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SUMMARY:EQIT | Sessions A\, B\, C\, and D
DESCRIPTION: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. The EQIT course builds on the knowledge and experience of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting\, interactive\, and fun activities. The EQIT Curriculum has been approved by the Division of Child Care as one of the classes that can be used for Early Childhood Teacher (formerly Group Leader) Qualifications AND will count toward the Infant Toddler class that will be required for Director Qualifications. The Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler (EQIT) Care Curriculum consists of 16 modules\, covering the following topics: \n\nEmotional Development\nResponsive Care\nFamily Partnership\nSafety\, Health\, and Nutrition\nLearning Environments\nCurriculum\nLanguage Development\nLiteracy\nPhysical Development\nCulture\nChildren with Special Needs\nProfessionalism\n\nRegister in PDIS. \nSession A: July 27–September 21\, 2023\nSession B: October 18–December 19\, 2023\nSession C: February 1–April 4\, 2024\nSession D: April 15–June 10\, 2024 \nSee PDIS for specific dates and times.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/eqit-sessions-a-b-c-and-d/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T223205Z
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SUMMARY:Collective Impact Committee
DESCRIPTION:January 31\, 2024\, meeting canceled due to unforseen circumstances. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date! \nCollective Impact is the commitment of a group of important actors from different sectors to a common agenda for solving a specific social problem. Key ingredients of successful community efforts to move “from fragmented action and results” to “collective action and deep and durable impact” include a common agenda\, shared measurement\, mutually reinforcing activities\, continuous communication\, and backbone support. \nAs a backbone support organization\, JI’s role is to guide vision and strategy\, support aligned activities\, establish shared measurement practices\, cultivate community engagement and ownership\, advance policy\, and mobilize funding. \nMeeting details (time and location/Zoom link) are shared with committee members via email. If you would like more information about this committee\, please use the Contact Us form or contact Kimberly Smith at ksmith@jointinitiatives.org.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/collective-impact-committee/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20220316T145920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T201325Z
UID:10000674-1706097600-1706103000@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/2024-01-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20221024T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T191956Z
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SUMMARY:Simple Gift Scholars | Early Childhood Enrichment Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of networking and enrichment training featuring the music and literacy programming of the early childhood Simple Gift Series on PBS. Launched here in Colorado Springs\, this unique program works to quiet the world around every child\, while honoring the power of human connectedness and gratitude for all life’s Simple Gifts! Join Linda Weise\, the creator of the program\, as she shares original songs and books\, and teaches you how you  can bring these elements to your classroom while utilizing the program as an additional teaching tool.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/simple-gift-networking-enrichment-training-for-early-childhood-professionals/
LOCATION:Simple Gift Scholars\, 127 1/2 Bijou St.\, Suite 1\, Colorado Springs
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20231216T000407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T000407Z
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SUMMARY:Focus Group on Infant + Toddler Care
DESCRIPTION:SHARE YOUR STORY \nJoin us for a Focus Group discussion on infant and toddler care in our community. This focus group welcomes families that would want to share their experience with finding Infant/Toddler care for their young child. Your thoughts would be confidentially combined with others and used to develop a community plan to address services for young children across El Paso County. \nJanuary 9 | Noon-1:30 pm \nCPCD…giving children a head start (2330 Robinson Street\, COS) \nDownload the FLYER HERE. \nRegistration required to participate. Register HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/focus-group-on-infant-toddler-care/
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:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230811T161612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T165624Z
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SUMMARY:ChildcareRead
DESCRIPTION:The ChildcareRead 4-hour workshop provides certification for people who work directly with children birth-5 years old. In this training\, participants will gain ideas and strategies to energize storytime\, make reading fun\, and expand literacy into other parts of the child care day. They will participate in sample lessons from the Story Exploring® curriculum and learn the step-by-step model for planning the use of books with young children. Participants will become certified as a Story Exploring® Facilitator Earn 4 hours in Colorado Shines PDIS; learn ways to meet high-quality child care and education standards in language and literacy; and receive the curriculum of over 60 lessons\, parent take-home materials in English and Spanish\, and several children’s books\, and more. \nThis is a two-day training on November 14 and 15th. \nClick HERE to view the flyer.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/childcareread/2023-11-15/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Murphy":MAILTO:karen@coloradohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230811T161612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T165624Z
UID:10000655-1699984800-1699992000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:ChildcareRead
DESCRIPTION:The ChildcareRead 4-hour workshop provides certification for people who work directly with children birth-5 years old. In this training\, participants will gain ideas and strategies to energize storytime\, make reading fun\, and expand literacy into other parts of the child care day. They will participate in sample lessons from the Story Exploring® curriculum and learn the step-by-step model for planning the use of books with young children. Participants will become certified as a Story Exploring® Facilitator Earn 4 hours in Colorado Shines PDIS; learn ways to meet high-quality child care and education standards in language and literacy; and receive the curriculum of over 60 lessons\, parent take-home materials in English and Spanish\, and several children’s books\, and more. \nThis is a two-day training on November 14 and 15th. \nClick HERE to view the flyer.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/childcareread/2023-11-14/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Murphy":MAILTO:karen@coloradohumanities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231025T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20220316T145920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T201325Z
UID:10000673-1698235200-1698240600@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/2023-10-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230712T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T172043Z
UID:10000650-1698062400-1698067800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) Tool Overview
DESCRIPTION:CLASS not only defines teaching quality through the lens of interactions\, but it also provides the ability to measure and improve the interactions that matter most for children’s outcomes. And it’s a journey of continuous improvement that is data-driven.\nAs you implement CLASS\, you will:\n• Focus on high-quality interactions and create a shared understanding of quality in your program\n• Measure the quality of interactions to create a system that enables data-driven improvement\n• Improve teaching quality through tailored and individualized professional development \nThis training is presented by Cassy Reyes\, Foundations Trauma Coach + Trainer. \nView the flyer HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/class-classroom-assessment-scoring-system-tool-overview/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231021T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230815T141448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T193308Z
UID:10000693-1697873400-1697905800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Eyes Toward the Future Fall Conference | PPRFCA
DESCRIPTION:The Pikes Peak Region Family Child Care Association will present a fall conference\, “Eyes Towards the Future\,” on October 21\, 2023. Family Child Care Providers and early childhood program staff are invited to register. Sessions include Circle Time Engaging Practices\, Classroom Transitions\, and Challenging Behavior in Children. \nFor details and the link to register\, please click HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/eyes-toward-the-future-fall-conference-pprfca/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, 4125 Constitution Ave.\, Colorado Springs
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230712T222147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T171023Z
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SUMMARY:EQIT | Sessions A\, B\, C\, and D
DESCRIPTION: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. The EQIT course builds on the knowledge and experience of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting\, interactive\, and fun activities. The EQIT Curriculum has been approved by the Division of Child Care as one of the classes that can be used for Early Childhood Teacher (formerly Group Leader) Qualifications AND will count toward the Infant Toddler class that will be required for Director Qualifications. The Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler (EQIT) Care Curriculum consists of 16 modules\, covering the following topics: \n\nEmotional Development\nResponsive Care\nFamily Partnership\nSafety\, Health\, and Nutrition\nLearning Environments\nCurriculum\nLanguage Development\nLiteracy\nPhysical Development\nCulture\nChildren with Special Needs\nProfessionalism\n\nRegister in PDIS. \nSession A: July 27–September 21\, 2023\nSession B: October 18–December 19\, 2023\nSession C: February 1–April 4\, 2024\nSession D: April 15–June 10\, 2024 \nSee PDIS for specific dates and times.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/eqit-sessions-a-b-c-and-d/2023-10-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230712T210823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T211013Z
UID:10000647-1695463200-1695477600@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Restorative Practice: Part of a Trauma-Informed Classroom Strategy (Sat.)
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is offering a NEW learning session presenting the connection between trauma-informed practices and the five principles of restorative practice (relationship\, respect\, responsibility\, repair\, and reintegration). \nKathy Orr\, Executive Director of Peaceful Households\, will lead this learning session focused on understanding the role of trauma\, building community in the classroom\, and developing healthy relationships. Designed especially for early childhood educators\, this training will benefit center-based directors and staff\, family child care providers\, paraprofessionals\, and anyone working with young children. \nTo download flyer\, click HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/restorative-practice-part-of-a-trauma-informed-classroom-strategy-sat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230607T185302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T151334Z
UID:10000645-1694541600-1694548800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Restorative Practice: Part of a Trauma-Informed Classroom Strategy (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is offering a NEW learning session presenting the connection between trauma-informed practices and the five principles of restorative practice (relationship\, respect\, responsibility\, repair\, and reintegration). \nKathy Orr\, Executive Director of Peaceful Households\, will lead this learning session focused on understanding the role of trauma\, building community in the classroom\, and developing healthy relationships. Designed especially for early childhood educators\, this training will benefit center-based directors and staff\, family child care providers\, paraprofessionals\, and anyone working with young children. \nTo download flyer\, click HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/restorative-practice-part-of-a-trauma-informed-classroom-strategy-2023-08-05/2023-09-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230906T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230906T184500
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230201T231026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T191029Z
UID:10000596-1694018700-1694025900@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:UPK Town Hall for Early Childhood Programs
DESCRIPTION:Early childhood programs are invited to join us for a special El Paso County Virtual Universal Pre-K (UPK) Town Hall on Wednesday\, September 6th from 4:45–6:45 pm*\, hosted by Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, the Local Coordinating Organization for UPK. This Town Hall will feature a presentation by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and breakout sessions for center-based early childhood programs\, family child care homes (FCCH)\, and school district preschools to learn and ask questions about UPK. \n\n4:45–5:30 pm | School District Breakout Session\n5:30–6:00 pm | CDEC Presentation on major updates\n6:00–6:45 pm | Center and FCCH Breakout Sessions\n\n*School Districts: Please join the Town Hall at 4:45 for the Breakout Session\, followed by the CDEC presentation at 5:30 pm. \n*Centers and Family Child Care Homes: Please join the Town Hall at 5:30 pm for the CDEC presentation\, followed by Breakout Session at 6:00 pm. \nTo help us prepare for the event\, participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance. This option is included on the registration form. \nView and share Town Hall Flyer HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/upk-town-hall-for-el-paso-county-early-childhood-programs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230607T185302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T151334Z
UID:10000644-1693936800-1693944000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Restorative Practice: Part of a Trauma-Informed Classroom Strategy (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families is offering a NEW learning session presenting the connection between trauma-informed practices and the five principles of restorative practice (relationship\, respect\, responsibility\, repair\, and reintegration). \nKathy Orr\, Executive Director of Peaceful Households\, will lead this learning session focused on understanding the role of trauma\, building community in the classroom\, and developing healthy relationships. Designed especially for early childhood educators\, this training will benefit center-based directors and staff\, family child care providers\, paraprofessionals\, and anyone working with young children. \nTo download flyer\, click HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/restorative-practice-part-of-a-trauma-informed-classroom-strategy-2023-08-05/2023-09-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230831T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230712T211759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T212505Z
UID:10000648-1693506600-1693512000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Health + Development – Trauma 2
DESCRIPTION:This training is the second part of Trauma 1\, and it is highly recommended you take Trauma 1 before taking Trauma 2. This training goes more in-depth about the effects trauma has on the young brain and what you can do to help promote a trauma-sensitive classroom\, both for adults and children. This class will help earn points toward the Colorado Shines rating and is presented by Cassy Reyes\, Foundations Trauma Coach + Trainer.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/social-emotional-health-development-trauma-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230811T145117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T145511Z
UID:10000689-1692901800-1692907200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Health + Development – Trauma 1
DESCRIPTION:Trauma 1: This training will go over promoting social-emotional development in a trauma-sensitive environment helping both teachers and students have a successful learning environment. This class will also help earn points toward the Colorado Shines rating. It is highly recommended to take this training before taking Trauma 2. \nTrauma 2: This training is the second part of Trauma 1\, and it is highly recommended that you take Trauma 1 before taking Trauma 2. This training goes more in-depth about the effects trauma has on the young brain and what you can do to help promote a trauma-sensitive classroom\, both for adults and children. This class will also help earn points toward the Colorado Shines rating.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/social-emotional-health-development-trauma-1-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230712T222147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T171023Z
UID:10000651-1690416000-1690502399@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:EQIT | Sessions A\, B\, C\, and D
DESCRIPTION: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. The EQIT course builds on the knowledge and experience of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting\, interactive\, and fun activities. The EQIT Curriculum has been approved by the Division of Child Care as one of the classes that can be used for Early Childhood Teacher (formerly Group Leader) Qualifications AND will count toward the Infant Toddler class that will be required for Director Qualifications. The Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler (EQIT) Care Curriculum consists of 16 modules\, covering the following topics: \n\nEmotional Development\nResponsive Care\nFamily Partnership\nSafety\, Health\, and Nutrition\nLearning Environments\nCurriculum\nLanguage Development\nLiteracy\nPhysical Development\nCulture\nChildren with Special Needs\nProfessionalism\n\nRegister in PDIS. \nSession A: July 27–September 21\, 2023\nSession B: October 18–December 19\, 2023\nSession C: February 1–April 4\, 2024\nSession D: April 15–June 10\, 2024 \nSee PDIS for specific dates and times.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/eqit-sessions-a-b-c-and-d/2023-07-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230726T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20220316T145920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T201325Z
UID:10000672-1690372800-1690378200@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/2023-07-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230615T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20220509T201314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T200856Z
UID:10000600-1686834000-1686839400@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-2/2023-06-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Ramone Sanders":MAILTO:rsanders@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230613T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20220509T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T202326Z
UID:10000614-1686661200-1686663000@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/2023-06-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230607T201133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T201325Z
UID:10000646-1686592800-1686598200@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAUMA PART 1
DESCRIPTION: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 Early Childhood Trauma Training Part 2. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/early-childhood-trauma-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20220408T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T195146Z
UID:10000685-1686076200-1686081600@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/2023-06-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Tanise Dixon":MAILTO:tdixon@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230413T221047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T221409Z
UID:10000665-1684573200-1684584000@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/2023-05-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230413T212611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T220755Z
UID:10000667-1684573200-1684584000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS)
DESCRIPTION:In this three-hour overview of the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS-3)\, we discuss best practices related to the protection of children’s health and safety\, supporting\, and guiding social/emotional development\, and opportunities for intellectual and language stimulation and learning activities. Participants will also learn about the FCCERS-3 subscales\, the rationale for the requirements of the scale\, and receive suggestions on how to meet the scale’s criteria. Participants engage in hands-on activities and will learn about the scoring process. \nClayton Early Learning will email participants two emails before the training. The first email should be sent one week prior to the training with general information and the second email the day before the training to include the Zoom link and FCCERS-3 Hints.  \n$20 | Free for CCCAP programs.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/family-child-care-environment-rating-scale-fccers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230518T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20220509T201314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T200856Z
UID:10000599-1684414800-1684420200@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-2/2023-05-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Ramone Sanders":MAILTO:rsanders@jointinitiatives.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230413T221047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T221409Z
UID:10000664-1683968400-1683979200@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/2023-05-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230509T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
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:20260416T210823
CREATED:20230413T204259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T204259Z
UID:10000690-1683363600-1683378000@www.jointinitiatives.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T210823
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
END:VCALENDAR