UPCOMING TRAININGS AND EVENTS AT DENVER’S EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL

  • Building Blocks of Communication

    Virtual

    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 […]

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  • Feedback and Challenging Conversations

    Virtual

    Poor 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

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  • Lunch Bunch: All About 529 Higher Education Savings Plans

    Virtual

    Grab 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. […]

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  • Denver CCAP Collaborative

    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 […]

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  • Educator Appreciation Day

    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 […]

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