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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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- […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]