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SIMPLE GIFT SCHOLARS ENRICHMENT TRAINING
Join us for a morning of networking and enrichment training featuring the music and literacy programming of the early childhood Simple Gift Series on PBS. Launched here in Colorado Springs, this unique program works to quiet the world around every child, while honoring the power of human connectedness and gratitude for all life's Simple Gifts! Join Linda Weise, the creator of the program as she shares original songs and books, and teaches how you can bring these elements to your classroom while utilizing the program as an additional teaching tool. Download and/or share flyer with all the details HERE. Important! This training is offered on several different dates, and date must be selected when registering.
Dates + Registration
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE PLUS (CDA+)
Pikes Peak State College Workforce Development is offering a Child Development Associate Plus (CDA+). CDA+ is an Earn + Learn model offered during the workday, allowing professionals to become qualified during the traditional workday and eliminating the need to attend professional development outside of work time. CDA+ completion will translate into eleven (11) hours of college credit through Pikes Peak State College, and it eliminates the need for continual CDA renewal due to college credit translation. Employers gain access to a high-quality pathway that allows their employees to become qualified for Early Childhood Teacher (ECT).
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To attend an information session on November 29th or 30th via Zoom from 6 – 7 pm, register HERE.
- To enroll in this opportunity, click HERE.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAUMA TRAINING — PART 2
If you have completed the introduction to Early Childhood Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Part 2 offers more research-based facts and resources to help children and adults in their environments feel successful. This advanced training will go over helpful tools to help children and adults with triggers that lead to anxiety. Offered on multiple dates — visit our PD Catalog or PD Calendar for details and registration.
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EQIT REGISTRATION OPEN
The 48-hour EQIT Curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care for our youngest children. The EQIT course builds on the knowledge and experience of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting, interactive and fun activities. Click session for dates and registration. ($50)
EQIT Session C | JAN-MAY
EQIT Session D | MAR-MAY
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MAKE MORE, SPEND LESS:
A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Learn how to develop your Family Child Care Business through a seven-session series beginning on January 14, 2023. Areas of focus include assessing the marketplace, managing costs, pricing services, working with families, networking with other providers, and accessing needed community resources. For dates, the complete list of modules, click HERE.
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CAREER NAVIGATION
Want to meet a Career Navigator in person? Joint Initiatives/Foundations has two Career Navigators available to help you determine the best early childhood career pathway, provide PDIS support, assist with college enrollment, answer CDA questions, offer portfolio support, and more!
Walk-in Office Hours: Office hours will be available on during the second Thursday of the month from 9 am to 3 pm. Download our Navigator Flyer for details for visiting our offices.
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EQUITY-FOCUSED, TRAUMA-INFORMED STRATEGIES
Resilient Futures is offering Equity-Focused, Trauma-Informed strategies to address exclusionary practices in early childhood communities through virtual training. Please know that JI can not control if the training is full when you try to register. For more information, click HERE.
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NEW FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING FROM CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING
For details, click on the topic:
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ERS® TRAINING OR CERTIFICATION THROUGH RURAL R.U.N. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Do you want to complete an ERS® Training or Certification through Clayton Early Learning? Do you live in a county represented by the Rural Workforce Consortium (excluding Broomfield Sub-Area)? Have you been impacted by COVID-19, or do you qualify for federal assistance programs? You might be eligible for the Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance's Rural Reskilling, Upskilling, Next-skilling (R.U.N.) Scholarship Program! ECCLA is partnering with Clayton Early Learning to provide fully funded and stipend-based scholarships to rural early childhood professionals looking to become trained and/or certified in the ECERS-3, FCCERS-3, and ITERS-3 Environment Rating Scales®!
APPLY THROUGH ECCLA HERE! Your first opportunity to receive ERS training is in December! Application is open until Fa2023! Click here to learn more about eligibility, supports offered, and scholarship models!
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SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
JI/AFK Applications are closed and will reopen at a future date TBD. Joint Initiatives/AFK Career Navigators are here to help students navigate the path toward advancing their education and finding other state scholarship funding.
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ECE EDUCATOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
For scholarships for ECE students to pursue dedicated coursework, certificates, and degrees up to a master’s degree, check the list of colleges and universities that receive a block grant from CDHE to distribute to current and new students who qualify (ECE Block Grant Scholarships School Contacts 2022). You need to contact them directly to find out more. Download the Stipends/Scholarship/Loan Forgiveness flyer HERE.
ECE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) has an ECE Educator Scholarship through the ECE Educator Funding Opportunities! This scholarship is for those seeking ECE classes, ECE certificates, and or ECE Associates. Make sure to include all the general education courses (e.g., Math, English, etc.) required for the ECE degree plan. No funds can be awarded without a completed form. If your schedule/courses change, complete another form with updated information. If you have any questions please email Deborah Palarino at Deborah.Palarino@ppcc.edu. This scholarship application is through PPSC – download form HERE.
ECE RECRUITMENT + RETENTION SUPPORTS
ECE 101 + 103 | FREE COURSE WORK FACT SHEET
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL VERSION 3.0
For guidance on scoring and additional supports for early childhood staff new to the field, click HERE.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Child care licensing qualifications — as well as the Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 — are determined based on different components of an individual’s professional history. To learn more, click HERE.
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2023 ECHO FAMILY CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COHORT
In 2023, ECHO will offer an opportunity for a professional learning cohort of family child care providers to take a deep dive into high quality outdoor play. Selected family child care providers will participate in a 10-week cohort to gain knowledge and skills in enhancing and activating high-quality outdoor learning environments. In addition, providers will receive $1,000 each to implement nature play settings in their outdoor space and receive design assistance. Applications open October 28th and are due by 5 pm on Friday, November 18th. For the grant/cohort information and application, click HERE.
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NEW FREE SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
Two new Family Child Care Home Navigators are here to help you
- Access available program benefits and consultative supports
- Provide technical assistance in completing applications for grants
- Stay up-to-date on government changes that impact your business
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They also support individuals seeking to open a Family Child Care Home business, and can answer any questions before or after completing Pre-Licensing training (see dates below).
Contact a Navigator Today!
Renee Sasse | 719.381.4806
Aldria Mann | 719.381.4813
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QUARTERLY PRE-LICENSING
$150
Rules, Regulations & Business Rules for Family Child Care Homes
This Pre-Licensing course for exempt providers is offered on the first three days of each Pre-Licensing session.
$90
Save-the-Date
January: Week of January 23-27
April: Week of April 24-28
Questions? Contact Us!
Amber Pickens | 719.684.6195
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With the launch of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and preparation for Universal Preschool in the 2023-24 school year, there is a lot happening in early childhood! To stay connected sign up for newsletter or follow on social! | |
Mastering Your Finances for Child Care Providers Class
Join East Colorado Small Business Development Center for a free online 3-week class that will help you broaden your financial knowledge and get your books in order. In this class, you will learn how to understand and use financial documents and tools to plan for the future success of your child care business. Registrants completing course are eligible for drawing to win Chromebook!
November 8–22 | Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
DETAILS + REGISTRATION
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The Colorado Department of Early Childhood is excited to share two new Business Guides. Each guide focuses on relevant information on the operational functions of a small business for providers depending on the type of setting they use to provide early care. The Business Guides include information on:
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR INCOME TAX CREDIT
If you have worked for at least six months in a licensed child care facility, you may be eligible for the Early Childhood Educator Tax Credit. But there are some important deadlines you need to know:
- If you had an Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC) at any point in 2022, you do not need to submit another ECPC application for the tax credit. If not, and you believe you are eligible for the tax credit, submit your application by December 1, 2022, to be scored for this tax year.
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To receive the Early Childhood Educator Tax Credit, you must have worked in a licensed child care program for at least six months and have an active Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC) at any time during 2022. You will need to attest to this when filing your taxes for 2022.
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To ensure your credit claim can be processed without errors, the PDIS team strongly encourages you to review and complete your PDIS account profile to include a Social Security Number or Individual Tax Identification Number. From PDIS, you can review and edit your PDIS profile by going to Menu > My Profile > Employment.
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PDIS How-To Guide: Updating My Profile
To learn more about how to qualify for the Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit, click HERE for complete information. Para obtener información en español, haga clic aquí.
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