Events

Part 1 of 3 in this series on performance management will highlight its importance for child care and preschools, showing how it supports business success, stability, and quality. It covers recruitment, onboarding, 1-on-1 meetings, and an introduction to quality staff performance. RegISTER HERE

This is a free 8-part series: Session 1: Wednesday April 2 from 6:30-8:30pm Session 2: Wednesday April 9 from 6:30-8:00pm Session 3: Wednesday April 16 from 6:30-8:00pm Session 4: Wednesday April 23 from 6:30-8:00pm Session 5: Wednesday April 30 from 6:30-8:00pm Session 6: Wednesday May 7 from 6:30-8:00pm Session 7: Wednesday May 14 from 6:30-8:00pm […]

La salud mental ha sido de suma importancia en la educación de la primera infancia, especialmente porque el aprendizaje en persona nos unió a todos después de la pandemia. Los niños pequeños no son una excepción a la hora de sentir la agitación emocional y mental del aislamiento, el distanciamiento social y una dinámica de […]

Part 2 of the 3-part series on performance management 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. RegISTER HERE

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 […]

The workshop provides practical strategies for interpreting and responding to behaviors, helping children manage and express their emotions in healthy ways. Through role-play scenarios and real-life examples, participants learn how to guide young children through emotional experiences in ways that promote emotional intelligence, secure attachment, and a strong foundation for social and emotional growth. RegISTER […]

Part 3 of 3 in this series on performance management will explore performance improvement plans, difficult conversations, staff development, "stay" conversations, off-boarding, and termination. RegISTER HERE

Challenging and toxic behavior from staff have a negative impact on all parts of an early childhood organization, from interactions with children, families, and co-workers, to other aspects of the organization's business. Early childhood programs are already faced with challenges in an industry that has critical financial and workforce issues. Add cultural toxicity to the […]

This session provides an introduction to the concept of power and its role in every relationship we engage in, particularly in the context of early childhood education. Once these foundational concepts are established, we will explore challenging behaviors in children through the lens of power dynamics. Children often express their needs and emotions through their […]