ENGLISH - Gathering and Managing Feedback: Session 3 of Leadership Bootcamp
2026-08-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Virtual
This session reviews why feedback from staff, families, and external stakeholders is important, how to fully complete the feedback loop, and how to take action! Feedback is a part of how you grow as a leader and how your program grows, don’t miss this chance to learn about this tool!
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - The Key to Staff Recruitment, Retention, and Quality: Session 1 of Performance Management Series
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30
This session will show how strong performance management supports business success, program stability, and overall quality. Topics include recruitment, onboarding, one-on-one meetings, and an introduction to building and supporting high-quality staff performance.
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Equity in Leadership: Session 4 of Leadership Bootcamp
2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:30
Equity is always important, but what is it really and how does it show up in your program? This training will give you solid ways to incorporate equity into your program for your staff and families as well as give you a strong understanding of what equity looks like on a daily basis. Don’t miss it!

This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Growing and Nurturing Employees: Session 5 of Leadership Bootcamp
2026-08-11 12:00 - 13:30
This session will focus on how to grow your employees and help them continue their professional careers. We will discuss general performance management and how to encourage positive results in your employees while also supporting them in their goals!

This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Safe Spaces: Peer Leadership Discussion and Support with Dora and Lucy
2026-08-13 12:00 - 13:30
This session provides an open, supportive space to ask questions, learn from real situations other peer leaders are navigating, and work through practical solutions together. Come prepared with situations you would like to discuss.

This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Building Strong Staff Performance: Session 2 of Performance Management Series
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:30
This session builds on the connection between staff recruitment, retention, and program quality by focusing on the practical tools leaders use to support strong staff performance. Participants will explore performance expectations, goal setting, meaningful feedback, and recognition practices that help employees grow while strengthening consistency, accountability, and quality across the program.
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH - Child Development and Learning Theories 101
2026-08-25 18:00 - 20:00
Have you ever wondered what is happening inside a child’s mind during their earliest years? In this theory crash course, participants will explore foundational theories of child development and discover how research connects to the everyday experiences of the children they support. This training will help educators deepen their understanding of child development and apply research-based knowledge to create responsive, meaningful learning experiences that support children’s growth and development.

Participants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 2 credit hours aligned with the Child Growth, Development, and Learning competency in Colorado Shines.

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ENGLISH - Retaining, Growing, and Transitioning Your Team: Session 3 of Performance Management Series
2026-08-26 18:00 - 19:30
This session focuses on strategies for retaining, developing, and transitioning staff with professionalism and care. Participants will explore performance improvement plans, difficult conversations, staff development, stay conversations, offboarding, and termination practices that support accountability while maintaining respect, consistency, and program stability.
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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Denver CCAP/UPK Townhall
2026-08-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-22 13:00 - 14:00
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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ENGLISH - Managing Adult Friction: Communication Tools That Actually Work
2026-08-27 18:00 - 19:30
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 90-minute session, you’ll learn a co-regulation-first approach to navigating difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism through realistic role-play, ready-to-use scripts, and practical strategies. You’ll leave with an Adult Communication Cheat Sheet to help you apply these skills right away.

This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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ENGLISH (With Spanish Interpretation)- A Holistic Approach to Social-Emotional Development
2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:00
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore strategies to support children’s social-emotional development by focusing on interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence. Through creative expression, movement, and sensory-based experiences, participants will discover how children use emotions to communicate, develop self-awareness, build healthy relationships, and better understand themselves and their surroundings. Participants will leave with practical, hands-on activities and strategies that can be immediately implemented to support young children’s social-emotional growth and overall development.
This training will be conducted in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation available.
Participants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 1 credit hour aligned with the Social-Emotional Health and Development Promotion competency in Colorado Shines.

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ENGLISH - Performance Coaching and Corrective Action: Session 4 of Performance Management Series
2026-09-02 18:00 - 19:30
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 care programs can strengthen accountability, improve staff morale, support employee growth, and create a more consistent, high-quality environment for children and families.
This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 for all others.

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Equity and Advocacy Professional Learning Community
2026-09-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-01-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-02-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-03-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2027-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date
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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ENGLISH (With Spanish Interpretation)- A Holistic Approach to Physical Well-Being and Motor Development
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:00
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, coordination, balance, and overall physical development. Participants will leave with practical, hands-on activities and strategies they can immediately implement to support young children’s physical growth, healthy development, and lifelong love of movement.
This training will be conducted in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation available.
Participants who attend and actively participate in this training will receive a certificate of completion for 1 credit hour aligned with the Child Growth, Development, and Learning competency in Colorado Shines.

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