Denver's Early Childhood Council

Accommodating Students & Hands on Universal Design Learning (UDL) - Session 3 | DPP Featured Series
2025-09-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Virtual
This is part 3 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 using UDL strategies. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following credit category : Teaching Practice (TP).
Register on part 1 of series (September 9).

Mindful Teaching, Meaningful Learning - Part 2 | DPP Featured Series
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Part 2 – Nurturing the Soil. This is part 2 of a 3-part Denver Preschool Program (DPP) Teacher Featured Series. During this series, we will explore the neurology of stress and deliver simple solutions to strengthen the internal capacities that help us build more resilience, increase happiness and create a sense of calm in our minds and our classrooms! Teachers will walk away from this workshop feeling revived with a handful of turn-key strategies, not simply to survive the spring, but to make it a productive and enjoyable conclusion to the school year. Part 2 will focus on creating the optimal environment for success and what gets in the way. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following credit category : Professional Practice (PP).
Registration link on Part 1 (September 11).

FFN Tax Credit Information Session | English with Dari, Arabic, Spanish Interpretation
2025-09-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual
The new Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Tax Credit worth up to $1,200 is a way for the state of Colorado to financially acknowledge the crucial child care you provide. Whether you provide unpaid child care or charge for your services, you could be eligible for this valuable tax credit starting in 2026, if you meet the requirements.
Your service is the backbone of our community. Now, Colorado wants to support YOU for the vital work you do.
This credit recognizes care you give in everyday situations, such as:

Watching your grandkids so your son or daughter can work
Caring for a neighbor’s children after school
Helping a friend by providing a safe place for their little ones
Offering child care, even if you don’t charge
Charging a small fee to help cover your costs

Join us for this FREE information session.
Register here

Inteligencia emocional y desarrollo de habilidades sociales | Español
2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Descubre formas prácticas e inspiradoras de fomentar la inteligencia emocional y las habilidades sociales en niños pequeños en este taller virtual. Explora estrategias sencillas y actividades concretas para ayudar a los niños a expresar sus emociones, desarrollar empatía y trabajar en equipo, sentando las bases para un aprendizaje y relaciones saludables a lo largo de la vida. Ya sea que estés comenzando en este tema o quieras ampliar tus recursos, únete a una comunidad de educadores comprometidos con generar un impacto positivo.
Regístrate aquí

FFN Tax Credit Information Session | English
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Eloise May Library, 1471 S Parker Road, Room B, Denver, CO, 80231, United States
The new Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Tax Credit worth up to $1,200 is a way for the state of Colorado to financially acknowledge the crucial child care you provide. Whether you provide unpaid child care or charge for your services, you could be eligible for this valuable tax credit starting in 2026, if you meet the requirements.
Your service is the backbone of our community. Now, Colorado wants to support YOU for the vital work you do.
This credit recognizes care you give in everyday situations, such as:

Watching your grandkids so your son or daughter can work
Caring for a neighbor’s children after school
Helping a friend by providing a safe place for their little ones
Offering child care, even if you don’t charge
Charging a small fee to help cover your costs

Register here

Accommodating Students & Hands on Universal Design Learning (UDL) - Session 2 | DPP Featured Series
2025-09-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This 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 using UDL strategies. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following credit category : Teaching Practice (TP).
Registration link in Part 1

Mindful Teaching, Meaningful Learning - Part 1 | DPP Featured Series
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Part 1 – Understanding How Things Grow. This is part 1 of a 3-part Denver Preschool Program (DPP) Teacher Featured Series. During this series, we will explore the neurology of stress and deliver simple solutions to strengthen the internal capacities that help us build more resilience, increase happiness and create a sense of calm in our minds and our classrooms! Teachers will walk away from this workshop feeling revived with a handful of turn-key strategies, not simply to survive the spring, but to make it a productive and enjoyable conclusion to the school year. Part 1 will focus on creating the optimal environment for success and what gets in the way. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following credit category : Professional Practice (PP).
Register here

Accommodating Students & Hands on Universal Design Learning (UDL) - Session 1 | DPP Featured Series
2025-09-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This is part 1 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 using UDL strategies. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following credit category : Teaching Practice (TP).
Register here

Denver Director Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
2025-09-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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 toward the Director DPP Achievement Award.
Questions? Contact Dora Esparza at dora@denverearlychildhood.org.
REGISTER HERE

Emotional Intelligence and Social Skills Development | English
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Discover practical and inspiring ways to nurture emotional intelligence and social skills in young children in this virtual workshop. Explore simple, hands-on strategies to help kids express feelings, build empathy, and work cooperatively—laying the foundation for lifelong learning and healthy relationships. Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to expand your toolkit, join a community of educators making a positive impact.
Register here

Labor Day
2025-09-01
Office closed

Denver CCAP Collaborative
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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 care programs in the Denver metro area. The group meets regularly and includes participants from child care centers, community funders, and representatives from Denver Human Services.
Topics at CCAP Collaborative meetings can include, but are not limited to:
CCAP Program and Policy Changes
Community Funding Updates
Discussion of Welfare Reform Board Agenda
TANF updates
NO SOLICITING, PLEASE
REGISTER HERE

Instrucción Informada Sobre el Trauma: Creación de Entornos de Aprendizaje Seguros | Español
2025-08-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
En esta sesión en español, los participantes aprenderán a reconocer señales de trauma en estudiantes de la primera infancia y a aplicar estrategias de apoyo informadas sobre el trauma. Exploraremos maneras prácticas de crear entornos de aprendizaje seguros y de apoyo, así como acceder a herramientas y recursos comunitarios para brindar un mejor acompañamiento a los estudiantes afectados. Los participantes recibirán un certificado en Salud, Seguridad y Nutrición (HSN).

Regístrate aquí

Basic Licensing Overview Training | English
2025-08-27 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
This professional development for administrators training provides an overview of general licensing rules and regulations as they apply to the classroom environment, supervision, and the most commonly overlooked infractions. This training is great for directors, admins, and all ECE staff to attend before the school year begins. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following competency: Early Childhood Center Planning and Leadership (ECCPL).

Register Here

Director Excellence and Compliance | English
2025-08-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Come learn essential strategies to navigate business operations, inspection preparation, and rigorous performance standards. Enhance program compliance, financial oversight, and continuous improvement. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following credit category : Professional Practice (PP)
This training is free for Denver providers, and$30 for providers outside of Denver.

Register Here

Instrucción Informada Sobre el Trauma: Creación de Entornos de Aprendizaje Seguros | Español
2025-08-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
En esta sesión en español, los participantes aprenderán a reconocer señales de trauma en estudiantes de la primera infancia y a aplicar estrategias de apoyo informadas sobre el trauma. Exploraremos maneras prácticas de crear entornos de aprendizaje seguros y de apoyo, así como acceder a herramientas y recursos comunitarios para brindar un mejor acompañamiento a los estudiantes afectados. Los participantes recibirán un certificado en Salud, Seguridad y Nutrición (HSN).

Register Here

Basic Licensing Overview Training | English
2025-08-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
This training provides an overview of general licensing rules and regulations as they apply to the classroom environment, supervision, and the most commonly overlooked infractions. This training is great for directors, admins, and all ECE staff to attend before the school year begins. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following competency: Early Childhood Center Planning and Leadership (ECCPL).
Register here

Director Excellence and Compliance | English
2025-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Come learn essential strategies to navigate business operations, inspection preparation, and rigorous performance standards. Enhance program compliance, financial oversight, and continuous improvement. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following credit category : Professional Practice (PP)
This training is free for Denver providers, and $30 for providers outside of Denver.

Register Here

Performance Management Part 2 - DPP Featured Director Series | English
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
This is Part 2 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 cover various aspects of staff performance and elements to include, types of performance instruments, goal setting, quality feedback, and linking performance to remuneration in an equitable manner. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following competency: Early Childhood Center Planning and Leadership (ECCPL) .
Registration link in Part 1.

EQIT (Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care) | Dari
2025-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
This is a 16-part hybrid training in Dari (a variety of the Persian language). Each module will happen on Tuesday virtually (6:00pm – 9:00pm) and some Saturdays in person (9:00am – 12:00pm), with the final module taking place on 11/18/25. This course builds the skills of infant and toddler care professionals, promotes higher quality care, supports community collaboration, and fosters professional development for educators and coaches. Participants must make sure to first request the course on your PDIS (Professional Development Information Systems) account.

Register Here

EQIT (Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care) | English
2025-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
This is a 16-part virtual training in English. Modules will happen every Tuesday from 6:00-9:00pm, with the final module taking place on 12/16/2025. This course builds the skills of infant and toddler care professionals, promotes higher quality care, supports community collaboration, and fosters professional development for educators and coaches. Participants must make sure to first request the course on your PDIS (Professional Development Information Systems) account.

Register Here

8/14/25 1:30PM - 3:00PM | Building Blocks of Communication | English
2025-08-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
In 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 certificate in Child Growth, Development, and Learning (CGDL).

Register Here

Accommodating Students & Hands on Universal Design Learning (UDL) - Session 2 | DPP Featured Series
2025-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This 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 using UDL strategies. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following credit category : Teaching Practice (TP)
Register here

8/13/25 12:00PM – 1:30PM | Performance Management Part 1 – DPP Featured Director Series | English
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
This 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 will cover recruitment, onboarding, and 1-on-1 meetings, and start an introduction to quality staff performance. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following competency: Early Childhood Center Planning and Leadership (ECCPL).
This training is free for Denver providers, and $30 for providers outside of Denver.

Register Here

Educator Appreciation Day
2025-07-27 12:00 - 17:00
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 peers.
Thanks to our sponsor Colorado Housing and Finance Authority.

Independence Day
2025-07-04

Denver CCAP Collaborative
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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 care programs in the Denver metro area. The group meets regularly and includes participants from child care centers, community funders, and representatives from Denver Human Services.
Topics at CCAP Collaborative meetings can include, but are not limited to:
CCAP Program and Policy Changes
Community Funding Updates
Discussion of Welfare Reform Board Agenda
TANF updates
REGISTER HERE
