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This training will go over the key elements and characteristics of effective leaders. Leadership is a lifelong journey and a pathway to growing professionally. There is always more to learn and understanding the key elements to leadership success is essential! This training is FREE for participants that work in a Denver Preschool Program participating Center/Program, and $20 […]

This training reviews communication and the various methods we communicate with and without noticing. This training also reviews conversations around terminations, how to keep yourself and your families safe in explosive situations, and how to really understand the message that is being communicated. This is always a hot topic! Don't miss it! This training is […]

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 […]

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. Register here PAY here

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 […]

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 […]

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. Register here PAY […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gross motor development is far more than running, jumping, and playing—it is the foundation for children’s strength, coordination, confidence, independence, and overall learning. In this engaging, practical course, teachers will discover why large-muscle movement is essential during the earliest years of life and how it supports brain development, balance, posture, self-regulation, social participation, and later […]