Professional Development - Joint Initiatives

Professional Development

To support building strong foundations for the early childhood workforce, the JI Foundations program offers professional development aligned with the Colorado Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Professionals. Continuing education, including college classes, professional development courses, and training events, help professionals increase their knowledge and skills as they care for our community’s youngest learners.

December 2025–March 2026 PD Catalog

DECEMBER PD UPDATE

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  • Early Childhood Job Fair

    Pikes Peak Workforce Center 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    SAVE THE DATE! The Family Friendly Initiative, led by Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families, in partnership with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, is sharing the opportunity to participate in […]

    FREE

  • Build Your Bounce

    JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Build Your Bounce provides simple strategies for building resilience, including reflection opportunities and tools for monitoring personal social and emotional health. Identifying our strengths, goals, and strategies to help with […]

    FREE

  • Director’s Professional Learning Community (PLC)

    JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Join a focused PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors committed to strengthening workforce development within their programs. Participants will: Gain tools and knowledge to support career ladder planning with staff Explore […]

    FREE

  • The Growing Brain

    The Growing Brain

    JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    All babies are born with billions of neurons bumping around their brains… but very few of those neurons are connected. That’s where YOU come in! The Growing Brain curriculum provides […]

    FREE

  • Business Practices in Early Childhood Programs

    JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    This training provides early childhood program leaders with practical strategies to strengthen business operations, fiscal management, and administrative systems. Participants will learn how to develop sustainable budgeting practices, streamline daily […]

    FREE