Events

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 […]

Gross motor development is far more than running, jumping, and playing—it is the foundation for children’s strength, coordination, confidence, independence, and overall learning. In this engaging, practical course, teachers will discover why large-muscle movement is essential during the earliest years of life and how it supports brain development, balance, posture, self-regulation, social participation, and later […]

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 […]

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 […]

This training is designed to equip early childhood educators with practical strategies for fostering a supportive and productive learning environment. This hands-on session will explore effective techniques for promoting positive behavior, including proactive classroom management, consistent reinforcement, and individualized support. Participants will learn how to implement these five essential steps to enhance student engagement, reduce […]

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, […]

Gross motor development is far more than running, jumping, and playing—it is the foundation for children’s strength, coordination, confidence, independence, and overall learning. In this engaging, practical course, teachers will discover why large-muscle movement is essential during the earliest years of life and how it supports brain development, balance, posture, self-regulation, social participation, and later […]

Social development unfolds through play. Using simple sensory exploration with infants to complex cooperative games preschool, we review Mildred Parten’s Six Stages of Play and theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bandura. This training helps early childhood educators recognize, support, and extend children’s play as a foundation for social-emotional and cognitive growth. Participants will identify real-world […]

This is a 3-part series: Part 1: Tuesday, 9/22/2026 6:00PM-8:00PM Part 2: Tuesday, 9/29/2026 6:00PM-8:00PM Part 3: Tuesday, 10/6/2026 6:00PM-8:00PM During this 3-part series, we will explore the neurology of stress and discover simple, practical strategies to strengthen the internal capacities that help us build resilience, increase happiness, and create a greater sense of calm […]

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 […]