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SUMMARY:Family Support + Education Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Family Support + Education Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council\, and serves as the oversight group for the Voices program of Joint Initiatives. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each 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 Bernadine McCarron\, Foundations Health + Wellness Manager\, at bmccarron@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/family-support-education-committee-meeting-2/2023-05-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Ramone Sanders":MAILTO:rsanders@jointinitiatives.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20230413T221047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T221409Z
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SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center’s LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers is created to help both licensed child care providers (center-based) and start-ups. The program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices and the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nRegister HERE for this 6-week impactful course. \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-child-care-providers/2023-05-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230509T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220509T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202326Z
UID:10000613-1683637200-1683639000@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/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20230413T204259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T204259Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Provider Appreciation Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, in partnership with the Community Cultural Collective\, will be celebrating early care and education providers (teachers\, aides\, directors\, family child care providers\, etc.) at a special appreciation event on May 6th at the City Auditorium from 9 am to 1 pm! \nThis event will acknowledge and thank the city’s early care and education providers and caregivers for their work and contribution to our community. The event will be a time to relax and celebrate YOU! We will have food\, door prizes\, giveaways\, vendors\, and a special appreciation presentation. \nRegistration will open HERE on April 17th and close on May 3rd.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/early-childhood-provider-appreciation-celebration/
LOCATION:City Auditorium\, 221 E. Kiowa Street\, Colorado Springs\, Colorado
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20230413T221047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T221409Z
UID:10000663-1683363600-1683374400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center’s LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers is created to help both licensed child care providers (center-based) and start-ups. The program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices and the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nRegister HERE for this 6-week impactful course. \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-child-care-providers/2023-05-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20230413T221047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T221409Z
UID:10000662-1682758800-1682769600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center’s LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers is created to help both licensed child care providers (center-based) and start-ups. The program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices and the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nRegister HERE for this 6-week impactful course. \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-child-care-providers/2023-04-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20230413T210417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T210823Z
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SUMMARY:Ellicott Early Childhood Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for APRIL 29th and plan to attend this special event featuring early childhood resources! \n\nCome learn more about launching your own business as a family child care provider or other careers in early childhood education. A Career Navigator will be available to provide assistance.\nFamilies will also be able to connect with other families and caregivers in their area as well as find resources to support children going to kindergarten in the fall.\n\nTo help us plan activities for children\, please RSVP HERE. \nTo share this event\, view the FLYER HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/ellicott-early-childhood-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Ellicott Middle School\, 322 S. N. Ellicott Highway\, Calhan
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar,Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220316T145920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T201325Z
UID:10000671-1682510400-1682515800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Health + Well-Being Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Health + Well-Being Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council and meets quarterly (January\, April\, July\, and October). 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 Bernadine McCarron\, Foundations Wellness Manager\, at bmccarron@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/health-well-being-committee-meeting/2023-04-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20230413T221047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T221409Z
UID:10000661-1682154000-1682164800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center’s LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers is created to help both licensed child care providers (center-based) and start-ups. The program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices and the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nRegister HERE for this 6-week impactful course. \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-child-care-providers/2023-04-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220509T201314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T200856Z
UID:10000598-1681995600-1682001000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Family Support + Education Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Family Support + Education Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council\, and serves as the oversight group for the Voices program of Joint Initiatives. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each 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 Bernadine McCarron\, Foundations Health + Wellness Manager\, at bmccarron@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/family-support-education-committee-meeting-2/2023-04-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Ramone Sanders":MAILTO:rsanders@jointinitiatives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230418T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230418T194500
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20230413T212032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T222508Z
UID:10000666-1681841700-1681847100@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Early Childhood Trauma | Part 2
DESCRIPTION:To participate\, you must have taken Early Childhood Trauma Part 1 previous to taking this advanced training. This training will give more research-based facts and resources to help children and adults in their environments feel successful. It also included helpful tools to help children and adults with triggers that lead to anxiety. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/early-childhood-trauma-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220901T203045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T234610Z
UID:10000640-1681754400-1681759800@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-1/2023-04-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassy Reyes":MAILTO:creyes@jointinitiatives.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20230413T221047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T221409Z
UID:10000660-1681549200-1681560000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center’s LEADING EDGE™ for Child Care Providers is created to help both licensed child care providers (center-based) and start-ups. The program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices and the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce. \nRegister HERE for this 6-week impactful course. \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-child-care-providers/2023-04-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230411T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220509T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202326Z
UID:10000612-1681218000-1681219800@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/2023-04-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220408T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T195146Z
UID:10000684-1680633000-1680638400@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/2023-04-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Tanise Dixon":MAILTO:tdixon@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230314T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220509T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202326Z
UID:10000611-1678798800-1678800600@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/2023-03-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230306T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20230203T153112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T153112Z
UID:10000691-1678102200-1678107600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Compassion Fatigue
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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassy Reyes":MAILTO:creyes@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220624T223331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T153309Z
UID:10000615-1677315600-1677326400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:CPR/AED + First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:The Foundations program of JI is partnering to host a quarterly CPR/AED & First Aid Training and Medication Administration at our new office! \nCost:\nCPR+AED+First Aid (9-11 am) is $69.00 paid to the vendor at the time of registration online\nMA (11 am – 12 pm) is $59 paid to the vendor at time of registration online \nApproved Vendor: Colorado CPR & Safety Professionals \nRegister HERE. \nFor questions for the trainer please see the instructor’s contact information below: \nBryan C. Maki\, RN\, CCHC\nOwner – Nurse Consultant\nApproved Vendor CO Office of Early Childhood \n720-605-0605 | coloradocprpros.com
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-training/
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:20230214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220509T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202326Z
UID:10000610-1676379600-1676381400@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/2023-02-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220408T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T195146Z
UID:10000683-1675794600-1675800000@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/2023-02-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Tanise Dixon":MAILTO:tdixon@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220901T234827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T161345Z
UID:10000579-1675683000-1675688400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Workplace Culture
DESCRIPTION:This training offers healthy ways to promote a positive workplace culture implementing trauma sensitivity.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/workplace-culture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220901T203045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T234610Z
UID:10000639-1674496800-1674502200@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-1/2023-01-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassy Reyes":MAILTO:creyes@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20220509T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202326Z
UID:10000609-1673355600-1673357400@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/2023-01-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20221214T165527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T165739Z
UID:10000595-1671112800-1671116400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Universal Preschool Colorado Provider Training
DESCRIPTION:As the Local Coordinating Organization for Universal Pre-K in El Paso County\, Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is sharing resources and information with you from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. \nSTATE UPK APPLICATION SYSTEM \nProviders can participate in Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado once they have registered and created a profile with the UPK Colorado application system available at Provider.UPK.Colorado.gov. This will help providers always be at their desired capacity\, more easily communicate with families\, and represent their businesses to a wider audience. Providers will need to be licensed to provide services for preschoolers and must sign a Provider Participation Agreement. \nREGISTRATION WORKFLOW VIDEO + GUIDE \nTo help bring more clarity on the provider registration workflow from the UPK Colorado application site\, here is a recorded video on the provider registration workflow experience\, from submitting a registration form to filling out their provider profile. You can also download this UPK Colorado Provider Guide. \nPROVIDER TRAINING | DECEMBER 15 FROM 2-3 PM \nThe Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado technical team invites providers to register and become participating UPK providers! This training will cover the basics of the registration process\, how to sign Provider Agreements\, and best practices to build up your profile to advertise your services to families. The training will be recorded and sent out to all providers afterwards. \n\nUniversal Preschool Colorado Provider Training\nThursday\, December 15\, 2:00 – 3:00 pm\nVideo call link \nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 609-459-2604 PIN: ‪902 656 438#\n\nYOUR LCO IS HERE TO HELP \nBeginning in January*\, your LCO team at Joint Initiatives will be working with early childhood programs and families to provide the following: \n\nAdditional technical assistance to programs completing the state UPK registration process and help answering additional questions\nOngoing assistance to programs completing their profile on the Pikes Peak Early Childhood website\nTechnical assistance to families as they begin applying for UPK in January\n\n*JI offices will be closed from December 19–January 4.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/universal-preschool-colorado-provider-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
CREATED:20221130T232831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T234126Z
UID:10000594-1671037200-1671044400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Universal Pre-K Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, the Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) for Universal Pre-K (UPK)\, invites you to participate in a special UPK Town Hall on December 14th. \nThis Town Hall will be an opportunity for our early childhood community of programs\, professionals\, and families with young children to learn and ask questions about the Colorado Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program that will begin with the 2023-24 school year. \nTopics will include: \n\nUPK + Local Coordinating Organization Facts\nEligibility\nRate Setting\nProvider Agreements\n\nTo help us prepare for the event\, participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance. This option is included on the registration form. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, this Town Hall will shift to a virtual platform using the Zoom link provided in your registration confirmation. \nLight refreshments and beverages will be provided. \nIMPORTANT! Please share this invitation widely. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/universal-pre-k-town-hall/
LOCATION:CPCD giving children a head start\, 2330 Robinson St.\,\, COS
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar,Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
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/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T002216
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
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