UPCOMING TRAININGS AND EVENTS AT DENVER’S EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL
Challenging and toxic behavior from staff have a negative impact on all parts of an early childhood organization, from interactions with children, families, and co-workers, to other aspects of the organization's business. Early childhood programs are already faced with challenges in an industry that has critical financial and workforce issues. Add cultural toxicity to the […]
Learn MoreThis is a free 3-part series: Session 1: Wednesday April 23 from 6:30-8:30pm Session 2: Wednesday April 30 from 6:30-8:30pm Session 3: Wednesday May 7 from 6:30-8:30pm How do you begin to teach a language you don't speak? How can you make sure that your young students do not "miss out" on early learning opportunities? And once […]
Learn MoreThis session provides an introduction to the concept of power and its role in every relationship we engage in, particularly in the context of early childhood education. Once these foundational concepts are established, we will explore challenging behaviors in children through the lens of power dynamics. Children often express their needs and emotions through their […]
Learn MoreWe are pressing 'pause' on our Spring Social. Why Now? Classrooms are facing unprecedented challenges, and we are mobilizing resources to provide stability and support where it’s needed most. By shifting our efforts from event planning to direct action, we can better serve early childhood educators and the children in their care. Our Goal: $45,000 […]
Learn MoreManaging a classroom does not just involve decorating a classroom, but creating an inclusive learning environment. Many educators struggle with designing a classroom because they need to develop the skill of understanding the impact of diverse learners. Not all students will thrive in the same learning environment, which means educators will need to provide classroom […]
Learn MoreEsta capacitación será en persona *Desayuno ligero, almuerzo, y refrigerios se proporcionarán a los/las participantes* En esta capacitacion en persona, aprenderás a cómo hablar de sexo y sexualidad con los niños y niñas a tu cargo. También explorarás maneras de comunicarte con los padres y madres de familia. La serie se divide en tres partes: […]
Learn MoreWe will begin by reviewing definitions of expressive/ receptive language, what verbal and nonverbal communication looks like, and language development research. Throughout the course, we will discuss strategies to support language development in early childhood, and in contrast, common adult behaviors that are not conducive to language learning and their effects on children’s communication. We […]
Learn MorePoor communication is one of the core leadership functions that is cited as the primary cause of ineffective leadership. This session will provide an overview of effective communication attributes and strategies, with an emphasis on feedback and challenging conversations. REGISTER HERE
Learn MoreMeet 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 […]
Learn MoreGrab your lunch and your laptop and join us and guest speaker Ben Samuels, Community Outreach Coordinator at College Invest (a Colorado Department of Higher Education program). We'll learn about the state-sponsored 529 higher education savings plans and matching grant programs that are available to newborns through 8-year-olds that offer up to $2500 in funds. […]
Learn MoreMay meeting canceled. We will resume on June 26. Register here.
Learn MoreMeet 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 […]
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