Denver's Early Childhood Council

ECE Career & Resource Fair
2026-03-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S Drive, Denver, CO, 80224
We are partnering with Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County once again to present the 2nd annual Early Childhood Education Career and Resource Fair. This is a FREE event for students/career seekers.

Early Childhood Education Students and Career Seekers:
– Speak directly with hiring managers at early childhood education programs throughout the metro area.
– Get information about how to become a credentialed early childhood educator.
– Access resources including college programs, trainings, scholarships, and customized coaching to advance your career.
– Be one of the first 50 attendees through the door, register for TEACH Colorado, and get a $20 gift card!

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Early Childhood Programs and Resource & Support Organizations:
– Connect with experienced and new-to-the-profession/prospective teachers seeking employment.
– Share your information and resources with students and early childhood professionals.
– Reserve your table now! (Table reservation fee is $25.00)

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For more information please contact:
Alexis Rodriguez alexis@denverearlychildhood.org, Denver’s Early Childhood Council
Nicole Gonzales, nicole@ecpac.org, Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County

Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-07 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.
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STEAM y Experiencias Ambientales
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
¡El aprendizaje está en nuestra naturaleza! Esta capacitación está dirigida a educadores de la primera infancia que desean inspirar y motivar a las mentes jóvenes a apreciar y cuidar responsablemente nuestro hábitat natural. Si desea agregar más recursos, experiencias, materiales y actividades divertidas, interactivas y apropiadas a su plan de estudios/aula, ¡esta capacitación es para usted! Denise Leitch de Lingua Garden demostrará una variedad de actividades prácticas, y compartirá parte de su plan de estudios que fue diseñado por educadores de la primera infancia para educadores de la primera infancia. Con más de una década de experiencia como educadora de la primera infancia, desarrolladora de planes de estudio y directora de varios programas de la primera infancia, Denise compartirá con usted formas sencillas de agregar proyectos STEAM a su rutina diaria.

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Early Intervention & Early Childhood Special Education for Young Children - DPP Featured Series
2026-03-09 06:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
This is a 4-part series:

Part 1 – Monday, March 9 from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Part 2 – Monday, March 16 from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Part 3 – Monday, March 23 from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Part 4 – Monday, March 30 from 6:30PM-8:30PM

All children, especially those with disabilities and developmental delays, deserve a least restrictive environment that will ensure they flourish and learn. This training will help early childhood professionals learn the different laws and regulations pertaining to the Early Intervention program and early childhood special education. Early childhood professionals will also learn further about the different developmental milestones in child development and how professionals can use available resources to both help ensure the adequate screening and referral process for families and their young children who have disabilities and developmental delays.
This is a Featured Training Series for DPP Educators. Educators who attend all sessions of a Featured Training Series for DPP Educators are eligible to apply for Achievement Awards totaling $325. Educators must work in a licensed program/center located in Denver County and be employed in a preschool classroom.

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Bringing the Outdoors Indoors: Environmental Education in Early Childhood
2026-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Explore the wonders of nature in this workshop titled “Bringing the Outdoors Indoors: Environmental Education in Early Childhood.” This session focuses on innovative strategies for integrating environmental education into the early childhood classroom, helping educators create engaging, nature-inspired learning experiences. Participants will discover practical methods for incorporating natural materials, fostering environmental stewardship, and designing hands-on activities that connect children with the natural world. Through interactive demonstrations and creative ideas, you will be presented with examples on how to cultivate a love for nature and sustainability while enhancing your students’ curiosity and awareness. Perfect for educators looking to enrich their curriculum with environmental themes and hands-on learning opportunities.

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Grant Writing 101 for Child Care Centers
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
This is Part 1 of a 3-part series:

Part 1 – March 12 from 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Part 2 – March 19 from 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Part 3 – March 26 from 12:00PM – 1:30PM

Learn the basics of successful grant seeking for 501(c)(3) early childhood programs. We’ll cover: What grants are and why they matter, how to find funders that fit your mission, key elements of a strong proposal, the basics of building a clear accurate budget. Leave with practical steps to start applying for grants confidently.

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A Sense of Belonging: Anti-Bias in Early Childhood
2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
This training will be conducted in English with Arabic interpretation. Anti-Bias in Early Childhood This workshop equips early childhood educators with strategies to create inclusive, anti-bias environments where every child feels valued and respected. Participants explore biases, stereotypes, and systemic inequities, while learning practical ways to integrate equity, cultural diversity, and social justice into curriculum, classroom interactions, and family engagement. Through interactive activities and discussions, educators gain tools to foster belonging, celebrate differences, and promote respectful, empowering learning spaces for all children and families.

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Fundamentos de la Inteligencia Social y Emocional en la Primera Infancia - Capacitación Destacada DPP
2026-03-14 09:30 - 16:00 | Mi Casa Resource Center, 345 S Grove St, Denver, CO, 80219, United States
Esta es una capacitacion presencial

Ubicacion: Mi Casa Resource Center – 345 S Grove St, Denver, CO 80219
Ofreceremos refrigerios en la mañana y almuerzo durante el tiempo de descanso.

Esta capacitacion interactiva en persona brinda a profesionales del cuidado y la educación temprana los conocimientos fundamentales, las mejores prácticas y estrategias prácticas para apoyar de manera intencional el desarrollo de la inteligencia social y emocional en niñas y niños pequeños. Las personas participantes explorarán cómo se desarrollan en la primera infancia habilidades clave como la conciencia emocional, la autorregulación, la empatía y la construcción de relaciones, y por qué estas capacidades son esenciales para el aprendizaje, el bienestar y las relaciones saludables a lo largo de la vida. Cada sesión combina breves momentos de contenido con aprendizaje activo, incluyendo actividades centradas en las niñas y los niños, ejemplos de situaciones reales y oportunidades para practicar estrategias que pueden implementarse de inmediato en el aula o en entornos de cuidado infantil.

Esta es una Serie de Capacitación Destacada para Educadores de DPP. Los educadores que asistan a esta Capacitación Destacada para Educadores de DPP son elegibles para solicitar Premios de Logro por un total de $325. Los educadores deben trabajar en un programa/centro con licensia ubicado en el condado de Denver y estar empleados en un salón de clases de preescolar.

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Enseñanza Culturalmente Receptiva: Integración de Diversos Libros, Música y Tradiciones en las Experiencias de Aprendizaje Temprano
2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
¡Celebra la diversidad en el aula! En este taller inspirador sobre “Enseñanza Culturalmente Receptiva: Integrando libros, música y tradiciones diversas en las experiencias de aprendizaje de primera infancia,” exploraremos cómo crear entornos donde cada niño y niña se sienta visto, valorado y representado. Descubre formas divertidas y accesibles de incorporar historias, canciones y costumbres de diferentes culturas en tus rutinas diarias. Participa en actividades prácticas, comparte ideas con otros educadores. Aprenderás estrategias para enriquecer el aprendizaje con respeto, alegría y curiosidad cultural.

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Social Development and Stages of Play
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Social development unfolds through play. From simple sensory exploration with infants to complex cooperative games in preschool, we explore Mildred Parten’s Six Stages of Play along with the 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 examine real-world examples, reflect on children’s behavior, and explore strategies for supporting shy, withdrawn, or isolated children through observation, modeling, and responsive interaction.

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Navigating Bullying Together: Parenting for Prevention
2026-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join us for this FREE virtual class designed for parents and caregivers of young children in early childhood education. This interactive training provides practical tools and strategies to help you understand, prevent, and address bullying. Participants will learn how to recognize the signs that a child may be experiencing or engaging in bullying, how to support children effectively, and ways to advocate for a positive, safe environment. You’ll also discover how to empower children to become confident upstanders and foster a culture of kindness and respect.

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Denver CCAP Collaborative
2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-28 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
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Building Blocks of Communication / Working with Providers and RMHS Programs
2026-03-26 13:30 - 15:15 | Virtual
We will review 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 will review strategies that can be helpful during group classroom activities and those that teachers can implement when interacting one-one with children. Teachers will have the opportunity to come up with functional target words that will support expressive and receptive language development across daily classroom routines. Participants will receive a certificate of completion with the following credit category : Child Growth, Development, and Learning (CGDL)

We will also review the early childhood programs at Rocky Mountain Human Services including Early Intervention, Denver Early Steps, and Developmental Monitoring. We will discuss how screenings are used at RMHS to identify developmental delays and social emotional-challenges and how classrooms can partner with us to sign up for screening events. Teachers will have the chance to learn more about push-in, pull-out and hybrid methods of intervention and their benefits and drawbacks will be explored. Finally, we will consider the importance of teacher-provider collaboration for carry-over of learned skills into the classroom and beyond.

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ENGLISH - Spanish 101 for Early Childhood Educators - DPP Featured Teacher Series
2026-04-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
This is a 3-part series:

Part 1 – April 1 from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Part 2 – April 8 from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Part 3 – April 15 from 6:30PM-8:30PM

To receive a certificate of completion, registrants must attend all 3 parts of this training. After several years of surveying teachers through focus groups, online chats, and face-to-face conversations, Colleen Schmit has developed 8 common themes that teachers wished their directors and leaders knew. If you are a leader wanting to lead authentically while building your staff to be balanced, happy stakeholders, this series is for you!
This is a DPP Teacher Featured Series. To qualify for the DPP Teacher Achievement Award ($325 for completing all three sessions), participants must work at a participating Denver Preschool Program site and be a teacher or assistant primarily assigned to a preschool classroom.

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ENGLISH - Building Emotional Foundations with Greenspan’s Model
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
This training introduces early childhood educators and caregivers to Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities and demonstrates how these stages form the foundation for emotional growth, resilience, and relationships. Participants will explore the Circle of Communication and learn strategies to support children’s emotional development through co-regulation, observation, and responsive interactions. This training emphasizes practical application through reflection, role-play, and scenario-based activities to strengthen caregiver-child interactions from birth through early childhood.

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Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference
2026-04-16 07:30 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 South Syracuse Street, Denver, 80237, United States
REGISTER NOW FOR RMECC!
The Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference (RMECC) is the region’s leading professional development conference focused on promoting and advancing the field of early childhood education. This two-day conference delivers more than 180 workshops and presentations, top-notch keynote speakers, and 10 professional development tracks.
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Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at RMECC 2026? Contact Lisa Jameson-Shea at Lisa@denverearlychildhood.org.

SPANISH - Cómo crear una Conexión de Corazón-a-Corazón con sus Estudiantes de Primera Infancia
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Únase a Denise Leitch de Lingua Garden para un enriquecedor taller sobre “Cómo Crear una Conexión de Corazón-a-Corazón con sus Estudiantes de Primera Infancia”, donde explorará el papel vital de los vínculos emocionales para fomentar un entorno de aprendizaje positivo. Esta sesión proporcionará estrategias prácticas para crear conexiones auténticas con los estudiantes jóvenes, haciendo hincapié en la importancia de la empatía, la escucha activa y el apoyo personalizado. Los participantes participarán en ejercicios interactivos diseñados para mejorar su capacidad de comprender y responder a las necesidades emocionales de los estudiantes, generar confianza y fomentar un ambiente de apoyo en el aula. Ideal para educadores que buscan profundizar sus relaciones con los estudiantes y crear un entorno de aprendizaje más comprometido y emocionalmente seguro.

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ENGLISH - Building a Heart-to-Heart Connection with Young Students in the Early Childhood Classroom
2026-04-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join us for an enriching workshop on “Building a Heart-to-Heart Connection with Young Students in the Early Childhood Education Classroom,” where you’ll explore the vital role of emotional bonds in fostering a positive learning environment. This session will provide practical strategies for creating authentic connections with young learners, emphasizing the importance of empathy, active listening, and personalized support. Participants will engage in interactive exercises designed to enhance their ability to understand and respond to students’ emotional needs, build trust, and nurture a supportive classroom atmosphere. Ideal for educators seeking to deepen their relationships with students and create a more engaged, emotionally secure learning environment.

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ENGLISH - Cultural Humility and Responsiveness in Early Childhood Education
2026-05-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Cultural humility and responsiveness in early childhood focuses on fostering a deep understanding and respect for diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds among educators and caregivers. Cultural humility involves a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and reflection, acknowledging one’s own cultural biases, and actively seeking to understand and learn from others’s; cultural perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of listening to families and communities, valuing their expertise, and adapting practices to be more inclusive and responsive. Cultural responsiveness translates this understanding into action. It involves the intentional integration of cultural and linguistic knowledge into policies, practices, and interactions with children and families.

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ENGLISH - Exploring Art with Little Hands: Balancing Process and Product Series
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
This is a 2-part series:

Part 1 – May 7 from 7:00PM-8:30PM
Part 2 – May 21 from 7:00PM-8:30PM

This 4-part virtual series is designed to help early childhood educators create meaningful, age-appropriate art experiences. In Session 1, participants explore the difference between process art and product-based crafts and why process matters. Session 2 focuses on safe, sensory-rich art experiences for infants and toddlers that support development and creativity. Session 3 covers designing open-ended preschool art activities that foster critical thinking and imagination. Session 4 highlights art in nature, using natural materials to inspire exploration, observation, and self-expression.

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SPANISH - Intervención Temprana y Educación Especial de la Primera Infancia Para Niños Pequeños - Capacitación Destacada DPP
2026-05-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Esta es una serie virtual de 4 partes:

Parte 1: Lunes 18 de Mayo de 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Parte 2: Lunes 1 de Junio de 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Parte 3: Lunes 8 de Junio de 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Parte 4: Lunes 15 de Junio de 6:30PM – 8:30PM

Todos los niños, especialmente aquellos con discapacidades y retrasos en el desarrollo, merecen un entorno lo menos restrictivo posible que les permita florecer y aprender. Esta capacitación ayudará a los/las profesionales de la primera infancia a conocer las diferentes leyes y regulaciones relacionadas con el programa de Intervención Temprana y la educación especial en la primera infancia. Los profesionales de la primera infancia también aprenderán más sobre los diferentes hitos del desarrollo infantil y cómo los profesionales pueden utilizar los recursos disponibles para ayudar a garantizar un proceso adecuado de detección y derivación para las familias y sus hijos pequeños que tienen discapacidades y retrasos en el desarrollo.

Esta es una Serie de Capacitación Destacada para Educadores de DPP. Los educadores que asistan a esta Capacitación Destacada para Educadores de DPP son elegibles para solicitar los Premios de Logro por un total de $325. Los educadores deben trabajar en un programa/centro con licensia ubicado en el condado de Denver y estar empleados en un salón de clases de preescolar.

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SPANISH - Movimiento que Educa: la Práctica Educativa del Futuro – Capacitación Destacada DPP
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Esta es una serie virtual de 4 partes:

Parte 1: Martes 19 de Mayo de 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Parte 2: Martes 26 de Mayo de 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Parte 3: Martes 2 de Junio de 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Parte 4: Martes 9 de Junio de 6:00PM – 8:30PM

Movimiento que Educa es un entrenamiento que resalta el movimiento como herramienta educativa, inclusiva y transformadora en la primera infancia, concientiza sobre su importancia en el desarrollo integral: físico, cognitivo, social y emocional, brindando estrategias prácticas para espacios abiertos y cerrados, con adaptaciones inclusivas que promueven la equidad evitando exclusiones por habilidades, cultura o condiciones físicas, metodología dinámica y participativa que fomenta la reflexión y compromiso de los educadores haciendo un llamado a crear ambientes seguros, equitativos y estimulantes donde todos los niños participen plenamente.

Esta es una Serie de Capacitación Destacada para Educadores de DPP. Los educadores que asistan a esta Capacitación Destacada para Educadores de DPP son elegibles para solicitar los Premios de Logro por un total de $325. Los educadores deben trabajar en un programa/centro con licensia ubicado en el condado de Denver y estar empleados en un salón de clases de preescolar.

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SPANISH - La Musica Como Herramienta de Enseñanza
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Esta es una serie virtual de 4 partes:

Parte 1: Miércoles 20 de Mayo de 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Parte 2: Miércoles 27 de Mayo de 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Parte 3: Miércoles 3 de Junio de 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Parte 4: Miércoles 10 de Junio de 6:00PM – 8:30PM

Este entrenamiento tiene como objetivo ofrecer estrategias prácticas para integrar la música en diferentes áreas del currículo, fortaleciendo el aprendizaje desde una perspectiva inclusiva, culturalmente sensible y alineada con las mejores prácticas en educación temprana.

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Memorial Day
2026-05-25
Office closed

ENGLISH - Foundations of Social and Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood - DPP Featured Teacher Series
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This is a 3-part series:

Part 1: Monday June 8 from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Part 2: Monday June 15 from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Part 3: Wednesday June 17 from 6:00PM-8:00PM

This interactive three-session training equips early care and learning professionals with the foundational knowledge, best practices, and hands-on strategies to intentionally support young children’s social and emotional intelligence. Participants will explore how social and emotional skills—such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and relationship-building—develop in early childhood and why these capacities are essential for lifelong learning, well-being, and healthy relationships. Each session combines brief teaching with active learning, including demonstrations, child-centered activities, case examples, and opportunities to practice strategies that can be used immediately in classrooms and early learning settings.

This is a DPP Teacher Featured Series. To qualify for the DPP Teacher Achievement Award ($325 for completing all three sessions), participants must work at a participating Denver Preschool Program site and be a teacher or assistant primarily assigned to a preschool classroom.

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Juneteenth
2026-06-19 08:00 - 17:00

ENGLISH - Creating a Classroom Culture in Early Childhood Education
2026-06-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Classroom management can be a challenging thing to conquer, especially during the early years of teaching, or when your classroom group is so diverse you can’t seem to find any commonalities. What’s missing could be a culture within the classroom. Creating a culture within the classroom creates a set of norms, rituals, and language within the individuals involved, including the teachers, children, and families. This session discusses different strategies to implement when building the classroom community, and even further a classroom culture.

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