a toddler. But what about the co-teacher who keeps changing the lesson plan\, the director whose expectations feel unclear\, or the parent who’s upset at pickup? Effective communication with adults is a critical skill in early childhood education\, yet few educators receive formal training for it. In this practical\, fast-paced 90-minute session\, you’ll learn a co-regulation-first approach to navigating difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism through realistic role-play\, ready-to-use scripts\, and practical strategies. You’ll leave with an Adult Communication Cheat Sheet to help you apply these skills right away. \n\n\n\n\nThis training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program\, and $20 for all others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \nPAY here
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/managing-conflict-with-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260707T223536Z
CREATED:20260409T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T223536Z
UID:6386-1787835600-1787839200@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:Denver CCAP/UPK Townhall
DESCRIPTION:Formerly called the Denver Child Care Task Force\, the Denver CCAP Collaborative was founded to give Denver child care providers a voice in the community and an opportunity to meet and connect with Denver Human Services Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) staff. \nThe Collaborative discusses policy and funding issues that affect large and small child care programs in the Denver metro area. The group meets regularly and includes participants from child care centers\, community funders\, and representatives from Denver Human Services. \nTopics at CCAP Collaborative meetings can include\, but are not limited to:\nCCAP Program and Policy Changes\nCommunity Funding Updates\nDiscussion of Welfare Reform Board Agenda\nTANF updates \nNO SOLICITING\, PLEASE \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/denver-ccap-collaborative-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260730T232209Z
CREATED:20260707T162402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T232209Z
UID:6508-1787767200-1787772600@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Retaining\, Growing\, and Transitioning Your Team: Session 3 of Performance Management Series
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on strategies for retaining\, developing\, and transitioning staff with professionalism and care. Participants will explore performance improvement plans\, difficult conversations\, staff development\, stay conversations\, offboarding\, and termination practices that support accountability while maintaining respect\, consistency\, and program stability. \nThis training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program\, and $20 for all others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \nPAY here
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/employee-retention-staff-development-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T172933Z
CREATED:20260729T200549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T172933Z
UID:6525-1787680800-1787688000@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Child Development and Learning Theories 101
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what is happening inside a child’s mind during their earliest years? In this theory crash course\, participants will explore foundational theories of child development and discover how research connects to the everyday experiences of the children they support. This training will help educators deepen their understanding of child development and apply research-based knowledge to create responsive\, meaningful learning experiences that support children’s growth and development. \n\n\n\n\nParticipants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 2 credit hours aligned with the Child Growth\, Development\, and Learning competency in Colorado Shines. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/child-development-learning-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T193000
DTSTAMP:20260730T232151Z
CREATED:20260707T161714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T232151Z
UID:6506-1787162400-1787167800@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Building Strong Staff Performance: Session 2 of Performance Management Series
DESCRIPTION:This session builds on the connection between staff recruitment\, retention\, and program quality by focusing on the practical tools leaders use to support strong staff performance. Participants will explore performance expectations\, goal setting\, meaningful feedback\, and recognition practices that help employees grow while strengthening consistency\, accountability\, and quality across the program. \nThis training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program\, and $20 for all others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \nPAY here
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/staff-performance-management-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260707T155746Z
CREATED:20260703T175947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T155746Z
UID:6486-1786622400-1786627800@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Safe Spaces: Peer Leadership Discussion and Support with Dora and Lucy
DESCRIPTION:This session provides an open\, supportive space to ask questions\, learn from real situations other peer leaders are navigating\, and work through practical solutions together. Come prepared with situations you would like to discuss. \n\n\n\n\nThis training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program\, and $20 for all others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \nPAY here
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/safe-spaces-peer-leadership-discussion-and-support/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260811T133000
DTSTAMP:20260707T154704Z
CREATED:20260630T232351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T154704Z
UID:6476-1786449600-1786455000@denverearlychildhood.org
SUMMARY:ENGLISH - Growing and Nurturing Employees: Session 5 of Leadership Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on how to grow your employees and help them continue their professional careers. We will discuss general performance management and how to encourage positive results in your employees while also supporting them in their goals! \n\n\n\n\nThis training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program\, and $20 for all others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \nPAY here
URL:https://denverearlychildhood.org/event/growing-and-nurturing-employees-session-5-of-leadership-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual
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