Past Events from September 8, 2022 – May 4, 2022 – Joint Initiatives

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BrainWise

Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

BrainWise provides a comprehensive package of ideas, providing a framework and tools to help teachers teach what children at a young age need to possess the social, emotional, and critical thinking skills necessary to analyze and respond to complex situations and to recognize, understand, and appropriately manage their own emotions. This training will offer strategies […]

FREE

Custom Sensory Consultation & Program Building for Parents

The Arc Pikes Peak Region 10 N. Meade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

A FREE Custom Sensory Consultation & Program Building for Parents! Are you looking for guidance on your child’s sensory needs? Join us for a one-on-one consultation with Kate Lovato, OT, owner of Flourish Infant and Pediatric Therapy Service. This FREE session will help you understand your child’s unique sensory profile and provide strategies to support […]

FREE

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities (Special Education)

The Arc Pikes Peak Region 10 N. Meade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

We are so excited to continue the workshop series, “Know Your Rights and Responsibilities,” in partnership with Colorado Legal Services, PEAK Parent Center, and The Arc Pikes Peak Region. This workshop series is geared towards parents on the Special Education process and will be delivered by an attorney in Special Education law. Join us for […]

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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 […]

Emergency Preparedness for Early Childhood Professionals

Online

The ChildCare Aware of America training aims to help childcare programs and providers better prepare for emergencies. Participants will receive resources and the training covers: • Importance of emergency preparedness for childcare • Actions required for different emergencies • Supporting children's needs • Writing an emergency plan Instructor: Geanina Brown, Foundations Workforce Manager  

FREE
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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 […]

Recurring

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 […]

Recurring

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 […]

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FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers

Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! June 4 @ Ascend Center (1600 N. Union Blvd.) June 18 @ Panorama Park (4540 Fenton Rd. – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 2 @ Ascend Center July 16 @ John Venezia Park (3555 Briargate Parkway – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) […]

FREE

Early Childhood Staff Recruitment + Retention

Online

While there is no easy answer to solve the early childhood workforce crisis, this session will support directors and administrators to think about the factors within their programs that support recruitment and retention. This session will provide meaningful insights and practical ideas into why turnover happens and how to reverse this trend within their programs […]

FREE
Recurring

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 […]

FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers

Penrose Library 20 N. Cascade Ave.

Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! April 23 May 7, 21 Children (ages birth–5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents, and/or favorite adults are invited for a playful morning of music, movement, art, and fun together! This playgroup embraces children of all abilities. Older siblings are welcome, but the focus […]

FREE