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SUMMARY:Challenging Behavior in Children
DESCRIPTION:In a classroom environment\, one of the biggest obstacles you may face is dealing with children with challenging behavior. There’s often a reason behind their behavior\, or it might\nbe their only way of telling you something’s wrong. With all behavior being a form of communication\, this training will help you understand the causes of challenging behavior and learn effective classroom strategies. \nThis training is presented by Cassy Reyes\, Foundations Trauma Coach + Trainer. \nView full flyer HERE.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/challenging-behavior-in-children/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Leading Excellence: Empowering Early Childhood Education Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Leading Excellence: Empowering Early Childhood Education Leaders \nThis training delves into the vital aspects of leadership within early childhood education. Attendees will learn how to develop a vision for the organization and how to identify and recruit talented individuals who align with those values. Participants will explore effective strategies for mentoring and guiding educators to excel in their roles\, fostering a nurturing environment for staff and students. Additionally\, the course will cover professional leadership principles\, empowering participants to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and growth within their educational communities. With practical insights and actionable techniques\, this class equips aspiring and seasoned leaders alike with the skills and knowledge to drive positive change and elevate the quality of early childhood education programs.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-excellence-empowering-early-childhood-education-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Family Friendly City Summit | Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Purpose of Summit:\nTo leverage the newly-created Early Childhood Business Council\, the Summit will bring together business and other community leaders in partnership with early childhood education professionals to create diverse strategies to solve the child care crisis. Invitees will include professionals representing the area’s 400+ early childhood (childcare) programs\, along with sector leaders from the health\, education\, media\, philanthropy\, government\, and social services sectors. \nFormat:\nThe Summit will bring delegates representing traditional child care providers and new partners to serve within delegations that will engage in strategic planning breakout groups. Each delegation will represent diverse segments of the community and will be comprised of approximately 10-12 members. \nThe delegations will meet simultaneously to explore approaches and strategies within the framework of how the community can work together across sectors to address the significant child care (early childhood education) gap in the Pikes Peak Region. To guide them through this process\, pre-determined questions will be given to support dialogue. \nSummit Overview\, Agenda\, and Delegate Roles \nThere is no cost to participate. \nContacts:\nSherryLynn Boyles\, Joint Initiatives CEO\, sboyles@jointinitiatives.org\, (210) 296-8577\nCindy Aubrey\, PPUW CEO\, cindy@ppunitedway.org \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/family-friendly-city-summit-thursday/
LOCATION:The Penrose House\, 1661 Mesa Avenue\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Friendly City Summit | Saturday
DESCRIPTION:THE FAMILY FRIENDLY CITY SUMMIT\nFocusing on Early Childhood Solutions for Businesses \nThe Summit is convening early childhood providers on a Saturday to provide the greatest opportunity for engagement. The Saturday meeting follows a meeting two days prior on Thursday when more businesses could engage. The Saturday meeting will provide an opportunity for early childhood providers to review the ideas that came out of Thursday’s meeting and add your own. You will be asked to lend your expertise to explore and prioritize strategies. \nView the Summit Invitation HERE. \n11:30 am Excellence in Early Childhood Awards Ceremony\nNominations online form available at jointinitiatives.org \nDownload the EC Awards Nomination Flyer for details.\nClick  to submit a nomination. \nWho should attend?\nChild care business owners\, directors\, early childhood policy leaders\,\nearly childhood school district leadership\, early childhood advocates\, etc. \nTwo people per organization are invited. \nRSVP or for more information:\nAndrew Drescher at adrescher@jointinitiatives.org
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/family-friendly-city-summit/
LOCATION:The Penrose House\, 1661 Mesa Avenue\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leading Edge™ For  Childcare Providers (Center-Based)
DESCRIPTION:Leading Edge™ For Childcare Providers (Center-Based) \nIn partnership with Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families/Foundations\, the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers helps both licensed child care providers (Center-based) and start-ups. The six-week program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices when coping with the challenges of  the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-childcare-providers-center-based/2024-05-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Leading Edge™ For  Childcare Providers (Center-Based)
DESCRIPTION:Leading Edge™ For Childcare Providers (Center-Based) \nIn partnership with Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families/Foundations\, the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center LEADING EDGE™ for Childcare Providers helps both licensed child care providers (Center-based) and start-ups. The six-week program assists child care providers in strengthening business practices when coping with the challenges of  the ever-changing landscape of the Colorado workforce.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/leading-edge-for-childcare-providers-center-based/2024-05-25/
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