The Challenging Behaviors in-person training gives educators tips and tools to help support challenges with children and adults that they may encounter during their school year. Participants will explore trauma-informed practices to understand the why behind children's behaviors. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH‑E® Foundations Early Childhood Wellness Manager
SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Joint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you're interested in volunteering this summer, please join us! Volunteers will be watering, planting seeds, planting transplants, amending beds with compost as needed, repairing […]
Join a focused PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors committed to strengthening workforce development within their programs. Participants will: Gain tools and knowledge to support career ladder planning with staff Explore and utilize a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit Build a peer mentoring network to share strategies and support implementation Collaborate on sustainable recruitment and retention strategies This PLC […]
The CDA+, created by Pikes Peak State College (PPSC), is a ten-session program (80 hours) that allows you to earn seven PLA college credits. If you have a current CDA, check out this NO-COST program that includes $800 in funding for YOU. Successful completion will eliminate the need for CDA renewal! Check out the flyer […]
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! JI's ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a […]
Connection Before Correction takes a Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) lens. We explore different ways of connecting and teachers’ hot buttons; how to identify them and see how they impact the relationships we have with children in the classroom. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH-E® Foundations Early Childhood Wellness Manager
SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Joint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you're interested in volunteering this summer, please join us! Volunteers will be watering, planting seeds, planting transplants, amending beds with compost as needed, repairing […]
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is excited to bring more Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services to the community! JI's ECMH team is offering a Dine + Learn sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month for directors and/or teachers. Tap link below to join us via Zoom. Each month we will discuss a […]
Fishing Has No Boundaries® Colorado Springs Chapter 2026 19th Annual Event FHNB full page flyer 2026 Who: Persons with disabilities, friends, family, and attendants What: A day PACKED with fun, fishing, boating, raffles and eating! When: September 26th or 27th, 2026-Check in starts at 8:00 am *Fishing is from 9:00am –2:00pm *Registration deadline for PARTICIPANTS […]
Fishing Has No Boundaries® Colorado Springs Chapter 2026 19th Annual Event FHNB full page flyer 2026 Who: Persons with disabilities, friends, family, and attendants What: A day PACKED with fun, fishing, boating, raffles and eating! When: September 26th or 27th, 2026-Check in starts at 8:00 am *Fishing is from 9:00am –2:00pm *Registration deadline for PARTICIPANTS […]
Trauma 1 training will go over promoting social-emotional development in a trauma-sensitive environment. By taking a look into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how they affect us as the adults, and how they affect children in the classroom, this training will help both educators and students have a successful learning environment. Trainer: Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH-E® […]
SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Joint Initiatives launched the Ascend Garden @ Galileo last year and we now have 66 functional raised beds that will be feeding the Galileo community and beyond! If you're interested in volunteering this summer, please join us! Volunteers will be watering, planting seeds, planting transplants, amending beds with compost as needed, repairing […]