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SUMMARY:Universal Pre-K Input Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Colorado House Bill 22-1295 (Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program) passed with bipartisan support on April 25\, 2022.  This bill established operations and governance structures for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)\, moved programs to this new department\, and established the Colorado Universal Preschool Program.  Additionally\, the bill established a new state-local partnership model: Local Coordinating Organizations (LCOs).  In El Paso County\, the Legacy Institute funded and convened stakeholders to determine the local organization best suited to apply for this role.  Joint Initiatives has been selected as the Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) for this work and is excited to provide this hub of information as we plan for this new programming. \nINFORMATION SESSION: UNIVERSAL PRE-K AND THE LOCAL COORDINATING ORGANIZATION\n\nSeptember 8 from 4:30-6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | Zoom\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: OWNERS + ADMINISTRATORS\n\nSeptember 14 from 4:30-6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | In-Person @ JI Offices\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: TEACHERS\, TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS + CAREGIVERS\n\nSeptember 15 from 4:30–6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | In-Person @ JI Offices\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS\n\nSeptember 20 from 6:30–8 pm\nNo registration required | In-Person\nHoly Cross Lutheran Church\, 4125 Constitution Ave.\, COS\n\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: FAMILIES\n\nSeptember 22 from 4:30–6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | In-Person @ JI Offices\n\nJI offices are located at 6385 Corporate Drive\, Suite 201\, Colorado Springs. (For input sessions\, please enter building on the east side\, using the main entrance doors.) \nFor details\, updates\, and meeting notes\, please visit our LCO hub of information on our website.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/universal-pre-k-input-sessions/2022-09-15/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220917T153000
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SUMMARY:Developing Your Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Family Child Care Business is a training program during which participants learn how to: \n\nAssess their marketplace\nEstablish the parameters of their business\nManage their costs\nPrice their services appropriately\nWork with families to create a successful business and partnership\nNetwork with other providers in the community\nAccess needed community resources\n\nThe lessons are organized in modules with the following topics: \n\nExploring Business Ownership\nOrganizing and Managing My Child Care Business\nDefining My Family Child Care Services\nAnalyzing the Family Child Care Business Market\nPromoting My Family Child Care Business\nKeeping Track of Finances\nOperating My Family Child Care Business\nCelebrating Our Accomplishments\n\nTraining Dates: Saturdays\, September 10\, 17\, October 1\, 8\, 29\, November 5 and 12 \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/developing-your-family-child-care-business/2022-09-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Sasse":MAILTO:rsasse@earlyconnections.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220901T225921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T230121Z
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SUMMARY:Active Shooter Training
DESCRIPTION:Our FREE active shooter presentation is an informal presentation where participants will learn about what an active shooter event is\, trends during past events\, and how to best protect yourself during an event. This presentation will be presented by the Colorado Springs Police Department using the Department of Homeland Security method of Run\, Hide\, Fight. \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/active-shooter-training-2/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220826T213229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T181017Z
UID:10000635-1663698600-1663704000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Universal Pre-K Input Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Colorado House Bill 22-1295 (Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program) passed with bipartisan support on April 25\, 2022.  This bill established operations and governance structures for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)\, moved programs to this new department\, and established the Colorado Universal Preschool Program.  Additionally\, the bill established a new state-local partnership model: Local Coordinating Organizations (LCOs).  In El Paso County\, the Legacy Institute funded and convened stakeholders to determine the local organization best suited to apply for this role.  Joint Initiatives has been selected as the Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) for this work and is excited to provide this hub of information as we plan for this new programming. \nINFORMATION SESSION: UNIVERSAL PRE-K AND THE LOCAL COORDINATING ORGANIZATION\n\nSeptember 8 from 4:30-6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | Zoom\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: OWNERS + ADMINISTRATORS\n\nSeptember 14 from 4:30-6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | In-Person @ JI Offices\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: TEACHERS\, TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS + CAREGIVERS\n\nSeptember 15 from 4:30–6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | In-Person @ JI Offices\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS\n\nSeptember 20 from 6:30–8 pm\nNo registration required | In-Person\nHoly Cross Lutheran Church\, 4125 Constitution Ave.\, COS\n\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: FAMILIES\n\nSeptember 22 from 4:30–6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | In-Person @ JI Offices\n\nJI offices are located at 6385 Corporate Drive\, Suite 201\, Colorado Springs. (For input sessions\, please enter building on the east side\, using the main entrance doors.) \nFor details\, updates\, and meeting notes\, please visit our LCO hub of information on our website.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/universal-pre-k-input-sessions/2022-09-20/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220803T151314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T230242Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Behavior Management: Developing and Teaching Rules
DESCRIPTION:This workshop includes information on how to create developmentally appropriate behavior rules for early childhood classrooms so that they link to a given school’s behavior expectations. The importance of communication with families about rules and expected behaviors is also stressed.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/early-childhood-behavior-management-developing-and-teaching-rules/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Kassy Lopez%2C PhD":MAILTO:klopez@jointinitiatives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220928T160000
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SUMMARY:Universal Pre-K Community Planning Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Colorado House Bill 22-1295 (Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program) passed with bipartisan support on April 25\, 2022.  This bill established operations and governance structures for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)\, moved programs to this new department\, and established the Colorado Universal Preschool Program.  Additionally\, the bill established a new state-local partnership model: Local Coordinating Organizations (LCOs).  In El Paso County\, the Legacy Institute funded and convened stakeholders to determine the local organization best suited to apply for this role.  Joint Initiatives has been selected as the Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) for this work and is excited to provide this hub of information as we plan for this new programming. \nCOMMUNITY MEETING 3\nSeptember 7 from 4–6 pm\nCreekside Success Center\n3850 Pony Tracks Dr.\, COS \nCOMMUNITY MEETING 4\nSeptember 28 from 4–6 pm\nZalman Center\, Harrison High School\, 1060 Harrison Rd.\, COS \nFor details\, visit the LCO hub of information on our website.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/universal-pre-k-community-planning-meetings/2022-09-28/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221001T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220826T213229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T181017Z
UID:10000636-1664614800-1664620200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Universal Pre-K Input Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Colorado House Bill 22-1295 (Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program) passed with bipartisan support on April 25\, 2022.  This bill established operations and governance structures for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)\, moved programs to this new department\, and established the Colorado Universal Preschool Program.  Additionally\, the bill established a new state-local partnership model: Local Coordinating Organizations (LCOs).  In El Paso County\, the Legacy Institute funded and convened stakeholders to determine the local organization best suited to apply for this role.  Joint Initiatives has been selected as the Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) for this work and is excited to provide this hub of information as we plan for this new programming. \nINFORMATION SESSION: UNIVERSAL PRE-K AND THE LOCAL COORDINATING ORGANIZATION\n\nSeptember 8 from 4:30-6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | Zoom\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: OWNERS + ADMINISTRATORS\n\nSeptember 14 from 4:30-6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | In-Person @ JI Offices\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: TEACHERS\, TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS + CAREGIVERS\n\nSeptember 15 from 4:30–6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | In-Person @ JI Offices\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS\n\nSeptember 20 from 6:30–8 pm\nNo registration required | In-Person\nHoly Cross Lutheran Church\, 4125 Constitution Ave.\, COS\n\n\nUNIVERSAL PRE-K INPUT SESSION: FAMILIES\n\nSeptember 22 from 4:30–6:00 pm\nRegister HERE | In-Person @ JI Offices\n\nJI offices are located at 6385 Corporate Drive\, Suite 201\, Colorado Springs. (For input sessions\, please enter building on the east side\, using the main entrance doors.) \nFor details\, updates\, and meeting notes\, please visit our LCO hub of information on our website.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/universal-pre-k-input-sessions/2022-10-01/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220802T143034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161450Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Your Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Family Child Care Business is a training program during which participants learn how to: \n\nAssess their marketplace\nEstablish the parameters of their business\nManage their costs\nPrice their services appropriately\nWork with families to create a successful business and partnership\nNetwork with other providers in the community\nAccess needed community resources\n\nThe lessons are organized in modules with the following topics: \n\nExploring Business Ownership\nOrganizing and Managing My Child Care Business\nDefining My Family Child Care Services\nAnalyzing the Family Child Care Business Market\nPromoting My Family Child Care Business\nKeeping Track of Finances\nOperating My Family Child Care Business\nCelebrating Our Accomplishments\n\nTraining Dates: Saturdays\, September 10\, 17\, October 1\, 8\, 29\, November 5 and 12 \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/developing-your-family-child-care-business/2022-10-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Sasse":MAILTO:rsasse@earlyconnections.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220408T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T195146Z
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SUMMARY:Learning + Development Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Learning + Development Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council and meets every other month. The committee is made up of agencies and individuals working collaboratively to guide the work of Alliance for Kids in meeting the goals and objectives of its Strategic Plan\, which are aligned with the Early Childhood Colorado Framework. \nMeeting details will be shared with committee members via email. If you have an interest in joining this committee\, please contact Tanise Dixon\, Foundations Manager\, at tdixon@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/learning-development-committee-meeting/2022-10-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Tanise Dixon":MAILTO:tdixon@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221008T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220802T143034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161450Z
UID:10000622-1665219600-1665243000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Developing Your Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Family Child Care Business is a training program during which participants learn how to: \n\nAssess their marketplace\nEstablish the parameters of their business\nManage their costs\nPrice their services appropriately\nWork with families to create a successful business and partnership\nNetwork with other providers in the community\nAccess needed community resources\n\nThe lessons are organized in modules with the following topics: \n\nExploring Business Ownership\nOrganizing and Managing My Child Care Business\nDefining My Family Child Care Services\nAnalyzing the Family Child Care Business Market\nPromoting My Family Child Care Business\nKeeping Track of Finances\nOperating My Family Child Care Business\nCelebrating Our Accomplishments\n\nTraining Dates: Saturdays\, September 10\, 17\, October 1\, 8\, 29\, November 5 and 12 \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/developing-your-family-child-care-business/2022-10-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Sasse":MAILTO:rsasse@earlyconnections.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220509T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202326Z
UID:10000606-1665493200-1665495000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Alliance for Kids Legislative Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:The Legislative Subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council meets monthly. \nMeeting details/Zoom will be shared with subcommittee members via email. If you would like more information\, please contact Kelly Hurtado\, Foundations Program Director\, at KHurtado@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/alliance-for-kids-legislative-subcommittee/2022-10-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20221005T161007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161007Z
UID:10000587-1665824400-1665835200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE for Childcare Providers
DESCRIPTION:The LEADING EDGE™ Course is a trademarked\, statewide program for current business owners (or startups who are moving from idea stage to implementation). \nThe Pikes Peak SBDC’s LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers is created to help both licensed childcare providers (home-based) and start-ups. The program assists childcare providers to strengthen business practices and the ever changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nIn partnership with Joint Initiatives/Foundations and Early Connections\, the SBDC is hosting this 6-week impactful course with the goal of enhancing business owner skills. \nThis program is funded through a collaborative between the State of Colorado’s Office of Early Childhood\, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado SBDC network. A primary objective of this project is to strengthen the childcare provider business model and enhance business owner skills so that these critically important services can continue to support our local economies.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-childcare-providers/2022-10-15/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221017T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220901T204826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T204826Z
UID:10000641-1666006200-1666009800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Phoenix Cups
DESCRIPTION:As human beings\, we all have needs that need to be met. When they aren’t met\, life doesn’t function the way it should. Our behavior changes\, our mood is affected\, and we often feel unfulfilled. The Phoenix Cups Framework will help you understand how to meet your most important life needs\, and the needs of those around you\, by discovering what Cups you need to keep full\, how they influence behaviors\, and how you can use them to build relationships in all aspects of life.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/introduction-to-the-phoenix-cups/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20221005T161007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161007Z
UID:10000588-1666429200-1666440000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE for Childcare Providers
DESCRIPTION:The LEADING EDGE™ Course is a trademarked\, statewide program for current business owners (or startups who are moving from idea stage to implementation). \nThe Pikes Peak SBDC’s LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers is created to help both licensed childcare providers (home-based) and start-ups. The program assists childcare providers to strengthen business practices and the ever changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nIn partnership with Joint Initiatives/Foundations and Early Connections\, the SBDC is hosting this 6-week impactful course with the goal of enhancing business owner skills. \nThis program is funded through a collaborative between the State of Colorado’s Office of Early Childhood\, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado SBDC network. A primary objective of this project is to strengthen the childcare provider business model and enhance business owner skills so that these critically important services can continue to support our local economies.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-childcare-providers/2022-10-22/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220803T152042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T152042Z
UID:10000627-1666602000-1666614600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Licensing for Exempt Providers
DESCRIPTION:If you are exempt from taking the Pre-Licensing course in its entirety due to educational attainment\, this is the portion of the course that you are required to take.  You will receive information on Colorado Child Care Licensing Rules & Regulations as well as business rules related to becoming a licensed family child care provider. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licensing-for-exempt-providers-2/2022-10-24/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Pickens":MAILTO:apickens@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220803T152042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T152042Z
UID:10000628-1666688400-1666701000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Licensing for Exempt Providers
DESCRIPTION:If you are exempt from taking the Pre-Licensing course in its entirety due to educational attainment\, this is the portion of the course that you are required to take.  You will receive information on Colorado Child Care Licensing Rules & Regulations as well as business rules related to becoming a licensed family child care provider. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licensing-for-exempt-providers-2/2022-10-25/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Pickens":MAILTO:apickens@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220803T152042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T152042Z
UID:10000629-1666774800-1666787400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Licensing for Exempt Providers
DESCRIPTION:If you are exempt from taking the Pre-Licensing course in its entirety due to educational attainment\, this is the portion of the course that you are required to take.  You will receive information on Colorado Child Care Licensing Rules & Regulations as well as business rules related to becoming a licensed family child care provider. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licensing-for-exempt-providers-2/2022-10-26/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Pickens":MAILTO:apickens@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220901T230921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161904Z
UID:10000643-1667034000-1667044800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:CPR\, AED\, First Aid\, Medication Administration
DESCRIPTION:This training is offered by Bryan C. Maki\, RN\, an approved vendor of the Colorado Office of Early Childhood. You have the option to take CPR/AED/First Aid ($69) and/or Medication Administration 2 ($59). \n720-605-0605 | coloradocprpros.com \nThis is an in-person course held at the Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families offices. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-medication-administration/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20221005T161007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161007Z
UID:10000589-1667034000-1667044800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE for Childcare Providers
DESCRIPTION:The LEADING EDGE™ Course is a trademarked\, statewide program for current business owners (or startups who are moving from idea stage to implementation). \nThe Pikes Peak SBDC’s LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers is created to help both licensed childcare providers (home-based) and start-ups. The program assists childcare providers to strengthen business practices and the ever changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nIn partnership with Joint Initiatives/Foundations and Early Connections\, the SBDC is hosting this 6-week impactful course with the goal of enhancing business owner skills. \nThis program is funded through a collaborative between the State of Colorado’s Office of Early Childhood\, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado SBDC network. A primary objective of this project is to strengthen the childcare provider business model and enhance business owner skills so that these critically important services can continue to support our local economies.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-childcare-providers/2022-10-29/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220802T143034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161450Z
UID:10000623-1667034000-1667057400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Developing Your Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Family Child Care Business is a training program during which participants learn how to: \n\nAssess their marketplace\nEstablish the parameters of their business\nManage their costs\nPrice their services appropriately\nWork with families to create a successful business and partnership\nNetwork with other providers in the community\nAccess needed community resources\n\nThe lessons are organized in modules with the following topics: \n\nExploring Business Ownership\nOrganizing and Managing My Child Care Business\nDefining My Family Child Care Services\nAnalyzing the Family Child Care Business Market\nPromoting My Family Child Care Business\nKeeping Track of Finances\nOperating My Family Child Care Business\nCelebrating Our Accomplishments\n\nTraining Dates: Saturdays\, September 10\, 17\, October 1\, 8\, 29\, November 5 and 12 \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/developing-your-family-child-care-business/2022-10-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Sasse":MAILTO:rsasse@earlyconnections.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20221005T161007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161007Z
UID:10000590-1667638800-1667649600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE for Childcare Providers
DESCRIPTION:The LEADING EDGE™ Course is a trademarked\, statewide program for current business owners (or startups who are moving from idea stage to implementation). \nThe Pikes Peak SBDC’s LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers is created to help both licensed childcare providers (home-based) and start-ups. The program assists childcare providers to strengthen business practices and the ever changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nIn partnership with Joint Initiatives/Foundations and Early Connections\, the SBDC is hosting this 6-week impactful course with the goal of enhancing business owner skills. \nThis program is funded through a collaborative between the State of Colorado’s Office of Early Childhood\, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado SBDC network. A primary objective of this project is to strengthen the childcare provider business model and enhance business owner skills so that these critically important services can continue to support our local economies.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-childcare-providers/2022-11-05/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220802T143034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161450Z
UID:10000624-1667638800-1667662200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Developing Your Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Family Child Care Business is a training program during which participants learn how to: \n\nAssess their marketplace\nEstablish the parameters of their business\nManage their costs\nPrice their services appropriately\nWork with families to create a successful business and partnership\nNetwork with other providers in the community\nAccess needed community resources\n\nThe lessons are organized in modules with the following topics: \n\nExploring Business Ownership\nOrganizing and Managing My Child Care Business\nDefining My Family Child Care Services\nAnalyzing the Family Child Care Business Market\nPromoting My Family Child Care Business\nKeeping Track of Finances\nOperating My Family Child Care Business\nCelebrating Our Accomplishments\n\nTraining Dates: Saturdays\, September 10\, 17\, October 1\, 8\, 29\, November 5 and 12 \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/developing-your-family-child-care-business/2022-11-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Sasse":MAILTO:rsasse@earlyconnections.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220509T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202326Z
UID:10000607-1667912400-1667914200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Alliance for Kids Legislative Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:The Legislative Subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council meets monthly. \nMeeting details/Zoom will be shared with subcommittee members via email. If you would like more information\, please contact Kelly Hurtado\, Foundations Program Director\, at KHurtado@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/alliance-for-kids-legislative-subcommittee/2022-11-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220901T203045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T234610Z
UID:10000638-1668103200-1668108600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Early Childhood Trauma Training | Part 1 and 2
DESCRIPTION:This training is offered on multiple dates. Please register for the specific date that works for you. Cost is $25 per session. \nPart 1: A basic introduction to Early Childhood Trauma\, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, and resources to help adults and children in a classroom setting be successful. This training is a requirement to take the advanced the Early Childhood Trauma Training Part 2. \nSeptember 12\, 2022 | Register HERE \nJanuary 23\, 2023 | Register HERE \nPart 2: Must have taken Early Childhood (EC) Trauma Training Part 1. Following our EC Trauma Training Part 1\, this training will give more research-based facts and resources to help children and adults in their environments feel successful. This advanced training will go over helpful tools to help children and adults with triggers that lead to anxiety. \nNovember 10\, 2022 | Register HERE \nApril 17\, 2023 | Register HERE \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/early-childhood-trauma-training-part-1/2022-11-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassy Reyes":MAILTO:creyes@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20221005T161007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161007Z
UID:10000591-1668243600-1668254400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE for Childcare Providers
DESCRIPTION:The LEADING EDGE™ Course is a trademarked\, statewide program for current business owners (or startups who are moving from idea stage to implementation). \nThe Pikes Peak SBDC’s LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers is created to help both licensed childcare providers (home-based) and start-ups. The program assists childcare providers to strengthen business practices and the ever changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nIn partnership with Joint Initiatives/Foundations and Early Connections\, the SBDC is hosting this 6-week impactful course with the goal of enhancing business owner skills. \nThis program is funded through a collaborative between the State of Colorado’s Office of Early Childhood\, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado SBDC network. A primary objective of this project is to strengthen the childcare provider business model and enhance business owner skills so that these critically important services can continue to support our local economies.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-childcare-providers/2022-11-12/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220802T143034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161450Z
UID:10000625-1668243600-1668267000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Developing Your Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Family Child Care Business is a training program during which participants learn how to: \n\nAssess their marketplace\nEstablish the parameters of their business\nManage their costs\nPrice their services appropriately\nWork with families to create a successful business and partnership\nNetwork with other providers in the community\nAccess needed community resources\n\nThe lessons are organized in modules with the following topics: \n\nExploring Business Ownership\nOrganizing and Managing My Child Care Business\nDefining My Family Child Care Services\nAnalyzing the Family Child Care Business Market\nPromoting My Family Child Care Business\nKeeping Track of Finances\nOperating My Family Child Care Business\nCelebrating Our Accomplishments\n\nTraining Dates: Saturdays\, September 10\, 17\, October 1\, 8\, 29\, November 5 and 12 \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/developing-your-family-child-care-business/2022-11-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Sasse":MAILTO:rsasse@earlyconnections.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20221005T161007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161007Z
UID:10000592-1668848400-1668859200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE for Childcare Providers
DESCRIPTION:The LEADING EDGE™ Course is a trademarked\, statewide program for current business owners (or startups who are moving from idea stage to implementation). \nThe Pikes Peak SBDC’s LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers is created to help both licensed childcare providers (home-based) and start-ups. The program assists childcare providers to strengthen business practices and the ever changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nIn partnership with Joint Initiatives/Foundations and Early Connections\, the SBDC is hosting this 6-week impactful course with the goal of enhancing business owner skills. \nThis program is funded through a collaborative between the State of Colorado’s Office of Early Childhood\, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado SBDC network. A primary objective of this project is to strengthen the childcare provider business model and enhance business owner skills so that these critically important services can continue to support our local economies.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-childcare-providers/2022-11-19/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220408T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T195146Z
UID:10000682-1670351400-1670356800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Learning + Development Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Learning + Development Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council and meets every other month. The committee is made up of agencies and individuals working collaboratively to guide the work of Alliance for Kids in meeting the goals and objectives of its Strategic Plan\, which are aligned with the Early Childhood Colorado Framework. \nMeeting details will be shared with committee members via email. If you have an interest in joining this committee\, please contact Tanise Dixon\, Foundations Manager\, at tdixon@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/learning-development-committee-meeting/2022-12-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Tanise Dixon":MAILTO:tdixon@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220901T234337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161411Z
UID:10000578-1670844600-1670848200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Compassion Fatigue Training
DESCRIPTION:This training includes a discussion on compassion fatigue and secondary trauma and provides resources to help.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/compassion-fatigue-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052442
CREATED:20220509T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202326Z
UID:10000608-1670936400-1670938200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Alliance for Kids Legislative Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:The Legislative Subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council meets monthly. \nMeeting details/Zoom will be shared with subcommittee members via email. If you would like more information\, please contact Kelly Hurtado\, Foundations Program Director\, at KHurtado@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/alliance-for-kids-legislative-subcommittee/2022-12-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR