Denver's Early Childhood Council

Board of Directors meeting
2022-01-06 09:00 - 11:30, 2021-11-04 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | TBD
The Council’s Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. Please contact Heidi Ganser Lang at heidi@denverearlychildhood.org or 720-644-2574 for more information about board meeting attendance.

Winter Break
2021-12-24 08:00 - 2022-01-02 17:00
Office closed

Colorado Gives Day
2021-12-07 00:00 - 23:59
Empower teachers. Support innovation. Shape the future. Your donation helps equip child care providers with the foundational tools they need to ensure all children receive high quality child care and early learning experiences along with competent, compassionate social emotional support. Make a donation to Denver’s Early Childhood Council today!

Thanksgiving Break
2021-11-25 08:00 - 2021-11-28 17:00

Reconocimiento y denuncia de abuso y negligencia a niños
2021-11-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Como profesionales en el campo de educación para la edad temprana, un requerimiento anual es completar un entrenamiento que los/las prepara para ser denunciantes obligatorios/as. En este entrenamiento, les ofreceremos interpretación y apoyo para completar el curso requerido por el estado.
El curso “Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect” (solamente disponible en ingles) fue desarrollada por el Sistema de Capacitación en Bienestar Infantil para la Oficina de Niños, Jóvenes y Familias para los denunciantes obligatorios/as en Colorado. Se ha importado al sistema PDIS de Colorado Shines para facilitar el acceso y seguimiento de los proveedores de atención y aprendizaje para las edades tempranas.
Para mas informacion: https://coloradocwts.com/mandated-reporter-training

Denver CCAP Collaborative
2021-10-28 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

Programa de reducción de plomo de Denver Water
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
En español – Conozca el programa de reducción de plomo de Denver Water y cómo puede beneficiar a familias y niños. Obtenga información sobre dónde obtener información y recursos. Todos los participantes son elegibles para las horas de reloj, y los primeros 25 inscritos que asistan recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $ 15.

Atención Plena y las Inteligencias Emocionales y Sociales
2021-10-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Mejorando Nuestro Bienestar y el de los Niños y las Niñas a través de la Atención Plena y las Inteligencias Emocionales y Sociales
Atención Plena (Mindfulness), parte 1
Esta sesión se enfoca en cómo podemos desarrollar nuestra atención plena. Vamos a hablar del concepto de atención plena, identificar siete actitudes que son sus cimientos, y enlistar los diferentes tipos de prácticas para desarrollarla. Además, haremos ejercicios durante la sesión.
Atención Plena (Mindfulness), parte 2
Esta sesión se enfoca en los beneficios de desarrollar la atención plena en los niños y las niñas y en cómo apoyarlos y apoyarlas para hacerlo. Además, ofreceremos ejercicios y actividades curriculares centradas en desarrollar la atención plena.
Inteligencias Emocional y Social en el Trabajo, parte 3
Esta sesión se enfoca en las ventajas de las inteligencias emocional y social en el trabajo. Describiremos las competencias emocionales y sociales; y hablaremos de cómo entender, usar y manejar nuestras emociones. Además, discutiremos cómo el estrés inhibe nuestro uso de estas inteligencias. Finalmente, entenderemos la importancia de desarrollar relaciones en el trabajo, lo cual es resultado del desarrollo de estas inteligencias.
Lunes 25 de octubre 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Lunes 15 de noviembre 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Lunes 13 de diciembre 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Oversight Council meeting
2021-10-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Oversight Council meetings are open to the public.

Fundaciones de DEI
2021-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
¿Está listo para explorar qué significan la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión para usted y su comunidad / aula? El Consejo lo invita a unirse como experto en su experiencia, para brindarnos información sobre las micro comunidades de sus aulas o clientes. Únase a nosotros mientras nos aventuramos en el mundo de la epigenética, la selección y el sesgo inconsciente, la interseccionalidad y cómo se impacta la primera infancia como campo. Practicaremos habilidades de escucha profunda y aprenderemos sobre las perspectivas de los demás a medida que aprendemos más sobre nosotros mismos. Esta capacitación será una serie de capacitación de 8 horas donde nos uniremos para sentar las bases para un aula / comunidad más diversa, equitativa e inclusiva.
El Consejo proporcionará esta capacitación en inglés y español. El formato será paralelo, centrándose en la experiencia de los grupos.

Martes 19 de octubre 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Martes 26 de octubre 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Martes 2 de noviembre 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Martes 9 de noviembre 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Denver Water Lead Reduction Program
2021-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Learn how the Denver Water Lead Reduction Program can benefit families and children. In this session you will learn about the sources of lead in drinking water and where to find more information and resources about preventing lead exposure. All participants are eligible for clock hours, and the first 25 registrants who attend will receive a $15 gift card.

DEI Foundations
2021-10-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to explore what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean for you and your community/classroom? The Council invites you to join as an expert in your experience, to provide us with insights into the micro-communities of your classrooms or clients. Join us as we venture into the world of epigenetics, selection and unconscious bias, intersectionality and how early childhood as a field is impacted. We will practice deep listening skills and learn about the perspectives of others as we learn more about ourselves. This training will be a 8-hour training series where we will join together to lay the groundwork for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive classroom/community.
The Council will be providing this training in English and Spanish. The format will be parallel, focusing on the groups’ experience.
Sessions are on the following Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, and Nov 8.

Mindfulness and Social and Emotional Intelligence
2021-10-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Improving our and children’s wellbeing through mindfulness and social and emotional intelligence
Mindfulness, part 1
The first of two parts, this session focuses on how teachers can enhance our own mindfulness. We will discuss the concept of mindfulness, identify its seven attitudinal foundations, and list and describe different types of mindfulness training practices. In addition, we will do mindfulness practices together.
Mindfulness, part 2
The second of two parts, this session focuses on how teachers can support children’s mindfulness development. We will discuss the benefits of mindfulness practices for children and curricular activities that revolve around enhancing mindfulness in children.
Leveraging Our Emotional and Social Intelligence at Work, part 3
This session focuses on the value of emotional and social intelligence at work. We’ll look at emotional and social intelligence skills; and how to understand, use, and manage our emotions. In addition, we will discuss how stress can hinder the use of our emotional and social intelligence skills. Finally, we will look at the importance of building relationships as a key byproduct of our emotional and social intelligence development.
Monday, October, 18 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Monday, November, 8 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Monday, December, 6 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

ECE equity group
2021-10-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join a new leadership group to discuss equity in ECE and to learn more about how we can work together to advocate for our field.
Some topics for discussion:

What are the primary equity pain points we are currently seeing in ECE?
What are some passions we can advocate around?
What are the connections this group has?
What are community partners doing in this area?
What are some actions we can take as ECE advocates?

Sessions:
Oct 7, 2021 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Nov 4, 2021 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Dec 2, 2021 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Jan 6, 2022 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Feb 3, 2022 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Mar 3, 2022 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
This work is funded by Denver Preschool Program, but anyone is welcome. Questions? Contact dora@denverearlychildhood.org.

Inteligencia emocional: Abracando el desarrollo evolutivo de los niños
2021-10-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Desde que somos bebés hasta la vida adulta, constantemente aprendemos sobre matemáticas, español, historia y una que otra habilidad, sin embargo, ¿Qué pasaría si no aprendiéramos a expresar nuestras emociones? O, ¿Qué pasaría si no distinguimos qué son las emociones?
En este entrenamiento, aprenderan de las diferentes inteligencias emocionales.
Miércoles 6 de octubre 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Miércoles 3 de noviembre 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Miércoles 1 de diciembre 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Supporting Children's Social Emotional Development
2021-10-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
The focus of this five-part workshop series will be on specific strategies adults can use in the classroom to support children’s healthy social-emotional development. Participants will leave with a full “toolbox” of strategies to use, together with all the resources and materials (shared through a Google Drive) they will need to begin using these strategies right away.
The training is organized around the basic framework of the Pyramid Model and Pyramid Plus Approach, but will go deeper into exactly what teachers can do in the classroom to ensure that the essential elements of that framework are being implemented with high fidelity and effectiveness. In addition to what is traditionally taught in Pyramid trainings, it will draw on other sources (such as Conscious Discipline, the Harvard Center for the Developing Child, and Learning In Nurturing Communities [LINC]) to ensure that participants leave with a wide variety of specific and targeted strategies they can start using immediately.
Series: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10/5/2021 – 11/4/2021

CHIME Program: Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators
2021-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
The CHIME Program provides education and guidance on how to incorporate mindfulness and reflective practice into your daily routine, teaching and caregiving. Engaging in mindfulness and reflective practice has many benefits for health and well-being of both providers and young children — including reduced stress, improved emotion management, better sleep quality, increased focus and attention, and enhanced relationships.
The CHIME program consists of a 2 hour introduction followed by 7 weekly CHIME sessions. These sessions are:

Mindfulness in Breathing
Mindfulness in Listening
Mindfulness and Emotions
Mindfulness in Speech
Mindfulness and Gratitude
Mindfulness and Compassion
Setting Intentions

Series: Thursdays beginning 9/30/2021 through 11/18/2021

Emerging & Expanding Grant Program Lunch & Learn
2021-09-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Are you considering applying for a new Emerging and Expanding (E&E) child care grant? Need more info before taking the plunge? We’ve got you covered!
Join members of our QI team and staff from the Office of Early Childhood for a “brown-bag” lunch & learn webinar and get your questions answered about this exciting opportunity!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Contact Maureen Reid with questions at maureen@denverearlychildhood.org.

Setting the Stage for Learning
2021-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join us as we prepare for a new school year by creating nurturing spaces, where children feel safe and ready to learn. We will use brain development research and trauma-informed practices to create an ideal environment for young children. You will gain new skills for creating and sustaining a positive classroom community, including practical application and problem solving. Topics include: building relationships with adults and peers, creating safe and inclusive spaces in the classroom, and techniques to avoid behavioral challenges.

Mind in the Making
2021-09-25 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Mind in the Making’s Learning Modules, Skill-Building Opportunities and Book Tips serve professionals and caregivers across a wide array of sectors and take a two-generational approach to building executive function-based life skills within children and families together. Mind in the Making combines deep research focused on executive function skills, with signature science-fueled training modules for professionals across sectors who work with children and families. The training provides opportunities for adults to examine themselves, the research, and the action they can take to promote effective learning in themselves and in children.
For more information about Mind in the Making: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4RBmjIt7dc
Series: Saturdays 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM 9/25/2021 through 12/18/2021

Fundamentos de salud mental para bebés y niños pequeños
2021-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Fundamentos de salud mental para bebés y niños pequeños de Colorado para profesionales y compañeros de la infancia temprana –
Colorado Foundations fue desarrollado para fortalecer la capacidad de la fortaleza laboral de la infancia temprana al proveer un continuo apoyo de salud mental para infantes e infancia temprana, consistente y de alta calidad para los niños y las familias. Los destinatarios del curso son los proveedores de Intervención Temprana y los coordinadores, los proveedores de cuidado y educación temprana, los visitantes de hogares, las enfermeras de salud pública y otros proveedores de la infancia temprana. Colorado Foundations serán únicas en su capacidad de promover una comprensión compartida y un lenguaje común de los principios de salud mental infantil y de la infancia temprana a individuos en una amplia gama de disciplinas. Sin embargo, la intención no es reemplazar el conocimiento clínico avanzado y el entrenamiento con que se prepara un profesional para brindar tratamiento clínico basado en la evidencia. Además, el contenido del currículo apoya las competencias asociadas con la IMH aprobadas por las relaciones culturalmente sensibles y enfocadas en la Salud Mental infantil IMH-E®, que facilita el crecimiento del conocimiento necesario para aquellos profesionales que buscan aprobación.
Jueves 23 de septiembre 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jueves 30 de septiembre 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jueves 7 de octubre 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jueves, 14 de octubre 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jueves 21 de octubre 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jueves 28 de octubre 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jueves 4 de noviembre 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jueves, 11 de noviembre 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Expanding Quality for Infants and Toddlers (EQIT)
2021-09-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Virtual
This 48-hour training provides teachers, assistant teachers, directors, family child care providers, and early interventionists with up-to-date information to enhance their work with infants and toddlers, as well as meet regulatory requirements for training by the State of Colorado. This training is also required for family child care home providers who would like to change their license type.
The EQ Curriculum is an introductory and comprehensive course in providing quality group care for infants & toddlers. This course builds on the knowledge and experiences of caregivers through interesting, interactive and fun activities. At the heart of the EQ Course is a belief in the importance of providing responsive, respectful, relationship-based quality care for all infants and toddlers.
Series begins on September 16 and goes through January 27.
An alternate series of this training begins on September 14 and goes through January 11.

Social-Emotional Skill Building through Engineering Mindset
2021-09-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
In this unique 6-part professional learning community (PLC), we will explore how to use an engineering mindset as a tool to teach social-emotional skills like self-regulation, perseverance, and collaboration that benefit children in all areas of learning and life. “Engineering Mindset” and problem-based learning is widely recognized as a natural fit in building social-emotional skills in children with diverse learning needs, especially those with social-emotional challenges. Designed for teachers of infant through school-age children, participants are provided a free starter kit that we will build upon during our time together. Participants will actively learn Engineering Mindset using the kit and PLC tools in their teaching environment. By the end of the PLC, Engineering Mindset will be a natural practice for teachers and children alike.
It is recommended for all teaching teams of a classroom to attend together. If possible, attend the training together in your classroom where you have access to all materials during play time. This collaborative training time will be invaluable to teachers as you chart your course together. Individuals are also welcome!
Learning Outcomes:

Reflect and assess your approach to problem-solving, how you fit into the Engineering Mindset model, and where growth can occur.
Use simple engineering tools and methods to instill the six habits of mind and teach essential social-emotional problem-solving skills.
Pro-actively investigate problem-solving in your teaching teams to find answers to meaningful research questions.
Successfully guide children of diverse learning abilities during engineering play.

Engineering kit includes a book, problem-solving poster, choke tube, and ramps and rollers curriculum starter kit.
Series: Wednesdays – 9/15/2021 – 10/20/2021

Expanding Quality for Infants and Toddlers (EQIT)
2021-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
This 48-hour training provides teachers, assistant teachers, directors, family child care providers, and early interventionists with up-to-date information to enhance their work with infants and toddlers, as well as meet regulatory requirements for training by the State of Colorado. This training is also required for family child care home providers who would like to change their license type.
The EQ Curriculum is an introductory and comprehensive course in providing quality group care for infants & toddlers. This course builds on the knowledge and experiences of caregivers through interesting, interactive and fun activities. At the heart of the EQ Course is a belief in the importance of providing responsive, respectful, relationship-based quality care for all infants and toddlers.
Series begins September 14 and goes through January 11.
An alternate series begins September 16 and goes through January 27.

Labor Day
2021-09-06

Fundamentos de salud mental para bebés y niños pequeños
2021-09-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Fundamentos de salud mental para bebés y niños pequeños de Colorado para profesionales y compañeros de la infancia temprana
Colorado Foundations fue desarrollado para fortalecer la capacidad de la fortaleza laboral de la infancia temprana al proveer un continuo apoyo de salud mental para infantes e infancia temprana, consistente y de alta calidad para los niños y las familias. Los destinatarios del curso son los proveedores de Intervención Temprana y los coordinadores, los proveedores de cuidado y educación temprana, los visitantes de hogares, las enfermeras de salud pública y otros proveedores de la infancia temprana. Colorado Foundations serán únicas en su capacidad de promover una comprensión compartida y un lenguaje común de los principios de salud mental infantil y de la infancia temprana a individuos en una amplia gama de disciplinas. Sin embargo, la intención no es reemplazar el conocimiento clínico avanzado y el entrenamiento con que se prepara un profesional para brindar tratamiento clínico basado en la evidencia. Además, el contenido del currículo apoya las competencias asociadas con la IMH aprobadas por las relaciones culturalmente sensibles y enfocadas en la Salud Mental infantil IMH-E®, que facilita el crecimiento del conocimiento necesario para aquellos profesionales que buscan aprobación.
Colorado Foundations pueden entregarse en una forma que satisfaga mejor las necesidades de la comunidad, por ejemplo. Capacitación intensiva de 3 días que cubre 3 módulos cada día, una colaboración de aprendizaje de 8 semanas que permite una inmersión profunda en cada módulo, etc. La capacitación completa ofrece aproximadamente 18-26 horas de contacto de educación continua, según el formato de capacitación elegido. . ¿Interesado en ser anfitrión del curso en tu comunidad? Póngase en contacto con CoAIMH utilizando la información a continuación.
8 módulos: 9/2/2021 – 10/21/2021

Board of Directors meeting
2021-09-02 09:00 - 11:30 | Denver Preschool Program, 305 Park Ave, Unit B, Denver, CO, 80204

Mejorando la Calidad de Infantes y Niños Pequeños (EQIT)
2021-08-28 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Este entrenamiento de 48 horas provee a maestras/os, asistentes, directoras/es, proveedores de cuidado infantil e intervencionistas con información actualizada para mejorar su trabajo con bebes y niños pequeños y satisfacer los requisitos del estado de Colorado. Este entrenamiento también es requerido para centros de cuidado familiares en casa quienes gustarían cambiar su tipo de licencia.
El currículo de EQ es diseñado como un curso introductorio y detallado para proveer cuidado infantil de alta calidad. Este curso se basa en el conocimiento y la experiencia de proveedores con actividades interesantes e interactivas. Al corazón de EQ está la creencia en la importancia de proveer cuidado de alta calidad que sea sensible, respetuoso, y basado en relaciones sanas con todos los niños.
Todo participante inscribiéndose en EQIT tiene que asistir la orientación programado para su curso. También es sugerido que los Directores de Centro con personal participando en EQIT asistan a la orientación.
8/28/21 – 12/4/2021

Pyramid Plus Approach
2021-08-28 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Saturdays (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) & Wednesdays (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) August 28 – November 17, 2021
Over the course of 18 training sessions you will learn about the Pyramid Plus Approach (PPA), which focuses on social-emotional competencies and inclusion in early childhood. The training curriculum is based on the framework and content of the Pyramid Model training modules and embeds many evidence-based inclusion practices for working with children with challenging behavior and other special needs. The PPA training covers the developmental continuum of young children from birth through five years of age. The training is designed for Early Childhood professionals and others working to improve the social emotional health of young children.
Individuals who complete the full course (all 18 sessions) of the Pyramid Plus Approach training from a Certified Trainer will be considered to have met the requirements for Early Childhood Guidance Strategies in accordance with Division of Child Care rules regulating child care centers and family home licenses.
This training will be delivered in English, with Susan Kay, MA, Pyramid Plus Approach certified trainer.
Click here to download and print the PPA training flyer.
