Events

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 […]

Managing a classroom does not just involve decorating a classroom, but creating an inclusive learning environment. Many educators struggle with designing a classroom because they need to develop the skill of understanding the impact of diverse learners. Not all students will thrive in the same learning environment, which means educators will need to provide classroom […]

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 […]