Denver's Early Childhood Council

Lesson Planning Part 1 - 01.21
2025-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Virtual
This course will outline at an optimal high-level view on how directors, administrators, coaches, and teachers can implement quality lesson plans that meet Colorado Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines 2020 (ELDG) regardless of a specific type of curriculum or selected assessments. This course will help administrators understand the “why” behind lesson plans and how effective lesson plans tie into quality learning. Consistent, high quality lesson plans are essential to meet state quality indicators and are an indicator of Colorado Shines quality.
Training is FREE for Denver program providers, and $20 if your program is outside of Denver. If you are a Denver provider and the discount is not automatically applied to your registration, please contact the trainer, Dora Esparza
Dora@denverearlychildhood.org
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Creating High-Quality Learning Environments for Every Child
2025-01-21 17:30 - 18:30
This training will provide participants with a comprehensive guide to designing and maintaining high-quality learning environments for young children. It emphasizes the importance of safe, stimulating, and nurturing spaces that support children’s holistic development and lays a foundation for lifelong learning. Participants will explore best practices in creating environments that promote cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth.
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Precautions in Transportation Training 1.16
2025-01-16 17:00 - 20:00
As per child care licensing rule 7.7802.66C9, this training will cover 3 hours of class time of the 4 hour required training. The class will cover training for drivers of vehicles under and over 16 passengers in the following content: basic driver requirements; restraint system requirements; emergency equipment, procedures, and evacuation; loading/unloading; travel attendance and supervision procedures; daily vehicle inspections; tire inflation. A “behind the wheel driving checklist” that is to be completed with a center administrator will be provided to fulfill the fourth required hour. The administrator signed and completed driving checklist along with the 3-hour class certificate will satisfy the licensing rule and will be valid for 3 years.
Training is FREE for program providers located in Denver, and $40 if your program is located outside of Denver. If you are a Denver provider and the discount is not automatically applied to your registration, please contact the trainer, Dora Esparza at Dora@denverearlychildhood.org
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Ampliación de la calidad para bebés y niños pequeños (EQIT) ENERO-MAYO 2024
2025-01-13 18:00 - 21:30
Esta capacitación virtual de 48 horas que se lleva a cabo los sábados brinda a los maestros, maestros asistentes, directores, proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar e intervencionistas tempranos información actualizada para mejorar su trabajo con bebés y niños pequeños, así como para cumplir con los requisitos reglamentarios de capacitación del estado de Colorado. Esta capacitación también es obligatoria para los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar que desean cambiar su tipo de licencia.
El programa de estudios EQ es un curso introductorio e integral para brindar atención grupal de calidad a bebés y niños pequeños. Este curso se basa en el conocimiento y las experiencias de los cuidadores a través de actividades interesantes, interactivas y divertidas. En el centro del curso EQ se encuentra la creencia en la importancia de brindar atención de calidad, respetuosa y basada en las relaciones a todos los bebés y niños pequeños.
16 módulos: Lunes 1/13/25 – 5/5/25
Haga clic en el botón a continuación y siga las instrucciones para registrarse en EQIT. Obtener ayuda en español: helpdesk@denverearlychildhood.org.
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Early Intervention & Early Childhood Special Education for Young Children (DPP Featured Series)
2025-01-13 18:00 - 20:00
Session 1: Monday January 13 from 6:00-8:00
Session 2: Monday January 27 from 6:00-8:00
Session 3: Monday February 3 from 6:00-8:00
Session 4: Monday February 10 from 6:00-8:00

All children, especially those with disabilities and developmental delays, deserve a least restrictive environment that will ensure they flourish and learn. This training will help early childhood professionals learn the different laws and regulations pertaining to the Early Intervention program and early childhood special education. Early childhood professionals will also learn further about the different developmental milestones in child development and how professionals can use available resources to both help ensure the adequate screening and referral process for families and their young children who have disabilities and developmental delays.
Training is FREE for staff of participating Denver Preschool Programs, and $15 for all other program staff. To check if you work for a participating program, please look for your center here.
Attendees might be eligible to apply for the DPP Teacher Achievement Awards totaling $325
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