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Early Childhood Staff Recruitment + Retention
OnlineWhile 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 […]
Emergency Preparedness for Early Childhood Professionals
OnlineThe ChildCare Aware of America training aims to help childcare programs and providers better prepare for emergencies. Participants will receive resources and the training covers: • Importance of emergency preparedness for childcare • Actions required for different emergencies • Supporting children's needs • Writing an emergency plan Instructor: Geanina Brown, Foundations Workforce Manager
Emergency Preparedness for Early Childhood Professionals
OnlineThe ChildCare Aware of America training aims to help childcare programs and providers better prepare for emergencies. Participants will receive resources and the training covers: • Importance of emergency preparedness for childcare • Actions required for different emergencies • Supporting children's needs • Writing an emergency plan Instructor: Geanina Brown, Foundations Workforce Manager
Active Shooter Survival Skills Training
OnlineThis training will include emergency preparedness training on active shooter survival skills. Topics will include: Run/Hide/Fight, preparation, and planning.
The Growing Brain | Parts 1, 2, and 3
OnlineAll 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 professional development curriculum provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge, support, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build […]
The Growing Brain | Parts 1, 2, and 3
OnlineAll 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 professional development curriculum provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge, support, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build […]
The Growing Brain | Parts 1, 2, and 3
OnlineAll 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 professional development curriculum provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge, support, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build […]
UPK Roundtable for Early Childhood Providers
OnlineJOIN US! The JI/UPK team’s monthly Roundtable will be held on the dates below. You may choose the time you prefer. Thursday, October 24 | 6–7 pm Friday, October 25 | 1–2 pm The Zoom link is HERE for joining the Roundtable, and the passcode is UPK if needed. While we will do state updates, this will […]
UPK Roundtable for Early Childhood Providers
OnlineJOIN US! The JI/UPK team’s monthly Roundtable will be held on the dates below. You may choose the time you prefer. Thursday, October 24 | 6–7 pm Friday, October 25 | 1–2 pm The Zoom link is HERE for joining the Roundtable, and the passcode is UPK if needed. While we will do state updates, this will […]
Health + Well-Being Committee Meeting
OnlineThe Health + Well-Being Committee is a subcommittee of the Alliance for Kids Council and meets quarterly (January, April, July, and October). The committee is made up of agencies and individuals working collaboratively to guide the work of Alliance for Kids in meeting the goals and objectives of its Strategic Plan, which are aligned with […]
Understanding Resiliency in Young Children
OnlineChildren and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN) experience childhood adversities and trauma at a much higher rate (2X) than children without special healthcare needs. CYSHCN are more susceptible to trauma for a variety of reasons. Join us for this virtual training to learn about trauma and resiliency in CYSHCN and how to help them […]
Universal Pre-K Office Hours for ECE Providers
OnlineEarly childhood providers are invited to Universal Pre-K Office Hours, where you can have your question answered in real-time by JI staff regarding the direct placement process for the 2024-25 UPK year. Join Office Hours HERE (Zoom) Meeting ID: 418 525 8570 Passcode: UPK One tap mobile: 719.359.4580