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SUMMARY:PRE-LICENCIA PARA HOGARES DE CUIDO INFANTIL FAMILIARES 
DESCRIPTION:NUEVA! PRE-LICENCIA PARA HOGARES DE CUIDO INFANTIL FAMILIARES \n15-19 de Abril | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm \nLa capacitacion Previa a la Licencia para un Hogar de Cuido Infantil Familiar es una requerida de 15 horas. Los participantes deberán asistir los 5 dias y completar los 7 modulos para recibir el certificado de finalización. \nRegístrese aquí en PDIS | $50
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licencia-para-hogares-de-cuido-infantil-familiares/2024-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:PRE-LICENCIA PARA HOGARES DE CUIDO INFANTIL FAMILIARES 
DESCRIPTION:NUEVA! PRE-LICENCIA PARA HOGARES DE CUIDO INFANTIL FAMILIARES \n15-19 de Abril | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm \nLa capacitacion Previa a la Licencia para un Hogar de Cuido Infantil Familiar es una requerida de 15 horas. Los participantes deberán asistir los 5 dias y completar los 7 modulos para recibir el certificado de finalización. \nRegístrese aquí en PDIS | $50
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licencia-para-hogares-de-cuido-infantil-familiares/2024-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20240209T153649Z
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SUMMARY:PRE-LICENCIA PARA HOGARES DE CUIDO INFANTIL FAMILIARES 
DESCRIPTION:NUEVA! PRE-LICENCIA PARA HOGARES DE CUIDO INFANTIL FAMILIARES \n15-19 de Abril | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm \nLa capacitacion Previa a la Licencia para un Hogar de Cuido Infantil Familiar es una requerida de 15 horas. Los participantes deberán asistir los 5 dias y completar los 7 modulos para recibir el certificado de finalización. \nRegístrese aquí en PDIS | $50
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/pre-licencia-para-hogares-de-cuido-infantil-familiares/2024-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
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/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20231010T202210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T214442Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat with Coaches
DESCRIPTION:Grab your favorite coffee or tea and join JI’s Foundations Coaches for some time to chat. This is a NEW virtual forum for early childhood professionals to connect with us\, seek resources\, and bring questions and concerns about topics such as staffing challenges\, ratings\, licensing\, stress/workload\, professional development\, tension in the workplace\, challenging behaviors\, and evaluations for children with special needs.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/coffee-chat-with-coaches/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20230712T220642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T213527Z
UID:10000649-1709922600-1709928000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Early Childhood Trauma Training for Families and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This training is for families or anyone in the community who would like deeper knowledge of what childhood trauma looks like and how to promote a trauma-sensitive home environment. You will learn how to: 1) define trauma; 2) understand the developmental implications of early childhood trauma; 3) understand the prevalence of trauma; 4) identify the basic brain structures involved in the biological response to trauma; and 5) understand how toxic stress impacts the brain. \nThis training is presented by Cassy Reyes\, Foundations Trauma Coach + Trainer. \nView the flyer HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/early-childhood-trauma-training-for-families-and-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20220927T210040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T224524Z
UID:10000586-1709283600-1709308800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:4JD Juvenile Delinquency Summit
DESCRIPTION:A Juvenile Delinquency Summit is scheduled for March 1\, 2024\, and will include CLEs\, speakers\, and presenters. Lunch will be provided. \n8:30–9 | Check-In \n9 am–Noon | Drugs\, Drugs\, Drugs\, and More Drugs \nNoon–1 pm | Lunch + Presentations \n1–4:00 pm | Don’t Get Stuck in Vicarious Trauma. Focus on Vicarious Healing. \nPRESENTER BIO\nThea Wessel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in Colorado. She is also Nationally certified through NNADAC as a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) and National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor (NCAAC). Additional credentials are an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS)\, Reiki Master/Trainer\, and a level III practitioner in Cherokee bodywork. She is currently a Ph.D. student at The California Institute of Integral Studies. \nThea continually challenges herself and others to continue providing quality treatment for substance use disorders and further educate the community about addiction\, criminal justice\, and mental health issues. \nDownload the 4JD Summit Flyer HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/juvenile-summit/
LOCATION:Tesla PD Building for D11\, 2560 International Circle\, Colorado Springs
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240229T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20231207T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T213953Z
UID:10000514-1709231400-1709236800@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Health and 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 effect’s 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-and-development-trauma-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20231207T190924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T214054Z
UID:10000513-1708626600-1708632000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Health and Development – Trauma 1
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/social-emotional-health-and-development-trauma-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20231207T190614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T214208Z
UID:10000512-1707555600-1710590400@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Leading Edge™ For Family Childcare Providers
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families/Foundations\, the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers helps both licensed childcare providers (home-based) and start-ups. The program assists childcare providers in strengthening business practices when coping with the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-family-childcare-providers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20231207T190123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T214302Z
UID:10000511-1707327000-1707336000@www.jointinitiatives.org
SUMMARY:Verbal De-Escalation and Active Shooter Survival Skills
DESCRIPTION:Join Officer Brian P. Corrado for the emergency preparedness training on verbal de-escalation and active shooter survival skills. Topics will include: Warning signs of hostile behavior\, listening skills\, Personal Safety\, Situational Awareness\, Run/Hide/Fight\, preparation and planning.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/verbal-de-escalation-and-active-shooter-survival-skills/
LOCATION:Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20230712T222147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T171023Z
UID:10000653-1706745600-1706831999@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/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20220315T155938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T223205Z
UID:10000658-1706702400-1706707800@www.jointinitiatives.org
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:20260416T163151
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:20260416T163151
CREATED:20221024T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T191956Z
UID:10000593-1705737600-1705759200@www.jointinitiatives.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20231216T000407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T000407Z
UID:10000515-1704801600-1704807000@www.jointinitiatives.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
CREATED:20230811T161612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T165624Z
UID:10000656-1700071200-1700078400@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/2023-11-15/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231025T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163151
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:20260416T163151
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:20260416T163152
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTSTAMP:20260416T163152
CREATED:20230712T222147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T171023Z
UID:10000652-1697587200-1697673599@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/2023-10-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163152
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163152
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230906T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230906T184500
DTSTAMP:20260416T163152
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163152
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230831T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163152
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163152
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTSTAMP:20260416T163152
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230726T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163152
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
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