LENA Start Registration Open Now (Deadline: June 15!) LENA Start is a no-cost, eight-week virtual program for parents of children ages 0–32 months. Through weekly sessions, parents learn how to harness the power of back-and-forth conversation to build their child's early language and cognitive skills. Wednesdays, June 24 – August 12 | 10–11 a.m. | […]
The Challenging Behaviors in-person training gives educators tips and tools to help support challenges with children and adults that they may encounter during their school year. Participants will explore trauma-informed practices to understand the why behind children's behaviors. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH‑E® Foundations Early Childhood Wellness Manager
3-Part Series on August 10, 12, and 17 All babies are born with billions of neurons bumping around their brains… but very few of those neurons are connected. That’s where YOU come in! The Growing Brain curriculum provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge, support, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to […]
SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Joint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you're interested in volunteering this summer, please join us! Volunteers will be watering, planting seeds, planting transplants, amending beds with compost as needed, repairing […]
3-Part Series on August 10, 12, and 17 All babies are born with billions of neurons bumping around their brains… but very few of those neurons are connected. That’s where YOU come in! The Growing Brain curriculum provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge, support, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to […]
Join a focused PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors committed to strengthening workforce development within their programs. Participants will: Gain tools and knowledge to support career ladder planning with staff Explore and utilize a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit Build a peer mentoring network to share strategies and support implementation Collaborate on sustainable recruitment and retention strategies This PLC […]
The CDA+, created by Pikes Peak State College (PPSC), is a ten-session program (80 hours) that allows you to earn seven PLA college credits. If you have a current CDA, check out this NO-COST program that includes $800 in funding for YOU. Successful completion will eliminate the need for CDA renewal! Check out the flyer […]
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! JI's ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a […]
Having problems with your rent, your landlord, or needed repairs? You don't have to navigate it alone. Join us on the second Monday of each month for a free community event to learn about your rights as a renter, speak one-on-one with a housing attorney, ask questions, and connect with local resources. Free dinner will […]
Connection Before Correction takes a Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) lens. We explore different ways of connecting and teachers’ hot buttons; how to identify them and see how they impact the relationships we have with children in the classroom. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH-E® Foundations Early Childhood Wellness Manager
SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Joint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you're interested in volunteering this summer, please join us! Volunteers will be watering, planting seeds, planting transplants, amending beds with compost as needed, repairing […]
Discover how everyday interactions can build young children's brains. This session explores the science behind early brain development and introduces Vroom, a free, research-based program that helps caregivers turn daily routines into Brain Building Moments. Participants will learn practical ways to integrate Vroom resources into their programs, engage families, and become a Vroom partner to […]