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  • Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers | Begins Nov. 9th

    EQIT SESSION B The 48-hour EQIT Curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care for our youngest children. It builds on the knowledge and experience of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting, interactive, and fun activities. Cost: $50 Dates: November 9, 2026–February 1, 2027  See […]

    $50
  • Director’s Professional Learning Community (PLC)

    JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

    FREE
  • Trauma-Informed Practices 1 in Early Childhood Settings

    JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Trauma 1 training will go over promoting social-emotional development in a trauma-sensitive environment. By taking a look into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how they affect us as the adults, and how they affect children in the classroom, this training will help both educators and students have a successful learning environment. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH-E® […]

    FREE
  • Calming the Chaos by Promoting Positive Behavior

    Online via Zoom

    This training provides tools for utilizing positive guidance to promote positive group behaviors in the early childhood classroom. Using positive teacher/child interactions and the environment to prevent negative behaviors will be emphasized. Practical tips on what to do when challenging behaviors arise will also be addressed. This course is designed for new teachers and teacher […]