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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Staff Recruitment + Retention
DESCRIPTION:While there is no easy answer to solve the early childhood workforce crisis\, this session will support directors and administrators to think about the factors within their programs that support recruitment and retention. This session will provide meaningful insights and practical ideas into why turnover happens and how to reverse this trend within their programs and centers. It will also provide time to brainstorm together and learn how others are tackling the challenges of recruitment and retention. \nTrainer: Maegan Lokteff\, PhD\nEarly Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA) \n 
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/early-childhood-staff-recruitment-retention/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Career Navigator Virtual Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:FREE SUPPORT TO PURSUE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! \nDo you need guidance navigating the many paths toward a rewarding career in early childhood? Have you been in the field and would like to know the opportunities for advancing your career? Joint Initiatives offers free career navigation! It includes PDIS support\, assistance with college enrollment or applying for the Advancing Early Childhood Educators program (below)\, answering CDA questions\, portfolio support\, + more! \nNEW! Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! \n1st and 3rd Mondays | 11:30 am–2:30 pm \n¡Ofrecemos nuestros servicios en Español! \nFor the Career Navigation flyer in Spanish\, click HERE. \nDownload our Navigator Flyer for details and the link to virtual office hours or visit our BuildMyECECareer.com to schedule a free time to chat. \nSHARE THE OPPORTUNITY\n If you know someone considering a career in early childhood education\, BuildMyECECareer.com has complete details for getting started\, including inspiring videos highlighting those in the field! \nAdvancing Early Childhood Educators FLYER 11.8.24
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/career-navigator-virtual-office-hours/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 – 11 am! \nApril 23 \nMay 7\, 21 \nChildren (ages birth–5) and their parents\, caregivers\, grandparents\, and/or favorite adults are invited for a playful morning of music\, movement\, art\, and fun together! \nThis playgroup embraces children of all abilities. Older siblings are welcome\, but the focus of the group will be on children five and under.\nAdults must supervise their children. \nTo save time at the check-in table\, REGISTRATION is REQUESTED.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/free-playgroup-for-parents-caregivers-2/
LOCATION:Penrose Library\, 20 N. Cascade Ave.\, 80903
CATEGORIES:Community Family Calendar
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SUMMARY:REACH Committee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeetings are in person at the Ascend Center. \nFor more information\, contact Cassy Reyes.
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/reach-committee/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:JI Ascend Center\, 1600 N. Union Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events + Meetings
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SUMMARY:Career Navigator Virtual Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:FREE SUPPORT TO PURSUE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! \nDo you need guidance navigating the many paths toward a rewarding career in early childhood? Have you been in the field and would like to know the opportunities for advancing your career? Joint Initiatives offers free career navigation! It includes PDIS support\, assistance with college enrollment or applying for the Advancing Early Childhood Educators program (below)\, answering CDA questions\, portfolio support\, + more! \nNEW! Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! \n1st and 3rd Mondays | 11:30 am–2:30 pm \n¡Ofrecemos nuestros servicios en Español! \nFor the Career Navigation flyer in Spanish\, click HERE. \nDownload our Navigator Flyer for details and the link to virtual office hours or visit our BuildMyECECareer.com to schedule a free time to chat. \nSHARE THE OPPORTUNITY\n If you know someone considering a career in early childhood education\, BuildMyECECareer.com has complete details for getting started\, including inspiring videos highlighting those in the field! \nAdvancing Early Childhood Educators FLYER 11.8.24
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/career-navigator-virtual-office-hours/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Nature Play at Home | Family\, Friend + Neighbor Training
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this training is to encourage participants to engage in nature-based outdoor play and learning with young children on a daily basis to promote healthy physical\, social-emotional and cognitive development. Participants will be introduced to simple\, low-cost ways to support nature-based experiences in home-based care environments and will practice these approaches through hands-on demonstration activities. Participants will receive this training at no cost and will be provided with a materials grant to support the purchase of materials and supplies. \nTraining facilitated by ECHO (Early Childhood Health Outdoors)
URL:https://www.jointinitiatives.org/event/nature-play-at-home-family-friend-neighbor-training/
LOCATION:CO
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