Lunch Bunch additional session: Considerations around Policy for Law Enforcement Visits
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Virtual
Join us as we present and share ideas and plans that K-12 school districts have created and how they can be adapted to ECE programs. Bring your ideas, insights, and anything you are hearing from the community so that we may assist each other with resources.
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Desarrollemos Nuestras Habilidades de Liderazgo (Serie Destacada de Director DPP)
2025-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Esta es una serie de 3 partes:

Sesión 1: Martes 11 de Febrero de 6:30-8:30pm
Sesión 2: Jueves 13 de Febrero de 6:30-8:30pm
Sesión 3: Martes 18 de Febrero de 6:30-8:30pm

En esta serie de tres sesiones, exploraremos el concepto de liderazgo, los tipos de liderazgo que existen, y las competencias de inteligencia emocional que apoyan un liderazgo eficiente y saludable: auto-conocimiento, auto-gestión, consciencia social y manejo de relaciones. Personalizaremos la conversación explorando el papel de las y los profesionales de educación temprana como líderes en su trabajo, enfocándonos en los roles de quienes estén presentes en las sesiones.
Esta capacitación es GRATIS para el personal de Programas de Preescolar de Denver, y $15 para el personal de otros programas. Para verificar si trabaja en un programa participante, por favor busque su centro aquí.
Los/las participantes podran ser elegibles para aplicar a los Premios de Logro de Director DPP, con un total de $325
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Lunch Bunch Additional Session: Considerations Around Policy for Law Enforcement Visits
2025-02-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Spanish, Arabic, and Dari interpretation will be available for this session. Join us as we present and share policies and family safety plans that K-12 school districts have created and how they can be adapted to ECE programs. This will be in webinar format and there will be an opportunity for Q&A.
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Case Scenario Workshop: Participants Bring Cases on Students with Challenging Behaviors or Classroom Management
2025-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Educators often face challenges with students, families, and staff within the school setting, yet often attempt to fix challenges on their own. This workshop is designed to offer direct support to Educators to help address specific needs occurring in their classroom setting. Participants will be able to share their concerns and be given practical strategies to help solve some of these challenges. All participants are encouraged to bring specific cases to the workshop, while maintaining confidentiality in this training space.

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Ideas Divertidas y Atractivas para su Aula Bilingüe
2025-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
¿Quiere aprender a administrar su aula bilingüe de una manera divertida, atractiva y eficaz? En este taller, descubrirá diversas técnicas para interactuar con sus alumnos y captar su atención de forma significativa utilizando tanto el español como el inglés. Denise Leitch, experta en enseñanza bilingüe de Lingua Garden, demostrará cómo puede usar un segundo idioma como herramienta para mantener el interés y la motivación de sus estudiantes. A través de ejemplos prácticos y estrategias probadas que ha utilizado con éxito durante años en su propia aula, aprenderá cómo crear un ambiente de aprendizaje dinámico y efectivo que fomente la participación y el entusiasmo en sus estudiantes.

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How to Manage the CCAP Freeze
2025-02-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Are you a CCAP provider who is concerned about the CCAP freeze? We are here to help! This training will provide some considerations to retain your CCAP families and ensure continuity of care for the children you serve. We will talk about various aspects of CCAP administration including tracking, access for families, support you can provide, and other aspects for CCAP success. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Power in the Field of Early Childhood Education - For Teachers
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This 2-hour session serves as an introduction to the concept of role power for educators. Educators hold a unique position of influence within the classroom, and when this power is used thoughtfully and effectively, it fosters positive behavior and supports a productive learning environment. The session will explore the concept of role power, with a focus on establishing clear boundaries that contribute to creating safe, organized, and equitable classroom spaces. Participants will gain practical strategies to use their role power intentionally, promoting both student well-being and academic success.
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Fun & Engaging Classroom Management Ideas for a Bilingual Classroom
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Want to be able to manage your bilingual classroom in a fun and engaging way? In this workshop, you will learn various techniques on how to be able to interact with your students and gain their attention in a meaningful & effective way using Spanish & English. Denise Leitch of Lingua Garden will demonstrate how you can use foreign language to gain your students’ attention and she will share examples that she has used over the years in her classroom.
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Intervención Temprana y Educación Especial de la Primera Infancia (Serie Destacada DPP)
2025-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Esta es una serie gratuita de 4 partes:

Sesión 1: Lunes 24 de Febrero de 6:00pm-8:00pm
Sesión 2: Lunes 3 de Marzo de 6:00pm-8:00pm
Sesión 3: Lunes 10 de Marzo de 6:00pm-8:00pm
Sesión 4: Lunes 17 de Marzo de de 6:00pm-8:00pm

Todos los niños, especialmente aquellos con discapacidades y retrasos en el desarrollo, merecen un entorno lo menos restrictivo posible que les permita florecer y aprender. Esta capacitación ayudará a los/las profesionales de la primera infancia a conocer las diferentes leyes y regulaciones relacionadas con el programa de Intervención Temprana y la educación especial en la primera infancia. Los/las profesionales de la primera infancia también aprenderán más sobre los diferentes hitos del desarrollo infantil y cómo pueden utilizar los recursos disponibles para ayudar a garantizar un proceso adecuado de detección y derivación para las familias y sus hijos pequeños que tienen discapacidades y retrasos en el desarrollo.
Los/las participantes podran ser elegibles para aplicar a los Premios de Logro de Director DPP, con un total de $325
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Building Strong Minds: Supporting Brain Development in Early Childhood
2025-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
This training explores the fascinating process of brain development in young children, providing participants with a foundation to understand how early experiences, environments, and interactions shape cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Designed for educators, caregivers, and professionals in child development, this session combines research-based insights with practical strategies to support healthy brain development.
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Dear Director: 8 Honest Things Your Teachers Wished You Knew About Them (DPP Director Featured Series)
2025-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This is a 3-part series:

Session 1: March 4 from 6:00-8:00pm
Session 2: March 11 from 6:00-8:00pm
Session 3: March 18 from 6:00-8:00pm

After several years of surveying teachers through focus groups, online chats, and face-to-face conversations, Colleen Schmit has developed 8 common themes that teachers wished their directors and leaders knew. If you are a leader wanting to lead authentically while building your staff to be balanced, happy stakeholders, this series is for you!
Attendees might be eligible to apply for the Director Achievement Awards totaling $325
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How to talk about Sex and Sexuality in ECE (DPP Featured Series)
2025-03-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
This is a free 3-part series:

Session 1: Tuesday March 4 from 6:30-8:30pm
Session 2: Thursday March 6 from 6:30-8:30pm
Session 3: Tuesday March 11 from 6:30-8:30pm

In this featured series, you’ll learn how to talk about sex and sexuality with the children in your care. You will also explore ways to communicate with parents. The series is divided into three parts: a) how you understand and perceive the topics of sex and sexuality in a personal way, b) how to adapt talks on sex and sexuality for children under 5 years of age, and c) how to talk about the topic with fathers and mothers.

Attendees might be eligible to apply for the DPP Teacher Achievement Awards totaling $325

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Behavior Intervention in Childcare & Early Learning Strategies
2025-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Childcare Providers are the first to begin experiencing a child’s milestones and overall growth. One developmental challenge children often face in this setting is a lack of communication skills, which results in children communicating through their body. This workshop is designed to help Childcare Providers understand that behavior is a form of communication while teaching students how to become better communicators. Participants will leave this training with new innovative behavioral strategies to utilize in the classroom setting.
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Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference
2025-03-06 07:30 - 2025-03-07 17:00 | Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 South Syracuse Street, Denver, 80237, United States
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE IN PERSON EVENT. You can still register for the virtual version. The Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference (RMECC) is the region’s leading professional development conference focused on promoting and advancing the field of early childhood education. This two-day conference delivers more than 100 workshops and presentations, top-notch keynote speakers, and 10 professional development tracks.
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Denver Director Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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.
This is a Director’s PLC and can be used as credit toward the Director DPP Achievement Award.
Questions? Contact Dora Esparza at dora@denverearlychildhood.org.
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ECE Back to Basics: Doing What is Right for Kids
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
In this interactive training attendees will identify the what, the why, and the how of interactions in early childhood education. By the end of the three week session, attendees will leave with an elevator speech describing what, why, and how they implement their role in the workforce. The focus of all three sessions is through a lens of advocacy and doing what is BEST for young children and families.
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Policy Pathways: A Conversation with Legislators
2025-03-07 14:45 - 17:15 | Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 South Syracuse Street, Denver, 80237, United States
Policy Pathways: A Conversation with Legislators is a special add-on to the 2025 Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference (RMECC)*. This engaging session is designed to foster meaningful connections between legislators and early learning professionals and advocates. Through these conversations, we aim to create a collaborative space to inform and inspire policy solutions that support the needs of children, families, and ECE professionals across Colorado.
*You do not have to be registered for RMECC to attend.

If you are registered for RMECC, please RSVP through the attendee hub.
If you are NOT registered/attending RMECC, you can RSVP by clicking the button below.

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This special event is hosted by Denver’s Early Childhood Council, Early Childhood Colorado Leadership Alliance (ECCLA), Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (COAEYC), and Aponte & Busam Public Affairs.

Mental Health Awareness in ECE
2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Mental health has been paramount in early childhood education, especially as in-person learning brought us all together after the pandemic. Young children are no exception when it comes to feeling the emotional and mental turmoil of isolation, social distancing, and changed family life dynamics. This training will offer some tips and guidance for identifying potential signs of mental health problems in young children.

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Power in the Field of Early Childhood Education - For Administrators
2025-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Directors and administrators play a critical role in fostering a supportive and effective environment for teachers and staff within their centers. This responsibility requires thoughtful leadership and strategic guidance. In this session, participants will be introduced to the concept of role power and its impact on creating a positive organizational culture. Emphasis will be placed on how to use power thoughtfully and effectively to promote a culture of constructive feedback. Through a combination of small and large group discussions, participants will gain valuable insights and leave with a clear, actionable goals to implement in their centers, enhancing both staff support and overall center dynamics.
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Cinco Pasos para un Comportamiento Positivo en la Educación de Primera Infancia
2025-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Esta capacitacion ha sido diseñada para proveer a los/las educadores de la primera infancia con estrategias prácticas para fomentar un entorno de aprendizaje de apoyo y productivo. Esta sesión interactiva explorará técnicas efectivas para promover un comportamiento positivo, incluyendo la gestión proactiva del aula, el refuerzo consistente y el apoyo individualizado. Los/las participantes aprenderán a implementar estos cinco pasos esenciales para mejorar la participación estudiantil, reducir las interrupciones y construir una comunidad en el aula que fomente el crecimiento y el desarrollo. Ideal para educadores de la primera infancia que buscan perfeccionar su enfoque y crear una atmósfera de aprendizaje más armoniosa.
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Blossoming Minds: Spring Growth Series for Early Childhood Professionals (DPP Featured Series)
2025-03-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
This training will be in English, with Arabic interpretation

Session 1: Wednesday March 26 from 6:00-9:00pm
Session 2: Wednesday April 2 from 6:00-9:00pm
Session 3: Wednesday April 9 from 6:00-9:00pm

Join us this Spring for the “Blossoming Minds Series”, designed specifically for early childhood professionals dedicated to nurturing the well-being of young children. Rooted in the Science of Hope, this series will explore how to cultivate resilience, self-compassion, and growth mindset in both educators and children. Each session offers practical strategies to foster emotional and physical health, emphasizing the transformative power of gratitude, hope, and awe. Let’s come together to create compassionate, hopeful, and balanced environments where every child can thrive.
Attendees might be eligible to apply for the DPP Teacher Achievement Awards totaling $325
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عقول مزدهرة: سلسلة النمو الربيعي لمتخصصي الطفولة المبكرة (سلسلة مميزة من DPP)
2025-03-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
سيتم تقديم هذا التدريب باللغة الإنجليزية مع الترجمة الفورية إلى العربية.
الجلسة 1: الأربعاء 26 مارس من الساعة 6:00 مساءً حتى 9:00 مساءً
الجلسة 2: الأربعاء 2 أبريل من الساعة 6:00 مساءً حتى 9:00 مساءً
الجلسة 3: الأربعاء 9 أبريل من الساعة 6:00 مساءً حتى 9:00 مساءً
انضموا إلينا هذا الربيع في “سلسلة العقول المزدهرة”، المصممة خصيصًا لمتخصصي الطفولة المبكرة الملتزمين برعاية رفاهية الأطفال الصغار. تعتمد هذه السلسلة على “علم الأمل”، وستستكشف كيفية تعزيز المرونة، والتعاطف مع الذات، وعقلية النمو لدى المعلمين والأطفال على حد سواء. تقدم كل جلسة استراتيجيات عملية لتعزيز الصحة العاطفية والجسدية، مع التركيز على القوة التحويلية للامتنان والأمل والدهشة. دعونا نلتقي معًا لإنشاء بيئات مليئة بالتعاطف والأمل والتوازن حيث يمكن لكل طفل أن يزدهر.
قد يكون الحاضرون مؤهلين للتقديم على جوائز إنجاز المعلمين في دبل التي تبلغ قيمتها 325 دولارًا.

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RMHS Programs and Working with Providers
2025-03-27 13:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
We will review the early childhood programs at Rocky Mountain Human Services including Early Intervention, Denver Early Steps, and Developmental Monitoring. We will discuss how screenings are used at RMHS to identify developmental delays and social emotional-challenges and how classrooms can partner with us to sign up for screening events. Teachers will have the chance to learn more about push-in, pull-out and hybrid methods of intervention and their benefits and drawbacks will be explored. Finally, we will consider the importance of teacher-provider collaboration for carry-over of learned skills into the classroom and beyond.

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Creative Expressions: Teaching Art in Early Childhood
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This is a 4-part series:

Session 1: Tuesday April 1 from 6:00-7:00pm
Session 2: Thursday April 3 from 6:00-7:00pm
Session 3: Tuesday April 8 from 6:00-7:00pm
Session 4: Thursday April 10 from 6:00-7:00pm

This series is designed to inspire and engage young learners through the world of art, offering ECE educators practical approaches to fostering creativity in children from infancy to preschool. Emphasizing the experience of art over the final product, this series highlights art as a journey of exploration, process, and self-expression. The first workshop, “Art is Different Than Crafts,” focuses on the value of creative experiences, where children are encouraged to experiment and express themselves through open-ended art activities. “Art in Nature” invites children to use natural materials like leaves and stones for self-expression, fostering creativity, observation skills, and a deep connection to nature. The series also offers strategies to engage preschoolers in art experiences that promote self-expression, experimentation, and fine motor development through activities like painting, drawing, and sculpting. Finally, “Art for Infants” introduces sensory-rich experiences that encourage tactile exploration, color recognition, texture exploration, and basic fine motor development, building a love for creativity from the start.

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Performance Management - Part 1
2025-04-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Part 1 of 3 in this series on performance management will highlight its importance for child care and preschools, showing how it supports business success, stability, and quality. It covers recruitment, onboarding, 1-on-1 meetings, and an introduction to quality staff performance.
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CHIME: Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators (DPP Featured Series)
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
This is a free 8-part series:

Session 1: Wednesday April 2 from 6:30-8:30pm
Session 2: Wednesday April 9 from 6:30-8:00pm
Session 3: Wednesday April 16 from 6:30-8:00pm
Session 4: Wednesday April 23 from 6:30-8:00pm
Session 5: Wednesday April 30 from 6:30-8:00pm
Session 6: Wednesday May 7 from 6:30-8:00pm
Session 7: Wednesday May 14 from 6:30-8:00pm
Session 8: Wednesday May 21 from 6:30-8:00pm

Join the Early Learning Department of the Denver Public Library in a journey towards mindfulness. Over the course of eight weeks, we will provide education and guidance on how to incorporate mindfulness and reflective practice into your daily routine, teaching and caregiving. Engaging in mindfulness and reflective practice has many benefits for health and wellbeing, including reduced stress, improved emotion management, increased focus and attention and enhanced relationships. Each week, we’ll explore a different aspect of mindfulness and provide fun, engaging activities that you can incorporate into your classroom the next day.

Attendees might be eligible to apply for the DPP Teacher Achievement Awards totaling $325

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Conciencia de la Salud Mental en la Primera Infancia
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
La salud mental ha sido de suma importancia en la educación de la primera infancia, especialmente porque el aprendizaje en persona nos unió a todos después de la pandemia. Los niños pequeños no son una excepción a la hora de sentir la agitación emocional y mental del aislamiento, el distanciamiento social y una dinámica de vida familiar cambiada. Entonces, te preguntarás ¿cuál es tu rol como docente? Puedes ser un verdadero faro… inspirando, empoderando y motivando a las mentes jóvenes. En otras palabras, ustedes son la primera línea de defensa como maestros. Este entrenamiento ofrecerá algunos consejos y orientación para identificar las posibles señales de problemas de salud mental en niños pequeños para ayudarlos a navegar una de las tendencias actuales más complicadas en la educación de la primera infancia.
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