Our FREE active shooter presentation is an informal presentation where participants will learn about what an active shooter event is, trends during past events, and how to best protect yourself during an event. This presentation will be presented by the Colorado Springs Police Department using the Department of Homeland Security method of Run, Hide, Fight.
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…
Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! June 4 @ Ascend Center (1600 N. Union Blvd.) June 18 @ Panorama Park (4540 Fenton Rd. – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 2 @ Ascend Center July 16 @ John Venezia Park (3555 Briargate Parkway – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 30 @ TBD August 13, 27 @ Ascend Center Children (ages birth–5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents, and/or favorite adults are invited for a…
Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! June 4 @ Ascend Center (1600 N. Union Blvd.) June 18 @ Panorama Park (4540 Fenton Rd. – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 2 @ Ascend Center July 16 @ John Venezia Park (3555 Briargate Parkway – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 30 @ TBD August 13, 27 @ Ascend Center Children (ages birth–5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents, and/or favorite adults are invited for a…
Parents and caregivers are invited to a FREE 8-session class. At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Learning Objectives of the Program: Understand your child’s…
Joint Initiatives is excited to share that the Colorado Children’s Campaign is coming back to El Paso County! Join us on June 25th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM for a meaningful conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing children and families in our community. We’ll take a closer look at the latest data, what it means for El Paso County, and how we can work together to turn information into action. This is a great opportunity to come together, learn, and connect around the children, families, and community…
Join our PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors! Gain tools and knowledge to discuss and plan career ladder steps with staff. Explore and review a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit. Build a peer mentoring network to support implementation and foster sustainable recruitment and retention strategies. Experience a collaborative space to mentor one another, overcome internal capacity limitations, and drive progress in workforce development through structured career pathways and pay scale supports. Click JOIN NOW to begin creating a sustainable model for teacher recruitment and retention. Peer mentorship within a…
Parents and caregivers are invited to a FREE 8-session class. At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Learning Objectives of the Program: Understand your child’s…
Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! June 4 @ Ascend Center (1600 N. Union Blvd.) June 18 @ Panorama Park (4540 Fenton Rd. – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 2 @ Ascend Center July 16 @ John Venezia Park (3555 Briargate Parkway – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 30 @ TBD August 13, 27 @ Ascend Center Children (ages birth–5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents, and/or favorite adults are invited for a…