Events

Managing Challenging Staff helps early childhood leaders address performance concerns, navigate difficult conversations, and foster a positive workplace. Participants learn practical strategies for coaching employees, preventing disruptive behavior, managing their own reactions, and handling termination when necessary. This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for […]

This sessionwill be conducted in English, with Spanish, Dari, and Arabic interpretation available. In this training we will explore the various functions and platforms contained within the PDIS. The Components, point spreads and the purpose of the various Credential levels will be reviewed. The Learning platform will be explored and we will go over locating […]

This training was postponed. We will now be hosting this training on December 10th. This training equips early childhood educators with practical, trauma-informed strategies to understand and respond to challenging behaviors in preschool-aged children. Participants will learn how to build safe, supportive relationships, recognize the impact of trauma, and use positive behavior support strategies that […]

This is a 3-part series: Part 1: Tuesday, November 10 from 6:30PM-7:30PM Part 2: Tuesday, November 17 from 6:30PM-7:30PM Part 3: Tuesday, December 1 from 6:30PM-7:30PM This is part 2 of a 3-part series. In this session, participants will explore holistic approaches for supporting early mathematics development. They will discover strategies that centers on 2 […]

This sessionwill be conducted in English, with Spanish, Dari, and Arabic interpretation available. This session provides participants with a clear understanding of the essential health,safety, and regulatory requirements that support a responsible and compliant childcare business environment. The training covers foundational standards, best practices, and legalexpectations relevant to childcare and small-business operations, helping participantsbuild confidence […]

This is a 2-part training series: Part 1: November 11, 2026 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM Part 2: November 18, 2026 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM Part 2 of this 2-part interactive workshop helps early childhood educators strengthen preschoolers’ mathematical thinking through open-ended play and meaningful experiences. Participants will explore strategies for supporting counting, shapes, measurement, spatial […]

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 […]

This sessionwill be conducted in English, with Spanish, Dari, and Arabic interpretation available. This training will set you up for success in fostering an environment that supports independant creativity with young children. We explore what materials to include and how to design the physical space for adding a creation area to your home. You will […]

Esta capacitación brinda a los educadores de la primera infancia estrategias prácticas basadas en un enfoque informado por el trauma para comprender y responder a los comportamientos desafiantes de los niños en edad preescolar. Los participantes aprenderán a construir relaciones seguras y de apoyo, reconocer el impacto del trauma y utilizar estrategias de apoyo conductual […]