Professional Development
Career Navigator Virtual Office Hours
FREE SUPPORT TO PURSUE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! Do you need guidance navigating the many paths toward a rewarding career in early childhood? Have you been in the field and would like to know the opportunities for advancing your career? Joint Initiatives offers free career navigation! It includes PDIS support, assistance with college enrollment or […]
Nature Play at Home | Family, Friend + Neighbor Training
The objective of this training is to encourage participants to engage in nature-based outdoor play and learning with young children on a daily basis to promote healthy physical, social-emotional and cognitive development. Participants will be introduced to simple, low-cost ways to support nature-based experiences in home-based care environments and will practice these approaches through hands-on […]
Director’s Professional Learning Community
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin our PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors! Gain tools and knowledge to discuss and plan career ladder steps with staff. Explore and review a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit. Build a peer mentoring network to support implementation and foster sustainable recruitment and retention strategies. Experience a collaborative space to mentor one another, overcome internal capacity limitations, and drive progress in workforce […]
Circle of Security Parenting Support Group (for Parents + Caregivers)
OnlineParents and caregivers are invited to a FREE 8-session class. At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ […]
Circle of Security Parenting Support Group (for Parents + Caregivers)
OnlineParents and caregivers are invited to a FREE 8-session class. At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ […]
Child Development Associate+ Info Session
OnlineCome learn about the FREE CDA+, created by Pikes Peak State College, a ten-session program (80 hours) beginning this September that allows you earn seven college credits. Training is assignment- and participation-based, with no testing required for successful program completion. The program will translate to seven PLA college credits at PPSC. Prerequisite: Have a current Child […]
Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers | Session A
EQIT SESSION A 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. Please note that when registering for an EQIT training […]
Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAUGUST 18-20 | In-Person at the Ascend Center 9:00 am – 3 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag 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 […]
Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAUGUST 18-20 | In-Person at the Ascend Center 9:00 am – 3 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag 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 […]
Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAUGUST 18-20 | In-Person at the Ascend Center 9:00 am – 3 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag 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 […]
Early Learning & Development Guidelines Series
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJI is excited to offer a series of four professional development trainings focused on the ELDGs, which outline the developmental milestones and learning progression of children from birth to 8 years of age. These guidelines are essential tools for supporting young children’s growth and success across early learning environments. While we encourage participants to attend the full series […]
Early Learning & Development Guidelines Series
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJI is excited to offer a series of four professional development trainings focused on the ELDGs, which outline the developmental milestones and learning progression of children from birth to 8 years of age. These guidelines are essential tools for supporting young children’s growth and success across early learning environments. While we encourage participants to attend the full series […]