ENGLISH - Foundations of Social and Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood - DPP Featured Teacher Series
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Virtual
This is a 3-part series:

Part 1: Monday June 8 from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Part 2: Monday June 15 from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Part 3: Wednesday June 17 from 6:00PM-8:00PM

This interactive three-session training equips early care and learning professionals with the foundational knowledge, best practices, and hands-on strategies to intentionally support young children’s social and emotional intelligence. Participants will explore how social and emotional skills—such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and relationship-building—develop in early childhood and why these capacities are essential for lifelong learning, well-being, and healthy relationships. Each session combines brief teaching with active learning, including demonstrations, child-centered activities, case examples, and opportunities to practice strategies that can be used immediately in classrooms and early learning settings.

This is a DPP Teacher Featured Series. To qualify for the DPP Teacher Achievement Award ($325 for completing all three sessions), participants must work at a participating Denver Preschool Program site and be a teacher or assistant primarily assigned to a preschool classroom.

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Juneteenth
2026-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
Office closed

ENGLISH - Creating a Classroom Culture in Early Childhood Education
2026-06-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Classroom management can be a challenging thing to conquer, especially during the early years of teaching, or when your classroom group is so diverse you can’t seem to find any commonalities. What’s missing could be a culture within the classroom. Creating a culture within the classroom creates a set of norms, rituals, and language within the individuals involved, including the teachers, children, and families. This session discusses different strategies to implement when building the classroom community, and even further a classroom culture.

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SPANISH - Aprender al Aire Libre: Educación Basada en la Naturaleza
2026-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Esta capacitación propone reimaginar la educación en la primera infancia desde una perspectiva basada en la naturaleza, reconociendo el entorno natural como un aula viva que promueve el juego, la exploración y el aprendizaje significativo. A través de fundamentos pedagógicos, evidencia científica y tendencias globales, se brindan herramientas para implementar prácticas al aire libre y aulas híbridas que fomenten la inclusión, la creatividad, el bienestar integral y la conciencia ecológica. Esta propuesta innovadora y reflexiva conecta la educación con un futuro sostenible y empodera a los educadores para ofrecer experiencias transformadoras que respondan a las necesidades del siglo XXI y al derecho de niñas y niños a aprender en contacto con la naturaleza.

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SPANISH - La Música como Puente hacia el Desarrollo Temprano
2026-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Esta sesión explora cómo la música, más allá del arte y la recreación, se convierte en una de las herramientas más útiles en la educación temprana. A través del ritmo, la repetición y la melodía, los niños pequeños acceden de manera natural a los fundamentos del lenguaje y del pensamiento matemático. Los participantes aprenderán cómo la música favorece la memoria, la comunicación, la autorregulación emocional y la conexión social, mientras funciona también como un lenguaje universal que vincula a los niños con sus compañeros, los adultos y su identidad cultural. La sesión combina teoría y práctica, ofreciendo estrategias utilizadas en el aula y oportunidades para diseñar actividades musicales simples y listas para implementar. Los participantes saldrán de esta sesión con recursos y estrategias bilingües para usar la música como un puente hacia el desarrollo temprano de una manera holística e intencional.

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ENGLISH - Mindful Educators in Early Childhood Education
2026-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Early childhood educators face unique challenges each day as they support young children’s learning, development, and emotional well-being. This engaging two-hour workshop explores the science of stress and its impact on both educators and children, while providing practical, research-based strategies for creating calmer, more connected classroom environments. Participants will learn how stress and dysregulation affect behavior, relationships, and learning, and discover simple mindfulness practices that can be seamlessly integrated into daily routines. Together, we will explore effective ways to strengthen self-regulation, build resilience, and foster positive classroom culture through intentional moments of calm, connection, and reflection. Educators will leave feeling refreshed and inspired, with practical tools they can use immediately to support their own well-being, help children develop emotional regulation skills, and create classrooms where everyone can thrive.

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SPANISH - Desarrollemos Nuestras Habilidades de Liderazgo: Herramientas para Sobresalir en Nuestro Trabajo - Capacitación Destacada DPP
2026-07-18 09:30 - 16:00 | Mi Casa Resource Center, 345 S Grove St, Denver, CO, 80219, United States
En esta capacitación presencial, exploraremos el concepto de liderazgo, los tipos de liderazgo que existen, y las competencias de inteligencia emocional que apoyan un liderazgo eficiente y saludable: autoconocimiento, autogestión, 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 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.

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ENGLISH - The Mindful Educator's Back-to-School Kit
2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Begin the school year with greater calm, clarity, and intention. This engaging and interactive two-hour workshop is designed to help early childhood educators start the year feeling grounded, energized, and prepared for success. Participants will explore the neuroscience of stress and its impact on teaching, learning, and overall well-being while discovering practical mindfulness strategies that can be used from the very first day of school. Through reflection, discussion, and hands-on experiences, educators will learn simple, sustainable practices that support emotional regulation, increase resilience, enhance focus, and promote a positive mindset. Together, we will explore ways to create classroom environments that foster connection, belonging, and learning while building the internal resources needed to navigate challenges with greater ease. Participants will leave with practical, ready-to-use strategies that support both educator wellness and student success, helping to create a strong foundation for a thriving and joyful school year.

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Denver CCAP/UPK Townhall
2026-07-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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.
The 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.
Topics at CCAP Collaborative meetings can include, but are not limited to:
CCAP Program and Policy Changes
Community Funding Updates
Discussion of Welfare Reform Board Agenda
TANF updates
NO SOLICITING, PLEASE
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ENGLISH - Effective Leadership: Session 1 of Leadership Bootcamp
2026-07-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
This training will go over the key elements and characteristics of effective leaders. Leadership is a lifelong journey and a pathway to growing professionally. There is always more to learn and understanding the key elements to leadership success is essential!
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Challenging Conversations: Session 2 of Leadership Bootcamp
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
This training reviews communication and the various methods we communicate with and without noticing. This training also reviews conversations around terminations, how to keep yourself and your families safe in explosive situations, and how to really understand the message that is being communicated. This is always a hot topic! Don’t miss it!
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Gathering and Managing Feedback: Session 3 of Leadership Bootcamp
2026-08-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
This session reviews why feedback from staff, families, and external stakeholders is important, how to fully complete the feedback loop, and how to take action! Feedback is a part of how you grow as a leader and how your program grows, don’t miss this chance to learn about this tool!
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - The Key to Staff Recruitment, Retention, and Quality: Session 1 of Performance Management Series
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
This session will show how strong performance management supports business success, program stability, and overall quality. Topics include recruitment, onboarding, one-on-one meetings, and an introduction to building and supporting high-quality staff performance.
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Equity in Leadership: Session 4 of Leadership Bootcamp
2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Equity is always important, but what is it really and how does it show up in your program? This training will give you solid ways to incorporate equity into your program for your staff and families as well as give you a strong understanding of what equity looks like on a daily basis. Don’t miss it!

This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Growing and Nurturing Employees: Session 5 of Leadership Bootcamp
2026-08-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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!

This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Safe Spaces: Peer Leadership Discussion and Support with Dora and Lucy
2026-08-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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.

This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Building Strong Staff Performance: Session 2 of Performance Management Series
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
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.
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Rethinking Calendar Time: A Developmentally Appropriate Approach
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Many young children ages 3-5 can recite the calendar without ever understanding how time works. This practical session shows why the traditional monthly grid works against early learners and how a simple linear calendar makes time visible, sequential, and countable. Grounded in classroom research, you’ll get age-by-age routines for preschool through first grade, a focused five-minute daily practice, construction tips, and ready-to-use activities that turn your calendar into an all-day math tool. Walk away with strategies you can put in place right away. For early childhood through first grade teachers, coaches, and administrators.

*This course supports the UPK quality standard of aligning curriculum and instruction with the ELDGs and CAS.

This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Child Development and Learning Theories 101
2026-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
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.

Participants 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.

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ENGLISH - Retaining, Growing, and Transitioning Your Team: Session 3 of Performance Management Series
2026-08-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
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.
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Managing Adult Friction: Communication Tools That Actually Work
2026-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
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.

This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH (With Spanish Interpretation)- A Holistic Approach to Social-Emotional Development
2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
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.
This training will be conducted in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation available.
Participants 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.

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ENGLISH - Performance Coaching and Corrective Action: Session 4 of Performance Management Series
2026-09-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
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.
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
2026-09-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-05 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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ENGLISH (With Spanish Interpretation)- A Holistic Approach to Physical Well-Being and Motor Development
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
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.
This training will be conducted in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation available.
Participants 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.

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