UPCOMING TRAININGS AND EVENTS AT DENVER’S EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL
We 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 […]
Learn MoreFormerly 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 […]
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The dedication and contributions of Early Childhood Educators do not go unnoticed. Denver’s Early Childhood Council is proud to host our first ever invite-only Educator Appreciation Day Event in July 2025. This small event provides an opportunity for Denver area educators and their families to be recognizing for their exemplary work in front of their […]
Learn MoreThis is Part 1 of the virtual Performance Management Bootcamp Denver Preschool Program (DPP) Director Featured Series. To receive a certificate of completion, you must register to and attend all 3 sessions. This session will highlight the importance of performance management for childcare and preschools, showing how it supports business success, stability, and quality. We […]
Learn MoreThis is part 2 of a 3-part Denver Preschool Program (DPP) Teacher Featured Series. We all learn differently, but not everyone gets the support they need. This interactive workshop explores how to apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to your classroom, lesson plans, and activities. Bring your own materials to learn how to adapt them […]
Learn MoreIn this session, participants will explore expressive and receptive language, verbal and nonverbal communication, and key language development research. Strategies to support language growth—both in groups and one-on-one—will be shared, along with common adult behaviors that may hinder development. Teachers will also identify functional target words to use in daily routines. Participants will receive a […]
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