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University of Colorado Denver School of Education & Human Development

As the largest graduate school of education in Colorado, and with undergraduate options, the University of Colorado School of Education & Human Development offers advantages to students seeking to begin or advance a career in education or mental health. They also offer continuing and professional education certificates and endorsements as building blocks toward advanced degrees or as a way to increase your effectiveness in your current role. University of Colorado School of Education & Human Development is a sponsor of the 2021 Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference.[:es]As the largest graduate school of education in Colorado, and with recently added undergraduate options, the University of Colorado School of Education & Human Development offers advantages to students seeking to begin or advance a career in education or mental health. They also offer continuing and professional education certificates and endorsements as building blocks toward advanced degrees or as a way to increase your effectiveness in your current role. 1091  
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Professional Development Resources

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certification | college | Colorado | credential | degree | Denver | early childhood teacher | education | enrollment | professional development

The Raising of America

The Raising of America Series is a five-part documentary series that explores the questions: Why are so many children in America faring so poorly? What are the consequences for the nation’s future? How might we, as a nation, do better? The series investigates these questions through different lenses: What does science tell us about the enduring importance of early life experiences on the brain and body? What it is like to be a parent today? And what policies and structures help or hinder the raising of healthy, happy and compassionate children?  
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adverse childhood experiences | advocacy | at risk | family advocacy | legislation | policy | strengthening families | systems building

LEAP Social Posters

The LEAP social skills posters from Learning Experiences: An Alternative Program for Preschoolers and their Parents (LEAP) are a visual aid in helping preschoolers learn valuable social skills. These posters are part of an outreach packet providing training and technical assistance to meet the educational needs of young children with autism.  
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Mental Health / Social Emotional Wellness | Providers and Educators

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autism | challenging behavior | classroom tools | social emotional | tips

Challenging Behavior Guide

Looking for strategies you can use right now in the classroom? This brief guide was created by Susan Kay, Certified Pyramid Plus Approach Trainer and Coach, illustrating easy-to-use strategies you can try TODAY. It lends new ways of thinking about challenging behavior, and provides information and links to more in-depth resources and on-going training. 1885,1887  
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Mental Health / Social Emotional Wellness

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challenging behavior | classroom tools | coaching | learning environment | mental health | resources | social | social emotional

Immunize for Good

Immunize for Good is a joint project of the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and Vaccine Advisory Committee of Colorado (VACC). These organizations work to further childhood immunization coverage in Colorado through education, vaccine provider resources and parental support. 2050  
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Health and Safety

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family engagement | health | health care | immunizations | parent | public health | shots | vaccines

Children’s Environmental Health Network

The Children's Environmental Health Network is a national multi-disciplinary organization whose mission is to protect the developing child from environmental health hazards and promote a healthier environment. Today, CEHN is the voice of children’s environmental health in the nation’s capitol, one that is uniquely informed by a strong basis in pediatric and environmental health science.  
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Data / Research / Policy | Health and Safety

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advocacy | at risk | birth defects | data | environmental | health | research

National Black Child Development Institute

The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) is at the forefront of engaging leaders, policymakers, professionals and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact black children and their families. BCDI-Denver, the local affiliate, is a group of early childhood experts, parents and professionals who have come together to create a trusted organization that will, with support from the national office, implement programs and provide resources addressing early learning, health and wellness, family engagement and literacy. BCDI's work will engage in advocacy that focuses on achieving positive outcomes for black children and families.  
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Parents, Families, and Community

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advocacy | child development | community | family | family advocacy | family engagement | family support | health | national | parent | policy | social emotional | strengthening families

Colorado Crisis Services[:es]Servicios de crisis de Colorado (Colorado Crisis Services)

The hardest part about getting help for a mental health, substance use, or emotional issue is knowing where to begin – especially when an issue reaches a crisis point. Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential, and immediate help for any mental health, substance use, or emotional concern, 24/7/365. Call 844-493-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained professional who will provide immediate support and connect you, or someone you know, to further resources. Colorado Crisis Services is also a resource for case managers and all professionals connected with the child welfare system, Division of Youth Corrections, domestic violence victim services providers, and anyone working with at-risk families. Mental health is one of the most common reasons why a child or youth involved with the child welfare system is in congregate care. A child or youth's mental health issues may be addressed at a lower level by better connecting families with the services available through Colorado Crisis Services. Help get kids the right care, at the right time, in the right place.[:es]La parte más difícil de obtener ayuda para la salud mental, el abuso de sustancias o los problemas emocionales es saber dónde iniciar; especialmente cuándo el problema llega al punto de crisis. Los Servicios de Crisis de Colorado (Colorado Crisis Services) proveen ayuda gratuita, confidencial e inmediata para cualquier inquietud de salud mental, abuso de sustancias o emocional, 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, 365 días al año. Hable al número 844-493-TALK (8255) para conversar con un profesional capacitado que le proveerá apoyo inmediato y le conectará a usted, o a alguien que usted conoce, a más recursos. Los Servicios de Crisis de Colorado también son un recurso para administradores de casos (case managers) y para todos los profesionales conectados con el sistema de asistencia social para niños (child welfare system), División de Corrección de Jóvenes (Division of Youth Corrections), proveedores de servicios para víctimas de violencia doméstica y cualquier persona que trabaja con familias en riesgo. La salud mental es una de las razones más comunes por la cual los niños o jóvenes involucrados con el sistema de asistencia social para niños se encuentran en cuidado colectivo o institucional (congregate care). Los problemas de la salud mental de un niño o de un joven se pueden tratar en un menor nivel al conectar a las familias de mejor manera con servicios disponibles mediante Servicio de Crisis de Colorado. Ayude a los niños y jóvenes obtener el cuidado correspondiente en el momento correcto, y en el lugar correcto. 1054,1028,1066  
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En Espanol | Mental Health / Social Emotional Wellness | Parents, Families, and Community

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challenging behavior | counseling | family services | family support | health | mental health | social emotional | special needs