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SUMMARY:Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers | Session 3
DESCRIPTION:EQIT SESSION 3\nThe 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. \nCost: $50 \nOrientation: Thursday\, April 2nd from 6–7:30 pm (Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd. – details on registration page)\nSessions: Mondays and Thursdays from 6–9 pm (Virtual)\nApril 6\, 9\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 27 and 30\nMay 4\, 7\, 11\, 14\, 18\, 21\, 28\nJune 1 \nInstructor: Erica Evans \nThe EQIT Curriculum has been approved by the Division of Child Care as one of the classes that can be used for Early Childhood Teacher Qualifications AND will count toward the Infant Toddler class that will be required for Director Qualifications.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/expanding-quality-for-infants-toddlers/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:ONE Step | American Lung Association Training
DESCRIPTION:The ONE Step training prepares Early Childhood Educators (ECE) to have health-focused conversations with parents and caregivers about: \n\nThe impact of exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke and e-cigarette aerosol\nTaking proactive steps to protect children from exposure\nTobacco cessation resources and support\nBasic asthma information and asthma management\n\nVisit the website link to register. \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/one-step-american-lung-association-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. \nThis training will be in person on April 18th and virtual on April 25th. \nDetails are provided on the event registration page. \nInstructor: \nShaina Bretag\nFoundations Coach \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licensing-training-open-a-family-child-care-business-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. \nThis training will be in person on April 18th and virtual on April 25th. \nDetails are provided on the event registration page. \nInstructor: \nShaina Bretag\nFoundations Coach \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licensing-training-open-a-family-child-care-business-2-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Online + In-Person
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Director's Professional Learning Community (PLC)
DESCRIPTION:Join a focused PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors committed to strengthening workforce development within their programs. \nParticipants will: \n\nGain tools and knowledge to support career ladder planning with staff\nExplore and utilize a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit\nBuild a peer mentoring network to share strategies and support implementation\nCollaborate on sustainable recruitment and retention strategies\n\nThis PLC provides a supportive\, collaborative environment to help directors overcome internal capacity challenges and advance structured career pathways and equitable pay scale practices. \nTrainer:\nGeanina Brown\nFoundations Early Childhood Workforce Manager
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/directors-professional-learning-community-plc/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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