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 be 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 […]
Leading Excellence: Empowering Early Childhood Education Leaders This 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 […]
Join us for a FREE playful morning of music, movement, art, and fun together, based on the Children's Program Simple Gift Series! Register HERE. WHO Children (ages birth-5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents and/or favorite adults are invited to join the Simple Gift Series Team for some guided playgroup fun! WHEN 9:30 - 11:00 AM […]
Purpose of Summit: To 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 […]
As the oversight group for Pathways, the REACH Committee brings together individuals and organization representatives able to incorporate wraparound services and crisis response for youth and their families experiencing multiple challenges in the Pikes Peak region and the 4th Judicial District. Meetings alternate between Zoom and in-person. Committee members will receive an invitation prior to […]
THE FAMILY FRIENDLY CITY SUMMIT Focusing on Early Childhood Solutions for Businesses The 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 […]
Leading Edge™ For Childcare Providers (Center-Based) In 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 […]
The Alliance for Kids Council meets monthly. (During months that JI holds the Collective Impact meeting, the Council joins that meeting in lieu of their separate meeting.) Meeting are a combination of online and in-person. Details/Zoom for meetings will be shared with Council members via email. If you would like more information about the Council, […]
Join us for a FREE playful morning of music, movement, art, and fun together, based on the Children's Program Simple Gift Series! Register HERE. WHO Children (ages birth-5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents and/or favorite adults are invited to join the Simple Gift Series Team for some guided playgroup fun! WHEN 9:30 - 11:00 AM […]
Leading Edge™ For Childcare Providers (Center-Based) In 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 […]
Leading Edge™ For Childcare Providers (Center-Based) In 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 […]