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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CALEN DAR
January - March 2022
Inside This Issue - Open for important early childhood workforce updates, events and numerous trainings from
ACECC, Colorado Shines, A Caregiver Network, Arapahoe County Family Child Care Association, Developmental
Pathways, Cooking Matters, HealthySteps, STAR Institute, Arapahoe Community College, Pyramid Plus, Circle of
Security Parenting Program, and more.
KEY UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
REMINDER:
Deadline to download documents from old PDIS 2.0 is December 15. https://ecpd.costartstrong.org/ets/home
NAVIGATING THE NEW COLORADO SHINES PDIS: SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR LEADERS
Getting started: View the resources below for an overview of the new PDIS
• Learn How to Use the Colorado Shines PDIS
• Navigating the Colorado Shines PDIS
• Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more and get to know the new system at www.coloradoshinespdis.com. If you need support navigating the new
PDIS 3.0 system, please contact Holly Romero at holly@acecc.org
FAMILY FUN CALENDAR
Did you know ACECC publishes a monthly Family Fun Calendar, and it’s geared just for early childhood in Arap-
ahoe County? It’s chock full of local, low-cost events and activities for caregivers with young kids. Download our
latest edition and all past calendars at www.acecc.org/family-fun-calendar.
FREE AT-HOME-COVID TESTS WITH TELEHEALTH PROCTOR
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is distributing 500,000 COVID-19 rapid an-
tigen tests that include a telehealth visit for use within the next three months (through mid-February 2022). Eligible
entities are encouraged to place a one-time order as soon as possible. Order the quantity of tests your organization
anticipates needing over a three (3) month period. CLICK HERE TO ORDER. Orders will be processed and shipped
beginning Monday, November 29. Interested child care facilities should only submit one response per organization.
Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council is a collaborative promoting high quality programs and
services that support a safe, smart, and healthy start for young children and their families. We believe that when
providers have support and training, they can better focus on giving the best quality of care
to their kids.
www.acecc.org info@acecc.org (720) 974-9630ACECC CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE
Would you like to spend LESS time managing challenging behaviors and MORE time engaged in rich learning
experiences with the children in your care? Join us for a ten session series of Conscious Discipline where you will have
the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding behind the meaning of behaviors and collaborate with trainers and other
educators on ways to create a supportive and peaceful learning environment. This course is provided at no cost. 20 PD
hours. Flyer and registration information coming soon. For more details, visit: www.acecc.org.
Dates: 01/10/22, 01/24/22, 02/07/22, 02/28/22, 03/07/22, 03/21/22, 04/04/22, 04/18/22, 05/02/22, 05/09/22
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: ACECC, 6880 S. Yosemite Ct., Ste 210, Centennial, CO 80112
ACECC THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
The Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers is designed to meet the unique and individual needs of the young chil-
dren in your care. Join us in a two hour exploration of this curriculum and discover ways to create a supportive environ-
ment that values relationships, predictable routines, and engaging experiences that support the learn through play philos-
ophy. 2 PD hours. This course is provided at no cost. Flyer and registration information coming soon. For more details,
visit: www.acecc.org.
Date: 01/31/22 Time: 6:30pm -8:30pm
Location: ACECC, 6880 S. Yosemite Ct., Ste 210, Centennial, CO 80112
ACECC THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOR PRESCHOOL
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool utilizes developmentally appropriate goals and objectives for children within four
main categories: social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language. Join us for a two evening event where you will explore
ways to fully utilize the expanded edition of this curriculum and discover the joys of an optimal learning environment
that meets the individual needs of your unique classroom community. This course is provided at no cost. Flyer and regis-
tration coming soon. For more details, visit: www.acecc.org.
Dates: 3/14/2022 and 3/28/2022 Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: ACECC, 6880 S. Yosemite Ct., Ste 210, Centennial, CO 80112
ACECC SHINING BRIGHT QUARTERLY TRAINING
In-person ratings will be returning in January utilizing the new ITERS-3 tool. Feel fully prepared by attending our ITERS-3 overview
training. This training includes a special update and Q&A with Arapahoe County Department of Human Service’ s CCCAP depart-
ment. Counts for 3 hours of training in Teaching Practices. Location: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services- Littleton
Room, 14980 E. Alameda Dr, Aurora, CO 80012. Flyer and registration coming soon. For more details, visit: www.acecc.org.
Date: Saturday January 29th Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: ACECC, 6880 S. Yosemite Ct., Ste. 210, Centennial, CO 80112
ACECC EXPLORATION OF PDIS 3.0
This workshop will be a hands-on demonstration on how to create an account, upload documents, and complete the self-assessment
and goals. Please bring your computer or tablet. Location: Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council. Flyer and registration infor-
mation coming soon. For more details please visit www.acecc.org
Date: Monday February 14th Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: ACECC, 6880 S. Yosemite Ct., Ste. 210, Centennial, CO 80112
ACECC EXPANDING QUALITY IN INFANT AND TODDLER CARE
Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler care is a low cost, interactive training course for people who currently work with or plan to
work with infants and toddlers. Each 48-hour course provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus
on providing quality group care. Please visit www.acecc.org to register. Mandatory Orientation will be Jan 11, 2022 from 6pm-8pm.
2 Option One: T/Th Jan11-Mar 8, 2022 from 6pm-9pm Option Two: Sat Jan11-Mar 8, 2022 from 8:30am-3pm
Location: ACECC, 6880 S. Yosemite St., Cte. 210, Centennial, CO 80112ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAMILY CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION
Laura Hazen, a practicing attorney, will be speaking to us about contract laws.
There is no cost for this training. It will be held via zoom.
If you would like to join us, please contact Patty at 303-745-6558
Leave your name, phone, and email. She will contact you with the zoom link.
January 10, 2022 Time: 7:00pm
Cost: FREE
STAR INSTITUTE
School-based Intensive Course (Online) Hybrid Level 1 Mentorship Program (Online)
• January 16-17, 2022 • February 22-25, 2022
• 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time • 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Pacific Time
• Cost: $640 • Cost: $839
This “hybrid” intensive training course is designed specifically This “hybrid” intensive training course supports the clinician
for the school-based practitioner. The course provides a compre- to gain an advanced understanding of sensory processing and
hensive understanding of the application of sensory processing integration theory, the STAR Frame of Reference, evaluation,
theory and intervention in the schools. Specific focus is given to and various strategies of intervention. The clinician will learn to
educationally relevant evaluation, intervention, and collabora- apply clinical reasoning through lectures, video treatment obser-
tion with educators. The clinician will learn to apply clinical rea- vation and analysis with experienced STAR Institute Faculty. 11
soning through lecture, discussion, and video treatment analysis. hours of recorded course content will be made available online
In the course, clinicians will develop an action plan for applica- through and is a required prerequisite for attending the lives-
tion implementation to take back to their own practice settings. treamed portion of the program.
5 hours of recorded course content will be made available online https://members.spdstar.org/event/HybridMentorship1-Feb
through and is a required prerequisite for attending the lives-
treamed portion of the program. STAR Foundations of Development Course (Online)
https://members.spdstar.org/event/SBI-January • Weekly | March 7-March 28, 2022
• 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Eastern Time
STAR Foundations of Development Course (Online) • $289 Basic Registration; $379 with AOTA CEUs
• January 25-28, 2022 This 4-day (3 hours per day) course introduces participants to
• 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Mountain Time the interconnectedness and roles of the three principle domains
• Cost: $289 Basic Registration; $379 with AOTA CEUs of development: sensory processing, regulation and relationship.
This 4-day (3 hours per day) course introduces participants to The neuro-foundations and therapeutic guidelines to address
the interconnectedness and roles of the three principle domains each domain will be discussed. Special attention will be given to
of development: sensory processing, regulation and relationship. the unique interrelationship sensory processing has with the oth-
The neuro-foundations and therapeutic guidelines to address er two domains. Clinical implications and guidelines for practice
each domain will be discussed. Special attention will be given to will be discussed.
the unique interrelationship sensory processing has with the oth- https://members.spdstar.org/event/Foundations-March
er two domains. Clinical implications and guidelines for practice
will be discussed.
https://members.spdstar.org/event/Foundations-January
3COLORADO SHINES Following are upcoming virtual, instructor-led training events recognized through the Colorado Shines Training Alignment Process (TAP). Courses with a fee are marked with ($). Certificates will be available through your Colorado Shines PDIS account after the training event. Click here to navigate to training details and register. Additional training events will be posted in the My Calendar menu option in Colorado Shines PDIS as they become available. Visit Apply to Have Your Training Appear in PDIS to view a list of training you may arrange for your program. Contact the training alignment coordinator, Mary Heffernan, Heffernan_m@cde.state.co.us, if you’d like to offer a training through the Colo- rado Shines PDIS. You may contact the PDIS Help Desk, 1.844.447.4441 or cdhs_pdishelp@state.co.us, if you need assistance with any Colorado Shines PDIS registration. Directors: Learn how the training you provide through your program can be marked complete through Colorado Shines PDIS and eliminate the need for staff to upload certificates into their PDIS accounts. Contact the training alignment coordinator, Mary Heffernan, Heffernan_m@ cde.state.co.us. Infant Toddler Specialist Foundations Cohort 13 – A train-the-trainer opportunity beginning in January for those interested in becoming qual- ified to teach Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care (EQIT) in their local community. Applicants must have completed EQIT, hold or are in the active process of applying for a trainer credential, and have connected with their local early childhood council and/or EQIT team to make sure a new team member is needed. Please link to and complete the interest form to determine eligibility. The official application will be open November 19 – December 3. Please contact Eva Jankovsky, eva.jankovsky@state.co.us, with any questions. Jan 13, 2022 Making the Most of Classroom Interactions (Offered by The Acorn School) 6:00pm – 8:30pm One night a week for 12 weeks (30 hours social emotional) See course description for dates. To register, login to Colorado Shines PDIS and enter training title into Learning Search functions. ($525) Jan 25, 2022 ECHO/NWF Brrr…It’s Cold Outside. Let’s Go Out and Play! 6:00pm – 7:30pm (1.5 hours) To register, login to Colorado Shines PDIS and enter training title into Learning Search functions. (free) Jan 29, 2022 Cooking Matters: Creating Positive Mealtime Attitudes 9:00am – 11:00am (2 hours) To register, login to Colorado Shines PDIS and enter training title into Learning Search functions. (free) CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING 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. Using the COSP™ model developed by the Circle of Security originators, our trained Facilitators work with parents and care-givers to help them to: Understand their child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs, Support their child’s abil- ity to successfully manage emotions, Enhance the development of their child’s self esteem, and Honor the innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure Circle of Security is an 8 week program with space for up to 8 individuals, this is a free parenting class provided by early childhood mental health consultants, Annie Deutschmann, LCSW and Crystal Reeder through AllHealth Network and will be held virtually. Must be able to attend all 8 sessions (1 exception allowed) will begin Tuesday January 11th and run weekly through March 1st 2022, 5:30-7pm. Contact Annie and Crystal with questions or to sign up: adeutschmann@allhealthnetwork.org or creeder@allhealthnetwork.org 4
DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS
Spring 2022 FREE Early Childhood Teacher Training Schedule - Presented by Developmental Pathways and various professional partners.
Autism 101 - Practical Strategies for Classroom Success Fearful, Feisty, and Flexible Children
January 19, 2022 6-8pm April 19, 2022 6-8pm
Dr. Amanda Kelly, BCBA-D, Director of Clinical Services Firefly Jasmyne Kettwick MAMFT, LMFT, RPT, CSST - Relate Family
Autism Therapy & Counseling
Teaching Key Skills for Success The Importance of Sleep
February 9, 2022 6-8pm May 11, 2022 6-8pm
Dr. Amanda Kelly, BCBA-D, Director of Clinical Services Firefly Courtney Palm, LMFT, Founder of Cradle Sleep App
Autism
Approaching Challenging Conversations
Music and Speach-Language Development June 8, 2022 6-8pm
March 10, 2022 6-8pm Taylor Williams, M.A., BCBA Behavioral Learning Center
Sonya Gruszczynski M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech and Song for
Extraodinary Kids
NOTE: At this time all trainings are virtual. Please visit our RESOURCE PAGE to register for any of these trainings. Training de-
tailes are also shared via email to those who are signed up for our email list. To get added to the email list, please email: coevents@
dpcolo.org. Zoom links for all events are sent via email after registering.
Trainings are free and certificates are available for those who complete the trainings.
If you have any questions or want to be added to our email list, please contact coevents@dpcolo.org or call (720)891-7190
HEALTHYSTEPS
Join local and national experts along with Colorado’s HealthySteps® State Intermediary (ABCD) to hear about our efforts to reach
25% of Colorado’s young children by 2024. Learn how you can help us reach this goal! We are planning on sending gift packages in
anticipation of this event. If you would like to receive a package, please include your address below.
Topic: Step Up for HealthySteps®: Taking HealthySteps® Date: Jan 13, 2022
Forward Together.
Time: 11:30 AM in Mountain Time (US and Canada)
To Register visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regis-
ter/tZIpfuGupzwjH9alAtxRg7V3CS3rsb-1-bnp
HELPFUL HINTS FOR ONLINE TRAININGS
• Establish a good workspace with no distractions • Keep your learning objectives and goals in mind
• Log in 15 minutes early • Update your computer regularly so that it works well
• Share your camera • Make sure you have reliable internet access
• Make sure your microphone is on mute • Know which software may be required
• Introduce yourself to the class • Verify your browser is up-to-date
• Participate in online class discussions • Ask questions/seek help when needed
5ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Arapahoe Community College is offering the following classes in Spring 2022. Registration open in November .
ECE 101: Introduction to ECE ECE 205: Nutrition, Health & Safety ECE 241: Admin: Human Relations
Jan 19 - May 5, 2022 Feb 1 - May 10, 2022 Jan 24 - May 9, 2022
In-person Online In-Person
Wednesdays, 5:30-8:15 PM Mondays, 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Feb 1 - May 10, 2022 Online ECE 228: Early Language and Literacy
Feb 1 - May 10, 2022 ECE 256: Working with Families and
ECE 102: Intro to ECE Techniques Online Communities
Jan 18 - May 10, 2022 Online Jan 20 - May 6, 2022
ECE 238: Child Growth and In-Person
ECE 103 101: Guidance Strategies Development Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Jan 24 - May 9, 2022 Jan 18 - May 10, 2022
In-person Online ECE 260: The Exceptional Child
Mondays, 5:30-8:15 PM Feb 3 - May 6, 2022
Jan 18 - May 10, 2022 Online ECE 240: Admin of ECE Programs In-Person
Feb 1 - May 10, 2021 Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ECE 111: Infant/Toddler Practice Online
Feb 1 - May 10, 2022 ECE 288: Practicum: ECE
In-person Jan 18 - May 10, 2021
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM In-Person
Feb 1 - May 10, 2022 Online Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7:00pm
For more information, visit www.arapahoe.edu/ece or contact the college:
Kristin Habicht | kristin.habicht@arapahoe.edu
PYRAMID PLUS APPROACH
18 Training Sessions on Embedding Evidence-based Inclusion Practices into the Pyramid Model Framework which sup-
ports Social Emotional Competence and Addresses Challenging Behavior in Young Children. Register using this Link:
https://forms.gle/7JDQ9h2PBeU3WE329
Dates and Times- 3 Weekends of Sun Jan 9th, 2022 Sat Jan 22nd, 2022
Training Time: 8 am – 4 pm Time: 8 am– 4 pm
SESSIONS 4, 5, 6 SESSIONS 13, 14, 15
Mandatory Orientation
Thurs Jan 6th, 2022 Sat Jan 15th, 2022 Sun Jan 23rd, 2022
6:30 PM -8:00 PM Time: 8 am – 4 pm Time: 8 am – 4 pm
SESSIONS 7, 8, 9 SESSIONS 16, 17, 18
Sat Jan 8th, 2022
Time: 8 am– 4 pm Sun Jan 16th, 2022 Jan 24, 25, 26 (6pm-9pm) may be used as make up
SESSIONS 1, 2, 3 Time: 8 am – 4 pm days if training gets cancelled due to
SESSIONS 10, 11, 12 trainer illness or any other unforeseen issue.
Feb 2022 Pyramid Plus Approach Session
Trainer: Sobia Khan
Jan 29th to Feb 13th, 2022
Location: Online-Zoom
Cost: $385/person or$360/person for group of 5 or more
Register using this Link: https://forms.gle/BVFztAi6kfUwA55m6
*Space limited to 25 spots and will fill quickly.
6COOKING MATTERS
Cooking Matters for Child Care Pro- Cooking Matters for Child Care Pro- Cooking Matters for Child Care Pro-
fessionals: Creating Positive Mealtime fessionals: Partnering with Parents on fessionals: Safe Cooking with Confi-
Attitudes Healthy Eating dence
• Saturday, January 29th, 2022 • Saturday, February 26th, 2022 • Saturday, February 26th, 2022
• 9:00 – 11:00 AM • 10:00 – 11:00 AM • 9:00 – 10:00 AM
• Free • Free • Free
• Positive early childhood experienc- • Children are more likely to learn • Childcare providers learn to safely
es surrounding food and the social healthy eating behaviors when they prepare more scratch-cooked meals
environment are critical for shaping receive similar messages at home, for the children in their care. This
healthy eating behaviors later in life. in school or child care, and in the training includes an overview of food
In this training, child care providers community. This training provides skills and safety. (1 Hour Health, Safe-
will recognize their role in establish- tips and tools for communicating with ty and Nutrition)
ing healthy attitudes and behaviors parents and staff about best practic- • Registration: Register on the Colora-
towards food among the children in es for feeding children and how to do Shines PDIS site. Login and enter
their care. (2 Hours Child Growth, sustain those practices through setting the training title into Learning Search
Development and Learning) healthy food policies. (1 Hour Family functions. https://www.coloradoshine-
• Registration: Register on the Colora- and Community Partnerships) spdis.com/s/login/
do Shines PDIS site. Login and enter •Registration: Register on the Colora-
the training title into Learning Search do Shines PDIS site. Login and enter
functions. https://www.coloradoshine- the training title into Learning Search
spdis.com/s/login/ functions. https://www.coloradoshine-
spdis.com/s/login/
A CAREGIVER NETWORK
ACGN Membership Meeting – TITLE: Being a Responsive Caregiver. Medication Administration Part 2 class
This training uses different interactive methods to help caregivers * Pre-registration is required
practice being a responsive caregiver such as role playing as well as FEE: $40
self-reflection and thinking critically about how their emotions and Dates: 1/13/2022, 2/10/2022, 3/10/2022;
reactions to the child’s actions affect the interactions they have with Location: 4740 S Buckley Road, Aurora, 80015
children. Facilitated by Taree Hopson. Meeting , in-person at Garden Time: 7pm-8pm
Plaza of Aurora- 14221 E Evans Ave, Aurora 80014
Date: January 20, 2022 Time: 7-8:30pm Family Child Care Pre-Licensing class
The 15-hour required class to open a family child care home.
Membership Meeting – in-person at Garden Plaza of Aurora- 14221 Virtual or in person.
E Evans Ave, Aurora 80014 *Pre-registration required.
Date: February 17, 2022 Time: 7-8:30pm FEE: $75
Date: March 17, 2022 Time: 7-8:30pm Option One: Jan. 29th and Feb. 5th, Virtual
Option Two: March 26th and April 2nd, Location TBD*
CPR/First Aid Class Time: 8am to 4pm.
* Pre-registration is required
FEE: $55 For more information, contact: Andria Andria andria@acecc.org or
Dates: 1/15/22, 2/19/2022, 3/18/2022 Mary acaregivernetwork@gmail.com
Location: 4740 S Buckley Road, Aurora 80015
Time 9am to 1pm To register visit: www.caregivernetwork.org
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR
January - March 2022
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